Devil of the Plague: Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer

SoulByte Games has dropped the first proper gameplay footage for Devil of the Plague, their co-op horror title they're calling "ritual horror" . You play as plague doctors tied to an ancient cult dealing with both sorcery and disease.

The game hits Steam Early Access this April , though the exact date remains under wraps. A demo will be available during Steam Next Fest in February .

Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game supports 1-4 players tackling corrupted medieval cities. The story centres on Asag, a Sumerian demon whose toxic breath spreads plague across the land . Your job? Perform forbidden rituals to cleanse cursed regions before darkness swallows everything.

What sets this apart from your typical jump-scare fest? Fear grows organically through player choices and team coordination fumbles rather than scripted moments . The plague itself warps your senses, twisting sound and bending shadows whilst narrowing your vision .

SoulByte Games is a small indie team, and this marks their first major Unreal Engine project . The gameplay trailer showcases atmospheric environments ranging from abandoned fortresses to cursed temples, each map bringing unique enemies and ritual requirements.

Players rely on alchemy, sacred light, and ritual knowledge to survive. Solo runs are possible, though the developers clearly designed this experience around teamwork. Boss fights punctuate each region as you race to stop Asag's rebirth attempts.

You can wishlist Devil of the Plague on Steam right now.