The Disco Elysium studio's next game just got a free demo — here's where to play it

• A new demo for Zero Parades: For Dead Spies has released and is available until March 16, 2026
• It gives you a taste of the first few hours of the upcoming espionage RPG
• A few features have been removed or adjusted to avoid spoiling the full game

A free demo for Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, the next game from Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM, has landed, giving you the chance to try the upcoming espionage role-playing game (RPG) months ahead of its full release.

The demo is only available on PC and comes as part of Steam Next Fest, a digital event intended to celebrate some of the biggest upcoming games. It lets you try the first few hours of the game, albeit with a few major mechanics removed or adjusted for the purpose of the demo.

This includes a variety of dialogue options that ...