The hardcore side-view co-op shooter BLACKOUT: Zero Point has launched its first playable demo on Steam as of July 31, developer Silo A/C Operation (CEO Kang Jun-an) announced.
Set in a dystopian near-future where the Earth Federation has collapsed due to a viral outbreak, BLACKOUT puts players in the shoes of elite operatives tasked with reclaiming quarantined zones in a tactical 1–4 player co-op shooter experience.
▶️ Demo Details
The demo features:
- 3 unique campaign stages
- Approx. 2 hours of gameplay
- Single-player and online co-op (up to 4 players)
Players can experience:
- Strategic gunplay
- Objective-based missions such as base cleansing and data hacking
- High-difficulty content that demands coordination and tactical planning
🏆 Award-Winning Indie Anticipated by Global Fans
Even in its early development, BLACKOUT has drawn notable attention:
- 🥇 1st place at the 17th Gyeonggi Game Audition
- 🏆 Grand Prize in the university division at GIGDC 2023
- 🏅 Nominee for Best Student Game at the Unity Awards 2023
- 🎖️ Nominations at BIC 2023 for Best Action and Best Multiplayer Game
- 🎯 Recently named a Finalist in the 2025 Global Game Dev Contest (GDWC) in the Best Student Game category
💬 Developer’s Message
CEO Kang Jun-an stated:
“This demo marks our first opportunity to meet players worldwide ahead of the full release. We hope players enjoy the intense atmosphere and high-difficulty co-op combat of BLACKOUT. We look forward to your feedback, which will help us further polish the game.”
🚀 What’s Next for BLACKOUT
- Scheduled to appear in Steam Next Fest in February 2026
- Planned Early Access launch shortly after
- Console releases are also under consideration
The demo is free to download on Steam for all registered users. For more details and to play the demo:
🎮 Steam Store Page – BLACKOUT: Zero Point
