11 Steam Next Fest demos you should download and play this week
So many demos and so little time. Get started with this selection of demos, including a Scottish Dynasty Warriors, and a skateboarding demon made of glass.
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Matt Buckley
October 13, 2025
Baldur's Gate 3 and Palworld publishers are thrilled with Steam's new hit. „It's perfect brain rot and I mean that as a complement”
Megabonk, the biggest surprise of September on Steam, not only impressed players but also many people in the industry.
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Adrian Werner
October 9, 2025
„I forgot that once you switch from paid to free, I can never go back.” A Steam pricing mistake turned into viral success
The classic co-op game Pico Park is back on Steam in a revamped version with new features, including an online mode. However, due to a mistake by the developers, the game will remain free forever.
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Kamil Kleszyk
October 9, 2025
Fields of Mistria 2026 roadmap is here. Full release is close but 1.0 is not the end of adventure
There will be a lot happening for Fields of Mistria in 2026. Here you will find the roadmap as well as learn more about 1.0 release and what's coming to the game after that.
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Aleksander Kartasinski
October 9, 2025
How to complete Born to win in Hades 2
Can't get the Born to Win trophy in Hades 2? Don't worry, we'll help you with that.
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Dawid Lubczynski
October 8, 2025
Dark game becomes a surprise hit despite Steam ban three days before release. A solo dev won a mad dash against time
Survival horror Emissary Zero scored excellent sales on Steam, despite the fact that „the final version was ready a day before release.” Independent developer reveals behind-the-scenes of his success.
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Krzysztof Kaluzinski
October 8, 2025
You’ve never seen a train game like this before. Build your railway track by track and enjoy advanced physics
Building the perfect hand cart isn’t easy, but this solo dev is working hard to make sure Train Goes Right delivers satisfying physics. Tickets for this ride are expected in 2026.
video games
Olga Racinowska
October 7, 2025
Over a million views in 3 days. This viral game will let you drive a giant mechanical sandworm
Turns out, what Drivers of the Apocalypse really needed was a giant white worm. Now that I’ve seen it, I really hope it sticks around in the game.
video games
Olga Racinowska
October 7, 2025
Harry Potter-style wizard school game reminds us it’s still alive. Yet fans keep asking if it’ll ever actually come out
There are plenty of fans excited for the eventual release of Kitori Academy, but with minimal updates over the years, some fans worry that it's been abandoned.
video games
Matt Buckley
October 6, 2025
Another big win for Megabonk. Developer celebrates with extra-cheesy spaghetti
Unstoppable chaos and bonking galore. Megabonk is swarming Steam, and it just climbed all the way to 6th place on the most-played games list.
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Olga Racinowska
October 6, 2025
Kevin got nerfed but this combo still breaks Megabonk
Are you sad that Kevin's invulnerability combo is gone from Megabonk? Worry not, as he's far from dead. Here you will find more uses for this self-damaging item.
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Aleksander Kartasinski
October 6, 2025
Annoying miniboss in Hades 2 just got easier. First post-release update improves one of 2025's best-rated games
Hades 2 has received its first post-release patch, and it includes quite a few bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
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Jacob Blazewicz
October 3, 2025
CloverPit on PS5, Xobox or Switch? All we know about console release
An indie hit, CloverPit, was released a few days ago on PC. Will it be available on consoles, though?
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Damian Gacek
October 1, 2025
Free Cuphead and Delicious Last Course DLC or artbook are up for grabs. Last days to enter the 8th anniversary contest
It’s Cuphead’s 8th birthday party, and we’re all invited! We don’t even have to bring gifts – they’re giving them to us.
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Olga Racinowska
October 1, 2025
If you loved Desert Strike, this new game will send you straight back to the past
Cobra Strike is yet another title aimed at fans of the 1990s Strike series, and a new trailer shows the game in action.
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Martin Bukowski
September 30, 2025
Arcade MMO, ambitious space simulator and roguelike with alchemy. I have played 3 small games that have a lot of potential
Let's take a break from the biggest publishers and established brands for a while. Events like gamescom are an opportunity to meet a host of independent exhibitors whose games often offer experiences that are hard to come by in the mainstream AAA segment.
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Adam Celarek
September 29, 2025
CloverPit ending. How to get bad or good ending in never-ending debt simulator
Finishing CloverPit is possible, despite it being „never-ending debt simulator.” Here you will learn how to get bad and good endings in this disturbing production.
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Aleksander Kartasinski
September 29, 2025
„Making a good game is no longer enough.” Jason Schreier highlights the major industry problem facing all developers
The year 2025 is full of great releases, but according to Jason Schreier, the game industry has reached a tipping point. The Bloomberg journalist points out that even the best titles can be lost in the crowd today, because there are simply too many games.
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Kamil Kleszyk
September 29, 2025
Can't find portal in Megabonk? You're definitely not alone but there is a clue that can help you
Are you exploring the map and still can't find the portal in Megabonk? Don't worry, we have a few tips to help you with it.
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Dawid Lubczynski
September 26, 2025
How to find new Hyper Slime in Slime Rancher 2
Would you like to find Hyper Slime in Slime Rancher 2? That will be easy with our guide.
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Damian Gacek
September 25, 2025