Demonschool is an upcoming tactical RPG developed by Necrosoft Games and published by Ysbryd Games. Set to release on September 13, 2025, the game will be available on PC (Windows/macOS/Linux), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch .(Gematsu)
🎮 Gameplay Overview
Demonschool combines tactical grid-based combat with elements of school life simulation. Players control Faye, a college freshman and the last heir of a demon-hunting family, as she navigates university life on a mysterious island while combating supernatural threats .(Polygon, Gematsu)
Key Features:
- Tactical Combat: Engage in turn-based battles where movement equals action. Plan your moves during the planning phase and execute them all at once. You can also rewind any action to strategize effectively .(Necrosoft Games, Steam Store)
- Character Relationships: Build relationships with 15 characters, influencing the game’s story and unlocking new abilities .(Gematsu)
- University Life: Manage your school schedule to level up characters and develop skills. Participate in mini-games like fishing, karaoke, and beetle racing .(Gematsu, Gematsu)
- Storytelling: Experience a light horror narrative with side quests and mini-games, presented through large avatars and a unique art style inspired by 70s Italian horror films .(press.necrosoftgames.com)
🖼️ Visual Style
The game features a blend of 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds, creating a distinctive aesthetic reminiscent of vintage horror cinema. The art direction draws inspiration from manga and horror illustrators like Suehiro Maruo .(press.necrosoftgames.com)
💻 System Requirements
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz(Steam Store)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM(Steam Store)
- Graphics: 1GB VRAM / DirectX 11+ support(Steam Store)
- DirectX: Version 11(Steam Store)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)(Steam Store)
- Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz+(Steam Store)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM(Steam Store)
- Graphics: 2GB VRAM / DirectX 11+ support(Steam Store)
- DirectX: Version 11(Steam Store)
- Storage: 2 GB available space(Gematsu)
For more information or to wishlist the game, visit the Steam page or the official website.
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