Whirlight – No Time To Trip Releases New Story Demo and Trailer Ahead of Steam Next Fest
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 10:35 pm
Whirlight – No Time To Trip Releases New Story Demo and Trailer Ahead of Steam Next Fest
Award-Winning Time-Bending Adventure Returns with New Playable Demo Introducing Margaret as a New Character
Milan, Italy — February 12, 2026 — Developer imaginarylab today launched a brand-new playable demo and trailer for its narrative-driven point-and-click adventure Whirlight – No Time To Trip, giving players a fresh preview opportunity ahead of Steam Next Fest February 2026, where the demo will also be showcased.
The new playable slice focuses on Margaret, one of the game’s two main protagonists, presenting a later, spoiler-free segment of the story and showcasing puzzles and gameplay situations never seen before. This new demo highlights different puzzle design and narrative beats, offering both newcomers and returning players a fresh entry point into the adventure.
Meet Margaret in the latest trailer, featuring gameplay and story beats now playable in the demo, showcased in a distinctive blend of 2D artistry and 3D rendering.
Take a look at the Margaret Trailer here:
Whirlight – No Time To Trip continues to build momentum across the indie scene, earning recognition including:
Selection for PAX Rising Showcase 2025
Winner — Best Narrative Game at Chainsaw Festival 2025
Top 5 — IndieDB Players’ Choice Best Upcoming Indie
Official showcases at IndieCade, DevGAMM, Tokyo Game Show, DreamHack, Indie Live Expo, and more
The demo is available now on Steam in nine languages, with English and Chinese voice-over options, and will remain playable throughout Steam Next Fest (until March 2).
Whirlight - No Time to Trip Key Features :
● Unique Visual Style: An irresistible cartoon aesthetic that will take you into a world of vivid color and imaginative design
● Time Travel: Explore different eras, each characterized by different scenarios, missions, and people
● Creative Puzzles: Challenge your wit with riddles and puzzles that require creativity and logic
● Compelling Plot: An engaging tale full of twists and humor that will keep you glued to the screen
● Memorable Characters: Meet a cast of extraordinary characters, each with a unique story to tell
● Over 100 explorable locations: From prehistory to the distant future, each scenario offers fascinating secrets to discover
● Original Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the adventure with an original soundtrack that captures the essence of each era and setting
Whirlight - No Time To Trip will launch on PC via Steam in 2026, with Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, and Xbox platforms to follow. For more information, please visit the game’s Steam page.
About imaginarylab
imaginarylab is a video game studio created in 2015 and based in Italy. The team aspires to reimagine classic graphic adventures through the lens of modern technology. imaginarylab’s first title, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town, launched to positive critical and fan reception in August 2020 on Steam and GOG, June 2021 on Nintendo Switch, and June 2022 on Xbox and PS4. The studio’s second title, Whirlight No Time To Trip , will launch on PC via Steam soon, with Switch, Xbox, and PS4/PS5 platforms to follow. For more information, please visit https://imaginarylab.it/
Award-Winning Time-Bending Adventure Returns with New Playable Demo Introducing Margaret as a New Character
Milan, Italy — February 12, 2026 — Developer imaginarylab today launched a brand-new playable demo and trailer for its narrative-driven point-and-click adventure Whirlight – No Time To Trip, giving players a fresh preview opportunity ahead of Steam Next Fest February 2026, where the demo will also be showcased.
The new playable slice focuses on Margaret, one of the game’s two main protagonists, presenting a later, spoiler-free segment of the story and showcasing puzzles and gameplay situations never seen before. This new demo highlights different puzzle design and narrative beats, offering both newcomers and returning players a fresh entry point into the adventure.
Meet Margaret in the latest trailer, featuring gameplay and story beats now playable in the demo, showcased in a distinctive blend of 2D artistry and 3D rendering.
Take a look at the Margaret Trailer here:
Whirlight – No Time To Trip continues to build momentum across the indie scene, earning recognition including:
Selection for PAX Rising Showcase 2025
Winner — Best Narrative Game at Chainsaw Festival 2025
Top 5 — IndieDB Players’ Choice Best Upcoming Indie
Official showcases at IndieCade, DevGAMM, Tokyo Game Show, DreamHack, Indie Live Expo, and more
The demo is available now on Steam in nine languages, with English and Chinese voice-over options, and will remain playable throughout Steam Next Fest (until March 2).
Whirlight - No Time to Trip Key Features :
● Unique Visual Style: An irresistible cartoon aesthetic that will take you into a world of vivid color and imaginative design
● Time Travel: Explore different eras, each characterized by different scenarios, missions, and people
● Creative Puzzles: Challenge your wit with riddles and puzzles that require creativity and logic
● Compelling Plot: An engaging tale full of twists and humor that will keep you glued to the screen
● Memorable Characters: Meet a cast of extraordinary characters, each with a unique story to tell
● Over 100 explorable locations: From prehistory to the distant future, each scenario offers fascinating secrets to discover
● Original Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the adventure with an original soundtrack that captures the essence of each era and setting
Whirlight - No Time To Trip will launch on PC via Steam in 2026, with Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, and Xbox platforms to follow. For more information, please visit the game’s Steam page.
About imaginarylab
imaginarylab is a video game studio created in 2015 and based in Italy. The team aspires to reimagine classic graphic adventures through the lens of modern technology. imaginarylab’s first title, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town, launched to positive critical and fan reception in August 2020 on Steam and GOG, June 2021 on Nintendo Switch, and June 2022 on Xbox and PS4. The studio’s second title, Whirlight No Time To Trip , will launch on PC via Steam soon, with Switch, Xbox, and PS4/PS5 platforms to follow. For more information, please visit https://imaginarylab.it/