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Steam Next Fest 2025 Unveils Exciting New Game Demos

10/18/2025

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Summary

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Steam Next Fest 2025 showcases a wide slate of new game demos across diverse genres.
Notable titles include Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (over 1 million wishlists), Half Sword, YapYap, and Slots & Daggers (roguelike blending slot machines with combat).
Roadside Research explores a retail-simulation premise as players manage a gas station while facing alien threats.
The festival runs until October 28, 2025.

History

Historical Context

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) began in 1995, showcasing major titles like "Doom" and "Final Fantasy VII" to over 40,000 attendees, significantly influencing the gaming industry. Following E3's decline, Geoff Keighley launched Summer Game Fest in 2020, which has since become a key platform for game announcements, reflecting the industry's ongoing evolution and the growing demand for innovative gaming experiences.

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Story summary

Steam Next Fest 2025 showcases a wide slate of new game demos across diverse genres.
Notable titles include Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (over 1 million wishlists), Half Sword, YapYap, and Slots & Daggers (roguelike blending slot machines with combat).
Roadside Research explores a retail-simulation premise as players manage a gas station while facing alien threats.
The festival runs until October 28, 2025.

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