PhantomWorks has announced a free demo for their anime-style 3D adventure game ARIE: Moonprayer on PC via Steam; additionally they have revealed more information regarding the game's full release set for Q1 of 2026.
You can download the demo right now by visiting the Steam Page. You can also learn more about the game and check out the official trailer below.
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PhantomWorks, an indie game studio based in Taipei, has officially released a free demo for their anime-style 3D adventure game, ARIE: Moonprayer, on Steam today (23th). The development team is also sharing more in-depth details about the world design and character stories.
About ARIE: MoonprayerARIE: Moonprayer is a short adventure set in a beautiful apocalyptic world with a 3D anime style. The moon is falling, and the world is ending. You will travel across the last island in the world, and play the Moonsongs that resonate with the departed, uncovering the beauty of the apocalyptic world.
Inspired by a variety of role-playing games with rich worldviews and expansive 3D environments, as well as adventure games without combat, ARIE: Moonprayer attempts to create a sorrowful yet beautiful world, utilising the fantastical power of the protagonist's instrument, Diqin, to interact with a variety of environments, as well as a multilayered auditory and emotional experience, to tell the story of a unique fantasy journey.
An ending world caused by Moonfall
ARIE: Moonprayer is set in an unknown pre-apocalyptic world where the moon is falling, causing counter tides. The oceans not only submerged the land but also obliterated civilization. The highest mountain range of humanity's former world, “Mountain Caelum,” became the last remaining refuge: “Cerul Island.”
Beyond the falling moons, harmful “moon dust” drifted down, shortening human lifespans to just three or four decades. Plunged into despair and fear, humanity ceased to gaze upon the crimson moon. Yet two individuals who climbed Mountain Caelum and gazed upon the moon unexpectedly gained the supernatural ability to use melody to send the departed back to the moon—a power known as “Ascension.” This gave rise to the faith of “Luna.”
Decades later, as the moon approaches Earth, the power of Ascension has been passed to the protagonist, Diallo. Yet humanity continues to dwindle, and the faith has become mere ritual. On the eve of Diallo preparing to pass on the Ascension ability, he is confronted by the sudden visit of the female protagonist, Raye, marking the beginning of their journey into the apocalypse.Diqin Perform Gameplay
The fantastical instrument players wield, Diqin, interacts with ancient ruins to produce unexpected effects. Whether resonating with rocks, rotating structures, or rewinding time, it clears paths untrodden by those who came before.Time and Weather System
The time and weather systems are deeply intertwined with exploration. As time passes, not only does the weather shift- causing tides to rise and fall during sunrise and sunset, respectively, and affecting exploration ranges- but the character's vitality also gradually diminishes.Seamless World Exploration
Across the vast Cerul Island, players can seamlessly explore towering mountain ranges shaped by tides, freely discovering hidden wonders. Unprecedented materials await discovery, usable to rebuild the abandoned villages where your characters reside.What's in the demo?
In Demo (Chapter 1), players will be able to:
- Explore the Malus Escarpment and part of Puppis Firth on Cerul Island
- Learn about the apocalyptic world and the protagonists' backgrounds through various relics, murals, and events
- Rebuild part of Luner Village
- Experience basic ruin puzzles
- Enjoy 4 different playable Moonsongs in 2 regions between day / night
What will the full version include?
In the full game, players will be able to:
- Explore other vast areas of Cerul Island
- Witness the protagonists' journey to its end and experience more side stories
- Enjoy even more beautiful playable Moonsongs in other regions
- Completely rebuild Luner Village and uncover its unknown past
- Unravel advanced, combo-style ruin puzzles
ARIE: Moonprayer’s demo is now available on the Steam store page, offering access to Chapter 1 content, with save files transferable to the full release.
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