Read our reviews of various demos released during the event.
June 2025
Dispatch Demo – Carve Your Own Superhero Redemption Sitcom
When the Dispatch trailer first debuted at the Game Awards last year, I thought a new superhero animated series was in the works. My excitement multiplied when I read AdHoc Studio’s name and realized Dispatch is going to be an interactive narrative. A first look at the game was made available as a 30 minute…
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FEROCIOUS Demo is Far Cry meets Jurassic Park on Skull Island
Summer is my favorite time of the year because it marks the start of monster season for the entertainment industry. I’m always looking forward to seeing franchises like Jurassic Park release its blockbusters in these middle months. However, what excites me more than a dinosaur movie is a dinosaur game. I’ve been on the prowl…
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Abyssal Blade: Hack-N-Slash Through Grief
When it comes to gaming, I sometimes think of myself as a corvid. I see a game with new and shiny graphics, and I immediately need to pick it up. Conversely, if a game doesn’t have the ‘shiny polish’, I may very well miss out on it despite its quality. I’m not proud of this,…
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AM Demo Has You Keep the Faith and Keep Driving
AM by BrocBois takes the concept of a midnight drive into a fight for survival against demonic forces. Something evil hunts you on the dark American roads, and your car is both your sanctuary and a trap, as faith becomes as crucial as fuel. With gas stations serving as checkpoints, charging stations for your flashlight,…
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Undusted: Letters from the Past is a Heartfelt Exploration of the Past
There’s no telling what you’ll find when you go searching through childhood memories. You might laugh or cry. You might even cringe. No matter what, though, there’s going to be nostalgia. Undusted: Letters from the Past captures that feeling perfectly. Developed by 5minlab Corp. and published by Toge Productions, Undusted is a casual game about…
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City Garden Harvest Demo – A Promising Seed Needs Extra Care
This year I started a personal produce garden after feeling the burden of rising grocery prices. I figured growing some simple vegetables at home was a worthy investment and realistic enough to commit to. Starting was tough, but after 6 months I’m proud to have saved a few trips to the grocery store. I’m not…
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No, I’m Not a Human Demo is a Promising Descent into Distrust
No, I’m not a Human transforms paranoia into gameplay with a deceptively simple premise: determine who’s human and who isn’t before it’s too late. Originally developed by Trioskaz and now published by Critical Reflex—the horror powerhouse behind Buckshot Roulette and Mouthwashing—this atmospheric nightmare drops you into a world where the sun’s deadly heat forces desperate…
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SSR Wives: The Murder of My Winter Crush KILLS It!
It’s a rare, rare thing when a game evokes the same uncanny feeling I felt marathoning Silent Hill as a kid. Even rarer when my chosen protagonist is a, quote, ‘Puppy Girl’. SSR Wives: The Murder of My Winter Crush might appear tongue-in-cheek, but after playing the demo it’s clear the developers are bringing their…
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February 2025
October 2024
11 Demos to Try During Steam Next Fest 2024
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…
Super Puzzled Cat is Coming January 2025
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.…
Review: Great God Grove’s Demo Takes Your Breath Away
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,…
Review: Vindefiant’s Demo Makes You the Villain
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…
Review: S4U: CITYPUNK 2011 AND LOVE PUNCH Hit Steam Next Fest
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…
Review: Clap Your Hands for Cherry Jump
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…
Review: The House of Tesla Demo is Electrifying
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,…
Citizen Sleeper 2 to Launch Next Year
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…
