Siren's Call: Free Beta Edition

Siren's Call: Free Beta Edition

Released Apr 2022

This is an outdated, public beta for Siren's Call: Escape Velocity. Home is where your body is. And like any good tourist trap, Siren’s Call will do whatever it can to keep you there as long as possible. They will drag you down like crabs in a bucket. They will make this place home.

94% positive · 207 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

This game is a free public beta for a separate, fuller release called Siren's Call: Escape Velocity. The developer, Jacob, has been transparent throughout about this beta's role: it was always intended as a prototype and preview, not a finished product. The full version — Siren's Call: Escape Velocity — entered Early Access in late 2024 and then officially launched at version 1.00 on January 10, 2025. In that launch post, Jacob confirmed: "this is the end of a long development story." The store description and short description for this beta listing explicitly describe it as "an outdated, public beta," reinforcing that the beta itself is a completed, static artifact. The only note of future activity from Jacob in the January 10, 2025 post was a mention of eventually releasing an updated fan pack DLC — but this would apply to the full Escape Velocity game, not this beta listing. The beta itself has no unreleased content and no ongoing development commitments. With the full game now released and the developer explicitly describing this beta as finished and outdated, the beta is effectively a complete, closed chapter. It remains available as a free sampler pointing players toward the full release.
Evidence
Developer Jacob announced that Siren's Call: Escape Velocity has fully launched at version 1.00, out of Early Access. He described it as 'the end of a long development story' and thanked supporters. This post was made on this beta's Steam page, confirming the full game is now complete and that this beta served its purpose.
news post · Jan 10, 2025 source development ending
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Developer announced that Siren's Call: Escape Velocity — described as 'the full, definitive version of Siren's Call' — had launched on Early Access, with new story content, CG art, endings, and music. Players of this beta were directed to the new listing.
news post · Oct 11, 2024 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Apr 2022

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
ThePenSword
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Disclaimer: This is a free, public beta for Siren's Call: Escape Velocity. Be forewarned.
Siren’s Call, Florida, 2011, 60 miles north of Cape Kennedy

The final days of your adolescence are coming to a close…

Having solved the strange and terrifying mysteries of this quiet beach town, you have finally found the time to relax with your friends. In the two weeks since your adventure ended, the six of you have mostly cherished your time together—your spirits wafting beautifully on the precipice of adulthood.

Even so, all good things must end.

With only one day left in Siren’s Call, all that’s remains is for you to pack your bags and say goodbye to them.

Don’t leave without making sure they know how you really feel. Only then can you finally be satisfied with what’s to come.

Judith, the exceptionally sweet (and extraordinarily intense) sovereign of Siren’s Call;

Andi, the sovereign’s sassy twin sister whose strength and spunk speak volumes on their own;

Ashton, a hero in training whose sizable fist is matched only by the size of his heart;

Emil, the once timid boy turned man who will not stop until he reaches absolute perfection;

and Violet, waiting patiently as always.

There's a couple others too...I guess.

  • 7+ hours of Visual Novel Gameplay with dire consequences for how you choose to spend this final day of yours.

  • 55 journal entries and and 60 unlockable gallery images for those who want to explore everything this town has to offer.

  • An original story centered on saying goodbye to friends rather than saying hello to strangers.

  • A dynamic, evocative soundtrack made by The Pocket Protectors and LilyxJorge meant to perfectly capture the feel of central Florida music.

  • A cast of lovely characters that only want what's best for you.

Developer Note: This is the free beta version of Siren's Call: Escape Velocity, meaning that compared to the full release, there will be missing content and bugs that have been patched by the time the full release is out. While this version is (and will always be) free/up on Steam, it is a much more janky experience compared to the finish product. Regardless, it is still a great look into the past of this project that I hope you enjoy!

Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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