Here at Pure Xbox, we like to highlight Xbox demos wherever we can - at the end of the day, they give folks a taste of upcoming titles for free ahead of their respective launches. Having said that, the Microsoft Store kind of buries them these days (they're listed in popularity order rather than by release date), and we've noticed that a handful of new demos have quietly been added to the storefront in recent weeks.
So, we're going to highlight a batch of new Xbox demos for you to check out down below, including today's brand-new addition in the form of the Fatal Frame 2 Remake demo from Koei Tecmo Games. The rest of these launched in February, but we just haven't seen Xbox advertising them much over the past few weeks!
Without further ado:
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Demo (Xbox Store)
"Players take control of Mio, battling vengeful spirits using the Camera Obscura, a camera that can photograph the impossible. This is the demo for the Japanese-style horror adventure FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full game."
Darwin's Paradox! Tactical Octopus Action Demo (Xbox Store)
"Dive in and experience an early look at Darwin's Paradox! in this special demo, featuring nods and Easter eggs from a beloved stealth-based franchise. Utilize Darwin's multitude of sneaky octopus skills to cleverly escape an alien-controlled industrial complex teeming with patrolling enemies and intricate puzzles."
Echo Generation 2 Demo (Xbox Store)
"In this free demo, we hope to give you a taste of what’s to come with the backstory of the FST and a new deckbuilding combat system. Let us know what you think by leaving a review. And a reminder to please follow and wishlist Echo Generation 2 for updates on launch. Thanks for playing!"
Nocturne for Cyl-Hestia Demo (Xbox Store)
"In a world blending retro-futuristic science fiction, film noir atmosphere and mysticism, meet memorable characters, infiltrate the corridors of power, and explore the different levels of the city, from its forgotten slums to the sacred Spire tower."
Party Club Demo (Xbox Store)
"Seat customers, serve drinks, and manage chaos with up to 4 players! Keep the peace by considering customer types while seating them. Survive disasters, handle quirky customers, and design the perfect venue to keep the party going!"
Unmourned Demo (Xbox Store)
"Unmourned is a first-person psychological horror game where unsettling gameplay and a chilling story collide. Transition between reality and visions as you're forced to experience haunting memories. Each shift reveals disturbing events, bringing you closer to the tragic story that ties the haunting to the house."
Vampire Crawlers Demo (Xbox Store)
"From the somehow triple-BAFTA‑winning creators of Vampire Survivors, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors turns the snowballing thrill of Survivors into a hyper turn‑based, card‑driven BLOBBER with rogue-lite elements. Build busted decks, explore familiar dungeons from a new perspective, and unleash world‑ending combos. Either take your time and be tactical, or play turns as fast as you humanly can: The outcome is always accurate, we call it hyper for a reason!"
In case you missed it, we've highlighted multiple other free demos for 2026 as well - including for titles that are heading to Xbox Game Pass very soon!