Fallen London’s Dating Sim Spin-Off Now Has A Playable Demo

Fallen London and Sunless Skies developer Failbetter Games has launched a demo for its upcoming dating sim Mask of the Rose.

Available on Steam, Mask of the Rose’s demo gives you a small slice of the game’s first act to play through. It allows you to explore a section of the city, and meet some of the quirky characters that inhabit it.

Mask of the Rose was originally revealed last year via a Kickstarter campaign. As is typical for Failbetter, the game is set in the same universe as all its other titles. But that doesn’t mean the game is complicated to understand, as Failbetter has ensured the game serves as a good jumping-on point for newcomers.

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Here’s the official synopsis for the game: “A marvellous romance with a hint of murder. Lose your heart to a stolen city in this game of amorous intrigue! Seek love, for yourself or your friends. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats.

Mask of the Rose was originally supposed to launch in June 2022, but this has now been pushed back to a rough date of October or November according to a new blog post. Remember that making games is hard, especially during a pandemic, so we must be patient with these things. If the quality of Fallen London and Sunless Skies is anything to go by, it’ll be worth the wait.

You can check out Mask of the Rose’s demo on the game’s official Steam page. Let us know on our social channels if you’re playing it this weekend!

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Featured Image Credit: Failbetter Games