How long is the demo?
Chapters 1-3 - roughly 30-50 minutes on your first run. Repeat runs go faster as you learn the principles.
Do I need to read the books first?
No. The game stands alone. The books make the world deeper. Either order works.
Where does the save go?
Browser localStorage on this device. Clearing browser data wipes it. The full release adds Steam Cloud / iCloud / Play Saves.
What's the difference between this and the full game?
The full game ships with all thirteen chapters, more principle cards, more crew, a polished audio score, and platform cloud saves. Steam, App Store and Play Store launches simultaneously.
When does the full game ship?
Soft-launch through itch.io late 2026. Full launch 2027. The roadmap is public at /roadmap.
Is the demo really free?
Yes. No account. No ads. No microtransactions. Ever.
What if the game won't load?
Use Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari (recent version). The Odyssey needs SharedArrayBuffer and WebAssembly. First load is ~30-60 seconds; after that it's cached. If it still won't load, your browser may be blocking cross-origin isolation - try reloading or open in an incognito window.
Mobile?
Works on tablet. Phone is cramped but technically functional. Touch controls are minimal in this demo - the full release adds proper mobile UI.