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Design, Relax, and Unwind: After a Successful Nintendo Switch Release, ‘Cozy Tiny Home’ is Coming to Steam.
RedDeer.Games has announced that their cozy interior design game, Cozy Tiny Home, will be released on PC via Steam. A free demo will be available shortly after Steam Next Fest, and players who try the demo can enter a giveaway to win a Steam Deck. The game features intuitive building, customization, adorable animal residents, a story campaign, and requests mode.
Do U Even Forklift? (Switch, PS5, X/S, PC)
Do U Even Forklift? is a top-down simulation game that simplifies forklift controls and objectives compared to more realistic titles. The game is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
All 4 Kairosoft 30th Anniversary Game Bundles Now on Steam
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Kairosoft has released four game bundles on Steam for PC. Each bundle costs $7.20 and contains four titles from the developer's back catalog, available for approximately one month. Kairosoft is also collaborating with Bandai Namco on the upcoming restaurant management simulation, One Piece: Grand Gourmet.
Leafy Corner announced for Nintendo Switch
Fireline Games announced that its cozy shop management game, Leafy Corner, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 30. Players will manage a plant store, growing and selling over 100 unique plant species while customizing their shop and character.
Jurassic World Evolution 3: Rebirth Released
The Rebirth expansion for Frontier Developments' Jurassic World Evolution 3 is now available on PC via Steam. This new content adds to the dinosaur theme park simulation game.
Leafy Corner launches July 30
The cozy shop management game Leafy Corner is set to launch on July 30 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Fireline Games, the game allows players to grow, sell, and care for over 100 unique houseplants, decorate their shop, and fulfill customer orders.
Demo for Cozy Aquarium Simulation Game The Fish Corner Available Now
A demo for the cozy aquarium simulation game The Fish Corner is now available on Steam as part of Next Fest. Developed by the female-led indie studio Ninetoplay, the game features a creative aquarium builder, fish breeding with genetics, and a surprisingly deep economy simulation where players manage their own fish shop.
A New Era is Born With The Jurassic World Evolution 3: Rebirth Expansion - Out Now!
Frontier Developments plc has released the Jurassic World Evolution 3: Rebirth Expansion for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The expansion, set before the events of Jurassic World Rebirth, introduces four new dinosaur species, new management features like geothermal power, and numerous cosmetic items. A free Update 1.3 also launched, adding features such as T. rex semi-aquatic behavior and handheld flares for ranger vehicles.
tinyBuild’s Chill Y2K Electronics Repair Sim ReStory Launches This Summer, New Steam Next Fest Demo Available Now
tinyBuild and Mandragora announced that ReStory, a Y2K-era electronics repair simulator set in Japan, will launch on Steam this summer. A new demo is available now for Steam Next Fest, featuring new gadgets and customization tools. The game allows players to repair nostalgic tech and influence customer storylines.
Drone Sector Launches July 21st on Steam
MicroProse announced that Drone Sector, a tactical gunship command game, will launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on July 21st. A playable demo is currently available on Steam during Steam Next Fest, showcasing gunship combat, squad command mechanics, and two missions.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 Rebirth Expansion Roars To Life – New Dinosaurs, Campaign And Features
The Jurassic World Evolution 3: Rebirth Expansion is now available for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This major DLC introduces a new campaign set before the Jurassic World Rebirth film, four new dinosaur species including the Distortus rex, and hundreds of new decorative items. A free update also adds new features for all players, such as geothermal power generation and semi-aquatic T. rex behavior.
Deadhead: Autorail – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Deadhead: Autorail is a single-player, non-linear horror game where players take on the role of a railway employee on a haunted train lost through time. The game features modular world generation, branching narratives, and a blend of point-and-click adventure with simulation mechanics. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Game Demos Part I
This article is part of a series discussing game demos, with this installment focusing on 'Bus Simulator 27' available on PC. The game allows players to drive officially licensed buses and manage their own bus company.
Co-Op Cooking Horror Happy’s Humble BURGATORY Arrives on Steam Next Month
Happy's Humble BURGATORY, the co-op cooking horror game from Scythe Studios and tinyBuild, is set to launch on PC via Steam on July 16th. The game expands on the universe of Happy's Humble Burger Farm, featuring 1-4 player cooperative gameplay where players must manage a fast-food restaurant while avoiding a monstrous mascot. Unique mechanics include voice chat sensitivity that can alert enemies or alter the environment, and over 35 gameplay modifiers that change each run.
Control a huge drilling vessel rife with bloody religious symbolism in Mole, a horror sim from former GTFO developers
Mole, a new psychological horror and simulation game from former GTFO developers Off Black Creations, is now available on Steam. Players control a Navigator aboard a massive drilling vessel deep underground, tasked with unraveling mysteries and surviving the descent into madness. The game features first-person exploration, tactile simulation elements, and a story that lasts approximately 4-5 hours.
SkyChart: Airline Executive Sets July 13 Release Date, Debuts 3-Hour Steam Next Fest Demo
Casey Jones Labs has announced that its historical aviation management simulation game, SkyChart: Airline Executive, will launch for PC on July 13, 2026. A free 3-hour demo is available now as part of Steam Next Fest, allowing players to experience the game's routing, economics, and fleet management mechanics.
Go With The Mow! Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Launches First Playable Demo for Steam Next Fest
Skyhook Games has released the first playable demo for Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo allows players to experience new grass technology and the leaf blower mechanic. Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 is set to launch later this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Experience Medieval Life in The Guild – Europa 1410 Demo, Available Now and Part of Steam Next Fest
A demo for the medieval life simulation game, The Guild - Europa 1410, is now available on Steam and is part of Steam Next Fest. The demo allows players to experience approximately 2-4 hours of gameplay across three professions and showcases the game's economic, social, and political systems. Early Access for the full game is scheduled to begin on July 16th, 2026.
Lost Lures joins Steam Next Fest!
Hatfuls Games announced that its isometric fishing adventure, Lost Lures, will be featured in the upcoming Steam Next Fest. The demo will include new fish species like the Zander and additional lures, alongside features such as co-op fishing for up to six players and economic progression.
Miniature Painter Simulator Brings the Real-World Hobby to Steam Next Fest
Swain Games announced that Miniature Painter Simulator is participating in Steam Next Fest with a playable demo available from June 15–22 on PC. The demo allows players to experience digital miniature painting, customize models, and run an online shop, with the full game launching later this year.