These Steam Next Fest games might hook you! - October 2025
Here arrr a few demos we think you might want to check out!

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! 👇👇
Gate of Memories I&II Remaster
Release Date: 7 November 2025 (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5)
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3972920/Anima_Gate_of_Memories_I__II_Remaster_Demo
Genre: Action-RPG, Fantasy, Hack & Slash
Why: Anima Gate of Memories I&II Remaster brings together two acclaimed action RPGs in one enhanced game!
Check our latest Press Release + Request a Full review copy for the platform of your choice:
https://press.piratepr.com/experience-the-reforged-saga-anima-gate-of-memories-iii-remaster-releases-november-7
I Hate This Place
Release date: Soon!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2604490/I_Hate_This_Place
Genres: Comic Book, Survival horror, Crafting
Why: A craft-based, isometric survival horror game with twisted monsters and warped reality. Scavenge and build to survive terrifying days and nights while using stealth and noise to fight enemies that stalk by sound. All styled with bold comic art and an '80s horror vibe.
Check our latest Press Release + Request a Full review copy for the platform of your choice:
https://press.piratepr.com/youve-got-a-date-with-all-sorts-of-monsters--i-hate-this-place-gets-new-trailer-and-official-release-date
Barkour
Release date: Early 2026!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/4075040/Barkour_Demo
Genre: Dog Parkour, Action-adventure, Stealth
Why: BARKOUR is a fast-paced stealth-action platformer where you play as Agent T.H.U.N.D.E.R. - a tail-wagging canine with a knack for parkour, gadgets and barking at villains. Join a secret organization to stop evil schemes in a world full of charming absurdity.
Check our latest Press Release:
https://press.piratepr.com/fur-your-eyes-only-barkour-unleashes-first-gameplay-trailer-and-demo-launch-on-october-2nd
Mazey Village
Release date: Early 2026!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1865910/Mazey_Village_Demo
Genre: Cozy, Town-building, Sliding-tile puzzles
Why: Mazey Village is a cozy town-restoring adventure where a tornado scatters homes, villagers, and their precious belongings. Find what was lost in the whirl as you solve mazes, rebuild houses, and fill the village with warmth and life again.
Check our latest Press Release:
https://press.piratepr.com/a-maze-ing-news-mazey-village-slides-into-steam-next-fest-with-a-cozy-demo
Drill Rift
Release date: Q4 2025!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/4009210/Drill_Rift_Demo
Genre: Dwarven colony sim, Turn-based Strategy
Why: Build and manage a remote drill outpost in this turn-based strategy game. Upgrade strategic machinery and level up your dwarves. Balance resource management, strategic upgrades, and madness. If you drill too deeply, you may awaken what should not be awakened.
Check our latest Press Release:
https://press.piratepr.com/dig-in-for-the-drill-rift-announcement-trailer-and-manage-a-dwarven-mining-operation
Kingdom of Night
Release date: Q4 2025!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1695580/Kingdom_of_Night_Demo
Genre: 1980’s, Isometric, Action-RPG
Why: Hunt down nightmarish demons and save the town of Miami, AZ in this 80s-themed, isometric action-RPG. With an expansive, interconnected map and open-ended quests, explore freely while unravelling the main story. Experience a unique blend of coming-of-age drama, cosmic horror, and true love.
Press Release coming soon!
Jester: A Foolish Ritual
Release date: 31 October 2025!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3870400/Jester_A_Foolish_Ritual_Demo
Genre: Co-op, Horror, Player Vs Jester
Why: A co-op survival horror game. Play as one of four knights, resurrected in an abandoned castle. Search for hidden runes, unlock the way forward and finish the ritual before the Jester hunts you down.
Check our latest Press Release:
https://press.piratepr.com/jester-a-foolish-ritual-demo-release-can-you-escape-the-jesters-claws-in-this-co-op-horror
Winnie’s Hole
Release Date: Early 2026!
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:
https://press.piratepr.com/the-infection-spreads-winnies-hole-demo-is-spreading-to-steam-next-fest
Hungry Horrors
Release Date: 2026!
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:
https://press.piratepr.com/hungry-horrors-steam-next-feast-demo-now-live
Roadside Research
Release date: Q4 2025 (Early Access)
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3911640/Roadside_Research_Demo
Genre: Online co-op, Store sim, with aliens!
Why: Roadside Research is a 1 to 4 player co-op gas station simulator. Except you’re aliens. And undercover. Do very human things like restocking shelves while preparing for the invasion. Just don’t get caught.
For Review keys, contact: contact@orointeractive.com
Into The Grid
Release date: Early Access 10 November!
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:
https://press.piratepr.com/cyberpunk-roguelike-into-the-grid-announces-10-november-early-access
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.
Check our latest Press Release + Request a review copy:
press.piratepr.com/all-hands-on-deck-pirates-outlaws-2-heritage-new-gameplay-trailer--steam-next-fest-participation
Fading Serenades
Release Date: 23 October
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.
Check the latest Press Release + request a review copy:
https://press.piratepr.com/new-delivery-cozy-courier-gamefading-serenades-announces-october-23rd-release-date
Coffee Talk Tokyo
Release Date: Soon!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3606110/Coffee_Talk_Tokyo_Demo
Genre: Cozy coffee-making simulator, visual novel
Why: Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest instalment of the beloved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator. It brings the warmth, heart, and delicious drinks from the previous games to an all-new café in Tokyo where humans and yokai alike share their stories.
Check the latest Press Release + request a review copy:
https://press.piratepr.com/coffee-talk-tokyos-updated-demo-serves-up-day-1-in-full-plus-a-taste-of-day-2
Sydless
Release Date: 2026!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3947930/Sydless_Demo
Genre: Bouncing ball, Boomer-shooter, FPS action
Why: Sydless is a Fast FPS where your only weapon is a deadly bouncing ball. The more you punch it, the faster it gets, becoming a high speed projectile of destruction.
Check the latest press release:
https://press.piratepr.com/bouncing-ball-mayhem-sydless-demo-smashes-onto-steam
Swang Song
Release Date: To Be Announced!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3265290/Swan_Song
Genre: Casual, Sliding-tile, Puzzle
Why: Swan Song is a cozy and emotional puzzle game where music guides your journey. Use notes of different shapes and sizes to program a music box and solve each puzzle. Help the swan reach the exit as you uncover a touching story of family, loss and grief.
Check the latest Press Release:
https://press.piratepr.com/swan-song-takes-flight-with-a-demo-release
Midnight Horde
Release Date: To Be Announced!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3360800/Midnight_Horde_Demo
Genre: Bullet Heaven, Parkour, Roguelite
Why: Leap, slash, and soar through gothic ruins in Midnight Horde, a high-mobility auto shooter where parkour meets reverse bullet hell. Battle through swarms of monstrosities, upgrade deadly weapons, and build strongholds to push back the creeping dark.
Check our latest Press Release:
https://press.piratepr.com/scale-the-spires-midnight-hordes-trailer--demo-unleashed
Voidling Bound
Release Date: Q1 2026!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3559900/Voidling_Bound_Demo
Genre: Creature collection, Action-Adventure, Sci-fi
Why: Hatch, evolve, and upgrade powerful space creatures in this action-packed sci-fi 3rd person shooter that reinvents the monster taming genre!
Check our latest Press Release:
https://press.piratepr.com/ex-skylanders-devs-unveil-new-voidling-bound-gameplay-during-monster-taming-direct
Joltt - Battle Pillars
Release Date: Q4 2025!
Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3353130/Joltt__Battle_Pillars
Genre: Hand-drawn, 2D Fighter, Arcade
Why: A hyper-accessible 2D fighting game where challengers face off in magical jousts. Outmanoeuvre your opponent's attacks and knock them off their pillar to be the last one standing. No close combat. No blocking. Dodge and counter everything to be victorious!
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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