Hey everyone!
I'm BIESEL, a solo indie developer, and I've just released the free browser demo of Critical Ward on itch.io!
Play it here: https://biesel-games.itch.io/critical-ward-demo
No downloads, no installation. Just jump in and play!
Critical Ward is a fast-paced pixel-art survivors-like with a twist: instead of killing the horde, you're trying to save it!
Patients flood your hospital and actually run away from you. Chase them down, treat them, collect XP, upgrade your abilities, and build massive combos to become increasingly powerful.
But things get progressively worse. Contagious patients spread infections, hospital beds fill up, angry relatives start chasing you, and your peaceful hospital shift gradually turns into absolute bullet hell chaos!
What can you expect from the demo?
- Different playable characters with unique abilities and playstyles.
- Massive combos that progressively boost your stats.
- Automated medical equipment, upgrades, and temporary items.
- Contagious patients, hostile relatives, and unexpected emergencies.
- 5-minute runs with unlimited replays.
The full game features a much larger roster, more threats, upgrades, unlockables, and endless runs where the difficulty keeps escalating.
Critical Ward launches on Steam on November 3, 2026, and will also be participating in the October Steam Next Fest!
If you enjoy the demo, I'd really appreciate a wishlist:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4879410/Critical_Ward/
I'd love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, or feedback. It's been a long journey developing this game solo, and seeing people actually playing it means a lot!
Thanks for checking it out!
Save the horde. Survive the shift. Try not to make things worse.