Steam Next Fest is Drowning in Demos, Here Are a Few We’re Checking Out

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Steam Next Fest is Drowning in Demos, Here Are a Few We’re Checking Out

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Steam Next Fest is a digital explosion of game demos, and this year’s event is drowning in them—with over 8,000 demos on offer. That’s a lot of “diamonds in the rough” to sift through!

To help you navigate the chaos, Retro Handhelds dug into community recommendations and highlighted a few standout titles you can try right now. From the flying fortress builder Castle Away to the chess-deckbuilding hybrid CHARK, there’s something for every taste.

Here’s a quick look at some of the picks:

  • Castle Away: Build and command your own flying fortress in a hand-drawn realm.
  • Emberville: Explore a magical underground dungeon, rescue survivors, and rebuild a ruined town.
  • Deadzone Rogue 2: A FPS roguelite where you forge devastating weapon builds on a fallen Earth.
  • Slots & Skulls: A turn-based roguelite where slot machine mechanics drive your combat.
  • CHARK: Where chess and deckbuilding collide in intense, short-run battles.

With so many options, the key is finding the gems that catch your eye. Which of these demos are you planning to try?