Steam Next Fest
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Vi tar spelhelg med Next Fest, kolosser och androider
The editorial team is planning a diverse gaming weekend, with titles ranging from Shadow of the Colossus and Detroit: Become Human to indie horror Tenebris Somnia and retro PlayStation 1 games on the Analogue Pocket. Other plans include revisiting Kingdom Hearts, Call of Duty, and exploring demos from Steam Next Fest.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 206 - Montabi Steam Next Fest Demo
The ShackStream Indie-licious livestream will feature a demo of Montabi, a creature collector deckbuilder roguelike developed by Monkibo and published by Akupara Games. The game is participating in the Summer 2026 Steam Next Fest and is slated for an August release. Players collect creatures to build a fighting force and save their city.
The Stream Team: Hawthorne, SpiritVale, Caved In, Trine 6, and more Steam Next Fest multiplayer demos
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be showcasing various multiplayer game demos from Steam Next Fest, including Hawthorne, SpiritVale, Caved In, and Trine 6. Hawthorne is notably developed by former employees of Bethesda, BioWare, and Naughty Dog. The stream will focus on multiplayer and MMORPG titles, with a mention of interest in single-player games like Chonky Cat and Where We Used to Play.
Morning Multiplex
Steam Next Fest is returning with limited-time recipes, and the World War Z game is receiving a 'Limitless Strain' update. The article also mentions official trailers being released.
Roadmaps and Plans
The game Empluna is participating in the Steam Next Fest, featuring rollercoasters. This event allows players to try out upcoming games.
Evening Patches
Several games have received updates, including Demon Bluff with a Steam Next Fest demo update, Forza Horizon 6 with its Series 2 update, and Tom Clancy's The Division 2's 'Into The Dark' update. Additionally, Total Victory: World Conflict 1939-1945 has released a new demo.
MicroProse Brings Four Playable Demos to Steam Next Fest
MicroProse is participating in Steam Next Fest with playable demos for four upcoming titles: Throttle Trace, The Fertile Crescent 2: Collapse of the Bronze Age, Drone Sector, and Liquidation. These demos offer players a glimpse into diverse genres including racing simulation, real-time strategy, and tactical warfare.
Knuckle Creek, Stickerino, Golden Swirl and Duelist: Idle Expedition Next Fest Demos To Check Out Now
Several games are offering new demos as part of Steam Next Fest, including Knuckle Creek, Stickerino, Golden Swirl, and Duelist: Idle Expedition. These demos showcase various genres like arena brawlers, deckbuilders, and idle RPGs, with some featuring new content and improvements ahead of their full releases.
This week in PC games: a trio of surreal shooters, a big Stellaris expansion, and a new RPG from Octopath Traveller devs
This week's PC gaming releases include the Stellaris expansion Nomads, the RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales from Octopath Traveller developers, and the early access FPS goblinAmerica. Other notable titles are the drill-based horror game Mole, the R-Type Tactics collection, and the otome visual novel Mythic Love: Iberian Legends.
Are We Sinking Yet? Demo is live TODAY! 🚨
The demo for the co-op game Are We Sinking Yet? is now available as part of Steam Next Fest, running from June 15 to June 22. Players can team up online to navigate dangerous rivers, fix leaky boats, and contend with realistic water physics. Developers will also be hosting live gameplay broadcasts on the Steam store page throughout the event.
Evening Multiplex
This article rounds up recent game announcements and trailers, including the official gameplay trailer for Alpha Nomos, a Steam Next Fest trailer for Brave New Wonders, and news regarding CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS and Combolands: Synergetic Deckbuilder.
Cozy Puzzle Adventure Escape the Baby Alarm Steam Next Fest Demo Live
A demo for the cozy puzzle adventure game Escape the Baby Alarm, developed by Julie Normann Bjørnskov, is now available ahead of Steam Next Fest. The announcement was made on GamersHeroes.
Hollow Home, a Narrative RPG from Ukrainian Developer Twigames, Joins Steam Next Fest with New Demo
Twigames and Crunchy Leaf Games announced that their narrative survival RPG, Hollow Home, will feature a new playable demo during Steam Next Fest from June 15-22. The studio also plans a Kickstarter campaign for July 2026 with a late 2026 target launch window for the game, which draws on real events from Ukraine.
Veterans: Napoleonic Wars Joins Steam Next Fest — New Trailer Out Now
Veterans: Napoleonic Wars will be featured in Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22, allowing players to try a free demo of the game. A new trailer has been released to coincide with the announcement. The developers are encouraging feedback during this period to help shape the game before its Early Access launch.
⚠️ SCP Foundation: Universe Horror is Coming to Steam Next Fest!
SCP Foundation: Universe Horror will feature a free playable demo during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22. The survival horror game, inspired by the SCP universe, challenges players to explore a dangerous facility and survive encounters with anomalous entities. The demo aims to provide an early look at core mechanics and gather community feedback.
A musical puzzle box, Consume Me on iOS and other new indie games worth checking out
The article highlights new indie games available, including the musical puzzle game Consume Me for iOS. It also mentions a collection of demos available in anticipation of Steam Next Fest.
YES, THIS IS NEWS ABOUT YET MORE DEMOS IN NEXT FEST. WE’RE AWARE YOU’VE ALREADY HAD A MILLION PRESS RELEASES ALREADY, BUT THESE GAMES ARE GENUINELY BRILLIANT.
Yogscast Games has announced significant demo updates for Glory On Pluto and Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction, available now and during Steam Next Fest. These expanded demos showcase new features and content for the upcoming PC titles, offering players a deeper look at their unique gameplay mechanics.
Here's some of the most-played demos during Steam Next Fest - February 2026 edition
Valve has revealed some of the most played game demos during the Steam Next Fest event, which concludes on March 2nd. Popular titles include Marathon, Burglin' Gnomes, Windrose, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, and Wanderburg. Some games will retain their demos after the event concludes.
Mascot Horror Dark Pals Releases Trailer & Steam Next Fest Demo
Skunx Games has released a new trailer for its mascot horror puzzle adventure, Dark Pals: The First Floor. A playable demo will be available during Steam Next Fest from February 23rd to March 2nd, allowing players to explore a section of the abandoned children's asylum and encounter its unsettling mascot creatures.
