The demo for the highly anticipated Korean indie game "BLACKOUT: Zero Point" will be released on Steam on July 31st.

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.”