AUCKLAND, New Zealand - TelAve -- Indie developer Funk Games is excited to announce the free playable demo of their upcoming title Blades, Bows & Magic, a casual ­medieval-fantasy strategy card-battler, available now on Steam for PC, Mac & Linux.

Demo Release Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l2DggvCgbI



Demo Highlights

Experience the core combat loop of Blades, Bows & Magic: Warrior beats Archer, Archer beats Mage, Mage beats Warrior - with layered and diverse card abilities adding surprising tactical depth and outcomes.

Explore the early battles of the Singleplayer demo campaign: Unlock new cards, each with their own unique ability, as you march your army across the battlefields of the Stormvale Isles.

Play online PvP Multiplayer: Battle against other players, or challenge your friends directly to prove your superior strategies.

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The demo is your chance to jump in early and test the foundational gameplay of Blades, Bows & Magic. Player feedback will help shape the final balance, card pool and multiplayer matchmaking experience. Also, wishlist the game to receive launch-day notification when the full game releases in April 2026.

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck.

About Funk Games

Founded by industry veteran Andy Wiltshire (18+ years) and senior programmer James Koehne (10+ years), Funk Games is a "funky new game developer collective" based in Auckland, New Zealand - delivering innovative indie games for PC, Mac & Linux. Their debut title Blades, Bows & Magic combines accessible design with surprising strategic depth, crafted with care by a small passionate team.

• Steam Demo Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4017660/Blades_Bows_and_Magic_Demo/
• Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3182730/Blades_Bows_and_Magic/
• Press Kit & Assets: https://funkgames.itch.io/blades-bows-and-magic
• Join our community: https://discord.gg/xNXXdpcNEE

Social Links

• Website: https://funk.games
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/funkgames.bsky.social
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkgamescollective/
• Itch: https://funkgames.itch.io/
• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/dev/funkgames/
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@funkgamescollective
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/funkgamescollective
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FunkGamesCollective

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Name: Andy Wiltshire
Studio: Funk Games
Website: https://funk.games