The Wake (Demo)
Available on 1 of 5 cloud gaming services

The Wake (Demo)

Playground PigeonActionAdventureIndie2026
86%
Positive21 Steam reviews

You can play The Wake (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.

You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you.

Where to play The Wake (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.

GeForce NOWPaid plan requiredInstall-to-Play
You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 5K · 120 fps
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Not available on Boosteroid, PlayStation Plus, Xbox Cloud, Amazon Luna.Email me if that changes

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The Wake (Demo) in pictures

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

Where to buy The Wake (Demo) for cloud play

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

The Wake (Demo) on GeForce NOW

Compare the plans

Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good The Wake (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 The Wake (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 The Wake (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 The Wake (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
The Wake (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 The Wake (Demo)

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

DEVELOPER
Playground Pigeon
RELEASE DATE
Apr 24, 2026
GENRES
Action, Adventure, Indie
GAME MODES
Single-player
CONTROLLER SUPPORT
Partial. Some menus need a mouse or touch

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The Wake (Demo) cloud gaming FAQ

Can you play The Wake (Demo) in the cloud?+

Yes. The Wake (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 Wake (Demo) on GeForce NOW?+

Yes. The Wake (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 The Wake (Demo) on Boosteroid?+

No. The Wake (Demo) is not on Boosteroid now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is The Wake (Demo) on PlayStation Plus?+

No. The Wake (Demo) is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is The Wake (Demo) on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+

No. The Wake (Demo) is not on Xbox Cloud Gaming now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is The Wake (Demo) on Amazon Luna?+

No. The Wake (Demo) is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Do I need to buy The Wake (Demo) to play it in the cloud?+

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

Can you play The Wake (Demo) in the cloud for free?+

No. The Wake (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 The Wake (Demo) with a controller?+

Partly. The Wake (Demo) has partial controller support. The game plays with a gamepad, but some menus or actions need a mouse, keyboard or touch.

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