THE WINDY PROJECT
Developer news · October 17, 2026

Bleach & Blood at Steam Next Fest and Scream V

The free opening chapter is ready to play as two October 2026 Steam festivals bring new horror demos into the spotlight.

October 17, 2026 · The Windy Project

The Bleach & Blood demo is available ahead of Steam Next Fest. Players can explore the opening chapter of an upcoming story-driven PS1-style horror game set around night shifts at a small-town laundromat.

Two festival dates

October 19–26, 2026

Steam Next Fest

Discover and play the free demo while exploring upcoming releases.

October 26–November 2, 2026

Steam Scream V

Continue discovering the game during Steam's horror-focused seasonal event.

What to expect from the demo

Players take the role of Evelyn Miller, who moved to a quieter town hoping to leave her past behind. She now works at a laundromat, handling orders and serving customers while increasingly unsettling events unfold around her.

The demo includes the opening chapter and Evelyn's first night shift. It combines retro graphics, everyday job interactions, exploration and story-driven horror. Estimated playtime is around 25–30 minutes, depending on how you play.

For platform details, downloads and common questions, see the official demo information page.

Trailer and media

The official announcement trailer is available through IGN's GameTrailers channel. Journalists and creators can access gameplay screenshots, key art and further information from the official press kit.

Bleach & Blood is being developed by The Windy Project. The full game is planned for release in 2027.

Independent coverage

The demo has drawn impressions from GamingOnLinux and SpazioGames. Fix Gaming Channel published hands-on impressions and added a developer Q&A on October 17 about the game's setting, pacing and expansion beyond the demo.

Try the game and stay updated

Visit the Steam store page to download the demo and wishlist the full game. The itch.io page also carries free demo builds. Release information and available builds may change during development.