DIRECT ANSWER / FIELD-READY
The demo that ran during the June 2026 Next Fest was removed from the store in August 2026. Before removal it passed 350,000 downloads, roughly 250,000 wishlists, a Steam Top 15 demo ranking and a 'Very Positive' rating (80% of 356 reviews) on a pre-1.0 build. It is no longer downloadable.
RUN CARD / 03
Carry these into the next run.
- 01Demo retired from the store in August 2026 — no longer downloadable.
- 02Before removal: 350,000+ downloads and ~250,000 wishlists.
- 03Ranked in Steam Top 15 demos; 'Very Positive' (80% of 356 reviews).
- 04It was a pre-1.0 build.
FIELD NOTE / 01
Current availability
The Next Fest demo was removed from the store in August 2026 and is no longer downloadable. A cached button, old video or library entry does not prove a current free demo exists; the official store page is the only reliable live source.
FIELD NOTE / 02
Recorded demo performance
Before removal the demo passed 350,000 downloads, reached roughly 250,000 wishlists, ranked in the Steam Top 15 demos and carried a 'Very Positive' rating (80% positive of 356 reviews). These are historical figures for a pre-1.0 build, not evidence of current availability.
FIELD NOTE / FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a GRAIN ROT demo right now?
No — the Next Fest demo was removed from the store in August 2026 and is no longer downloadable.
How successful was the GRAIN ROT demo?
Over 350,000 downloads, roughly 250,000 wishlists, a Steam Top 15 demo ranking and a 'Very Positive' rating (80% of 356 reviews).
EVIDENCE / SOURCE REGISTER
Source register
- officialOfficial Steam store
- wikigrainrot.org — Demo