All articles tagged with #demos
The Triple-i Initiative’s third showcase unveiled 14 indie games with new trailers, updates, and release windows—from Temtem: Pioneers to Neverway and Alabaster Dawn—along with upcoming demos and Early Access dates stretching into 2027.
A mid-March roundup of turn-based RPGs and demos across PC and consoles, highlighting Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Solasta II (Early Access), Sparrow Warfare (Demo), Bloodgrounds (1.0), Dungeons and Warbands (EA), STARWEAVE, THYSIASTERY, The Tower of Shadows (1.0), Light Fairytale Episode 3, Last 4 Days (Demo), Labyrinth Trailblazer, and more across various release states.
Computer Worlds, a new indie-focused showcase organized with Noclip, spotlights 15 upcoming titles and a montage of 16 released games, many on Steam. The lineup spans action-platformers to RPGs and experimental titles, highlighting a resilient indie scene that thrives on passion but faces funding and visibility challenges; the event invites players to explore demos and Steam wishlists.
As Steam's February Next Fest winds down, Valve’s data shows Marathon leading the top-played demos after its server slam, followed by titles like Burglin' Gnomes, Windrose and Vampire Crawlers. The piece situates the moment within Valve’s broader plan for 2026: 22 themed fests on top of Next Fests and seasonal sales, adding up to 29 promotions this year and keeping a steady stream of events shaping players’ calendars.
Nintendo's Indie World March 2026 showcase revealed a flood of indie titles heading to Switch and Switch 2, with demos and release windows through 2026. Highlights include Denshattack (demo available now, launching June 17), My Little Puppy (May 29), Heave Ho 2 (Q3 2026), Moonlighter 2, Woodo, Deadzone Rogue (March 17 on Switch 2), Blighted (Q4 2026), and a sizzle reel of upcoming titles like Outbound, Inkonbini, Unrailed 2, Ratatan, Grave Seasons, Toem 2, and Blue Prince.
Steam’s February 2026 Next Fest runs Feb 23–Mar 2 and offers 30 highlighted, free demos to download now (with hundreds more in the showcase), giving players an early look at a range of titles from strategy and horror to roguelikes and shooters, ahead of upcoming sales like the Steam Spring Sale.
Steam Next Fest February 2026 goes live with dozens of PC VR demos, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City and Echoes of Mora, with demos available through March 2 at 10am PT.
Kotaku’s The Sicko’s Guide to Steam Next Fest February 2026 spotlights a curated batch of indie demos (including Corn Kidz 64, Downsouth, RUBATO, Blast Cats, PSI, Subjectivation, ChainStaff, Bad Pixels, and ᴛᴜᴍᴏʀ ɴᴇᴄʀᴏꜱɪꜱ ꜰᴀᴄᴛᴏʀ:// αᴍᴇɴ) and discusses how Steam’s discoverability can obscure hidden gems. The piece advises creators and players to bolster discovery by following developers, checking itch.io, adding demos to the wishlist, and exploring Backlogged pages to tailor Next Fest to personal tastes.
A flurry of turn-based RPGs arrives in 2026, with demos and early access rolling out on PC across a mix of big-name remakes and indie titles. Highlights include Dragon Quest VII Reimagined’s free demo, Alder Forge 2 in early access, Age of Tribulation’s open playtest, EvoCreo’s PC release, and Terra Invicta’s 1.0 launch, plus Parasite Mutant, Roots Devour, Crit Happens!, and Clever Girls demos to try now.
This weekend's gaming guide highlights new releases and demos including Absolum, a fantasy beat 'em up; Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a new Pokémon adventure; Dreamcore, a liminal horror game; Resident Evil 0, a classic horror title; Arc Raiders, an extraction shooter; Escape From Duckov, a quirky loot shooter featuring a duck; and various Steam Next Fest demos, offering a diverse gaming buffet.
Following the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, several new Switch games and demos are now available, including DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza, a demo for Dinkum, Lynked: Banner of the Spark, Persona 3 Reload, and Storm Lancers, with some titles also supporting Switch 2 features and multiplayer gameplay.
A recent analysis revealed that Stellar Blade's demo on PS5 had nearly double the number of daily active players at its peak compared to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's demo. The Korean action RPG's demo accrued about 690,000 daily active users, while the demo for FF7 Rebirth managed roughly 380,000 at its peak. The difference in player figures could be attributed to Stellar Blade being a new IP with much to prove, while FF7 Rebirth is part of an established series, leading to different levels of anticipation and player engagement.
Nintendo Switch offers over 800 free demos for a wide range of games, from big titles like A Plague Tale: Innocence and Resident Evil 2 to smaller indie games, providing players with a budget-friendly way to sample various titles and keep young relatives entertained.
Steam Next Fest is showcasing a variety of upcoming games through demos, including Love in a Bottle, Kind Words 2, Flock, Duck Detective, INDIKA, Until Then, Magical Delicacy, Crow Country, Stormgate, and Times & Galaxy, offering players a glimpse into the diverse range of titles set for release. From sapphic visual novels to real-time strategy games, the event features something for every gaming enthusiast, providing a sneak peek at the exciting titles on the horizon.
The first Steam Next Fest of 2024 is here, featuring numerous free demos on Steam. The article provides a shortlist of 15 recommended demos, including Homeworld 3, Lightyear Frontier, Balatro, Pacific Drive, and Arco. It also highlights demos for games such as Reus 2, Crow Country, Duck Detective, Death Of A Wish, and RAM: Random Access Mayhem, offering a diverse range of genres from citybuilders to horror games.