Passion

Play the Demo — Streaming and Video Coverage Welcome

Passion’s free Steam demo is available now, featuring a complete first chapter with approximately 3–5 hours of gameplay, a town to explore, and three dungeons.

Early Access launches October 31, 2026. The demo contains all content available at the initial Early Access launch, with additional chapters planned throughout development.

Creators and press are welcome to livestream, record gameplay, and publish impressions or reviews of the demo immediately. There is no coverage embargo on the public demo.

Play the demo and wishlist Passion:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5126550/

A Strange Story in a Stranger Town

Passion is a party-based JRPG inspired by the 16-bit era, blending noir mystery, deadpan comedy, and a colorful, eccentric world.

Step into the shoes of a private investigator and explore a town filled with suspicious characters, unusual problems, and distractions worth pursuing. Follow the investigation—or take a detour to uncover secrets, find equipment, and see what the locals are getting up to.

Created by a solo developer, Passion pairs concise dialogue with exploration and a deep combat system.

Classic JRPG Combat, With More Control

Passion uses an Active Time Battle system that gives you time to consider your next move.

When a character is ready to act, the battle pauses. Issue a command immediately, or hold their action and let the other characters’ gauges fill. Switch between ready characters to choose who acts first and coordinate your party’s abilities.

Combat rewards:

  • Status effects that matter

  • Elemental strengths and weaknesses

  • Character-specific abilities and party synergy

  • Careful timing and action management

  • Equipment choices and resource management

Knowing your enemy and bringing the right tools can matter as much as your level.

Explore, Investigate, and Get Distracted

Meet the townspeople, investigate suspicious situations, and venture into three distinct dungeons.

Optional activities, hidden equipment, puzzles, and discoveries reward players who wander off the obvious path. There’s room to experiment with your party and pursue the parts of town that catch your attention.

For Creators and Press

The demo offers enough content for a first-look video, a substantial livestream, or a complete chapter playthrough.

Available now: Free public Steam demo
Demo length: Approximately 3–5 hours
Early Access release: October 31, 2026
Coverage: Streaming, recorded gameplay, impressions, and reviews welcome
Note:  When released for early access, Passion will have the same amount of content as the demo, but new chapters will be added throughout early access.

For questions, interview requests, or additional information, contact Moonside Games through Keymailer.

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DETAILS
Genres

Horror, Indie, JRPG, Mystery , RPG

Publisher

Moonside Games LLC

Developer

Moonside Games LLC

Release Date

31st Oct 2026

Official Hashtag

#Passion

YouTube Tag

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REQUIREMENTS

Steam - Windows

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible GPU
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Steam - Linux

Minimum:

  • OS: 64-bit Linux distribution
  • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible GPU
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: 64-bit OS required