Demonschool

 
Demonschool is a tactical RPG that combines the social calendar management of Persona with the grid-based strategy of In die Bresche springen, all wrapped in a striking visual style inspired by 1970s Italian horror cinema. Developed by Necrosoft Games and published by Ysbryd Games, it finally launched on November 19, 2025, after a strategic delay to avoid colliding with the juggernaut release of Hollow Knight: Silksong. The result is a slick, stylish, and refreshingly streamlined RPG that trims the fat of its genre inspirations to create something punchy and unique.
Tactics, Terror, and Time Management: Core Gameplay

Motion Cinema Combat: The battle system is the star. It plays like a deterministic puzzle where you plan out your entire team’s moves before executing them. You can rewind and adjust your actions freely during the planning phase. Once you hit “Action,” your characters combo off each other in a flashy, cinematic sequence. It removes the RNG (random number generation) frustration of missing a 95% hit chance—if the plan says it hits, it hits.
The School Life Loop: You play as Faye, a freshman demon hunter. Your time is split between attending classes to boost stats, hanging out with friends to unlock new abilities, and diving into the demon world to fight bosses. The calendar system is less stressful than Persona‘s; it emphasizes experiencing the story rather than perfectly optimizing every single time slot.
Visual Flair: The game uses a mix of 2D sprites and 3D environments with a heavy “Giallo” horror aesthetic. Dramatic camera angles, bold colors, and grotesque enemy designs give it a distinct personality that stands apart from typical anime RPGs.
No Grind: There are no levels or XP grinding. Progression is tied to your decisions and relationships. This keeps the pacing tight, with no need to fight the same trash mobs for hours just to beat a boss.

Wie es sich rechnet
Demonschool wears its inspirations on its sleeve but subverts them significantly.



Spiel
Hauptunterschied




Persona (3/4/5)
Persona is a 100-hour commitment with long dungeons and complex fusion systems. Demonschool is a leaner, 15-20 hour experience that focuses on tactical combat puzzles rather than dungeon crawling.


In die Bresche springen
Both games feature deterministic, puzzle-like combat where you see enemy intent. Demonschool adds a narrative layer and RPG progression, whereas In die Bresche springen is a pure roguelike strategy game.


Shin Megami Tensei
SMT is known for punishing difficulty and collecting demons. Demonschool focuses on a fixed cast of human characters fighting demons, with a difficulty curve that is challenging but fair due to the “rewind” mechanic.



Wichtige Details

Entwickler: Necrosoft Games.
Herausgeber: Ysbryd Games.
Plattformen: PC, PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch.
Datum der Veröffentlichung: November 19, 2025.
Genre: Tactical RPG / Life Sim.
Stimmung: Buffy, die Vampirjägerin trifft Suspiria.

Für wen es bestimmt ist

Pflichtprogramm für strategy fans who hate RNG. If you love planning the perfect turn in Feuer-Emblem but hate missing a 90% attack, this combat system was made for you.
Perfekt für busy RPG lovers. It delivers the “school life + saving the world” fantasy without demanding 3 months of your life.
Überspringen, wenn you want a sprawling epic. The story is intimate and focused, and the runtime is short compared to genre giants. If you measure value by “hours per dollar,” you might find it light.

Warum es funktioniert
It works because it respects your Zeit. By removing the grind and random chance, every battle becomes a meaningful logic puzzle rather than a stat check. The “Giallo” horror aesthetic provides a fresh coat of paint on the well-worn “high school supernatural” trope, making it feel cool and dangerous rather than just another anime power fantasy.