The local developer Final Blow has announced that they are set to unveil their social deduction title, 'Deadly Trick', at the Steam Next Fest in February 2026.

The demo for Deadly Trick will be accessible on Steam starting from 3:00 AM on February 24th until 3:00 AM on March 2nd (KST). This build supports multiplayer sessions for 5 to 8 players, allowing you to dive into the core mechanics without the usual limitations.

Deadly Trick ditches the tired, pre-assigned role system found in most social deduction games, opting instead for a system where you choose your own path. Whether you remain a 'White'—loyal to the team—or secretly flip to 'Black' to embrace your inner traitor is entirely down to your own agency. It’s a design choice that promises to make the dance of cooperation and betrayal feel significantly more dynamic.

The game also leans into character-specific abilities to spice things up. Each character is kitted out with unique powers that reflect their persona, serving as both a narrative touch and a strategic tool. These abilities are double-edged swords; for instance, a teleportation skill could be a boon for completing missions, or a cheeky way to slip away from a crime scene and throw investigators off the scent.

Once a crime occurs, the 'Investigation Phase' kicks off. You’ll be poking around objects to gather evidence chronologically. Since every action leaves a digital footprint, you’ll need to channel your inner detective to piece it all together. Once the investigation ends, it's time for the 'Class Trial'. You have just one shot to identify the culprit, and if you miss, the entire White team goes down—so choose your target with extreme care.

The game keeps your head clear by automatically mapping out clues on a timeline, shared between players. It’s a clever way to move away from gut feelings and force you to rely on actual logic. Even if you fail to pin the culprit, the 'Truth Reveal' sequence at the end reconstructs the event from the killer's perspective, ensuring you get that satisfying—or frustrating—closure on how the whole thing went down.

Final Blow plans to use the feedback gathered during this Steam Next Fest to refine their roadmap. They are currently eyeing future updates for an Early Access period or a full commercial launch, with more systems and content in the pipeline.