Mind Split - Sloop Games

We’re playing our puzzle game Mind Split, developed by our indie team, live at Steam Next Fest! Control two characters at the same time but in opposite directions. Split your mind, solve puzzles, and bring them back together! Join the chat, share your thoughts, and let’s talk about how the game was developed

Victim - Error_Esc

Fixed a bunch of lingering issues

Numeral Strike - MrOstSergey

After you complete the Knight demo, you can try out one of the upcoming heroes – the Mage!

Unlike the clumsy but versatile Knight, the Mage is a true glass cannon! He deals a lot of damage, can gain extra turns, but cannot regenerate health. Play him wisely and with extreme caution!

10:15am
Tankenstein - Landship Games

After getting some very useful feedback we decided to do one more update to the demo before next fest. These are some of the more impactful changes:

  • AI improvements, especially at long ranges.,

  • Tank handling and projectile drop tweaks.,

  • Various bug fixes

Thank you to all who played the demo and reported issues and gave feedback so far.

- Landship Games devs.

Fishing Corner - Happylanders

Hello, Anglers! Or as we say in Greece, Γεια σας, ψαράδες!

This is it! The doors to Steam Next Fest are open, and the demo for Fishing Corner is officially live for everyone to play.

We wanted to post this here first to say a huge thank you to our Steam community. Your early wishlists and follows have meant the world to us and are the reason we've pushed so hard to get here.

For those who have played before and for all new anglers, we've been hard at work! This updated demo features: \

    \[[i]]New Quests & Stories: We've added new tasks and local mysteries for you to unravel. \[[/i]]Updated Graphics & Art: The world is more vibrant and charming than ever before! \
  • Our First Destination - Greece! We're so excited to start our world tour in Greece, a tribute to our home and place of inspiration. :) \

Your feedback this week will be the single most important guide we have as we paddle towards the full launch. Please, play the demo, find bugs, tell us what you love, and what you want to see more of. The Steam Forums are open, and we'd love for you to join our growing community on Discord to chat with us directly!

Thank you for being here from the start. We can't wait to see you on the water.

  • Marinos and Vicky 🎣

Kriophobia - Haru

Hello, comrades! 👋

We’ve got great news: Kriophobia will be part of the October edition of Steam Next Fest!
The demo has been recently updated and is available for everyone to play during the event.

❄️ Face frozen environments, deal with abominations beyond imagination, and discover that the cold is only the beginning.

💬 We’ve created a special thread for you to share feedback, suggestions, and impressions about the demo:
👉https://steamcommunity.com/app/1604630/discussions/0/595162650440312604/

Your feedback is essential to help us polish the game before its full release.
Enjoy the demo, share your experiences, and let us know what you think!

See you in the frozen lands of Siberia.
The Fira Soft Team

Corner Shop: NightShift - Live Motion Games

Hey everyone! 👋

We’re back with Demo Update #2 — focused on improving quests, interactions, and overall clarity throughout Corner Shop: Nightshift.
This update fixes multiple issues reported by players during the Play Test and adds a few visual and localization improvements as we continue preparing for the full release.

Thanks again for all your feedback — it really helps us make the experience better every day. ❤️


🔍 Quests & Gameplay
  • Refactored HangedMan quest, adding more detailed descriptions and visual cues to improve player guidance.

  • Fixed collision issues with fuse objects, ensuring proper interaction.

  • Updated dialogue in Morton’s room for clarity.

  • Added navigation links, preparing for build 0.13.24.93.

  • Fixed pharmacy quest objective not always correctly marked as finished.


🏪 Environment & Objects
  • Fixed multiple issues with the freezer room, including collision and room interactions.

  • Fixed materials in Dr. Morton’s room for visual consistency.


🖥️ UI & Visuals
  • Added color to bank screen day total, improving readability.

  • Added options animation for a smoother experience.

  • Fixed price tag bug in UI.

  • Fixed and improved localized texts on widgets, including home PC widgets.

  • Fixed anchoring of UI elements for non-standard resolutions.

  • Refactored Main Menu and Options for better readability.


🌐 Localization
  • Repaired most typos and misspellings in all localizations.

  • Fixed and improved localized text scaling across various widgets.


🛒 If you haven’t tried it yet —
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3306990

Casting Whispers - Nausicaä

Are you listening closely? Casting Whispers will launch on Steam on October 22, just in time for Halloween!

The journey to launch has been a long road. I set out to capture a unique atmosphere, leveraging my experience working on sound design for other video games, passion for storytelling, and love of horror games. With the finish line in sight you’ll soon get to experience the end result for yourself. I’m immensely proud of my game, and I can’t wait for it to scare you all senseless this Halloween!

There’s an updated free demo available now, featured in this month’s Steam Next Fest. Download it today to enjoy a scary slice of what’s to come from Casting Whispers. It’s just a taste, but it might just leave you breathless…

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2431450?snr=2___

A massive thank you to everyone who’s wishlisted and played Casting Whispers so far. Your love and support is why I do this, and it’s absolutely invaluable as an indie developer on the eve of launch. 

If you haven’t already, you can follow and add Casting Whispers to your Steam wishlist to get news and a reminder about the launch on October 22, 2025. And if you enjoyed the demo, please tell your friends!

– Lantern Bay

REANIMAL - THQ Nordic


Vienna, Austria - October 13th, 2025: THQ Nordic is excited to announce that its Steam Next Fest demo for REANIMAL is live now!

In this exclusive, co-op demo, players start at the very beginning, including the reunion of orphaned siblings trying to survive the most dire circumstances. Explore eerie environments such as the Mill and Trainyard, uncover the first fragments of the dark mystery that binds this unsettling world.

Check out the trailer: https://youtu.be/ZbEAjbNtgMY
Wishlist now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129530/REANIMAL/

Enjoy & stay tuned!
Ryne-Arca - Asuka Watanabe

Ryne-Arca – International Media Feature

I’m excited to share that NookGaming has published a detailed impressions article about the Ryne-Arca demo!

As a solo developer, this is my first international media feature, and I’m truly grateful that they took the time to play the demo and write about it in depth.

Here’s a short excerpt from the article:

"While still early in development, Ryne-Arca shows strong potential in its worldbuilding and visual identity."

You can read the full feature here:

https://www.nookgaming.com/ryne-arca-demo-impressions/

I’ll continue polishing and improving the game based on the feedback I’ve received. Thank you so much for your continued support!

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