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

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: Q1 2026 (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. ​
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​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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