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Co-op Tactical RPG Forsworn Brings Challenging Party-Building Runs to Steam Next Fest
Today, developer Resummon Studios launched the Steam Next Fest demo for Forsworn, a co-op roguelite tactical RPG where players lead resurrected champions through a realm torn apart by divine war. Available now through June 22, the demo gives players an early look at Forsworn’s party-building, turn-based combat, and online co-op ahead of its planned September 2026 launch. Players can download the demo…
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Miniature Painter Simulator Brings the Real-World Hobby to Steam Next Fest
Today, developer Swain Games announced that Miniature Painter Simulator is participating in Steam Next Fest with a playable demo available from June 15–22 on Steam. Ahead of its full launch later this year, the demo invites players to experience the creativity of miniature painting in a digital space, whether they want to run a growing hobby business or simply paint at their own pace. Watch…
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2D Western Soulslike “Tombwater” Launches Bone-Chilling Updated Demo; Announces March 31st Launch
Steam Next Fest is here, and Midwest Games and indie developers Max Mraz and Jake Wagner of Moth Atlas are giving a hearty “yeehaw” as they celebrate an updated demo launch for the highly anticipated 2D Western Soulslike, Tombwater, alongside the announcement of its March 31 release date on PC. Inspired by beloved classics like early Legend of Zelda entries and wearing its Bloodborne influence on its sleeve, Tombwater dares you…
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Steam Next Fest | Master Momentum and Movement in Three-Hour Demo for Apogee’s “Celestoidvania” LUCID
Today, as part of Steam Next Fest, Apogee Entertainment and Eric Manahan, solo developer of The Matte Black Studio, have unveiled a freshly updated three-hour demo for the upcoming 2D action-platformer RPG LUCID, chock-full of enhancements that position the game as 2026’s most exciting platformer / “Celestoidvania.” Bound by a promise, LUCID protagonist Oenn is a young Sentinel who ventures into a crystal-punk world shattered by…
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Midwest 90: Rapid City Serves Up Monstrous Restaurant Survival Demo for Steam Next Fest
Today, Rising Tide Publishing and developer Hidden Chest Studios announced that Midwest 90: Rapid City, a story-rich restaurant management survival game, will debut a new demo as part of Steam Next Fest. Combining diner simulation, tactical base defense, and branching narrative decisions, Midwest 90: Rapid City challenges players to keep their doors open, their town alive, and their souls intact during a full-scale monster apocalypse. Watch the latest…
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Sunken Sky Brings Anime-Inspired Metroidvania Demo to Steam Next Fest
Today, developer Codenightly announced that its upcoming anime-inspired Metroidvania, Sunken Sky, will participate in February’s Steam Next Fest with a playable demo. Beginning February 23 and running through March 2, players can explore the world of Sunken Sky, swapping between three distinct heroines, each with unique abilities used to uncover a vast semi-open world. Watch the latest trailer for Sunken Sky:YouTube | Download Set in a kingdom…
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SACRIFICE ALL ORGANIC LIFE OR FIGHT FOR A FRAGILE BALANCE? THE DILEMMA OF EMERY HEARTS
Emery Hearts, the new action JRPG with a voxel aesthetic and a deeply felt retro spirit, premieres its demo on Steam just in time for the upcoming Steam Next Fest. Built entirely by a single developer, Haishō Interactive marks this milestone with a brand new trailer. The Emery Hearts demo invites players to explore a carefully crafted voxel world full of personality, hidden secrets, and interconnected areas.…
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The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline is revealed, Steam demo launching on February 19
Spanish independent publisher Entalto Publishing and Italian independent developer ONE O ONE GAMES are proud to reveal The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline (teaser, press kit, Steam), a first-person psychological mystery thriller with narrative-driven gameplay that is scheduled for release in 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. A demo will be made available on Steam this February 19, in the context of the Steam Next Fest starting the week after.Every…
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The demo of Nocturnal 2, the Flame-wielding Metroidvania, is Out Now on Steam
Indie game developer Sunnyside Games is happy to announce that the demo of its upcoming flame-wielding metroidvania Nocturnal 2 (trailer, press kit, Steam) is out now on Steam, and will remain available for the coming weeks in the context of the coming Steam Next Fest. Available in 10 languages, the demo lets players explore an early section of the game, unlock abilities, engage with the combat system,…
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G-Rebels Ready for Take-Off – Action Flight Sim Gets Exciting New Demo Just in Time for Steam Next Fest!
After successful first test flights, G-Rebels is on final approach. Just in time for Steam Next Fest, which takes place from October 13 to 30, German developer Reakktor Studios and publisher Senatis are rolling out a significantly updated Steam demo of the aerial combat simulation. Starting today at 7 pm CEST, players can download the demo on Steam, take on high-risk missions…
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