{"rewrite":{"id":"r_41ffa126abc1d47405f604c2","clusterId":"c_93531f3190f8474c7662abf9","slug":"roguelite-horror-500-finger-fillet-demo-hits-steam","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Roguelite Horror '500 FINGER FILLET' Demo Hits Steam","summary":"Developer DEADBODY Games released a demo for the roguelite horror game '500 FINGER FILLET' on August 5, available on PC via Steam. The game is based on the knife game, where a player stabs a knife between fingers on a table. In this title, the protagonist is captured and must stab their own restrained hand 500 times within a 20-minute time limit to escape. Exceeding the time limit or losing all blood results in a game over. The knife is mounted on a shaking mechanical arm, and mistimed button presses cause finger stabs, reducing blood. Each stab earns money, which can be spent at a shop after 25 stabs on rings that provide effects like increased earnings or added time. Clearing a round of 50 stabs grants upgrades with trade-offs, such as faster knife descent but more shaking, or items that pause the timer or restore blood. Before each round, players choose from three knives, including butter knives, butterfly knives, letter openers, and forks, each with unique traits and a chance to sever a finger. The demo includes 20 knife types, 20 rings, and 5 of the 10 difficulty levels, plus multiple endings. The full version is scheduled for release on Steam within 2026.","whyItMatters":"The demo's early Steam reviews are 100% positive, suggesting the game's high-risk knife game mechanic is resonating with players ahead of its 2026 launch.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe demo for \u0026#39;500 FINGER FILLET\u0026#39; launched on August 5, and the game\u0026#39;s core loop revolves around a mechanical arm that shakes as it lowers the knife, forcing precise timing. Players can also encounter insects between their fingers during the knife game; stabbing them yields money, blood, or extra time depending on the type. The demo\u0026#39;s shop system allows up to five rings to be worn, each offering passive effects, while upgrades always carry drawbacks, such as a faster knife that shakes more.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiple endings are prepared in the demo, and the store page currently lists English as the only supported language. The full version, slated for 2026, will expand the difficulty levels from 5 to 10. As of writing, Steam user reviews are few but 100% positive, indicating early reception is strong.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"500 FINGER FILLET's demo gives players 20 knives and 20 rings, but the full game's 10 difficulty levels and multiple endings suggest the final release will hinge on how the risk-reward loop scales beyond the demo's five levels.","twitterPost":"500 FINGER FILLET's demo includes 5 of 10 difficulty levels, hinting the full release will test whether its risk-reward loop holds up at higher stakes.","threadsPost":"500 FINGER FILLET's demo offers 20 knives, 20 rings, and 5 of 10 difficulty levels. The full game's multiple endings suggest the final version will lean on replayability, but the demo's real test is whether the tension of stabbing your own hand stays fresh beyond the first few rounds.","newsletterBlurb":"DEADBODY Games' roguelite horror '500 FINGER FILLET' has a demo on Steam, where you stab your hand 500 times to escape. With 20 knives, 20 rings, and multiple endings, early reviews are perfect. The full game arrives in 2026.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260805-458554/\",\"title\":\"The One Where You Quickly Stab Between Your Fingers\\\" Forced Horror Roguelite '500 FINGER FILLET' Steam Demo Now Available. Quota: 500 Stabs in 20 Minutes\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/05/170216.html\",\"title\":\"Roguelite horror '500 FINGER FILLET' demo released! 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