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Over the Hill's Next Fest demo promises a stylized off-roading game for people who actually like to driveThe demo for Funselektor's upcoming stylized off-roading game, Over the Hill, is now available as part of the Steam Next Fest. The game focuses on a slower, more meditative driving experience with an evocative visual style reminiscent of Firewatch. The demo allows players to explore a section of Canadian wilderness, find customization items, tackle challenge trails, and experience a day-night cycle, with support for up to four players in multiplayer.
Start your Engine festival brings every game with an engine together for new upcoming announcements, demos and discounts on known titlesThe "Start your Engine" festival, organized by Playtogether Studios, will feature 86 games that utilize engines, including 28 upcoming titles and 18 with playable demos. The event, starting May 12th, will also offer discounts of up to 95% on existing games across various simulation and driving genres.
The new Steam Controller from Valve is out now - some early thoughtsValve's new Steam Controller offers a comfortable and feature-rich experience, building upon the lessons learned from the Steam Deck. It boasts excellent battery life, repairability, and deep customization through Steam Input, making it a versatile option for PC gaming, especially on Linux. While it has a learning curve and some minor quirks with non-Steam games and specific titles, it significantly outclasses previous controllers for couch gaming and general PC use.
Over the Hill looks like SnowRunner's cosy off-roading cousin, and its new trailer shows off muddy motoring in Algeria ahead of release later this yearA new trailer for the off-roading simulation game Over the Hill showcases its Algerian setting, featuring ancient ruins and fallen meteorites. Developed by Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games, the game emphasizes a relaxed driving experience compared to more hardcore titles like SnowRunner. Over the Hill is set to release later this year, with a closed playtest scheduled for April 24th-26th on PC.