The Journey Home - The Game That Made People Cry at Gamescom Just Released Its Demo
Demo release of the meditative side-scrolling adventure The Journey Home announced during Future Games Show at Gamescom.
26 AUGUST 2026 β During Future Games Show at Gamescom, Belgian indie developer Joey's Entertainment officially announced that the Steam demo for its upcoming meditative side-scrolling adventure, The Journey Home, is now available.
The announcement is accompanied by a brand-new gameplay trailer showcasing the game's striking world and emotional narrative.
The Journey Home - Official Demo Launch Trailer:
The game is developed and written by a husband-and-wife duo: game developer/artist Joey and USA TODAY best-selling author Sophie-Leigh Robbins. The Journey Home takes players beyond time and space: shifting between ages, solving surreal puzzles, and searching for answers to the questions that haunt us all.
The game first gained attention at last yearβs Gamescom, where its themes and moving atmosphere left the majority of players at the booth in tears.
Blending the tense, atmospheric environmental storytelling of INSIDE with the deep emotional resonance of Journey, the game asks profound questions about life and death through minimalist gameplay and stunning artistic direction.
Key Request
We encourage press & creators to cover the demo first, but those who want can already put their name on the list for a full review key closer to the Q4 2026 release:
Request a Steam key for The Journey HomeSteam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/2600820/The_Journey_Home
βPress Kit: joeysentertainment.com/presskit
βPress Contact: joeysentertainment@creativeconcepts.be
About the Game
Some answers can only be found by going within. In a world beyond the boundaries of time and space, your journey awaits. β β β β β β β
The Journey Home is a deeply emotional meditative side-scroller adventure crafted by a husband-and-wife duo, featuring a story written by a USA Today bestselling author.
Key Features
- Age morphing - At certain points in the game, the main character transforms into a younger version of himself to match the scene and story.
- Dynamic world - The surreal environment materializes and dissolves around the player.
- Pulse mechanic - Enables the player to non-verbally influence and interact with the environment.
- Hitch a Ride - Players can take control of giant fireflies, jellyfish, a bird, and a 1950βs flying car.
- Meditative atmosphere and music
- Immersive - No cutscenes, no loading screens, a custom camera system, and minimalistic UI that enhances immersion.
For more updates on The Journey Home, Wishlist on Steam or follow the devs on Instagram.
About Joeyβs Entertainment
Based in Belgium, Joeyβs Entertainment is a husband-and-wife indie studio dedicated to creating atmospheric, narrative-driven video games that leave a lasting emotional impact.
The Journey Home was made possible thanks to the support of the Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF)
Copyright Β© 2026 Joey's Entertainment, All rights reserved.