Is there a demo?
Yes — and it's still available. A free playable demo was released on June 15, 2026 during Steam Next Fest, and it remains downloadable on Steam after the full game's launch (confirmed August 19, 2026).
The demo is a one-hour gameplay slice covering the opening of the full game — the easiest way to try before you buy.
Source: Steam store (retrieved 2026-08-19), Steam announcement 2026-06-15
What does the demo include?
Frogwares stated: “Take a one-hour dive into the insanity awaiting in The Sinking City 2.”
The demo received Patch #1 on June 12, 2026, addressing player feedback and technical issues discovered during Next Fest.
Source: Steam announcement 2026-06-12
Demo System Requirements
The demo has its own published specifications, separate from the full game. Notably, the demo also runs on Windows 10 and needs only 12 GB RAM — the full game requires Windows 11 and 16 GB.
| Minimum (1080p / 30fps, Performance preset) | Recommended (2160p) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 | Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i5-14600K | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | Not listed |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 (Feature Level 12_0 required) | Version 12 (Feature Level 12_0 required) |
| Storage | 70 GB available space, SSD required | 70 GB available space, SSD required |
Source: Steam store demo section, via Gamentator mirror — applies to the demo version only
How long will the demo stay up?
Frogwares has not stated an end date for the demo. It remained downloadable on the Steam store page (AppID 2825860) as of August 19, 2026 — one day after the full game's release.