Steam's latest free demo is the co-op Hogwarts Legacy DLC we always wanted

If we learned anything from Order of the Phoenix, it was that magic is best shared with friends.

It's the motif that Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the rest of the gang wrestle with, as Potter became hellbent on being alone in his conquest of the Dark Lord.

Hogwarts Legacy, for all of its spellbinding qualities, fell short in the department of friendship, snubbing a multiplayer experience and sticking to its single-player gameplay, only to be accompanied by NPCs.

Only by a fan-made mod can you now enjoy the Potterverse castle with your mates, long after the game has lost its original spark.

But fear not, as a fresh Steam release has combined Hogwarts Legacy’s school-bound magic with the puzzling co-op experience of It Takes Two.

Inkwellers is everything that you needed from a multiplayer Hogwarts Legacy DLC, and now there's a free taster too.

Magical co-op puzzler Inkwellers gets free Steam demo

Released earlier this year, Inkwellers has impressed its fans with an abundance of positive reviews on Steam, as a free Demo opens the door to a wonderful world.

The two-player experience is described as a communication-centric, eerie, and magical title that combines wits and detective skills to be triumphant.

Blessed with a huge, bewitched castle, a library that throws you into the depths of magical learning, and a mysterious plot, there's a lot to love with Inkwellers.

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"When a mysterious client leaves an old, dusty journal under your shop's door, its powerful magic is impossible to ignore. As the Inkwellers, you and your partner dive into the worlds hidden within enchanted journals, working together to solve puzzles, overcome magical challenges, and find a way forward.

"You and a friend become Inkwellers and dive into Celiphia’s magical journal. Work together, communicate clearly, and solve puzzles hidden within its pages."

Lasting four to six hours depending on your keen eye for detail, the entire game costs just £10 to complete.

But if you are looking for a cheap thrill this weekend, you can even try the title out for free, unlocking the first two locations.

What this game will also do is fill that void left by Hogwarts Legacy, as we search for the next magical experience.

And if that tickles your wand, we also have other Steam recommendations for Hogwarts Legacy alternatives to cast a fun hex on your weekend.

Then, with hope, ahead of the Harry Potter reboot this Christmas, the long-awaited Hogwarts Legacy sequel will be hot on the case.