Steam Next Fest Returns With Over 2,000 Free Game Demos

It's time once again to celebrate and experience upcoming indie games thanks to Steam Next Fest. The event runs from now until October 21 at 1 p.m. EST. Most of the titles are made by indie developers, which means smaller studios are getting the spotlight they deserve. Just like every other Steam Next Fest, this week is packed full of games that have incredible potential to thrive.

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Explore An Ocean of Creativity

In total, there are 2,705 upcoming games currently being showcased during this month's event. Most of them have free demos that are primed and ready for potential players to download. If those players enjoy what they try out, they can also wishlist games to get notified when they're released to the public. When exploring through all the titles, Steam users have the option to see which games are trending or are riding high in the most wish-listed category. They can even see which games have the most daily active demo players throughout the week.

If users don't have the time or energy to try out these games themselves, they can always watch a constant array of live streams during Steam Next Fest. They feature developers and other people showing off the games themselves while having some fun during the event. Users can also install demos and wishlist games while watching these live showcases. Wishlisting a game, especially an indie one by a smaller studio, is one of the easiest ways to support an upcoming title. Future players can also keep up to date with the games they are looking forward to thanks to the Steam news page.

Demos For Any Gamer

Since there are so many games available to discover and try, the titles span across all genres and sub-genres. Explore a colorful and adventure-filled world with a game like Luma Island or uncover a chilling horror mystery with something like 10 Dead Doves. There are also games available for people who enjoy both single-player and multiplayer action. This can be seen in games like the upcoming action-packed roguelite, Windblown. Fun fact, that title comes from Motion Twin, the very same studio that unleashed Dead Cells into the world.

For those who don't really know what to look for, Steam Next Fest has it covered. Steam users can look through games recommended for them based on other games that have played and enjoyed in the past. Of course, it's always a good idea for to players expand their PC gaming horizons by experiencing new sorts of ideas, stories, and mechanics from a wide array of talented developers.

What's Next For Steam

Of course, Steam Next Fest isn't all the fun that Steam users will be able to experience this month. This year's Halloween Sale event kicks off on October 28 and goes through November 4. Users can score some big savings on games that they just haven't gotten around to buying yet. This sale is bound to include some horror games that are perfect to play during the spooky Halloween season.

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This article was written by Kirstin Baum.