Demonlore

Lane defense with spell decks and units that become heroes

Barrel Smash Studios · Released May 12, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 99
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Mar 31, 2025
Minimum PC: GTX 560; 4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Demonlore?

A single-player fantasy strategy game combining lane defense and roguelite deckbuilding. You summon elemental defenders and cast spells to stop an undead army. During runs, you choose paths through encounters and collect spell cards and upgrades to develop your defenses.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with defensive builds and spell combinations
+you like battles that reward careful timing and placement

Not for you if...

−you prefer roguelites without permanent upgrades between runs

What players say

82% of 99 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical lane defense and challenging boss fights, often comparing it to Plants vs. Zombies. Reactions to the roguelite mode are mixed, with complaints about limited variety and progression relying too heavily on permanent upgrades.

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Demonlore system requirements

Minimum: GTX 560, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or later
Processor: Intel i3-540 or similar
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 560 or smilar
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Full Support for KB & Mouse, or Controller

Does Demonlore have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Demonlore run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 27
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Demonlore use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam