Hela: of Mice & Magic Guide

Hela: of Mice & Magic demo guide

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Quick answer

The free Hela demo is a limited-time PC demo on Steam (app 4553860), Epic Games Store and the Xbox PC app. It uses a bespoke map, not a slice of the main story: you help restore the witch’s warding magic and collect enough Glimmer to find a route home. It supports solo and local split-screen and has full Steam Deck support. Online co-op and save transfer are not confirmed for the demo.

What the demo actually is

The demo is not the opening of the main game. It is a small, self-contained map built for the demo:

  1. The witch’s protective warding magic is failing.
  2. You explore the demo map, help creatures and solve physics puzzles.
  3. You collect Glimmer — the demo’s objective currency.
  4. Collect enough Glimmer to find a route back to the witch’s home.

That means demo tips do not automatically transfer to the full game’s story progression. The systems — Froggy movement, brewing, local split-screen and the Shade system — are the useful part to learn.

What to practice in the demo

Demo availability

Store Demo
Steam ✅ app 4553860
Epic Games Store ✅
Xbox PC app ✅
PS5 / Xbox console / Switch 2 ❌ not listed

The demo is described as limited-time. No end date has been published; if you want to try it, do not wait until late November.

FAQ

How long is the Hela demo?

Coverage describes it as roughly 30–60 minutes, but the developer has not published an official length. It is a bespoke map, so completion time depends on how much you explore.

Does demo progress carry into the full game?

Not confirmed. The official pages do not promise save transfer. Plan on starting fresh on December 1 unless Windup announces otherwise.

Can I play the demo in online co-op?

The demo coverage mentions solo and local split-screen. Online co-op is confirmed for the full game, but not for the demo. Do not assume you can invite a remote friend in the demo.

Is the demo Steam Deck compatible?

Yes, coverage reports full Steam Deck support for the demo. The full game's Steam Deck rating is not confirmed yet.

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