These Steam Next Fest games might hook you! - February 2025

Another Steam Next Fest is upon us and with that, loads and loads of new demos to check out. Seems like a good opportunity to suggest a few indiegames to try! Our Indiedev friends will surely appreciate it!

Check out our amazing Steam Next Fest Trailer Reel:

and then scroll on down to each game for their details!

Ruffy and the Riverside

Release date: April 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2582150/Ruffy_and_the_Riverside_Demo
​Genre: 3D Platformer, Copy & Paste Textures, Action-Adventure
​Why: in the words of VICE: "Ruffy and the Riverside is a platforming icon for a new generation, while feeling certifiably old-school. ​ It's a nostalgia-fueled romp through our platforming past, but has enough bells and whistles to feel brand new."

Yeah, I couldn't have said that better myself! Have a go with the 30-min demo and see for yourself how fun and clever it feels to copy & paste textures in its colourful world!

Check our latest Press Release + Request a full review copy:
​https://press.piratepr.com/ruffy-and-the-riversides-demo-is-out-now-nostalgia-meets-innovation-in-this-retro-inspired-3d-platformer

Tile Tales: Pirate

Release date: Out now on iOS & Android, Q1 on Steam, Q2 on Switch, Q3 on Xbox/PS5
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2983520/Tile_Tales_Pirate
​Genre: Sokoban, Puzzle, Pirates!
​Why: Solve tile-based puzzles while following the journey of a mischievous pirate as he plunders his way across a mysterious island in search of the ultimate treasure!

It's a pirate game, mateys, enough said!!

Check our press release + Register your interest for a review copy:
​https://press.piratepr.com/tile-tales-pirate-demo-drops-anchor-on-steam-try-before-ye-plunder

Voxile

Release date: TBA
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2283580/Voxile
​Genre: Voxel Building, Survival, Sandbox RPG
​Why: Voxile is a stunning, ray-traced voxel FPS RPG Survival game where you can explore hand-crafted worlds or build your own. Every world in Voxile is a self-contained island with its own unique quests and gameplay style!

Nice to know: The Kickstarter that launched last month just got backed successfully!

Check our press release + Request a Steam review copy:
​https://press.piratepr.com/voxile-blasts-its-way-onto-steam-and-kickstarter-with-a-voxel-filled-demo

Deck of Haunts

Release date: Q1 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3313700/Deck_of_Haunts_Demo
​Genre: Deckbuilding, Roguelite, Haunted House Sim
​Why: Deck of Haunts invites you to become a malevolent Haunted House. Lure humans into your cursed halls, manipulate their fears, and drain their essence to grow your power. Use strategy to build your mansion and expand your dark influence, turning your home into a terrifying, inescapable nightmare.

Check our press release:
​https://press.piratepr.com/deck-of-haunts-invites-you-back-to-the-mansion-with-its-biggest-demo-update-yet

Parallel Experiment

Release date: Coming Soon! (TBA)
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2775270/Parallel_Experiment_Demo
​Genre: Co-op, Puzzles, Detective
​Why: Two detectives, one deadly experiment, a race against time. Each player only has one half of the puzzle. In this 2-player co-op puzzle game, you can survive the parallel experiment only by working together.

Check our press release:
​https://press.piratepr.com/parallel-experiment-unlocks-in-march-two-can-play-that-game-but-only-together

Spilled!

Release date: Soon!
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2646600/Spilled_Demo
​Genre: Cozy, Cleaning, Eco-friendly ​
​Why: Spilled! is a short, relaxing and satisfying cozy game in which you clean up oil spills with a boat. Recycle, earn coins, upgrade your boat, repeat! Explore and clean up new areas with more waste and new challenges!

Check our previous press release:
​press.piratepr.com/the-cozy-clean-up-game-spilled-got-a-total-makeover-new-demo-out-now

Color-A-Cube

Release date: Out now on Meta Quest, Q1 2025 on Steam
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3444770/Color_A_Cube_Demo
​Genre: Relaxing, Voxel, Colouring
​Why: Paint by numbers, but in 3D! Colour in various voxel shapes & characters, and unlock more along the way. 

Not complicated, super satisfying, you’ll want more!

Check our Press Release:
​https://press.piratepr.com/paint-by-numbers-but-make-it-3d-color-a-cubes-demo-is-checking-all-the-boxes-on-steam

Disastory

Release date: 2026
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3395240/Disastory_Demo
​Genre: Text-based, Silly, Choose your own adventure
​Why: Disastory combines absurd humor and an unforgettable cast of wacky characters into a world where every choice matters. ​ a “Choose Your Own Adventure” game on steroids, that refuses to take itself seriously.

Check our Press Release:
​https://press.piratepr.com/disastory-a-ridiculous-illustrated-adventure-coming-to-steam

Ertugrul of Ulukayin

Release date: Out Now on Epic Games, Q2 on Steam
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2133520/Ertugrul_of_Ulukayin
​Genre: Historic, Open-World, Action-Adventure
​Why: Become a medieval warrior in this action-adventure game. Discover traditional myths and fight for your tribe. Mount your horse, sharpen your weapons and explore an ancient open world.

Check our press release + Request a Steam review copy:
​https://press.piratepr.com/ertugrul-of-ulukayins-demo-is-out-now-game-by-producers-of-the-2b-watched-hit-tv-series-resurrection-ertugrul

Katanaut

Release date: TBD 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3032830/Katanaut
​Genre: Pixel perfect, Action Roguelite, Space Samurai!
​Why: Katanaut is an action roguelite, inspired by both metroidvania and action-platformers. Taking place on a massive space station infested with eldritch horrors.

You’ve got a katana and some kick-ass guns, though. You can do this!

Check our press release + Request a Steam review copy:
​https://press.piratepr.com/katanaut-demo-is-out-now-carve-your-way-through-cosmic-horrors

ORDER 13

Release date: March 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3489660/ORDER_13_Demo
​Genre: Survival Horror, Warehouse Sim, for Cat lovers!
​Why: You’re all alone working at a remote fulfillment center. Your only companion is your loyal cat. A comforting presence in the vast, dark warehouse you are stationed in. But will either of you survive until the next shift?

Want to request a review code?
​Send an email to contact@orointeractive.com

Spreadcheat

Release date: Q2 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3019170/SpreadCheat_Demo
​Genre: Lovecraftian, Space, Action-RPG
​Why: SpreadCheat is a puzzle game that fuses spreadsheet challenges with a comedic, 90s financial vibe in a retro Windows setting. The Player takes on the role of the new office prodigy, solving absurd tasks and manipulating spreadsheet cells to hit specific targets using clever formulas.

Check our press release:
​https://press.piratepr.com/spreadcheat-the-90s-themed-puzzle-game-for-spreadsheet-nerds-and-corporate-climbers

Void Sails

Release date: Q2 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3367690/Void_Sails
​Genre: Lovecraftian, Space, Action-RPG
​Why: Become the captain of a state-of-the-art flying ship and embark on a perilous journey through space in search of your missing father.

Explore mysterious worlds, collect occult artefacts, and confront hostile forces that stand in your way.

Check our press release:
​https://press.piratepr.com/void-sails-demo-out-now-our-space-compass-is-set-for-steam-next-fest

Old Timer Transport

Release date: Q1 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3142140/Old_Timer_Transport
​Genre: Geriatric, Arcade, Combat Racing
​Why: Hop on your turbocharged mobility scooter as a grumpy old driver! Race through Bompidorm with friends, commit vehicular manslaughter, and deliver your victims to the hospital to dodge lawsuits!

Check our press release + Request a Steam review copy:
​https://press.piratepr.com/old-timer-transport-free-to-play-combat-racer-demo-available-now-ahead-of-steam-next-fest

Kick'N Hell

Release date: Coming Soon!
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2832070/Kickn_Hell
​Genre: ​ Foddian, 1st Person Precision Platformer, In hell!
​Why: Kick, climb, fall, rage… Rise to the top and take on Satan, or fall like the rest. Beware, there’s no mercy in Hell.

Press Release: Soon!

Into The Grid

Release date: Q3 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3132890/Into_The_Grid_Demo
​Genre: Cyberpunk, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Hacking
​Why: Into The Grid is a visually stunning retro-futuristic cyberpunk deckbuilder where you put on your hacking hat and dive into labyrinthine digital fortresses in search of the mega corporations’ dirtiest secrets.

Check our press release:
​https://press.piratepr.com/prepare-to-jack-into-the-grid-and-hack-the-planet-demo-out-now

Dunebound Tactics

Release date: TBA
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3034660/Dunebound_Tactics
​Genre: Roguelike, Turn-Based Strategy, In a Post-apocalyptic desert!
​Why: A turn-based strategy RPG where you battle ruthless factions, scavenge dwindling resources, and make life-or-death choices to keep your sand-faring ship on the move, even if it requires sacrificing your own crewmates!

Check our press release + Request a Steam review copy:
​https://press.piratepr.com/dunebound-tactics-demo-is-done-and-dusted-play-now-on-steam

That's it, quite a list, huh? Our lovely indies have an important week ahead of them. You can support them by playing their demo, leaving a review and creating content for their amazing games.

It truly does make a world of difference!

Thank you for being on our Pirate PR Press List, we'll have more cool titles for you to check out VERY SOON!

Kind regarrrds,
​Robby | Pirate PR