State of Play Surprises: Try These 4 New Games Right Now
From a Final Fantasy demo to a Double Fine PS5 port, here's what you can play immediately after today's State of Play.
Ever watch a game showcase and wish you could jump straight into the action? Today's State of Play delivered on that fantasy with a bunch of surprise releases. If you're itching to try something new, you're in luck—four games just dropped demos or ports that you can dive into right now.
First up, Final Fantasy fans, get ready. A demo for *Final Fantasy Resonance* is now available. This HD-2D gem is based on the story of *Brave Exvius*, which was previously mobile-only. The demo gives you a taste of the first chapter, complete with retro pixel art and classic summons. And here's the kicker: your progress carries over to the full game when it launches on October 22. While the stream only mentioned PS5, the demo is also out on PC, Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S—so no one's left out.
Next, remember *Keeper*? It was a surreal little gem from Double Fine that slipped under the radar last year. Well, it's now landed on PS5, and it's better than ever. You play as a lighthouse and its bird companion exploring a decaying world—visually stunning and wonderfully weird. Plus, with Double Fine independent again, this port comes with a price drop and a new psychedelic mode. If you missed it the first time, now's your chance.
If you're into quirky action, *Stupid Never Dies* has a demo that's two hours of pure fun. From Hiroyuki Kobayashi, the mind behind *Dino Crisis* and *Dragon's Dogma*, this game is full of flashy combat. And yes, your demo progress will transfer to the full release on October 21. So you can get a head start on the chaos.
Finally, for anime lovers, *SlashZero* is a fast-paced roguelike where you play a time hacker hunting down 'Hieros-I.' The full game won't hit until next spring, but there's a limited-time demo on PS5 right now. Don't sleep on it—limited means limited.
So, which of these are you most excited to try? Will you be diving into any of these demos today?
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