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ESCAPE THE DUNGEON IN DRAG 'N DUNGEON'S STEAM NEXT FEST DEMO
Demon Girl and Tambù Digital are releasing a playable demo for their tactical dungeon crawler, Drag 'N Dungeon, as part of the Steam Next Fest from June 15-22. The demo allows players to experience the opening area, recruit heroes, and learn about the game's blend of real-time action and tactical decision-making before its summer launch on PC.
Astralight: Pilgrim’s Duel Opens Steam Page, Revealing a Solo-Developed Tactical PvP Card Battler
Astralight: Pilgrim's Duel, a free-to-play tactical PvP card battler developed by a solo developer known as ShootingStar, has launched its Steam page. The game features 1v1 strategic duels with deck building, hero selection, and various card types, with plans to expand into an online card RPG with PvE and social features.
Cozy Narrative Puzzler Woodo Brings Its Handcrafted Creations to Steam Next Fest!
The cozy diorama puzzle game Woodo will be featured at Steam Next Fest from June 15th to 22nd, with a playable demo available now on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Developed by Yullia Prohorova and Timur Bogotov in collaboration with Daedalic Entertainment, Woodo challenges players to assemble handcrafted wooden dioramas, bringing scenes and characters to life. The game is slated for release on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC later this summer.
Only Humans On Board Joins Steam Next Fest with Playable Demo
The horror simulation game Only Humans On Board will be available with a playable demo on Steam during Steam Next Fest, starting June 15. Developed by NewGen Studio and published by PG Publishing, the game tasks players with managing a snack cart on a train while identifying and dealing with non-human passengers. It is set to enter Early Access in Q3 2026 on PC.
Bootstrap Island's First Major Update Adds New Progression System, New Inventory, and Night Beasts
Maru VR has released Major Update 1.1.0 for its VR survival adventure, Bootstrap Island. This update introduces a new cumulative progression system, an early-game inventory solution called the Crate, and dangerous new nocturnal predators. It also adds bHaptics integration for enhanced immersion and various gameplay improvements based on community feedback. PlayStation VR2 support is planned for 2026.
Liminal Logistics from Outfit7 Available Now on Steam
PlayValley, a division of Outfit7, has launched the satirical warehouse simulation game Liminal Logistics on Steam. The game challenges players to find ways to escape a seemingly functional but increasingly distorted fulfillment center. Progression is achieved through finding loopholes and shortcuts within the system rather than traditional advancement.
Over the Hill's Next Fest demo promises a stylized off-roading game for people who actually like to drive
The 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.
FISH is an insane internet fever dream that also kind of plays like Contra
FISH is an upcoming indie game that blends classic run-and-gun gameplay reminiscent of Contra with a unique, unsettling visual style inspired by early internet culture. Players control a crudely drawn fish with doodled limbs, navigating chaotic levels and battling bizarre enemies. The game is set for an Early Access release on PC on June 22, 2026, with a demo available as part of Steam Next Fest.
Rhythm Doggo to be released on Steam in 2027 — MP3s & NPCs
Developer Nicklas Nygren, also known as Nifflas, and publisher 505 Pulse announced that Rhythm Doggo will be released on PC via Steam in 2027. The game combines rhythm mechanics with platforming elements, where player actions influence both movement and music. Rhythm Doggo is currently available to wishlist on Steam.
Westlanders Announced
Team17 and Radical Theory have officially announced Westlanders, an open-world action-adventure game set in the wild west. The game is slated for an Early Access release on Steam next year.
The Tragedy at Deer Creek Released
Sparrowland has launched the point-and-click adventure game The Tragedy at Deer Creek for Windows on Steam. Further details about the game's content are available.
Expendabots Announced
Collision Games and Blue Brain Games have announced Expendabots, a co-op horror and extraction game. The title is set to release later this year on Windows and macOS via Steam, with a reveal trailer showcasing some of its features.
PUBG extraction shooter, Black Budget, gets a date for its second playtest
PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction FPS developed by Krafton, will hold its second closed alpha playtest from June 26 to June 29 for North America, Europe, and East Asia. Players can request access via Steam, with selected participants able to invite two friends. The game features a story-driven experience on a tropical island with up to 45 players and supernatural elements.
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival announced
Trailmark Games and Odaclick Game Studio have announced The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, a new pixelated beat 'em up set in AMC's series. Players will control iconic survivors like Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and Michonne in intense arcade brawling combat against walkers and the Saviors. The game is coming soon to Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, with a playable demo available on Steam.
"We're going to see more hit games coming from publishers you've never heard of" – Pocketpair and the indie publishing revolution
John Buckley, head of publishing at Palworld creator Pocketpair, argues that traditional publishers are out of touch with the current industry, offering outdated deals. Pocketpair Publishing, established after Palworld's success, aims to offer more favorable terms to developers, focusing on marketing and support without ownership of intellectual property. Despite ongoing legal battles with Nintendo over alleged similarities to Pokémon, Pocketpair remains committed to its survival crafting genre and expanding the Palworld IP with spin-offs.
Aerial arcade combat game Wind Runners launches in September
The aerial arcade combat game Wind Runners, developed by Ludic Studios and published by Twin Sails Interactive, is set to launch in early access for Windows PC via Steam on September 23rd. The game emphasizes managing speed, inertia, and boost during intense aerial battles, with a playable demo featuring one pilot, three planets, and various mission types.
Ghibli-inspired adventure game Into the Wind announced
Publisher Three Friends and developer Bloom & Gloom have announced Into the Wind, a nostalgic Studio Ghibli-inspired adventure game for PC. Players will run deliveries with a sentient motorcycle-plane named Ermes around an idyllic island, make friends, battle air pirates, and uncover the mystery of a disappearance. The game emphasizes the joy of the journey with satisfying flight mechanics and customization options.
Anime girl roguelite game Tokyo Valkyries launches in July
Developer qureate announced that their anime girl roguelite deckbuilder, Tokyo Valkyries, will launch globally on July 8/9 for PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch. The game features turn-based card combat where players craft decks to battle enemies and progress through a map, defending Tokyo from an encroaching Underworld.
Bad Magpie Revealed, Bringing Chaotic Bird Mischief to Xbox and PC
Milktooth has revealed Bad Magpie, a narrative adventure game featuring a one-winged magpie with a penchant for shiny objects and a mysterious obsession with a fallen star. The game will feature chaotic puzzle design with multiple solutions and a non-linear open world. Bad Magpie is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox on PC, and Steam.
The Sinking City 2 – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Sinking City 2 is a third-person survival horror adventure set in a flooded 1920s Arkham, featuring Lovecraftian themes and resource management. Players will navigate treacherous environments, battle supernatural threats like the Slither and Deep Ones, and make difficult choices. A beta demo is available on Steam, and the game is being developed by Frogwares with community feedback influencing its descent into cosmic horror.
