Hundreds of free demos await you as Steam Next Fest kicks off a full week of fun, all in celebration of upcoming games on Steam.
Spend Steam Next Fest playing as many demos as you want; just don't forget to wishlist your favorites so that you can stay in-the-know with the developers when they officially launch.
Valve/Steam hosts Next Fest three times a year (February, June, October) as a way to give developers from around the world a captive audience for their demos on games they haven't released yet. If you already have a bunch of genres that are your faves, feel free to search that way. BUT we also encourage you to try something new-- check out the video player at the top of the main Next Fest hub for a new sprinkling of demos each day and perhaps discover your NEW favorite genre or theme!
Several developers are hosting livestreams as well, so be sure to check those out.
The February edition of Steam Next Fest, on now through March 2nd. See you there!
- Among the Trolls:Among the Trolls is a first-person survival-adventure game where the secret mysteries of Finnish forests are unraveled. Venture deep into the Finnish wilderness to uncover family truths and master the art of survival.
- Ardenfall: Ardenfall is an immersive RPG set in a world of intricate politics and ancient cultures. Explore flowing plains, rain drenched wetlands, and forgotten dungeons full of danger. Meet countless interesting characters with unique dialog and quests, and leave your mark on this mysterious world.
- Blades of Fire: A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.
- Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted: Welcome to Hunter Haven! Bounty Brawl is a fast-paced Action Roguelite for 1-4 players. Master your unique Lasso to zip through combat and hunt down criminals with friends. But remember: once the boss falls, the alliance ends. Who will claim the ultimate bounty?
- Dark Pals: The 1st Floor: In this singleplayer mascot horror game you're trapped in an abandoned children’s asylum. Solve twisted puzzles with your Ink Blaster, evade its disturbing mascots, and uncover secrets you had long forgotten about. Do you remember?
- Dread Neighbor: "Dread Neighbor" is a 3D first-person horror game. You are a young woman who moves into a cheap, new apartment to save money. But something is wrong. From the closets, under the bed, through the cracks in the walls—you are being watched. Every corner feels alive with an unseen presence.
- Forgotten Eras: Explore a Slavic folklore-inspired 2.5D Metroidvania. Guide Ivan and the Grey Wolf through a mythic kingdom, wield runes, solve puzzles, and face legends such as Domovoy and Baba Yaga reborn in a stylized, atmospheric world.
- Gambonanza: Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike, set on a tiny board with higher stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings and discover new rule-bending Gambits, tile and piece combinations. Face off against challenging bosses and get lost in all the ways you can break traditional chess!
- Island of Hearts: After a rough breakup, you do what any reasonable person would: escape to a remote tropical island full of beautiful strangers. There, you’ll meet many captivating women, each with her own charm, secrets, and questionable taste in men. Your choices decide who you love, lose, or accidentally ghost.
- MIGHTREYA: Join schoolgirl superhero Reya and her manager Nio as they embark on their journey as Hero Content Creators, fighting monstrous beings that emerge daily from a dimension beyond. Anime-inspired, heart-pounding hero action is waiting for you!
- The Soul: The Soul is a story about a hunter of monsters that hide among humans. This project confidently erases the line between the player and the protagonist.
- TrailRail: Your chosen path is the key. "TrailRail" is a physics-based puzzle game that brings the trajectory of your movements to life. Make good use these materialized shapes to clear stages and unlock the mysteries of your origins and world.
- Wabisabi SushiDerby: Adorable sushi race at full speed in a training × racing game! Become a sushi chef, craft unique toppings, and enter your trained sushi into races. Don't forget to cheer on your sushi during the race. Win the prestigious S1 Cup championship, and become a top-tier sushi chef!