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Foundation Demo

Polymorph GamesStrategySimulationIndie2024

MetacriticGenerally Favorable

68%

Mixed302 Steam reviews

You can play Foundation Demo in the cloud on GeForce NOW. You play on your PC, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you; it does not sell it.

This page is about the demo. The full game, Foundation, is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

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Foundation Demo

Where to play Foundation Demo in the cloud

Everything you need to start it, and the best stream quality it can send. On GeForce NOW it is an Install-to-Play title. The service installs it on your session's cloud storage when you start it. This takes a few minutes and needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

SERVICEWHAT YOU NEEDSTREAM QUALITY

GeForce NOWPaid plan requiredInstall-to-Play

You need your own copy, bought on SteamUp to 5K · 120 fpsBest qualityUp to 5K · 120 fps

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Foundation Demo in pictures

Screenshots and the trailer. Click one to see it full size.

Where to buy Foundation Demo for cloud play

GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: you play the copy you already own. If you do not have Foundation Demo yet, buy it from one of these stores. It then works in the cloud on any device. Prices are shown for your country.

Foundation Demo on GeForce NOW

Compare the plans

Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good Foundation Demo looks, how long one session lasts, and whether you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for every game on GeForce NOW.

NVIDIA sells GeForce NOW itself here, in US dollars.

FREE$0

Can play Foundation Demo: No
Resolution: 1080p
Frame rate: 60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS: —
HDR & ultrawide: —
Graphics card: Basic, shared
Max session length: 1 hour
Hours included: Unlimited, with a queue

PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo

Can play Foundation Demo: Yes
Resolution: Up to 1440p
Frame rate: 60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS: RTX ON
HDR & ultrawide: Ultrawide
Graphics card: RTX-class, dedicated
Max session length: 6 hours
Hours included: 100 a month

ULTIMATE$19.99/mo

Can play Foundation Demo: Yes
Resolution: Up to 5K
Frame rate: 120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS: RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide: HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card: RTX 5080-class
Max session length: 8 hours
Hours included: 100 a month

PLAN	FREE$0	PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo	ULTIMATE$19.99/mo
Can play Foundation Demo	No	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080p	Up to 1440p	Up to 5K
Frame rate	60 fps	60 fps	120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS	—	RTX ON	RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide	—	Ultrawide	HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card	Basic, shared	RTX-class, dedicated	RTX 5080-class
Max session length	1 hour	6 hours	8 hours
Hours included	Unlimited, with a queue	100 a month	100 a month

Foundation Demo needs a paid plan. The free plan cannot start it.Performance and Ultimate include 100 hours of play a month. Past that, extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 (Performance) or $5.99 (Ultimate).

About Foundation Demo

Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays. The same on each service.

DEVELOPER: Polymorph Games
RELEASE DATE: Dec 10, 2024
GENRES: Strategy, Simulation, Indie
GAME MODES: Single-player
CONTROLLER SUPPORT: None. Keyboard and mouse only

Get notified about Foundation Demo

One email when Foundation Demo arrives on a new cloud service, or leaves one. Nothing else, no newsletter.

Foundation Demo cloud gaming FAQ

Can you play Foundation Demo in the cloud?+

Yes. Foundation Demo is on 1 cloud gaming service: GeForce NOW. You play it on a PC, phone, tablet or TV. You download and install nothing.

Is the full Foundation in the cloud?+

Yes. Foundation is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. This page covers the demo only; the full game has its own page, with the plans and the price.

Is Foundation Demo on GeForce NOW?+

Yes. Foundation Demo is on GeForce NOW. You must own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW then runs your copy on its servers. It is an Install-to-Play title: GeForce NOW installs it for you each time you start it, which takes a few minutes. Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

Is Foundation Demo on Boosteroid?+

No. Foundation Demo is not on Boosteroid now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Foundation Demo on PlayStation Plus?+

No. Foundation Demo is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Foundation Demo on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+

No. Foundation Demo is not on Xbox Cloud Gaming now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Foundation Demo on Amazon Luna?+

No. Foundation Demo is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Do I need to buy Foundation Demo to play it in the cloud?+

Yes. GeForce NOW only runs games you own. Buy Foundation Demo from a supported store first. You pay for the cloud service separately.

Can you play Foundation Demo in the cloud for free?+

No. Foundation Demo is an Install-to-Play title on GeForce NOW, and Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan. The free plan cannot start it.

Can I play Foundation Demo with a controller?+

No. Foundation Demo has no controller support. It needs a keyboard and mouse, so play it on a laptop or desktop.