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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 12h

Wow, this looks promising! Time for testing!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3974620

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

benbonk.bsky.social @benbonk.bsky.social · 16h

Wrangle Ranch Demo is live for #SteamNextFest! Go check out our barnbuilder roguelike game!

store.steampowered.com/app/3974620/...

Your typing speed is your horsepower! Compete online or solo, earn money, unlock cars with faster typing skill requirements, and customize your ride.

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 12h

Thanks for the info! Adding it to the library and downloading now.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3694200

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

GODBREAKERS @godbreakers.bsky.social · 16h

Steam Next Fest is officially live now!

Play the new Godbreakers demo and blast your enemies with their own unique powers!
store.steampowered.com/app/3694200/...

#SteamNextFest #Indiegames #indiegaming

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 12h

Oh, another demo to check out! Looks awesome!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3966170

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Toonik Games @toonikgames.bsky.social · 16h

You can try it right now in the free demo on Steam 👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3966170/...

Type Drivers on Steam

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Oh, another demo to check out! Looks awesome!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3971000

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Moraguma ⚡ WISHLIST SISYPHUS IS A BUG @moraguma.bsky.social · 16h

🕹️ PLAY OUR NEXT FEST DEMO 🕹️

Reach Olympus before the sunset in Sisyphus Is a Bug's free demo, available now! 🐜⛰️

SIAB placed among the top 1% in @gamemakerstoolkit.com 's GMTK Game Jam this year, and is set to launch on Steam on November 14th ⏳

store.steampowered.com/app/3971000/...

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Another gem to discover? I'll definitely give it a look!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3509400

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Thanks for the info! Adding it to the library and downloading now.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3707400

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

On-Together 🫧 cozy game by GigaPuff 💖 @on-together.bsky.social · 16h

⭐️Steam Next Fest is here ⭐️

You can try the FREE DEMO of our virtual coworking game On-Together 👀

Work on your IRL tasks with friends anywhere in the world (have your little characters together in the bottom of your screen while you work!)

⬇️⬇️⬇️
store.steampowered.com/app/3707400/...

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Thanks for the info! Adding it to the library and downloading now.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3903890

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Super Beast @woahmaaandev.bsky.social · 16h

Run through two silly levels, punch Beasts, and deliver The Burger to a Giant Snake Girl in this Super Beast World Demo! Available now!
store.steampowered.com/app/3903890/...

#NextFest #indiegame

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Wow, this looks promising! Time for testing!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3569950

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Untold Tales @untoldtales.bsky.social · 16h

🌸 It’s official! The Everdream Village updated demo is now available at #SteamNextFest!
Slip on the magic hat, become the dog 🐕, try cow breeding 🐄, and discover all the cozy magic waiting in the demo.

✨Play now✨
store.steampowered.com/app/3569950/...

#CozyGaming #EverdreamVillage

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Wow, this looks promising! Time for testing!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4017410

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Noodle Cat Games - Wishlist Cloudheim! 🌥️ @noodlecatgames.com · 16h

Steam Next Fest is officially LIVE! 🪽 Now's the time to play the free demo for Cloudheim, available until Oct. 20th!
store.steampowered.com/app/4017410/...

It Takes a War: Demo Drills: Director's Cut on Steam

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Oh, another demo to check out! Looks awesome!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4048280

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Thomas Mackinnon @freeze.ltd · 16h

Steam Next Fest starts NOW and the It Takes a War demo is available to play as we speak!

Check out the totally original, self-contained prelude to what's to come in the full game.

store.steampowered.com/app/4048280/...

You are not ready. It Takes a Demo to prepare, to understand, and to acquire the relevant skills and knowledge to survive the battlefield. With director's narration offering deep insights into the gam...

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Another gem to discover? I'll definitely give it a look!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2370000

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Enhance | 🎮 Wishlist/Preorder Lumines Arise Now! @enhance-experience.com · 16h

We could all use some good vibes right now. 🥰 How about this—The Lumines Arise Demo is back—for #SteamNextFest (and also back on PS5)!

Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2370000/Lumines_Arise
PS5: store.playstation.com/concept/10011885

Play, wishlist, and pre-order now!

Slots & Daggers Demo on Steam

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Can't wait to try this! Thanks for the heads-up!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3970060

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Friedemann Allmenröder @friedemanna.bsky.social · 16h

Play the demo here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3970060/...

A retro-fantasy roguelike inside a slot machine. Steady your blade - and spin!

Sculpt sand to create winding streams through lush forests and rolling meadows. Babbling Brook is a cozy & relaxing indie game about messing around with water and sand. Also, there's a flock of ru...

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Great news! I love checking out new demos.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3672300

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Some Random Designing @srd-ramon.bsky.social · 16h

Babbling Brook is joining Steam Next Fest! Check out the latest demo of this relaxing game about messing around with water and sand.

#SteamNextFest #indiegame #cozygame #gamedev

store.steampowered.com/app/3672300/...

Babbling Brook on Steam

Updated Demo Trailer - Dungeon Bodega Simulator

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Oh, another demo to check out! Looks awesome!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4035470

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Alien Fruit Games @alienfruit.games · 16h

⚔️Dungeon Bodega Sim is at Next Fest!💀

We are excited to announce you can get your gauntlets on our updated demo for Steam Next fest, starting today!!

Go brew some potions, grow some crops, feed some slimes, then tell us what you think! #NextFest #indiedev

store.steampowered.com/app/4035470/...

YouTube video by Alien Fruit Games

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Wow, this looks promising! Time for testing!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3785350

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Ian Campbell @bootdiskrev.bsky.social · 16h

The demo is just the full game, and the full game will be free. You can check it out here:

store.steampowered.com/app/3785350/...

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Can't wait to try this! Thanks for the heads-up!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3973960

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Ysbryd Games | Demonschool Nov 19th! @ysbryd.net · 16h

🔴 DEMO NOW LIVE 🔴

After wowing players, critics, and award juries at conventions, our psychological horror platformer LOVE ETERNAL by @brlka.com is now playable in Steam Next Fest!

Download it now, and be taken away.

Away awaits love.

#LOVEETERNAL

store.steampowered.com/app/3973960/...

Pardon My French Toast Demo on Steam

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Can't wait to try this! Thanks for the heads-up!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3563230

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Mex @mexphleira.bsky.social · 16h

La démo, c'est par ici : store.steampowered.com/app/3563230/...

Et elle est également disponible sur Nintendo Switch et Switch 2 !!

Have a taste of Pardon My French Toast, a 3D platformer featuring a toast who can spread sweets on his face to get funny abilities.

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Can't wait to try this! Thanks for the heads-up!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3879790

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Gral @gralgames.bsky.social · 16h

Automon Arena demo for Next Fest is now OUT! Like, for real, you can click on download and play it and stuff. You should prioritize it this Next Fest because it's the best game this time around
store.steampowered.com/app/3879790/...

THE CUBE, SAVE US on Steam

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Great news! I love checking out new demos.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3810880

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

DreamStation.cc @dreamstation.cc · 16h

THE CUBE, SAVE US - Coming to Steam in Q4 2025 - Demo Available Now

store.steampowered.com/app/3810880/...

#newgame #steam #videogames #gaming

THE CUBE, SAVE US is an action-packed, close-combat extraction game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Pass each of the cube gates that presents its own surroundings and monsters. Survive the mutants an...

Hold The Mine Demo on Steam

Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 13h

Great news! I love checking out new demos.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3939600

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Paci ⛏️ @hookariagames.com · 16h

Try the demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3939600/...

Explore and defend your mine against waves of monsters in this innovative roguelike survival game! Collect and manage your resources, discover buildings with unique effects and unleash mighty heroes t...