Start from the current build
Use the public demo as the boundary for route and system guidance.
Do not treat unreleased chapters as playable.Independent Rain98 player wiki
Rain98 Wiki
Step into Tokyo in 1998, where the rain never stops and two lonely young people face choices that can change the world. Use this wiki to navigate the public demo and verify what comes next.
- Platform
- Windows PC via Steam
- Developer
- C#4R4CT3R
- Release window
- 2026
Featured guides
Choose your next Rain98 guide
Jump from the public-demo route to systems, activities, story references, technical checks, and dated updates.
Rain98 Demo Beginner Guide
Install the correct Rain98 Demo, prepare for its mature story, learn the novel-and-adventure loop, handle early money and stickers, and avoid common first-session mistakes.
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Rain98 Demo Walkthrough
Follow the Rain98 Demo from its opening through the first half of Chapter 2, with spoiler-light checkpoints for apartment tasks, money, outings, and recovery.
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Rain98 Angel Passport Guide
Learn what Angel Passport stickers mean in the Rain98 Demo, how special memories advance the ritual, and how to track progress without an invented completion list.
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Rain98 Money Guide
Use Rain98 Demo piecework to fund visible needs, compare spending choices, recover from a low balance, and avoid unsupported payout or best-farm claims.
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Rain98 Gacha Capsule Minigame Guide
Learn the documented capsule-piecework sequence in the Rain98 Demo, recognize empty, filled, and submitted states, improve clean cycles, and recover from missed interactions.
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Rain98 Characters
Identify the currently documented Rain98 cast, including Reina Amehara and the protagonist, with aliases, roles, voice credit, Demo scope, and spoiler-safe unknowns.
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Rain98 Controller Support
Set up a controller for Rain98 and its Demo, understand Steam's full-support metadata, and fix duplicate prompts, missing input, or activity-specific problems.
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Rain98 System Requirements
Compare the official Rain98 base-game and Demo Windows requirements row by row, understand storage and Steam Deck limits, and prepare the correct PC build.
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Free public Demo released on Steam
C#4R4CT3R announced that the free Rain98 Demo was available on Steam. The post identifies more than three hours of content, nine supported interface/subtitle languages, and a story range from the opening through the first half of Chapter 2. The downloadable product is Demo AppID 3738760, linked in both directions with base game AppID 3498720.
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Watch Rain98 in motion
Watch verified Rain98 trailers and public-demo playthroughs from developer and community channels.
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Public demo route
Plan your Rain98 demo playthrough
The public demo runs from the opening into the first half of Chapter 2. Use the route below to keep story progress, systems, activities, and current-version checks organized.
- 1 Confirm the current demo
Open the verified Steam listing for Demo App ID 3738760 before using version-sensitive guidance.
- 2 Follow the opening route
Use the demo walkthrough to track the opening and the available part of Chapter 2 without guessing at unreleased content.
- 3 Check systems and activities
Open the Angel Passport, money, achievement, and activity guides when those questions appear during play.
- 4 Review dated updates
Recheck the updates hub when the demo expands or the base game receives a more specific release date.
Rain98 — Reveal Trailer
Watch the developer-channel reveal trailer for a verified look at Rain98, then use the written demo guides for route details.
Start here
Choose your next Rain98 guide
Open the page that matches the question in front of you during the public demo.
New player
Prepare for the public demo
Check the verified scope, expected play time, and a practical starting route.
→ Story routeFollow the demo walkthrough
Move from the opening toward the available first half of Chapter 2.
→ SystemUnderstand the Angel Passport
Use the focused system guide when the Angel Passport becomes relevant.
→ ReferenceMeet the characters
Keep names and roles organized with the current character reference.
→Guide priorities
Three checks that keep the demo route useful
Separate confirmed Steam facts, public-demo observations, and details that remain unreleased.
Match the guide to the question
Choose a system, activity, story, or technical page before you leave the route.
Keep the next step focused.Check dated changes
The planned Chapter 2 expansion and base-game timing can change.
Verify updates before replaying.What this wiki can confirm
Use the right Rain98 source for each decision
Steam establishes product identity and availability; the current demo establishes what players can test now.
Official reference
Release window and platform
Steam identifies the Windows base game, App ID 3498720, C#4R4CT3R, and the current 2026 window.
→ Demo guideCurrent playable route
Use the beginner guide for the public demo released on October 16, 2026.
→ Dated recordDemo changes and expansion
Check the updates page for changes to the current demo and the planned Chapter 2 expansion.
→Wiki directory
Browse every Rain98 guide
Move among demo guides, systems, activities, story references, technical help, and dated updates.
Start with the demo
Systems, references, and updates
Current-information reminders
Base game, demo, and updates
Use exact App IDs and dated pages to keep the released demo separate from the coming base game.
2026 release windowSteam App ID 3498720 · Oct 20, 2026
Steam currently lists only 2026 for the base game. No exact release date has been announced there.
Check the guide →Latest demo update2026-10-16
C#4R4CT3R announced that the free Rain98 Demo was available on Steam. The post identifies more than three hours of content, nine supported interface/subtitle languages, and a story range from the opening through the first half of Chapter 2. The downloadable product is Demo AppID 3738760, linked in both directions with base game AppID 3498720.
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Rain98 questions
Direct answers about the verified base game and public demo.
What is Rain98?
Rain98 is a game set in Tokyo in 1998, under never-ending rain. Its official description centers on a girl who wants to end everything and two lonely young people whose choices can change the world.
When will Rain98 release?
Steam currently lists the base game for 2026 without an exact date.
Where can I play Rain98?
The verified base-game Steam page lists Windows PC. It does not list macOS or Linux support.
Who makes Rain98?
Steam identifies C#4R4CT3R as both developer and publisher.
Is there a Rain98 demo?
Yes. The public demo, App ID 3738760, released on October 16, 2026.
How much of the story is in the demo?
The current demo covers the opening through the first half of Chapter 2. A planned expansion to the full Chapter 2 has not been released yet.
How long is the demo?
The official demo information describes more than three hours of content.
Which languages does the demo support?
The demo page lists nine interface and subtitle languages, plus full Japanese audio.
Evidence-aware player help
Follow the demo; verify the current Steam build
This wiki separates base-game facts, public-demo guidance, and content that is still planned.
Independent fan wiki. Not affiliated with C#4R4CT3R or Steam.