Howling Hamster Entertainment has released a demo for its new 2.5D action-adventure shooter, 'Sub-Species', on PC via Steam on the 22nd.

The game plunges you into the deep seas of a post-apocalyptic Earth overrun by alien lifeforms. You'll be piloting a submarine capable of 360-degree rotation, navigating through claustrophobic caves, derelict structures, and environments swarming with extraterrestrial threats.

The demo clocks in at around 25 to 40 minutes, split between an initial level focusing on traversal and exploration, and a second level that ramps up the combat and the sense of dread. Creative Director Manus Burke stated that the team designed the demo to provide a 'complete experience' rather than just a standard tutorial, aiming to make players feel the weight of the submarine, the tension of exploring hostile spaces, and the reality that in this game, every direction is a potential kill zone.

As for the full release, players will battle through 12 stages spread across four distinct environments, scouring shipwrecks and naval bases for new weapons and lost experimental tech. The narrative promises to peel back the layers on these alien worlds and the secrets held by the naval authorities controlling them. Currently, the official release date remains TBD.