Unleash the Gaming Beast: A Must-Play Lineup at the Steam Next Fest!
Discover a mesmerizing array of game demos across genres during the thrilling Steam Next Fest Don't miss out on these essential experiences!
Valve's tri-annual Steam Next Fest stands out as a prominent platform for showcasing upcoming projects from indie developers. Held in February, June, and October, these events offer fans the opportunity to download and test hundreds of demos of upcoming titles, aiming to generate more visibility and traffic for each title's Steam product page. The February showcase earlier this year saw an impressive release of over 1300 demos to Steam users, with several of the highlighted games receiving critical acclaim.
The June Steam Next Fest typically coincides with the summer showcases of developers in the Northern Hemisphere, as well as major events like E3 and Summer Game Fest. For PC gamers seeking to discover their next favorite indie game, this year's summer Steam Next Fest is not to be missed. With more than 1000 demos available, it offers a plethora of exciting first looks at upcoming titles set for release in the latter half of 2023. Among the showcased games, Viewfinder, a captivating perspective-shifting puzzler, and Venba, a narrative-driven cooking game, have already garnered significant praise and attention. However, alongside these well-known titles, there are numerous other hidden gems that deserve recognition and a spot on gamers' wishlists.
Essential Demos to Play During the Steam Next Fest
Venba (Visai Games)
Viewfinder (Sad Owl Studios)
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (Mimimi Games)
Death Must Die (Realm Archive)
MythForce (Beamdog)
En Garde! (Fireplace Games)
Eternights (Studio Sai)
Lords of Exile (Squidbit Works)
Mega City Police (Undreamed Games)
Station to Station (Galaxy Grove)
Ebenezer and the Invisible World (Orbit Studio, Play on Words)
Blackout Protocol (Ocean Drive Studio)
Fortune's Run (Team Fortune)
Beyond Sunset (Metacorp)
The upcoming retro-inspired RPG, Sea of Stars by Sabotage Studio, is receiving a substantial demo before its scheduled August release, making it one of the most promising titles in the genre in recent years. Additionally, Mimimi Games, known for their excellent stealth game Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, is presenting their pirate-themed stealth title, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, which is a must-play for fans of pirates, stealth, or both. Don't miss out on this demo during the Steam Next Fest.
Make sure to experience some of the excellent new titles on offer during the Steam Next Fest, which began on June 19 and lasts until June 26. Wishlist them to help out the developers.
Venba releases July 31 for PC and Nintendo Switch.
