Keep up with coverage of the games participating during the event.
February 2025
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Welcome to a world of limitless demos crossing every type of genre and world. Steam Next Fest brings to the forefront, over 2000 demos from AAA and indie studios, three times a year.
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio bring back the Yakuza action with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii! Fans of the Like a Dragon series, formerly Yakuza outside of Japan, will be thrilled with this over-the-top Pirate twist on a favorite franchise. The demo went live for Steam Next Fest, so we got a…
Wacky West delivers the action-packed experience you’ve always imagined from those endless runner mobile ads—except this time, it’s real! Dive into a fast-paced, post-apocalyptic world from debuting developer OnlyStuff. You’ll fight off mutants, create insane combo builds, craft powerful weapons, and struggle to survive in a chaotic wasteland. Brought to a Pip-Boy Near You Set…
Neon Runner is a high-speed runner game that challenges your reflexes and precision as you race to complete levels and set record-breaking high scores. The first game from iRL Games debuting for Steam Next Fest, Neon Runner’s demo offers a quick look into the full concept. 80’s All the Way Navigate the neon-lit tracks of…
Welcome to your enchanting new life in a magical world of wonder and adventure! Tales of Seikyu by ACE Entertainment and Fireshine Games brings Japanese mythology to the farm sim genre this Steam Next Fest with an amazing demo. Seikyu, an island haven hidden far from the human world, is a sanctuary where Yokai residents…
Zombies Overloaded is an upcoming horde survival game by Vinterm Games. With a pleasing graphic novel-esque art style, a lemony announcer celebrating your undead killing spree, and a Duke Nukem-esque grizzled protagonist, the game hits several marks for being a fun romp not to take too seriously. NeverMore Niche was granted early access to the…
Let’s take a look at the whimsical demo for Dare to Lucid Dream, a visual novel by Ghost Penguin debuting for Steam’s Next Fest. This casual drama promises a fantastical story with multiple endings depending on your choices and LGBTQ+ content, with gorgeous anime graphics. But is the demo tempting enough to pull you into…
Let’s take a look at the thrilling demo for Anoxia Station by Yakove Butuzoff and Abylight Studios! Debuting for Steam Next Fest, Anoxia Station is a strategy colony sim set in a horrifying post-apocalyptic world. Survival depends on finding fossil resources while fending off the hostile wildlife of the deep. Can you survive a level?…
October 2024
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Dive into our coverage of the 3rd Steam Next Fest!
Rock Digger is the debut game from indie developer Rockin’ Games. Start as a humble rock and evolve into an unstoppable mining golem! We checked out the demo from Steam Next Fest, and here’s what we found. Rock’n’Roll After crash-landing on an alien planet, you’ll dig for resources, solve ancient puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets.…
Never before has a demo felt like a fully released game already. Dive into the electrifying world of Royal Revolt Warriors, an exhilarating co-op experience for 1 to 4 players where survival and action-roguelite gameplay come together. Prepare to face relentless hordes of enemies using a powerful blend of melee and ranged combat as you…
Have you ever gotten the urge to step back into the Portal universe, just to play with the puzzles? Well, we can get you halfway there with TOTAL RELOAD, from the two-person team TORSHOCK. This is their first release, coming out January 15th, 2025, and was showcased during October’s Steam Next Fest. We tried the…
You don’t even need to die to reincarnate as a slime this time. Slime Heroes is another gem of a game from Whitethorn Games, developed by Pancake Games. Step into the shoes of the last slime, tasked with saving your home from encroaching corruption. Whether you choose to embark on this adventure solo or with…
It takes a village to save the world, and you’ll need all the help you can get in Lynked: Banner of the Spark. Lynked is an action roguelike developed by FuzzyBot and published by Dreamhaven, where you join the robot revolution alongside friends. Your mission is to battle through co-op roguelite missions to rescue robotic…
The creators of Lonely Mountains: Downhill, Megagon Industries, have released the demo for their highly anticipated sequel, Snow Riders. This sports game invites players to test their skiing skills in stunning mountain landscapes. You can perform tricks, uncover shortcuts, and improve your times in this snowy follow-up to Megagon Industries’ original game. Enjoy the slopes…
SOPA – Tale of the Stolen Potato is a delightful new game from StudioBando that invites players into a magical world through the eyes of Miho. When Miho steps into the pantry to fetch a potato for his grandmother’s soup, he is unexpectedly transported to a fantastical land brimming with wonder and adventure. In this…
The Legend of Perchta is an engaging first-person shooter tower defense infused with roguelite elements, developed by the independent Austrian studio Sleepy Creepy Studio. In this game, players choose their hero to defend their castle against relentless hordes of enemies. And when I say relentless, I mean relentless. Players will need to construct defense towers,…
It’s that time of year again, time for the Steam Next Fest. And like the Next Fest before it, there are a ton of amazing demos from a variety of genres for players to look forward to. With so many games to choose from it can be hard to wade through every title on offer.…
Penguin Mug Games have announced that their upcoming 2D puzzle platformer game Super Puzzled Cat is coming to Steam in January 2025. Players can take advantage of limitless save states to explore hidden pathways and unconventional strategies without losing progress. With over 150 different levels and multiple endings to discover, Super Puzzled Cat offers hours…
It’s time for the silent protagonist to get a voice of- well, not of their own. Everyone else’s speech bubbles will have to do, right? Steal the words right out of their mouths in Great God Grove. Great God Grove, developed by LimboLane and published by Fellow Traveller, is a humorous puzzle adventure where players…
How many of you feel overworked and underappreciated at your jobs? Like a cog in the great, uncaring, corporate machine? How many of you wish you could just give your boss a real piece of your mind? Vindefiant, developed by Blakey Games, allows you to fulfill that fantasy in… perhaps a more violent way than…
GCORES Publishing is excited to announce that S4U: CITYPUNK 2011 AND LOVE PUNCH, a visual novel from U0U Games, will be featured in Steam Next Fest starting October 14, 2024. This narrative-driven game transports players back to an alternate 2011 in Castor Yard. Navigate the intricate challenges of young adulthood, and make meaningful decisions that…
If you enjoy casual platformers that test your reflexes, then you might want to try Cherry Jump. We played the demo during Steam’s Next Fest, and this seemingly simple arcade runner hides some interesting challenges. Multiple Ways to Play Cherry Jump by Heinrich Venter is an engaging 2D platformer that invites players to race through…
Embark on a brand-new adventure crafted by Blue Brain Games, the creators of The House of Da Vinci. The House of Da Vinci is a series of point-and-click strategy puzzle games based on the life and works of real-life inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. Their newest game, The House of Tesla, follows the same concept. Stepping…
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed RPG that captivated players in 2022. Developed by Jump Over The Age and published by Fellow Traveller, this tabletop-inspired adventure invites players into a sci-fi world. You assume the role of a sleeper — an android with a malfunctioning body, a bounty…