MEDIX launches first Public Playtest during Steam Medieval Fest

For Immediate Release


Prague – April 20, 2026 – Czech hand-drawn RTS MEDIX launches its very first public playtest today on Steam. For the first time, players can experience the opening two missions of the upcoming campaign and step into a medieval wartime strategy focused not on taking lives, but on saving them.


The playtest runs from April 20 to April 27 as part of Steam Medieval Fest and is open to all players for free via the game’s Steam page.


Playable by the Public for the First Time

MEDIX is a minimalist real-time strategy game with hand-drawn visuals and a strong emotional narrative focus. Players take command of the IXth Medical Unit of the Imperial Army, where the goal is not conquest, but rescuing wounded soldiers from the battlefield, organizing evacuations, and surviving a desperate retreat under enemy pressure.

The Public Playtest includes approximately 40 minutes of gameplay and features the first two missions of the story campaign, introducing the game’s core mechanics and emotional tone.


Players Can Help Shape Development

As part of the playtest, players are invited to complete a feedback form, helping directly shape the future development of the game. Feedback from this first public test will be crucial for refining gameplay, difficulty balancing, and the overall player experience.

“This is the first time MEDIX is playable by the wider public. Right now, the most important thing is understanding how intuitive the game mechanics are and what truly resonates with players,” says developer Josef Šmíd.


New Teaser Released Alongside the Playtest

To celebrate the launch of the public playtest, a new short teaser has also been released, showcasing the game’s atmosphere, visual identity, and the tension of saving lives in the middle of battle.


About the Game

MEDIX is a hand-drawn medieval RTS about saving lives in the heat of battle.

Instead of traditional warfare strategy, players take the role of battlefield medics trying to rescue as many people as possible during a chaotic military retreat. Each mission introduces a new twist on the game’s simple core mechanics, creating tension between courage, time, and survival.

The game is planned for release on PC and Mac in 2026.


About the Developer

MEDIX is developed by Prague-based independent studio Buldozer Production, founded by visual artist and game developer Josef Šmíd. The project has been in development for over three years and combines handcrafted visuals with an unusual perspective on war.


Links
Steam Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3405140/MEDIX/

Teaser:
https://youtu.be/S4PKGeFvXpU