13 game demos to try before Steam Next Fest ends
Hundreds of video game demos are available to try — for free — on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest. Valve describes the event, which runs from June 19 to June 26, as “a celebration of upcoming games,” and it is certainly that.
It can be overwhelming to navigate the sheer number of demos available, but it’s worth digging through the lists. You’re sure to find something that catches your eye, and there’s no limit to how many games you can install and play. We’ve curated a list of 13 games that weare excited for, but it’s not even close to a complete list of promising games featured in the latest Steam Next Fest.
Venba, from Visai Games, is a narrative cooking game set in the 1980s after an Indian mother moves to Canada with her family. The game centers around cooking puzzles that will restore lost family members and unravel a “story about family, love, [and] loss.” Venba’s release date is set for July 31.
From developer Soft Not Weak, Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To is a puzzle game with a queer, witchy twist. The narrative swirls around the match-three gameplay and lo-fi music. There are dating sim elements, a story, and even a room to decorate. Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To is expected out in 2023.
KO_OP’s Goodbye Volcano High just won the video game prize at the 2023 Tribeca Festival, and now you can play its demo via Steam Next Fest. Goodbye Volcano High is described as a “cinematic narrative adventure” where you play as Fang, a student in their last year of high school. It looks moody, sweet, and sincere. Goodbye Volcano High is out Aug. 29.
Viewfinder is a game about perception and perspective, using photographs to alter an already trippy world. From Sad Owl Studios and publisher Thunderful Publishing,
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