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Why the Demon Bluff Demo Is Worth Playing Today
Get hands-on impressions, learn how to interpret bluffing roles, and preview upcoming features planned for release.
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Demon Bluff
A roguelike card game where your deck is full of lies
Experience single-player social deduction inspired by Blood on the Clocktower. Gather information, detect lies, and execute the hidden evil characters before they destroy the village.
Steam launch planned for Q1 2026
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Play Demon Bluff
Experience the ultimate gaming adventure right in your browser. Demon Bluff launches instantly—no download, no accounts, just strategic card-based deduction.
The build on this site is a free demo, not the final release. The full Steam version is planned for Q1 2026—wishlist it now to get launch notifications.
Open Steam pageHow to Play Demon Bluff
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Reveal Cards
Click on cards to reveal character roles and gather information about the village
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Detect Lies
Evil characters bluff and lie - their information is always false or misleading
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Analyze Information
Use logical deduction to distinguish truth from lies and find evil characters
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Execute Evils
Click the dagger icon to execute suspected evil characters - but be careful, mistakes cost health!
Game Objectives
🎯 Your Goal
Find and execute all evil characters (Demons and Minions) hidden among the villagers to win the round.
❤️ Health System
You start with 10 health. Each wrong execution deals 5 damage - you can only make 1 mistake per round!
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Watch Demon Bluff Gameplay
See the game in action and learn advanced strategies from this gameplay demonstration
Watch on YouTube to learn expert deduction paths, win conditions, and tips for higher ascension runs.
Demon Bluff Features
Single-Player Social Deduction
Experience the tension of social deduction games in a solo format - perfect for when you want to play alone
Roguelike Replayability
Unlock new characters, discover fresh mechanics, and increase ascension levels for endless replay value
Complex Deduction Mechanics
Master the art of detecting lies, corruption, and bluffs in this intricate card-based puzzle system
Inspired by Blood on the Clocktower
🎭 Rich Character System
Dozens of unique roles including Villagers, Demons, Minions, and Outcasts - each with special abilities and information.
- • Oracle: Learn about multiple characters
- • Knight: Cannot die when good
- • Hunter: Distance-based information
- • Corrupted roles lie and fail
🧩 Advanced Mechanics
Complex interactions between characters create deep logical puzzles that challenge your deduction skills.
- • Puppeteer and Puppet dynamics
- • Corruption and poisoning effects
- • Doppelganger role swapping
- • Baker multiplication mechanics
FAQ
Why do I have multiple characters with the same role?
If you see duplicate roles, someone is lying! Usually only 1 character of each role exists. Multiple same roles often means a Doppelganger is copying someone, or an evil character is bluffing as an existing role.
What does "adjacent" mean in character abilities?
"Adjacent" means characters directly next to each other in the card layout. Some abilities like Knitter check if evil characters are adjacent (side by side) to each other.
Why is my Oracle/character lying even when not corrupted?
This could be a bug or the character might be evil/corrupted in ways not immediately obvious. Some interactions like Puppeteer effects can cause unexpected behavior. Report unusual cases!
How do Bombardiers work and why are they scary?
Bombardiers explode when executed, but only if they're good. Evil characters pretending to be Bombardiers won't explode when killed, which helps identify them - but the risk makes them terrifying to execute!
What's the difference between Demons and Minions?
Minions can disguise as characters already in play, while Demons cannot. Minions can fake being Bombardiers or Plague Doctors, but Demons can only pretend to be villagers not currently in the game.
Why does my character point to themselves?
Characters like Medium and Gemcrafter normally won't point to themselves unless there's no other valid option. If they're pointing to themselves, they're most likely lying or evil.
Can I play this if I've never played Blood on the Clocktower?
Absolutely! While inspired by BotC, Demon Bluff is designed as a standalone experience. You don't need any prior knowledge of social deduction games to enjoy it.
The tutorial seems too hard - any tips?
Start by focusing on information that multiple characters confirm. Look for contradictions between character claims. Remember that corrupted and evil characters always lie, so their false info can actually help you!
About Demon Bluff
Game Overview
Demon Bluff combines the tension of social deduction games with the replayability of single-player roguelike card games. Your goal is to gather information from around the village to find and slay all Evil characters.
Villagers will help you track them down with information and useful abilities. But be careful - Demons and Minions will try to mislead you with their bluffs and lies.
Inspiration & Development
Demon Bluff is highly inspired by social-deduction games, especially Blood on the Clocktower. The game transforms the multiplayer social experience into an engaging single-player puzzle format for the browser.
What Makes Demon Bluff Unique
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Solo Social Deduction
Experience the thrill of social deduction without needing other players
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Endless Replayability
Save villages to unlock new characters and discover fresh mechanics
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Deep Strategy
Master logical deduction and learn to work backwards from lies to uncover truth
Game Content & Features
Experience a complete tutorial village and discover the depth of strategic deduction gameplay. Here's what you can enjoy and what's planned for future updates:
- Current content: comprehensive tutorial with guided prompts, 20+ unique character roles, and village scenarios that track your progress.
- Replay features: randomized role assignments, corruption events, and difficulty modifiers that unlock as you master the game.
- Upcoming features: additional villages, daily challenge modes, and an expanded character codex.
Tip: Your progress automatically saves between sessions. Return anytime to challenge yourself with higher difficulty levels.
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