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That's all from me for this Steam Next Fest! Still a few days left to dive in, but 45 demos recommended feels like a great stopping point

store.steampowered.comDungeon Automata Demo on SteamDungeon Automata「Algolemeth」is an "autologic": a JRPG dungeon crawler meets auto battler where you control your party with visual node-based programming. Program your party and conquer dunge...

Dungeon crawling meets automation. Having a background in coding definitely helps, and while it takes a risky approach, anyone who gets into the loop is going to be hooked store.steampowered.com/app/5095050/...

store.steampowered.comMy Arms Are Longer Now on SteamYou are a yucky long-armed thief. Snake through levels, retract like a vacuum cord, or put on a sock to seduce a lonely guard - whatever it takes to pull off the perfect heist!

A wild game where the core gameplay is trying not to lose your mind while controlling the character. It's equal parts hilarious and deeply frustrating store.steampowered.com/app/2646170/...

That's all from me for this Steam Next Fest! Still a few days left to dive in, but 45 demos recommended feels like a great stopping point

store.steampowered.comThe Pogo Witch on SteamA challenging hand-drawn 2D platform game. Master the pogo technique and climb to the top of the tower, where its creator awaits.

A platformer where the difficulty completely hinges on how well you can master the pogo mechanic. Don't worry, it doesn't ask for Silksong level mastery, so you can breathe easy store.steampowered.com/app/3479310/...

store.steampowered.comLeafborn Demo on SteamLeafborn is a fast-paced action game where you command a being made of thousands of leaves. Explore a universe of floating islands, discover new abilities, shapeshift, and mercilessly tear apart Nulls...

Easily one of the coolest action game concepts out there. You can take on multiple distinct forms to fight and navigate the environment. Incredible attention to detail and satisfying gameplay store.steampowered.com/app/5156680/...

That's all from me for this Steam Next Fest! Still a few days left to dive in, but 45 demos recommended feels like a great stopping point

store.steampowered.comThe Zibbo Show Demo on SteamBe the star of the most exciting game show on TV! Pick your dice, place your bets, build your combos, and try not to think too hard about what happens when you lose. Demo available for download exclus...

An insanely fun and terrifying twist on TV game shows. Pretty sure if MrBeast ever watched Saw, this is exactly the kind of show he'd host store.steampowered.com/app/4669160/...

store.steampowered.comYour Painting, Sir Demo on SteamA puzzle game about forging paintings using newspaper cutouts. Fool your legally blind boss or lose your job!

A game packed with humor where creativity and puzzles make you feel like a real artist. Such a refreshing and necessary experience in these robotic times store.steampowered.com/app/4735110/...

That's all from me for this Steam Next Fest! Still a few days left to dive in, but 45 demos recommended feels like a great stopping point

store.steampowered.comEverything MUST Fit! on SteamIn this puzzle game, transform, combine, and break items to arrange them to fit the grid. No matter what, everything MUST fit!

Anything can fit in a room if you arrange it just right. Living by that exact philosophy, this game will test your spatial skills in a fun and cozy way store.steampowered.com/app/4658150/...

store.steampowered.comGame is Full of Bugs on SteamBuild your magazine, stack ridiculous effects, and break the game. Game is Full of Bugs is a magazine-building roguelite where every run is about discovering just how absurd your build can become.

An alien invasion shooter with weapon customization that lets you build absolutely wild shot effects. True to its name, you're constantly swarmed by bugs from all sides store.steampowered.com/app/2868030/...

That's all from me for this Steam Next Fest! Still a few days left to dive in, but 45 demos recommended feels like a great stopping point

store.steampowered.comPelikeeper Demo on SteamIn this demo of Pelikeeper, you will defend fallen stars from an onslaught of shadow creatures, strategize with unique animal towers, and upgrade your lighthouse community as you adventure through the...

An excellent tower defense game where movement adds an extra layer of strategy on top of defense. I recommended it a few months back and I'm proudly recommending it again now store.steampowered.com/app/3657330/...

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It feels great seeing so many people team up during this Next Fest to support the games we fell in love with. I really hope you guys try them out, the quality is insane and the variety is incredible

store.steampowered.comGeneric Fighter Maybe Demo on SteamA classic arcade-style 2D Fighting Game, wrapped up in a goofy, full-of-energy, stylized presentation that mixes great animation and zany battle moves with simplistic doodles!

This title shows that as long as the combo execution feels right, a fighting game can be great. Really hoping fighting game fans pick it up and give it the love it deserves store.steampowered.com/app/5217230/...

store.steampowered.comLadder Lad Demo on SteamIn a world that has forgotten how to jump, one Lad must rise. Climb, wobble, and bounce your way to new heights in this challenging, 100% ladder-themed precision platformer.

Not being able to jump in a platformer sounds frustrating, but as long as you have a ladder, nothing is impossible. I never imagined how many clever uses a ladder could actually have, easily one of my favorite platformers I've played recently store.steampowered.com/app/4815010/...

It feels great seeing so many people team up during this Next Fest to support the games we fell in love with. I really hope you guys try them out, the quality is insane and the variety is incredible

store.steampowered.comMoonbrella Demo on SteamA 2D platformer Metroidvania with deep movement and no jump button. Upgrade your umbrella to explore an abandoned planet and ascend to the moon.

A platformer that practically turns you into a motor coordination master by the end. It's really not as tough as it looks, but you do need to build up that muscle memory for the movement store.steampowered.com/app/3581860/...

store.steampowered.comAlchemortis Demo on SteamAlchemortis is a roguelike inventory-management auto-battler about alchemy. Transmute and combine items to merge their stats, properties, and forms, then organize your inventory to unlock powerful syn...

If you like autobattlers and inventory management, you'll definitely love this one. It's so well designed that it makes complex mechanics super easy for anyone to pick up store.steampowered.com/app/4974580/...

It feels great seeing so many people team up during this Next Fest to support the games we fell in love with. I really hope you guys try them out, the quality is insane and the variety is incredible

store.steampowered.comSolace Creek on SteamA PSX-stylized horror mystery set in the lonely Taraset Station. Haunted by a monstrous presence, with six mysterious red coins, you embark on a tense and deliberate journey. Solace Creek is a retro-i...

With Halloween right around the corner, it's the perfect time to get into the spooky mood. Tons of darkness, the constant threat of something lurking in the shadows, and plenty of puzzles to solve store.steampowered.com/app/3004130/...

store.steampowered.comEvil Moon: Unspoken Demo on SteamBoomer Shooter Metroidvania. Nun with a gun. Because of the Malediction of the Moon, only devoted sisters with vows of silence can move freely in the city of Abbadox. So take up arms, Siléncia, and bl...

A boomer shooter with Metroidvania elements that isn't afraid to lean into religious themes to craft a unique experience. Highly recommend playing this one with mouse and keyboard store.steampowered.com/app/5248110/...

It feels great seeing so many people team up during this Next Fest to support the games we fell in love with. I really hope you guys try them out, the quality is insane and the variety is incredible

store.steampowered.comTeaKnights on SteamTeaKnights is a Y2K-inspired musical rail shooter set across seven tea-powered biodomes. As apprentice Camellia Jetsworth, blast enemies with TeaSetter REGALIAS, build chain combos to drive the dynami...

A game where music and shooting blend together seamlessly in a futuristic aesthetic. Featuring a dynamic soundtrack, you'll definitely want to time your shots right to stay in the flow store.steampowered.com/app/4863130/...

store.steampowered.comLenin Street Geek Shop Demo on SteamBecome a shopkeeper in the first geek store in a snowy 2000s town: sell CDs, snacks, and fan merch, influence your customers' lives, get involved in shady business, and grow your small store.

A shop management game set right in the heart of 2000s subcultures. It nails the atmosphere and comes loaded with super charismatic characters store.steampowered.com/app/4336940/...

It feels great seeing so many people team up during this Next Fest to support the games we fell in love with. I really hope you guys try them out, the quality is insane and the variety is incredible

store.steampowered.comPool of Madness Demo on SteamA horror pool roguelite with upgradable cues, guns and procedural rituals. Shoot some balls. Unleash horrors from beyond. Go insane. Try again.

Horror comes in many forms, but I never expected it to work so well with pool. It's basically like playing billiards with Cthulhu, absolute wild fun store.steampowered.com/app/2887480/...

At this point Steam is already serving up personalized recommendations, but I'm still gonna keep sharing the games I loved from Steam Next Fest

store.steampowered.comVoivod: The Nuclear Warrior on SteamA brutal action game set in a collapsing sci-fi nightmare. Battle biomechanical mutants, traverse shifting landscapes, and uncover fragments of your lost mind as you descend into a twisted post-apocal...

For fans of thrash metal and prog rock, this game is built entirely around the world of the band Voivod. Honestly, you'll get way more out of it if you're a fan of the band, but it's still an intriguing Metroidvania in its own right store.steampowered.com/app/3589910/...

store.steampowered.comGravity Circuit 2 Demo on SteamChoose between the Gravity and Power Circuit in this action-packed 2D platformer inspired by console classics. The sequel to the critically acclaimed Gravity Circuit. Now available to try for free!

Back before Capcom remembered Mega Man exists, this game's predecessor was basically our Mega Man 12. Don't sleep on it, because this sequel improves on everything store.steampowered.com/app/4907770/...

At this point Steam is already serving up personalized recommendations, but I'm still gonna keep sharing the games I loved from Steam Next Fest

store.steampowered.comMomotaro and the Oni Island Demo on SteamJoin Momotaro on his journey to the Oni King. Match orbs to attack, exploit Fire, Water, and Plant weaknesses, fight alongside your companions, and choose your own path across the island.

A super fun puzzle game centered around beating opponents by matching spheres of the same color. There's even a global leaderboard if you're really good at it store.steampowered.com/app/5024200/...

store.steampowered.comSpellogger Demo on SteamA slow-paced, cozy fantasy RPG where you play as a Wizard Lumberjack. Take on daily tasks and upgrade your character in a relaxing work cycle similar to Stardew Valley, while setting out on Elder Scro...

You can basically think of this game as an RPG where you play as a retiree. It's super cozy, with a heavy focus on exploration and resource gathering, and there are no enemies to worry about store.steampowered.com/app/4830630/...

At this point Steam is already serving up personalized recommendations, but I'm still gonna keep sharing the games I loved from Steam Next Fest

store.steampowered.comHome Paige on SteamA momentum-driven 3D platformer set inside a strange Operating System. Run, jump, swing and dash through a vast digital world as Paige, an optimistic girl from the Recycling Bin, a place where useless...

A 3D platformer looking straight-up like an animated TV series. It definitely brings back some 3D Sonic memories, but in a genuinely good way store.steampowered.com/app/4098960/...

store.steampowered.comMemoria Wake Demo on SteamParry with precision and fight through shifting, surreal landscapes in this Souls-like action-adventure. When reality turns into a living nightmare, you must ascend through a shattered realm to rescue...

A great action-adventure game with Soulslike elements, though way more colorful and set in a world that feels pulled straight out of a childhood nightmare store.steampowered.com/app/3738600/...

At this point Steam is already serving up personalized recommendations, but I'm still gonna keep sharing the games I loved from Steam Next Fest

store.steampowered.comDEATHMATE Demo on SteamDEATHMATE is a chess-themed roguelike deckbuilder. Build an army of pieces, stack a deck full of moves, and battle your way across the depths of the Underworld.

A cool spin on classic chess where drawing cards and managing time constantly test your strategy on the board. If I ever end up in the underworld, I hope this is the game waiting for me store.steampowered.com/app/5349940/...

store.steampowered.comBad Magpie Demo on SteamYou are a magpie with one wing, a missing flock, and an unhealthy obsession with a fallen star. Steal shiny trinkets, cause chaos, and stick your beak where it doesn’t belong.

If you like causing mayhem and messing with everyone in your path, this one's a must play. For whatever reason, setting things on fire is pretty much the solution to everything here lol store.steampowered.com/app/4813640/...

At this point Steam is already serving up personalized recommendations, but I'm still gonna keep sharing the games I loved from Steam Next Fest

store.steampowered.comToziuha Night: Nosferatu's Curse Demo on SteamEight years have passed since the battle against Dracula, the hero of Transylvania who succumbed to the power of darkness. However, peace is once again in danger. A pair of young alchemists will fight...

A title inspired by the Castlevania series that takes those classic elements and weaves in modern mechanics. Super fun to play, you can really tell the developer knows and loves the genre store.steampowered.com/app/5215710/...

Keeping the Steam Next Fest recommendations coming. Here are some games I played that you probably haven't seen thanks to Skynet

store.steampowered.comDiecast Demo on SteamWelcome to the dice roguelite. Stuff your bag with wild dice and pins, chain ridiculous scoring combos, and build a point engine to conquer ever-escalating targets. This ain't your Grandma's dice game...

To me, this is basically the Balatro of dice games. It's so addictive! The crazy combo potential alongside a super well-balanced RNG system makes every run feel amazing store.steampowered.com/app/3861370/...

store.steampowered.comCurse of Resthaven Demo on SteamIn the demo for this single-player narrative roguelite, govern a cursed island as you investigate your niece’s mysterious disappearance. Interrogate, trade, upgrade, and embark upon card-based expedit...

I recommend this game every chance I get. It's like finding a hidden gem sauce at the store that no one believes is good, okay, weird comparison, but trust me. Try this game out, it honestly has a bit of everything store.steampowered.com/app/4661280/...

Keeping the Steam Next Fest recommendations coming. Here are some games I played that you probably haven't seen thanks to Skynet

store.steampowered.comBeatrix Demo on SteamBeatrix is a dark roguelite card battler set in Dante's Hell. The demo opens three Circles: Lust, Greed and Violence. Place tarot cards on a grid, surround enemy cards to flip them to your side, and b...

A roguelite with a rough initial onboarding, but insanely fun once it clicks. Think of it as playing checkers using cards, right in the depths of hell store.steampowered.com/app/4506560/...

store.steampowered.comEmberville on SteamAwaken with no memories inside the Vitromotus, a vast underground world created as a magical dungeon where death no longer lasts. Explore its depths, battle dangerous creatures, rescue survivors, and ...

A super ambitious RPG that will make you completely lose track of time in real life. Easily the most well-known title on this list, but while it was locked behind a playtest before, now everyone can jump in and try it store.steampowered.com/app/2295170/...

Keeping the Steam Next Fest recommendations coming. Here are some games I played that you probably haven't seen thanks to Skynet

store.steampowered.comThe Road of Dust and Sorrow on SteamThe Road of Dust and Sorrow is a tense, story-driven pixel art horror inspired by ’90s classics. Survive a world gone wrong and protect what matters most: your daughter.

A ruined world full of dangerous creatures and a daughter to protect. If you're craving some classic survival horror, you're going to love this store.steampowered.com/app/3895110/...

store.steampowered.comLelu Demo on SteamGet your gears in motion for a captivating monochromatic adventure where you play as Lelu, a small but determined clockwork toy who has gained consciousness and found a taste for freedom!

A monochrome action-adventure title featuring really solid gameplay. I really love how it handles its puzzles, they aren't punishingly hard, but they're fun to solve store.steampowered.com/app/4081630/...

Keeping the Steam Next Fest recommendations coming. Here are some games I played that you probably haven't seen thanks to Skynet

store.steampowered.comMR. RECORDS Demo on SteamMeet George, an old dreamer with an extraordinary gift that lets him transcend through music. After a lifetime of standing still, he breaks free from routine and opens the store he always wished for....

A love letter to different eras of music. Even if rhythm games aren't usually your thing, I'd say give this one a shot. It's a great game store.steampowered.com/app/4869950/...

store.steampowered.comNo Elevator Demo on SteamYou as a claustrophobic guy refuse elevators and climb a massive building from the outside, using a plank gun and create you own path.

There are times when testing your patience is actually really fun. In this game, you need to reach the top of a building that won't make the climb easy for you at all. I still haven't managed to see the top store.steampowered.com/app/5104520/...

Keeping the Steam Next Fest recommendations coming. Here are some games I played that you probably haven't seen thanks to Skynet