Microsoft has activated the Indie Selects Demo Fest, an initiative that brings together over 30 playable demos of independent titles in development. Available for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC until June 30, the selection spans genres such as metroidvania, simulation, and horror. The proposal allows players to try original offerings at no cost, evaluating their potential before a possible future purchase.
Demos in development: live code and direct feedback 🎮
The titles included in the event are not final versions, but development builds that reflect the current state of the project. For developers, this represents an opportunity to receive usage telemetry and feedback from a broad user base on Xbox and PC. From a technical standpoint, the demos allow testing performance, controls, and stability on real hardware, data that can influence adjustments prior to the final commercial release.
30 excuses to not clean your hard drive yet 😅
Because yes, we know: your hard drive is already begging for mercy between all those Call of Duty patches and forgotten screenshots. But here comes Microsoft with 30 demos so you can forget about uninstalling anything. That said, don't expect to find the next Halo: these are indie games, some with charming bugs and others with tutorials that seem written in Aramaic. But hey, they're free and last until June. Plenty of time to pretend you're a professional critic and decide if they deserve a spot in your library or the recycle bin.