All articles tagged with #demos
Steam’s February 2026 Next Fest runs Feb 23–Mar 2 and offers 30 highlighted, free demos to download now (with hundreds more in the showcase), giving players an early look at a range of titles from strategy and horror to roguelikes and shooters, ahead of upcoming sales like the Steam Spring Sale.
Steam Next Fest February 2026 goes live with dozens of PC VR demos, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City and Echoes of Mora, with demos available through March 2 at 10am PT.
Kotaku’s The Sicko’s Guide to Steam Next Fest February 2026 spotlights a curated batch of indie demos (including Corn Kidz 64, Downsouth, RUBATO, Blast Cats, PSI, Subjectivation, ChainStaff, Bad Pixels, and ᴛᴜᴍᴏʀ ɴᴇᴄʀᴏꜱɪꜱ ꜰᴀᴄᴛᴏʀ:// αᴍᴇɴ) and discusses how Steam’s discoverability can obscure hidden gems. The piece advises creators and players to bolster discovery by following developers, checking itch.io, adding demos to the wishlist, and exploring Backlogged pages to tailor Next Fest to personal tastes.
A flurry of turn-based RPGs arrives in 2026, with demos and early access rolling out on PC across a mix of big-name remakes and indie titles. Highlights include Dragon Quest VII Reimagined’s free demo, Alder Forge 2 in early access, Age of Tribulation’s open playtest, EvoCreo’s PC release, and Terra Invicta’s 1.0 launch, plus Parasite Mutant, Roots Devour, Crit Happens!, and Clever Girls demos to try now.
This weekend's gaming guide highlights new releases and demos including Absolum, a fantasy beat 'em up; Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a new Pokémon adventure; Dreamcore, a liminal horror game; Resident Evil 0, a classic horror title; Arc Raiders, an extraction shooter; Escape From Duckov, a quirky loot shooter featuring a duck; and various Steam Next Fest demos, offering a diverse gaming buffet.
Following the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, several new Switch games and demos are now available, including DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza, a demo for Dinkum, Lynked: Banner of the Spark, Persona 3 Reload, and Storm Lancers, with some titles also supporting Switch 2 features and multiplayer gameplay.
A recent analysis revealed that Stellar Blade's demo on PS5 had nearly double the number of daily active players at its peak compared to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's demo. The Korean action RPG's demo accrued about 690,000 daily active users, while the demo for FF7 Rebirth managed roughly 380,000 at its peak. The difference in player figures could be attributed to Stellar Blade being a new IP with much to prove, while FF7 Rebirth is part of an established series, leading to different levels of anticipation and player engagement.
Nintendo Switch offers over 800 free demos for a wide range of games, from big titles like A Plague Tale: Innocence and Resident Evil 2 to smaller indie games, providing players with a budget-friendly way to sample various titles and keep young relatives entertained.
Steam Next Fest is showcasing a variety of upcoming games through demos, including Love in a Bottle, Kind Words 2, Flock, Duck Detective, INDIKA, Until Then, Magical Delicacy, Crow Country, Stormgate, and Times & Galaxy, offering players a glimpse into the diverse range of titles set for release. From sapphic visual novels to real-time strategy games, the event features something for every gaming enthusiast, providing a sneak peek at the exciting titles on the horizon.
The first Steam Next Fest of 2024 is here, featuring numerous free demos on Steam. The article provides a shortlist of 15 recommended demos, including Homeworld 3, Lightyear Frontier, Balatro, Pacific Drive, and Arco. It also highlights demos for games such as Reus 2, Crow Country, Duck Detective, Death Of A Wish, and RAM: Random Access Mayhem, offering a diverse range of genres from citybuilders to horror games.
Steam is offering free demos of three upcoming games to help gamers relax during the post-holiday season. The games include the horror puzzle adventure "The Night Is Grey" by Whalestork Interactive, the multiplayer turn-based strategy game "Bounties of Babylon" by Cartographic Interactive, and the top-down 2D roguelite "Tiny Breakers Camp" by JuTek Pixel. These demos provide a sneak peek at the games and a chance for players to try them before their official release dates.
Steam's Next Fest is back, offering a week-long showcase of future releases with hundreds of playable demos, developer livestreams, and chats. The event runs until Monday, giving gamers a chance to explore a wide range of upcoming titles and discover hidden gems.
PAX Aus 2023 showcases a variety of indie game demos, including "The Dungeon Experience" with a saxophone-playing mudcrab, "darkwebSTREAMER" offering a paranormal streaming experience, "Cuisineer" combining catgirls and cooking, "Bears In Space" as a fast-paced FPS with humorous references, and "Letters to Arralla" featuring a cute RPG with jiggly characters. Other notable demos include "Copycat" and "Drăculești."
Steam is hosting its Next Fest from October 9th to October 16th, offering players the opportunity to play hundreds of free game demos and participate in exclusive activities. The event will feature live streams, developer interviews, and the chance to ask questions about upcoming games. Additionally, Valve's Counter-Strike 2 has been added to the Steam library, resulting in the original Counter-Strike: Global Offensive being taken offline permanently.
Steam is hosting its Stealth Fest, a week-long sales event featuring discounts on games such as Hitman, Assassin's Creed, A Plague Tale, and Sniper Elite. The event includes both shooty-shouty and sneaky stealth games, with demos available for various titles. The Stealth Fest runs until July 31st, and users can also collect free daily stickers during the event.