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Steam Next Fest 2025: Discover Indie Games and Demos!

10/13/2025

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Summary

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The Steam Next Fest runs October 13-20, 2025 and features numerous demos from indie developers.
Notable titles include Dog Witch, a tactical turn-based game with charming visuals, and Kriophobia, a psychological horror.
Players can explore action RPGs such as Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era and casual puzzle games like Swan Song.
The festival invites players to try the demos and provide feedback to support developers.

History

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The Steam Next Fest, launched in 2020, evolved from Valve's earlier Steam Game Festival, which began in 2019. In 2020, over 900 game demos were available, reflecting the rising indie game market. This event allowed developers to gather player feedback, paralleling the early access model popularized by platforms like Kickstarter, and has significantly influenced community engagement and innovation in game development.

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Story summary

The Steam Next Fest runs October 13-20, 2025 and features numerous demos from indie developers.
Notable titles include Dog Witch, a tactical turn-based game with charming visuals, and Kriophobia, a psychological horror.
Players can explore action RPGs such as Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era and casual puzzle games like Swan Song.
The festival invites players to try the demos and provide feedback to support developers.

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