From Polygon · Giovanni Colantonio · · 1m 30s
Steam Next Fest Demos to Play Now
15 human-made game demos to try before Steam Next Fest ends.
In brief
15 human-made game demos to try before Steam Next Fest ends. Steam Next Fest offers 15 human-made game demos to play before Oct 26, avoiding AI-generated content. Originally reported by Polygon.
Steam Next Fest Overview
Steam Next Fest runs through October 26, 2.
“more than twice as many demos featured in this fall’s edition compared to last year”
AI Game Concerns
Developers like Dunken Goddess Reflux canceled demos due to AI copycat risks.
“the team behind Dunken Goddess Reflux even went as far as to cancel their planned demos”
Human-Made Games Still Available
Over 15 human-made games without AI disclaimers are featured in Steam Next Fest.
“There are still plenty of games created by real people featured during Steam Next Fest”
At Fate's End
Spiritfarer developer Thunder Lotus's demo features a 2D action game with narrative family drama.
“The latest game from Spiritfarer developer Thunder Lotus is shaping up to be a unique fusion of 2D action game and narrative-driven family drama”
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered
Godzilla remaster with updated visuals and online play for GameCube fans.
“Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered returns a GameCube cult classic to glory with a spiffy touch-up complete with updated visuals and online play”
El Paso, Elsewhere 2
Sequel to 2023's retro Max Payne-style game with more open space and monsters.
“The studio is working on its much-anticipated sequel, set to launch in 2027”
My Arms Are Longer Now
Slapstick comedy game where you control an impossibly long arm causing chaos.
“It’s a slapstick comedy game where you control a mischievous arm that is impossibly long”
Curse of Resthaven
Narrative roguelike with time loop mechanics to find lost niece on cursed island.
“Curse of Resthaven is a narrative roguelike where you need to find your lost niece on a cursed island”
Guns of Eschaton
Soulslike game blending grim fantasy and old west gunslinging with new character.
“The strange first-person shooter from the late Viktor Antonov, an art director who famously worked on Half-Life 2, is a visually arresting Soulslike”
Splatchinko
Cosmic horror Pachinko roguelike with Lovecraftian entities in space.
“Splatchinko has the kind of grab bag elevator pitch that fuels a lot of indies these days”
Dumpster Gang
Co-op game where raccoons steal things and cause chaos with friends.
“For those on the hunt for their next multiplayer obsession, may I turn your attention to Dumpster Gang”
Talaka
Hand-painted game with Afro-Brazilian mythology story.
“Talaka is shaping up to be a unique project among the freshly rebooted Acclaim’s indie publishing efforts”
Kunckle Paradise
Nostalgic pixel art beat-'em-up with chicken sidekick.
“You play as a retired boxer with a chicken sidekick who must punch your way out of an underground boxing tournament”
At a glance
Steam Next Fest offers 15 human-made game demos to play before Oct 26, avoiding AI-generated content.
