In November last year, we reported on the announcement of the upcoming retro-inspired platformer Ruffy and the Riverside. Details have started to trickle in on the game and although we don’t have a firm release date, developer Zockrates Laboratories are jumping with joy because they can finally let players explore the game in a new Steam demo. It’s out Now on Steam, ahead of the game’s participation in the February Steam Next Fest, from Feb 24th to March 3rd.

In a press statement, publisher Phiphen Games said that the demo “offers a unique first look at the colourful world of Riverside and lets players collect stars by completing various challenges. Gamers who’ve been around long enough to live through the Nintendo 64 days will surely appreciate the wink to the good old days found in the demo’s level structure.”

As mentioned, there is still no firm release date but the demo has had some good feedback from players who are looking forward to seeing more. Ruffy and the Riverside will be released to PC first before coming to consoles shortly after.