These Steam Next Fest games might hook you! - Summer 2024

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!

SCHiM

Release date: 18 July 2024 (all platforms)
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1519710/SCHiM/
​Genre: 3D platforming and exploration in a relaxing setting
​Why: You can only move in the shadows and you discover stories along the way by paying attention to the beautiful surroundings.

Check our press release + Request an exclusive version of the demo:
​press.piratepr.com/schim-jumps-out-of-the-shadows-for-its-first-ever-demo

SCHiM

SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a relaxing and lively environment. This 3D platformer takes elements of light, shadow & animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, delivering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM.

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Necro Story

Release date: September 2024 (all platforms)
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/968800/Necro_Story/
​Genre: a light-hearted RPG with monster-collecting aspects
​Why: You play as a (kind of) evil necromancer who is tasked with saving the world. It's funny and doesn't take itself too seriously. Summon armies of skeletons and recruit the souls of your enemies to create an unstoppable team.

​Check our press release + Request an exclusive version of the demo:
​press.piratepr.com/necro-story-will-raise-your-spirits-a-light-hearted-rpg-demo-available-ahead-of-steam-next-fest

Necro Story

A light-hearted RPG where you play as a powerful and (kind of) evil Necromancer. Cast powerful spells, raise armies of skeletons, sign Dark Pacts and capture dead enemies' souls to take control of them.

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Goblin Camp

Release date: Coming out in Early Access soon!
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2431980/Goblin_Camp
​Genre: a fantasy city-building game inspired by finnish mythology ​
​Why: help your goblins survive natural catastrophes like floods and perfectly normal giant fire tornadoes...

Check our press release:
​press.piratepr.com/goblin-camp

Goblin Camp

Goblin Camp is a fantasy city-building game inspired by Finnish mythology. Deep simulation mechanics capture the unique challenges of surviving the harsh winters and carving a thriving settlement out of the northern forest. Lead your goblins to greatness!

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MERCS INC

Release date: TBA
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2814640/MERCS_INC
​Genre: an innovative multiplayer strategy game that merges the strategic depth of real-time strategy (RTS) with the tactical precision of first-person shooters (FPS)
​Why: Players who complete the Steam Next Fest demo level with the fastest and most entertaining gameplay have a chance of winning one of many Steam gift cards, totalling over $700USD (more info in the press release)

Check out our Press Release:
​press.piratepr.com/mercs-inc-a-revolutionary-multiplayer-strategy-game-demo-out-now-ahead-of-steam-next-fest

MERCS INC

'Mercs Inc': A dynamic blend of tower defense, RTS, and RPG in a fast-paced, top-down strategy game. Engage in thrilling, small-scale combat for an action-packed adventure!

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The Spell Brigade

Release Date: Soon!
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2904000/The_Spell_Brigade
​Genre: online co-op survivors-like for 1-4 players. ​
​Why: Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!

The Spell Brigade

The Spell Brigade is an online co-op survivors-like for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!

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Crystalis Descendant

Release Date: Q3 2024 (Early Access)
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2187610/Crystalis_Descendant
​Genre: A fast-paced action roguelike in which you have to defend a crystal
​Why: Charge the Crystal by defeating enemies and unleashing devastating waves of destruction. Uncover the truth as you descend deeper into the depths of the Arena.

Crystalis Descendant

Play as a Gladiator defending the Crystal against relentless hordes in – a fast-paced Action Roguelike. Charge the Crystal by defeating enemies and unleashing devastating waves of destruction. Uncover the truth as you Descend deeper into the depths of the Arena.

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BOTSU - Ridiculous Robots

Release date: Q3 2024 (Early Access)
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/885160/BOTSU_Ridiculous_Robots
​Genre: Fight your friends in silly multiplayer sandbox sports
​Why: Wrestle your way to victory online or split-screen in endless unique games. Win matches, unlock outfits, and show off your skills in style! ​ Anything is possible if you can pull it off, so you’ll need to think outside the blocks to claim the BOTSU CUP.

We've got a press release coming for this one soon, keep your eyes peeled.

BOTSU: Ridiculous Robots

Fight your friends in hilarious sandbox sports: Boxball, Sumo Survival, and Stockpile. Wrestle your way to victory online or split-screen in unique matches. Unlock outrageous outfits and pull off awesome moves to flex your skills!

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Spilled!

Release date: Soon!
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2240080/Spilled
​Genre: a cozy game about cleaning up oil spills ​
​Why: It's super relaxing and feels satisfying to see the effects of your efforts.

Check our previous press release: (and keep your eyes peeled for another soon!)
​press.piratepr.com/spilled-a-relaxing-clean-up-game-made-from-a-boat

Spilled!

Clean up ocean waste in this relaxing & satisfying cozy game! Recycle, earn coins, upgrade your boat, repeat! Explore and clean up new areas with more waste and new challenges!

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KAKU: Ancient Seal

Release date: Summer 2024 (Steam first, PS5 & XSX later)
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1179580/KAKU_Ancient_Seal/
​Genre: an open-world action-RPG full of things to discover
​Why: It looks amazing in action and you can use powerful elemental attacks or explore the Realms of Ruin to find challenging puzzles and amazing rewards.

Check our previous press release: (and keep your eyes peeled for another soon!)
​press.piratepr.com/kaku-ancient-seal-receives-a-major-remake

KAKU: Ancient Seal

An Open world Action adventure combining exploration with puzzles and dynamic combat. Go on a journey across a sprawling continent as Kaku, a young boy tasked to restore balance to the land. Brave the four elemental regions with the help of Piggy, his powerful companion and conquer their lords.

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PaperKlay

Release date: Q2 2025
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1350720/PaperKlay
​Genre: a 3D coll-egg-tathon platformer with a unique visual aesthetic made of paper & clay!
​Why: You can open, unfold and rotate the levels to open the path while using classic moves straight out of your favourite mascot platformers.

PaperKlay

A classic 3D platformer with a tactile twist. Open, unfold, and rotate your way through a stunning open world with a varied moveset of double-jumps, dashes, and glides. Explore, solve puzzles and make friends as you try to find every last egg!

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Cauldron

Release date: Q3 2024
​Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2619650/Cauldron
​Genre: A minigame-filled RPG ​
​Why: Cauldron mixes a handful of ingredients into the game, similar to how a witch would concoct the perfect potion. Start with a base of pixelated exploration, add in a pinch of minigames, a sprinkle of excitement delivered by turn-based RPG battles, and as the brew simmers, watch darkness give way to dazzling discoveries.

Check out our Press Release:
​press.piratepr.com/cauldron-cooks-up-a-cozy-demo-for-steam-next-fest

Cauldron

Solve the mysteries of a darkness-covered world through minigames, turn-based battles, and exploration! If your favorite plant is an upgrade tree, then this game is for you!

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