5 interesting indie RPGs to check out at Steam Next Fest 2022

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The RPG scene in PCs is ripe with countless offerings, from fast-paced action RPGs to nostalgic, JRPG-inspired titles. So what better opportunity than the ongoing Steam Next Fest 2022 to check out upcoming offerings? The live event presents hundreds of indie game demos for gamers to enjoy.

Here are five cool upcoming RPGs from indie studios showcased at the Next Fest that deserve your attention.

Retro RPGs continue to inspire indie teams across the globe. Weirdlands is on such a project that takes after classics like Final Fantasy and Earthbound. Made by solo dev Martin Mejak, it's described as "a story of freedom, control, and oppressive power structures."

A magical portal opens up inside the protagonist's room, leading them to a bizarre universe with friends and foes. This new dimension is also Earth but governed by magic — wizards, spirits, and the supernatural in general.

Armed with a summoning book used to summon spirits, the protagonist must unravel the mystery behind the sudden appearance of the portal. Combat is your typical JRPG affair and backed by beautiful pixel art. The game is planned for a 2022 release.

Gatewalkers is an isometric ARPG with survival elements. Think Diablo but with character management like hunger and environmental hazards such as freezing temperatures. The narrative follows a group of people traveling across hostile worlds to save their own.

Studio A2 Softworks also markets it as a co-op game, with up to four players engaging in combat against otherworldly forces. The biomes are procedurally generated and feature fast-paced combat.

Due to the lack of classes, the user builds will entirely depend upon what gear they wear. That, coupled with the game's precision-based combat, seems to lend to a