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Steam Next Fest October 2025 features a week-long showcase of dozens of PC VR demos, including titles like Thrasher, Wanderer, and BattleGroupVR2, with some demos supporting optional VR and others being flatscreen-only. The event runs until October 20, 2025, and highlights upcoming releases and updates across various VR games.
Docked, a port-focused simulation game by Saber Interactive, showcased a demo at Steam Next Fest emphasizing container handling and heavy machinery operation, with gameplay centered around moving containers using cranes and other port equipment, though full port management features are still to be revealed.
The article reviews the Bus Bound demo showcased at Steam Next Fest, highlighting its focus on city bus driving in Emberville, with realistic AI traffic and a laid-back vibe, but questioning its long-term appeal and depth compared to other simulation games, with a full release expected in 2026.
Steam Next Fest June 2025 offers a wide array of 25 game demos across genres like roguelites, puzzles, action, and strategy, providing gamers with a chance to try new titles before their official release, just before the upcoming Steam Summer Sale.
Image Power will showcase a demo of their game Haunted House Renovator during Steam Next Fest from June 10-17, following successful playtests and surpassing their Kickstarter funding goal. The game involves restoring haunted houses by dealing with paranormal elements and decorating them. Console versions are also planned.
Tribes 3 Rivals, the highly anticipated multiplayer shooter, has received a positive reception and is set to launch in early access on Tuesday March 12 via Steam. Developed by Prophecy Games, the game offers fast-paced gameplay with jetpack flight and 'skiing' mechanics, and features a competitive 7v7 mode and a more casual 16v16 format. With a discounted launch price of $17.99, it aims to honor the series' legacy while introducing fresh elements to keep gameplay exciting and engaging.
Steam Next Fest offers PC gamers the opportunity to sample early preview demos from the comfort of their homes. Among the standout demos are Backpack Battles, a game focused on inventory management and automatic battles, and Balatro, a compelling roguelike experience based on crafting the best poker hands and managing a delicate economy of in-game deals.
Dungeonborne was the most played game during February's Steam Next Fest demo, with over 19K concurrent players, propelling it from the top 500 to the top 50 most wishlisted games on Steam. The developers, Mithril Interactive, expressed gratitude for the feedback and outlined plans to address challenges identified during the playtest. Other popular demos included Stormgate, Pacific Drive, Homeworld 3, and Backpack Battles, showcasing the diverse range of games that captured players' interest during the event.
The recent Steam Next Fest was dominated by two massive strategy games, Homeworld 3 and Stormgate, which raised concerns about overshadowing smaller indie games that could benefit more from the event's discoverability. While the festival aims to provide exposure for up-and-coming titles, the presence of these highly anticipated games, with established fan bases and significant press coverage, raised questions about the fairness of the event's charts and the potential impact on smaller developers.
Steam Next Fest 2024 is offering a plethora of video game demos to try out, including standout titles like Children of the Sun, Hollowbody, Mullet Mad Jack, Pacific Drive, Star Trucker, Summerhouse, and Tales of Kenzera: Zau, each offering unique gameplay experiences ranging from tactical puzzle shooting to immersive sim and automotive space sim genres. With the event ending on Feb. 12, gamers are encouraged to make time to explore these exciting upcoming releases before the fest concludes.
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.
Valve's Steam Next Fest event is back with "hundreds" of playable PC demos and "hours" of developer streams, running until Monday, 12th February. The event features demos sorted into categories on its landing page, including intriguing additions like the stop-motion-esque adventure Harold Halibut and the construction tinkerer Summerhouse. Other highlights include the sci-fi city builder Synergy, the space-themed Star Trucker, the Ghibli-inspired open-world adventure Europa, and the globetrotting "tactical action game" Arco.
Valve's Steam Next Fest is live, offering access to over 1,000 PC game demos until February 12, along with livestreams for players to chat with developers. The event includes demos for highly anticipated games like Pacific Drive and Backpack Battles. Additionally, Steam's Spring Sale is scheduled for March 14-21, following a record-breaking year for game releases on the platform.
Paradox, known for strategy games like Europa Universalis and Crusader Kings, has released a new 4X game called Millennia, which blends historical accuracy with imaginative elements. The game allows players to progress through different ages, including unique eras like The Age of Plague and The Age of Steampunk, offering a fresh take on the 4X formula. A demo is currently available on Steam, with the full release scheduled for 2024.
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.