Demon Quest

Developer / Publisher: Pattern Games

May 9, 2025

Visual

side scroll

Structure

exploration
linear

Combat

stealth

Features

difficulty options
multiple endings

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy
MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

A pure exploration and puzzle adventure on a dangerous alien world. Solve environmental challenges through logic, experimentation, and clever use of versatile tools. Sneak past enemies, plan your moves, and hunt down the 23 sacred talismans to earn your escape—or face eternal captivity.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo
- itch.io

Resources

Links

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