Chat with developers, watch livestreams, and play a plethora of exciting game demos during the Steam Next Fest, Fall Edition, running October 1st through October 7th.
Not sure where to start? Here’s a list of just a few of the many available demos you might want to try.
Souno’s Curse
Synopsis: An atmospheric, story driven, action platformer inspired by Hollow Knight & Journey.
Steam Page/Demo
Dev Livestream #1 (10/5-3pm EST)
Dev Livestream #2 (10/6-3pm EST)
Kickstarter (Starts 10/1)
Twitter
Developer Interview
Breaking Box
Synopsis:
A lively 3D multiplayer title with an in-game editor. Create your own levels, customize your favorite character, and play with or against 1-7 players.
Steam Page/Demo
Dev Livestream (10/1-10pm EST)
Discord
Twitter
Phaseshift
Synopsis:
Enjoy frantic racing action, strategic combat, and stylized cyberpunk locales in this colorful, futuristic title inspired by classic combat racers from the 90’s/2000’s.
Steam Page/Demo
Discord
Twitter
Lone McLonegan: A Western Adventure
Synopsis:
Help a rusty, out of shape cowboy rob the safest safe in the county and reclaim his position as “The Most Wanted Outlaw in the Wild West.”
Steam Page/Demo
Twitter
Crystal Project
Synopsis:
A non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own journey. Collect crystals, hunt/tame monsters, unlock new classes, or just explore. The choice is yours.
Steam Page/Demo
Dev Livestream #1 (10/1-8pm EST)
Dev Livestream #2 (10/2-8pm EST)
Twitter
Ignis Universia: Awakening of the Erudite Empress
Synopsis: A funny and cute JRPG/Visual Novel hybrid about four women destined to save the world.
Steam Page/Demo
Dev Livestream #1 (10/2-8pm EST)
Dev Livestream #2 (10/4-1pm EST)
Ignis Universia Swag Shop
Twitter
Everdream Valley
Synopsis:
Spend your days crafting, exploring, and helping tend to your grandparents’ farm while reliving the freedom of being a kid during the summertime!
Steam Page/Demo
Twitter
Chinatown Detective Agency
Synopsis:
Solve cases, manage a PI agency, and unravel a global conspiracy in this neo-noir, mystery from General Interactive Co.
Steam Page/Demo
Dev Livestream #1 (10/2-9am EST)
Dev Livestream #2 (10/5-11am EST)
Twitter
Rob Riches
Synopsis:
Traverse ancient temples, avoid dangerous traps, and solve puzzles as fearless adventurer & treasure hunter, Rob Riches.
Steam Page/Demo
Live Gameplay/Dev Chat (10/1-2pm EST)
Twitter
(Coming to PC & Mobile)
The Garden Path
Synopsis:
Fish, hang out with friends, grow plants, and trade in this “wistful” slice-of-life sim about the joy of gardening and all the little things that follow.
Steam Page/Demo
Dev Livestream #1 (10/2-11am EST)
Dev Livestream #2 (10/5-12pm EST)
Twitter
Discord
Bat Boy
Synopsis:
Swing, deflect, spin, and power-hit your way through this 2D platforming adventure that includes 8-bit graphics, environmental puzzles, lots of collectibles to discover, and a unique, baseball-style combat.
Steam Page/Demo
Dev Livestream (10/3-9:30pm EST)
Twitter
TailQuest Defense
Synopsis:
An adorable mix of tower defense & 3D puzzler, where players work to protect a vivid world from being invaded by colorful robots.
Steam Page/Demo
Twitter
Discord
Trinity Archetype
Synopsis:
Play as 3 customizable characters, use unique skill boost & party inspire mechanics, and strategically outsmart your enemies in this roguelite, turn-based RPG.
Steam Page/Demo
Live Gameplay (10/2-3pm EST)
Twitter
Discord
Alder Forge
Synopsis:
Battle your foes with a 5 member party and an adaptive turn-based combat system, in this story-rich RPG from solo developer, Zine Falouti.
Steam Page/Demo
Twitter
Tune in for the Steam Next Fest starting Friday, October 1st. The fun begins at 10am PST/1pm EST!
Sources: Steam, Dev Twitter accounts/websites of above mentioned games
