The new edition of Steam Next Fest is now available! Once again, the Valve platform celebrates a festival entirely dedicated to demos that give us the opportunity to discover a myriad of titles about to be released. In fact, the event has become one of the most anticipated moments for players and developers; after all, it is a perfect opportunity to discover and support projects in development.
For a whole week, from October 14 to 21, Steam becomes a showcase full of varied experiences: action titles, charming adventures, frantic roguelikes, strategy proposals… In short, there are games for all tastes; and players can take advantage of the event to test themselves in the huge number of demos that are part of the Steam Next Fest.
It is worth noting, however, that the Steam festival integrates hundreds of demos. Therefore, in 3DJuegos we have prepared a selection of 12 recommended options if you want to discover new experiences during the Steam Next Fest. If you find demos that deserve the attention of more players, remember that you can share them in the comments box of this article. Oh, and don’t forget to add the games that interest you to your wishlist! This action greatly helps developers.
Achilles: Survivor
A sort of Vampire Survivors set in the fantastic universe of Achilles: Legends Untold. Described as a “bullet heaven” with building mechanics, Dark Point Games’ proposal invites players to step into the shoes of heroes like Achilles, Paris, the Cyclops, and more to defeat thousands of enemies in endless battles. Each character has unique abilities and you can further enhance your journey with a devastating arsenal.
- Release Date: Coming soon
Atomic Exile
A top-down extraction shooter that takes players to a post-apocalyptic America. Here you can explore devastated ruins, meet peculiar NPCs, and visit important enclaves… All this, of course, if you manage to survive among mutant beasts and other survivors who will do whatever it takes to endure another day in this hostile world.
- Release Date: 2024
Commandos: Origins
It is probably one of the most recognized Spanish game series in the world. Therefore, many Commandos fans were excited to hear that Claymore Game Studios and Kalypso Media were preparing a new strategy installment called Commandos: Origins. In fact, we have tried this title at 3DJuegos and we can already assure you that the developers are creating a love letter to the veteran series.
- Release Date: October 7, 2024
Delta Force
It is one of the most anticipated games on Steam, so expectations around Delta Force are sky high. In this sense, we are talking about a tactical shooter experience that has already made history in the video game industry. Now, however, it aims to make a grand comeback with three gameplay modes: large-scale PvP combat, extraction shooter action, and the Black Hawk Down campaign.
- Release Date: Coming soon
DeTechtive 2112
Step into the shoes of a detective in a cyberpunk city and solve a case that will change both your life and the perception of the things around you. Sneak, shoot, and investigate thoroughly in a divided society where the wealthy enjoy splendor while common men and women suffer torrential rains and the danger of being attacked by cybernetic thugs.
- Release Date: To be confirmed
Sand
Explore the planet Sophie in an incredibly unique way: building a mechanical base and moving it through this open-world PvPvE. This means that your machine must be strong enough to withstand a hostile climate, mystical anomalies, and other players eager to survive in this place once dominated by the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
- Release Date: To be confirmed
Temtem: Swarm
The Crema team has already made a name for themselves in the world of video games with Temtem; an online experience about taming dozens of colorful monsters. Now, the developers are back with Temtem: Swarm which is already shaping up to be one of the great proposals of 2024 in terms of roguelikes. After all, a bullet-filled adventure with unique skills and more is promised here.
- Release Date: Fourth quarter of 2024
The Precinct
Fallen Tree Games and Kwalee have created a game that has already caught the attention of many for its similarities to classic GTAs. We’re not talking about a satire-filled experience, but rather a neo-noir action police sandbox adventure that invites users to clean the streets of criminal gangs. You can read our impressions of The Precinct to learn more about this project.
- Release Date: Fourth quarter of 2024
The Spirit of the Samurai
A dark fantasy 2D action adventure that stands out for its impressive stop-motion animation. Control the samurai Takeshi, the cat Chisai, and a brave kodama through a journey filled with Japanese demons looking to invade a village. But don’t think the combat system is simple; here you have to chain combos to emerge victorious from any battle.
- Release Date: December 12, 2024
Void Sols
Typical soulslike experiences are often accompanied by settings such as dark medieval fantasy. However, the Finite Reflection Studios team has decided to bring FromSoftware’s mechanics to a more minimalist environment that, despite its simplicity in artistic terms, aims to challenge players’ skills with unique challenges.
- Release Date: November 12, 2024
Warspace 2
A cooperative space shooter with RPG elements and open world that invites 1-4 players to trade, craft, and battle in a procedurally generated galaxy. Here you can equip your ship with the most advanced technology, participate in legendary space battles, and explore every corner of a vast universe.
- Release Date: January 2025
Worshippers of Cthulhu
As the name suggests, this game is very focused on cosmic horror. But your mission is not to survive the arrival of Cthulhu, but to form a cult around him. Therefore, it is a colony management and city-building experience with the uniqueness of everything happening in a world where the line between sanity and madness blurs.
- Release Date: October 21
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