Trailer Attack: 23rd February 2026 – Hozy dusk wiz snow

Ashes of the Singularity II

In Ashes of the Singularity II players must choose between humanity, AI Substrate, or the Post-Human Coalition to determine the fate of our solar system. Speed and reflexes will not win the day, but rather the player’s ability to plan and execute powerful strategies to put forces and materials in the right place at the right time.

Astrobuiler

The galaxy fades into chaos. You rise as a merchant among the stars — rebuilding civilization, one trade at a time.

Dragon is Dead

Meridiem is pleased to announce that it will publish a physical edition of Dragon is Dead, a 2D dark fantasy hack-and-slash, roguelite action platformer that offers tons of customisation fun with different character skill trees and legendary equipment. Developed by Team Suneat and digitally published by PM Studios, the physical Guernian Edition of Dragon is Dead will be distributed by Meridiem across European specialist stores for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on July 14, 2026.

Blade of Wiz

Developed by Yuanlifang Studio and published by Another Indie, action roguelike Blade of Wiz is officially confirmed for this Steam Next Fest. The latest Demo is available now for free download.

The Weeping Swan: Ten Days of the City’s Fall

At nightfall, the sieged city falls. Yaoguai came to massacre. You are nothing but a scholar on the brink of madness, trying to survive alongside a courtesan you met years ago. Experience two intertwined storylines created by the developer of the best-selling Chinese visual novel.

The Piper of Dawn

Welcome to Diamond City—a sealed-off “Paradise”. You play the role of an alchemist running a one-stop empire: farming, “people farming,” shopkeeping, and alchemy. Choose your companion and set out on a fantastical journey where rich storytelling blends seamlessly with deep simulation gameplay.

Shift at Midnight

UK publisher Kwalee and independent developer, Bun Muen, have launched a new co-op demo for upcoming game, Shift at Midnight. For Steam Next Fest, the new demo comes with a host of new content and gameplay features.

Hell Architect: Survivors

A darkly ironic action roguelite set in Dante’s Hell, where sin is power! Play as a demon architect hell-bent on overthrowing Lucifer, rebuilding the underworld, and unleashing forbidden powers with an unholy arsenal.

SENARA: The Sacrament

SENARA: The Sacrament is a first-person survival horror game set aboard a large, closed-off ship. In this demo, you can experience the opening: survive the threat of strange entities, gather clues, and solve puzzles as you draw closer to the truth hidden aboard the SENARA

Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts

Run your very own medieval manuscript workshop and bring weird and wonderful artworks to life in the first playable demo of Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, available to download now as part of Steam Next Fest.

Clean Up Earth

Clean Up Earth, a cosy and rewarding first-person cleaning simulator where players explore beautiful yet polluted real-world inspired environments, restore nature and unwind, solo or with friends. Coming 2026 to Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and Epic Games Store.

Pirate PR Steam Next Fest February 2026

Here is a hype reel with Steam demos for your consid-arrr-ation!

ATMOSFAR

Soar the skies of Tycos, an alien world of gravity-defying floating islands, and discover what it takes to survive at the edge of the cosmos. The ATMOSFAR Steam Next Fest demo is available to download today, offering an exclusive first look at the opening hours of the game. Explore Caligo Cays, traverse treacherous terrain, brave the deadly Firesky phenomenon, and take your first steps toward building humanity’s furthest outpost. Pilot your Utility Wasp, scavenge scrap, and uncover the flora, fauna, and secrets of an uncharted alien planet.

Pluto

Sling spells, escape prison, and try to make it to your niece’s birthday. Pluto is a roguelike deckbuilder where a casual wizard faces a world that takes itself very seriously. Master a unique spellcasting system where every spell is a pattern of elemental shapes. Recipes overlap, chain, and spark unexpected strategies — every turn is a puzzle waiting to be solved.

Silly Polly Beast

See a different perspective on Polly’s twisted underworld. The 1.2 update for Silly Polly Beast brings a new third-person camera mode, accessible after completing the game once and seeing the game in its original cinematic form! In addition, there’s several other improvements and quality-of-life features. Silly Polly Beast‘s 1.2 update is available today on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox!

60 Seconds! Souper Scavenger

It’s time! The 60 Seconds! Souper Scavenger Demo has arrived piping hot in time for Steam Next Fest. How far can you run, dodge, and hoard soup before the wasteland catches up to you? Compete with friends, beat your personal score, and climb the leaderboard. Remember to take Sharikov and Pancake along for the ride!

Dungeons of DUSK

Dungeons of DUSK is a classic turn based dungeon crawling RPG that takes place canonically between the episodes of the cult classic FPS. Are you… WORTHY?

Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake

Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake demo is available now! Try the refreshed edition of the second entry in the legendary rail shooter series, taking you to a unique world where ancient ruins, imperial power, and mysterious creatures shape the fate of an entire continent.

Hypnos

We are glad to share this first glimpse of the world of Hypnos with you. Welcome, make yourselves at home. We’ve been sweating bullets over this demo; showcasing a game like this is a perpetual balancing act. But Ashes, we are having a blast working on it!

Anno 117: Pax Romana 

Fans went wild with post-launch speculation. We brought their rumors to life the Roman way: tavern gossip, transporting fans inside the game world

Nacon Connect 2026

Live on March 4, 2026 – 8pm CET / 11am PST Nacon Connect returns for its 2026 edition! Get ready for exciting updates on our biggest games, brand-new announcements, and exclusive surprises. Don’t miss out on what’s next!

Way of the Hunter 2

Way of the Hunter 2 is now available as a free demo during Steam Next Fest.

SpaceCraft

The SpaceCraft Demo is now playable on Steam! The singleplayer Demo introduces you to some of the core pillars of the game: exploration, resource gathering, ship building, and it’s also an opportunity for us to gather your feedback. Take your first steps in the Solar Alpha system and freely explore nearby planets, with seamless travel between space and planetary surfaces. Discover, scan, and mine resources, then build, pilot, and upgrade your modular ship using a variety of tools and components.

Above the Snow

Above the Snow is a cozy narrative tycoon set in the 1960s, high in the isolated alpine Corotan Range. Step into the role of a mountain lodge manager and balance finances, demanding guests, unpredictable weather, and the weight of your own past. Every decision matters. Every season changes the rules.

LUCID

The LUCID Steam Next Fest demo is available now on Steam! As part of Steam Next Fest, Apogee Entertainment and solo developer Eric Manahan of The Matte Black Studio have revealed a brand-new trailer for LUCID, the upcoming crystalpunk 2D action-platformer RPG launching Spring 2026.

Grind Survivors

Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where towering demon hunters battle endless waves of hellish enemies. Featuring brutal bullet-hell combat, dynamic character builds, and procedurally generated loot and weapons, it blends the thrill of survivor gameplay with deep looter-shooter progression in a scorched, demon-infested world.

Wraith Ops

Wraith Ops is all about gunplay and gameplay first. Pure FPS action, no fluff. Jump into the fast-paced action during Steam Next Fest by downloading the demo – live now through to March 02nd – to play the Arena game mode across Airfield, Mall, and Submarine maps.

Beyond Words

From the legendary creators of GoldenEye 007 and TimeSplitters. Build powerful word combos, unlock game-changing upgrades and take on a challenge where victory is spelled one letter at a time. Beyond Words is a clever fusion of roguelike strategy and word-crafting that rewards tactical thinking, inventive play and a touch of flair.

Code of Shadows

We built a tactical drone army roguelite. The demo is live on Steam.

The Skin Stapler

The Skin Stapler is a retro-styled PSX grindhouse horror adventure set in the rotting, crime-soaked sprawl of Carrion City. Players follow jaded detective Dick Slater and his eager rookie partner Robbie Knox as they hunt a mysterious serial killer known only as The Skin Stapler.

The Big Hollow: 1982

Coming in 2026! Demo out now on Steam! For fans of true crime, puzzles and modernized 2D point-and-click adventures, The Big Hollow: 1982 is about deduction through a grounded, cinematic lens: The Case of the Golden Idol meets The Silence of the Lambs. It’s 1982, and in a small truck stop community where everybody knows everybody, Ida and Bonnie’s disappearances left questions that no one dared to ask out loud. For the FBI, where the term ‘serial killer’ is as new as their Behavioral Science Unit, this case isn’t just about murder—it’s a test of whether these monsters can really be mapped.

Hozy

Clean, paint, and decorate abandoned homes with satisfying mechanics and intuitive controls as you restore a forgotten neighbourhood in Hozy. Now with a free demo available for Steam Next Fest.

Sudden Strike 5

Sudden Strike 5 returns to the front lines of World War II, where the trenches of war-torn Europe and North Africa immerse both new recruits and hardened soldiers in challenging historical scenarios. With a 25-mission campaign, more than 300 playable units, customizable Commanders, and PvP gameplay, Sudden Strike 5 raises the stakes higher than ever before to create the most epic large-scale tactical warfare experience in the series to date.

Midwest 90: Rapid City

We’ve come a long way since our first look a few years back. Our first Midwest 90: Rapid City gameplay teaser is finally here!