Another Steam Next Fest is upon us and with that, loads and loads of new demos to check out. Seems like a good opportunity to suggest a few indiegames to try! Our Indiedev friends will surely appreciate it!
Check out our amazing Steam Next Fest Trailer Reel:
and then scroll on down to each game for their details!
Axe Ghost
Release date: Q4 2024
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2712670/Axe_Ghost/
Genre: Score Attaxe, Card Game, Turn-Based
Why: A tiny, turn-based, score-attack challenge. Survive a monster onslaught and vanquish their formidable boss. The Axe Ghost demo takes an unconventional approach; offering early players <mark>an almost complete version of the full game</mark> ahead of its release!
Check our press release + Request an exclusive version of the demo:
press.piratepr.com/axe-ghost-horde-crushing-demo-hits-steam-next-fest
Release date: Steam: Q4 2024 (Out now on Xbox!)
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3010090/Aaero2
Genre: Rhythm, On-Rails Shooter, Twin-Stick Shooter
Why: Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stunning alien worlds. Fly solo or team up with a friend. Blast strange enemies & giant boss creatures to the beat of the epic <mark>Monstercat</mark> soundtrack.
Check our press release + Register your interest for a review copy:
press.piratepr.com/aaero2-the-ribbon-riding-rhythm-reboot-lights-up-your-xbox-on-october-15th--steam-demo-inbound
Release date: 28 October 2024
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2442820/Ascending_Inferno
Genre: Foddian Soccer, Precision Platformer, 2.5D
Why: A gorgeous, challenging-but-fair 2.5D precision platformer with a ball. Run, jump and platform your way out of Hell - you’ll need to dribble, kick and header your dead brother Vincent’s ball-shaped soul along with you! <mark>Don't. Fall. Down.</mark>
Check our press release + Request a Steam review copy:
press.piratepr.com/ascending-inferno-will-kick-off-end-of-october-and-part-of-the-pax-aus-indie-showcase
Release date: Q1 2025
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2537010/MISTERY
Genre: Co-op Survival, Strategy, Social Deduction in a setting resembling The Mist
Why: A multiplayer game of survival and social deduction. You work with others to collect materials, survive the dangers, and complete tasks. Beware of monsters, but more of the Alternates disguising as your teammates. They can change into supernatural monsters and attack you at any time. <mark>Demo only playable at night: only from 18:00 - 00:00 CEST</mark>
Check our press release:
press.piratepr.com/multiplayer-survival-deceive-em-up-mistery-launches-limited-time-playtest-on-steam-after-gamescoms-debut
Release date: Soon!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2240080/Spilled
Genre: a cozy game about cleaning up oil spills
Why: It's super relaxing and feels satisfying to see the effects of your efforts.
Check our previous press release:
press.piratepr.com/the-cozy-clean-up-game-spilled-got-a-total-makeover-new-demo-out-now
Release date: TBA!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1822240/Stars_In_The_Trash
Genre: a hand-drawn 2D Catventure!
Why: Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles. You've never seen cat-like behaviour captured like this before in a cartoon game!
(Press Release coming soon!)
Release date: Q4 2024
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1564540/10_Dead_Doves
Genre: A Dovecraftion Horror Walking simulator
Why: 10 Dead Doves is a single-player, fixed-perspective narrative horror set in the heart of Appalachia. Avoid strange noises, collect lifelines, and creep through a forest that seems to hate you. Will you discover why the birds drop dead?
(Press Release coming soon!)
Release date: Out Now on Steam!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1155650/Shady_Knight
Genre: A 3D Hack & Slash First-Person Platformer
Why: Perfect the skills of the kick & chained dagger, pick up weapons from defeated knights, master your movement with advanced wall-kicking and slide-hopping mechanics. Shady Knight is a pure skill-based experience, there are no locked abilities to hold you back
Check our press release + Request a Steam review copy:
press.piratepr.com/become-the-shady-knight-parkour-meets-combat-in-a-first-person-dance-of-death
