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Ignite the Depths demo

Take a class into a dark dungeon, find equipment and coordinate its abilities with your party. Ignite the Depths offers a PvE crawl without forced PvP or extraction mechanics.

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Demo out2026-10-19
Full gameFull game planned for 2027
DeveloperSK Studios
PublisherYtopia
GenreCo-op dungeon crawler
PlatformsWindows
Demo reviews94% positive from 365 demo reviews (Very Positive; 27 October 2026)

What is in the Ignite the Depths demo

Take a class into a dark dungeon, find equipment and coordinate its abilities with your party. Ignite the Depths offers a PvE crawl without forced PvP or extraction mechanics.

1–4

players

~1 hour

developer demo estimate

PvE

no forced extraction

Play alone or with up to four players. Classes have different weapons and roles, so the useful choice is how your abilities support the rest of the group. Looted weapons and two equipped rings shape your build; the demo also includes difficulty options and optional modifiers.

SK Studios' developer announcement describes the demo as about an hour long, rather than the full game's larger set of locations and dimensions. Its 21 October patch changes common-enemy hit detection and movement, among other combat adjustments. That explains the build's current direction without claiming a hands-on verdict or that all combat issues are resolved.

Player reception and who this demo suits

Steam shows 94% positive from 365 demo reviews (Very Positive; 27 October 2026). This is an aggregate for the separate demo app, not a Crit Pick review score or a representative explanation of every player’s experience. Individual review reasons have not been verified for this profile.

Try the demo if

  • You want class-based dungeon combat with cooperative roles.
  • You enjoy adjusting a build around equipment and ring effects.

Maybe skip it if

  • You are looking specifically for PvP or extraction stakes.
  • You expect the demo to contain the full game's later locations.

Full-game release and sources

Full game planned for 2027. Demo availability was checked on 27 October 2026; a listed download does not guarantee that a build will remain available indefinitely.

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Ignite the Depths screenshots

Ignite the Depths demo screenshot showing a first-person torch, a skeleton and a dim dungeon passage.
Ignite the Depths demo screenshot of a frog-like shopkeeper beside a first-person character's weapon.

Official screenshots supplied through Steam. © Ytopia. Demo-store screenshots. Checked 27 October 2026.

Ignite the Depths demo FAQ

How long is the Ignite the Depths demo?

The developer estimates about one hour. This is an estimate for the demo, not a measured Crit Pick playthrough.

How many players can play?

The game and demo description support solo play or a party of up to four players online.

Does it force PvP or extraction mechanics?

No. The developer describes it as a PvE dungeon crawler without forced PvP or extraction mechanics. Optional modifiers are separate.

When does the full game release?

Steam currently lists 2027. An exact day is not confirmed here.

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