These Steam Next Fest games might hook you! - June 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! 👇👇

Into The Grid

Release date: Early Access Soon!
​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 latest Press Release + Request an Early Access review copy:
​press.piratepr.com/steam-next-fest-hacked-cyberpunk-roguelike-into-the-grid-updated-their-demo-and-has-a-new-trailer

OFF

Release Date: 15 August, 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3746910/OFF_Prologue
​Genre: Nostalgic, SNES-style RPG, Cult Classic
​Why: (re)Play the definitive version of a beloved cult classic RPG, reimagined for modern platforms!

Check our latest Press Release + Request a full review copy:
​press.piratepr.com/put-off-on-your-calendar-the-cult-classic-rpg-releases-august-15-on-steam-and-nintendo-switch

Kick'N Hell

Release date: July 21st, 2025
​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.

Check our latest Press Release + Request a full review copy:
​press.piratepr.com/put-your-best-foot-forward-into-hell-kickn-hell-kicks-off-july-21st

Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage

Release Date: To be announced soon!
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3025160/Pirates_Outlaws_2_Heritage/ ​
​Genre: Pirate, Roguelike, Deckbuilder
​Why: A swashbuckling roguelike deckbuilder. Collect & fuse cards, gather powerful relics and adapt your strategy during each run. ​
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​Check our latest Press Release:
​press.piratepr.com/all-hands-on-deck-pirates-outlaws-2-heritage-new-gameplay-trailer--steam-next-fest-participation

Become The Moon

Release Date: June 19th, 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2871020/Become_the_Moon_Demo
​Genre: Roguelike, Deckbuilder, Autobattler ​
​Why: The deckbuilding auto battler. Draft cards, collect relics, and cast spells to create game-breaking combos. Assemble a team of oddballs and misfits, and shoot for the moon!

Check our latest Press Release + Request a full review copy:
​press.piratepr.com/out-of-this-world-deckbuilder-become-the-moon-in-june-steam-next-fest-with-full-release-on-june-19th

The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest

Release Date: To Be Announced
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2725720/The_Prisoning_Fletchers_Quest_Demo
​Genre: Pixel-art, Platformer, Western Music that slaps!
​Why: Step into the frazzled brain of a developer hanging on by a thread during the final stages of a massive project. After a post-crunch therapy session goes sideways, he finds himself trapped in his subconscious, where he’ll double-jump through trauma, shoot his inner demons, and yes… literally jump the shark. ​
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​Check our latest Press Release:
​press.piratepr.com/step-inside-the-mind-of-a-struggling-game-developer-with-the-prisonings-steam-next-fest-demo

Xenopurge

Release Date: Soon!
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3175750/Xenopurge_Demo
​Genre: Real-Time Tactics, Retrofuturistic, Man vs Alien
​Why: A tactical auto-battler where you are a Commander tasked with purging the Xenos threat. Operate from a remote command center, issuing indirect orders via multi-screen interfaces. Plan routes, set priorities, and adapt as missions escalate and feel the true weight of being in command.

​Check our latest Press Release:
​press.piratepr.com/tactical-roguelike-auto-battler-xenopurge-deploys-an-expeditionary-demo-force-ahead-of-steam-next-fest

Winnie’s Hole

Release Date: 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2715010/Winnies_Hole_Demo
​Genre: Holesome Horror Comedy, Tile-placing Roguelite
​Why: Play as a virus in Winnie's body & mind. Capture cells to mutate, explore randomised cellular worlds, and build a deck of tetrominos to unleash in combo-driven combat.

Check our latest Press Release:
​press.piratepr.com/holesome-horror-comedy-winnies-hole-has-a-new-trailer-and-steam-demo

Vampirates

Release Date: Soon!
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3660670/Vampirates_Demo
​Genre: online Co-op, Physics brawler, Vampires + Pirates + Zombies!
​Why: Sink your teeth in, sling your friends, and feed an Otter God, because teamwork is optional and Kevin is throwable.

Check our latest Press Release + Request Review codes:
​press.piratepr.com/vampirates-chaotic-co-op-brawler-demo-launches-ahead-of-zombies-vs-vampires-fest

Modulus

Release Date: Early Access on 22 October
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3465000/Modulus_Demo
​Genre: Factory automation, block-building, sandbox
​Why: A factory automation game where you cut, color, stamp, and assemble 3D building blocks. Design & optimize sprawling factories with full creative freedom.

Paddle Paddle Paddle 

Release Date: July 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3570070/Paddle_Paddle_Paddle
​Genre: Co-op paddling, rage-inducing, physics-based ​
​Why: Three words: paddle paddle paddle

Check our latest Press Release:
​press.piratepr.com/paddle-paddle-paddle-your-co-op-boat-wildly-down-the-twitch-stream

Fading Serenades

Release Date: Soon?
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3657050/Fading_Serenades_Demo
​Genre: 2D Walking simulator, Parcel delivery, Inventory management
​Why: Hike, jump, and climb to traverse the treacherous terrain of the island to help villagers deliver parcels and complete their tasks and requests.

Egging On

Release Date: 7 August, 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2897610/Egging_On
​Genre: Foddian, precision platformer, most eggcelent ​
​Why: This game is hard-boiled. Face the challenge of being a real, fragile egg. Escape the hen-house and jump, roll and climb your way to freedom… or a sunny side up.

Gloomy Eyes

Release Date: 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2667950/Gloomy_Eyes
​Genre: Gothic Adventure, Tim Burton Vibes,Puzzle Platformer
​Why: It looks like Coraline, the game. And we've all been wanting to play that, right?

Ruffy and the Riverside

Release date: 26 June, 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:
​press.piratepr.com/retro-inspired-3d-platformer-ruffy-and-the-riverside-confirms-june-26th-release-date-on-pc--consoles

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:
​press.piratepr.com/katanaut-demo-is-out-now-carve-your-way-through-cosmic-horrors

Dunebound Tactics

Release date: To ​ Be Announced
​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:
​press.piratepr.com/dunebound-tactics-demo-is-done-and-dusted-play-now-on-steam

Hungry Horrors

Release Date: To Be Announced
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3530560/Hungry_Horrors_Demo
​Genre: Culinary Deckbuilder, Recipe Roguelike, not a Horror
​Why: Embark on a culinary quest in Hungry Horrors, a roguelike deckbuilder where cooking replaces combat. As a brave princess, you will prepare dishes to feed legendary creatures from British and Irish folklore - and avoid becoming their next meal.

Check our press release:
​press.piratepr.com/hungry-horrors-demo-out-now-on-steam-feed-legendary-monsters-from-british-and-irish-folklore-before-they-feed-on-you

MechAnimals

Release Date:
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3395330/MechAnimals
​Genre: Beat ‘em Up, Great animation, Critters & Mechas
​Why: Gear up for mayhem: From the animators behind Kung Fu Panda and The Mario Movie, MechAnimals is an upcoming Action Roguelite featuring cute tiny animal MECH PILOTS!

Check our press release:
​press.piratepr.com/time-to-brawl-mechanimals-is-an-indie-debut-from-hollywood-animators-with-a-demo-out-now

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.

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