Conquering the Warhammer Survivors Steam Demo
The official Steam demo for Warhammer Survivors offers a substantial slice of the full game, allowing players to experience the high-density swarm combat on the Macragge Hive Outpost map. Unlike brief tutorials, the demo provides a complete 20-minute survival stage featuring multiple playable champions, core weapon evolution paths, and the menacing Norn Emissary Boss.
To prepare your build before jumping into the horde, review our Beginner Guide and full Evolution Recipes List.
Demo Progression Wave Roadmap
| Clock Time | Wave Threat Level | Key Encounter & Objectives | Action Checklist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 – 03:00 | Low (Hormagaunts) | Individual Tyranid swarmers. Excellent for XP farming. | Select starting weapon upgrades only; ignore secondary weapons for now. |
| 04:00 – 05:00 | Medium (Genestealers) | Fast sprinters attempt to surround your champion. | Draft your paired passive (e.g. Dice Cube or Gauntlet) at Level 1. |
| 05:00 | Mini-Boss | Tyranid Warrior Leader lands with a shockwave. | Kill the Warrior and collect the Golden Chest for your 1st Evolution. |
| 06:00 – 09:00 | High (Mixed Chaff) | Dense waves of Termagants firing bio-acid projectiles. | Draft defensive tools like the Chainsword and level up your passive relics. |
| 10:00 | Extremis Boss | Norn Emissary appears with lethal psychic lances. | Dodge the purple beam telegraph and melt the boss with your primary wargear. |
| 11:00 – 18:00 | Extreme (Carnifexes) | Heavy elite bio-titans mixed with endless swarm chaff. | Complete your 6-weapon grid; maintain continuous circular kiting. |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | Maximum Surge | Screen-filling density rush of all enemy types. | Let your evolved screen-wide weapons clear corridors until the timer expires. |
Recommended Demo Loadout
For an easy, reliable 20-minute clear in the demo:
- Champion Choice: Pick Malum Caedo for his thick starting armor and natural knockback bonuses.
- Primary Ballistics: Upgrade the Boltgun to Level 8 and pair with the Dice Cube & Passives to unlock the Boltgun Evolution (Heavy Bolter).
- Boss Melting Beam: Pick up the Lasgun and Gauntlet to trigger the Lasgun Evolution (Meltagun) before the 10-minute boss.
- Melee Barrier: Pick the Chainsword and Tape Measure to unlock the Chainsword Evolution (Eviscerator) for 360-degree life-leech protection.
Demo Milestones to Complete Before Launch
Clearing these three achievements in the demo will give you a massive head start when the full game releases on Release Date:
- Purge the Chaff: Slay 5,000 total Tyranids (unlocks starting Armoury bonus gold).
- Master of the Forge: Successfully trigger two weapon evolutions in a single 20-minute session.
- Slayer of Titans: Defeat the Norn Emissary at minute 10 to unlock the Callidus Assassin for the retail launch.
Read our Demo Progress Transfer Guide to ensure your cloud saves are synchronized correctly before launch day.
