Rain98 free Steam demo covers first half of chapter 2
C#4R4CT3R's Tokyo-set suspense adventure demo offers roughly three hours of play and supports nine languages, including Japanese and English.
C#4R4CT3R released a free demo of Rain98 on Steam on October 27, 2026, according to gamebiz.jp. The demo covers the opening of the story through the first half of chapter 2, roughly three hours of content, and supports nine languages, including Japanese and English.
Rain98 is set in Tokyo in 1998 and follows a mysterious girl who wishes for the world's destruction. She is voiced by a cast member credited in the game's Japanese cast; the demo also introduces another character, whose voice appears in the demo and in a new trailer, played by voice actor Noto Mamiko.
The full game is planned to span about 10 to 15 hours of playtime across seven chapters. C#4R4CT3R also plans an update that will let players play through the end of chapter 2.
Director Shoon T commented on the demo release, the report said.
Quick answers
Is the Rain98 demo free?
Yes. The demo is free on Steam and covers the story's opening through the first half of chapter 2, about three hours of content.
How long is the full Rain98 game?
The full release is planned to offer about 10 to 15 hours of playtime across seven chapters.
What languages does the Rain98 demo support?
The demo supports nine languages, including Japanese and English.