Probably Stolen Demo
The free Probably Stolen demo was one of Steam Next Fest's biggest hits — but it was retired when the full game launched on October 28, 2026. Here's what happened to it, what the demo contained, and what your options are now.
Can you still play the Probably Stolen demo?
No — the developers confirmed the demo would no longer be available once version 1.0 launched. It was pulled from Steam on release day, October 28, 2026.
What the demo included
| Content | Details |
|---|---|
| Starting scenarios | 3 professions plus a hardcore mode (the full game has 9, including Gunsmith, Chemist, Hydroponic Farmer and Rock Bottom) |
| Water Merchant kit | Water testing and purification available from the start |
| New machine + item | One early-game machine with a matching item, the Toolbox, and upgradeable Bottle Printer and Vacuum Robot |
| Languages | English, German, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese |
About the game
Probably Stolen is a pixel-art cyberpunk shopkeeping simulator from tinyBuild and developer Questing Goose Studio, released October 28, 2026 for $19.99 on Steam. You run a pawn shop on a dystopian space station — appraise goods of questionable origin, haggle, smuggle contraband, bribe officials and navigate faction politics while rent keeps rising.
Steam Next Fest breakout
Over 660,000 players tried the demo, peaking near 40,000 concurrent — the festival's most-played demo.
Overwhelmingly Positive
The demo held a 98% positive rating on Steam at launch.
500K+ wishlists
One of the most-wishlisted indie releases of the season.
FAQ
Why was the Probably Stolen demo removed?
tinyBuild and Questing Goose Studio said upfront the demo would be retired at 1.0 — it was a pre-release preview, and demo-era mods are incompatible with the full release anyway.
Do demo saves work in the full game?
Yes — save files carry over into version 1.0. The developers still recommend a fresh save to avoid potential issues.
Is there any free way to try Probably Stolen?
There's no free demo or free tier anymore. The game occasionally gets launch-window discounts — it launched with a 10% discount for its first two weeks — and Steam's refund policy covers under 2 hours of play.
Was there a playtest before the demo?
Yes — an open Steam playtest ran from August 3, 2026, followed by the free demo on September 14. Both are closed now.