Publisher Playism and developer Studio Snowblind have released a global playable demo for Glaciered, their new underwater action-adventure game.

The new demo is available over on its Steam page a bit after it was available only at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, which ran from September 26th through the 29th.

Here’s a rundown on the game:

Glaciered takes place on Earth 65 million years in the future, where the “Everwinter” has transformed the planet’s surface into a gigantic sheet of ice and life continues to survive under the glacier-covered seas.

Aquatic plants grow from glacier skies and colorful, bioluminescent fish light the seafloor. A new species prospers in this new golden age of life. They are the Tuai, descended from birds and successors of the dinosaurs. The superior intellect and unique metabolism they evolved over millions of years secured their prosperity in this icy environment. The great Ice Age that nurtures this bountiful ecosystem will survive for as long as the Everwinter persists.

Play as a Tuai fighting against that which has come to threaten the Everwinter.

Dynamic Underwater Action… and Your Sidekick the Pui!

Gray’s wings are weapons befitting the apex predators of the seas. They can slash and pierce enemies up close, or fire crystal feathers like bullets from afar. Attacking enemies with melee attacks causes Gray’s wings to heat up, and this heat can be used to unleash even more powerful attacks. What’s more, these wings can be swapped out for different ones, each with unique characteristics and abilities such as unguardable attacks or attacks that cover a wide area. Make good use of the wide range of abilities available to you to maneuver the seas, where both you and your enemies can attack from every direction.

And don’t forget the Pui, a symbiont of the Tuai. Your Pui will not only fight alongside you, but also provide a light source in dark areas in the form of the photophore on its forehead. By feeding your Pui various creatures you hunt on your journey, it can learn the abilities of those creatures and provide you with even better support. Cooperate with your Pui for a better chance of surviving against the dangers of the underwater world.

The Seeker’s Hideout – Your Base of Operations

Throughout your epic journey, you will use the Seeker’s Hideout as your base of operations. You can replenish uses of your Healing skill by resting at the hideout, and eat food you obtain on your journey to raise your stats and grow stronger.

The hideout is also where you can craft and strengthen your wings, raise your Pui, and receive rewards for completing quests, among other things. If you find yourself struggling, you might want to head back to the hideout to take a break.

In the Distant Future Seas Ruled by Prehistoric-Looking Creatures…

The underwater world 65 million years in the future is riddled with all sorts of different creatures, including species that resemble prehistoric creatures that have long gone extinct, and never-before-seen creatures that have gone through unique forms of evolution.

The first area you will visit is the Sea of Tranquility, where dangerous enemies lay in wait for Gray in underwater caves. And once night falls, the sea becomes enveloped in darkness, and nocturnal creatures like the poisonous Gish emerge from their slumber.

In order to fulfill the Seeker’s mission, Gray will have to risk their life to navigate hostile environments and even more hostile enemies.

Glaciered is set to launch sometime in 2025 for Windows PC (via Steam).