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# Indie Selects Demo Fest Kicks Off on Xbox, Featuring Over 40 Playable Demos – Including Canadian-Made RPG Aikyam
- URL: https://www.agamingnetwork.com/indie-selects-demo-fest-kicks-off-on-xbox-featuring-over-40-playable-demos-including-canadian-made-rpg-aikyam/
- Published: 2025-09-10T14:00:08.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-10T14:00:09.000Z
- Author: Marcel Dee
- Tags: Made In Canada, News

**Xbox’s Indie Selects Demo Fest** has officially launched, inviting players to discover over 40 exciting and unique game demos across Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Running from **September 9 to September 30**, this month-long event is your chance to sample some of the most promising upcoming indie games all in one place.

You can find the full lineup in the **Indie Selects Demo Fest collection** on the Xbox Store, where each demo offers a limited-time, early look into the gameplay and artistic vision of titles still in development. Just remember these demos represent in-progress builds, so expect some elements to differ from the final releases.

Among the standout titles in this edition of the festival is **Aikyam**, a **Canadian-developed fantasy RPG** from **Thousand Stars Studio** based in Toronto.

### *Aikyam* Brings Bollywood-Inspired Battles and Heart to the Xbox Demo Fest

Representing Canada in this international showcase, *Aikyam* is a **vibrant, turn-based action-adventure RPG** set in a fantastical version of ancient India. The game follows **Vishva, Ramli, and Guruji**, three unlikely heroes on a mission to unite their chaotic village and fend off a demonic threat attempting to steal the powerful **Celestial Glue**—the substance that holds their world together.

**Gameplay features include:**

- **Unleash Your Inner Bollywood Star**  
Engage in **dramatic, cinematic, turn-based combat** inspired by iconic Bollywood films. Expect gravity-defying stunts, flamboyant flair, and plenty of showmanship.
- **Spread the Kindness**  
In *Aikyam*, your actions ripple through the world. Help villagers through heartfelt side quests to earn their support in battle and build a stronger, more united community.
- **A Larger-Than-Life World**  
Explore a rich, **fantastical version of ancient India** filled with memorable characters, oversized challenges, and stories that blend humour, magic, and emotion.

### A Spotlight on Canadian Indie Talent

*Aikyam*’s inclusion in the Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest highlights the growing global recognition of **Canadian-made indie games**. Thousand Stars Studio, based in Ontario, is committed to showcasing cultural richness through storytelling, design, and heartfelt character interactions. Their mission with *Aikyam* is to bring players an uplifting narrative that’s just as funny and emotional as it is stylish and strategic.

If you’re looking for something **unique, culturally rich, and deeply charming**, *Aikyam* deserves a spot on your radar. And with the demo available now during the Indie Selects Demo Fest, there’s no better time to experience it for yourself.

Check out our interview from a while back

### Play Now Until September 30

Don’t miss your chance to dive into *Aikyam* and over 40 other demos before the festival ends. Whether you’re into fast-paced combat, chill exploration, or heartfelt narratives, there’s something for everyone in this curated celebration of indie innovation.

You can find the full list of demos in the **Indie Selects Demo Fest** below

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