Today heralds the commencement of Steam Next Fest, a week-long celebration that occurs three times a year, showcasing a delightful array of game demos from creators both large and small. As the Steam library continues to expand, adding tens of thousands of new titles annually, the influx of demos is nothing short of impressive.
Unprecedented Number of Demos
This season’s Next Fest currently boasts an astonishing 4,347 demos, a figure that is expected to grow as the week progresses. To put this into perspective, if one were to dedicate just half an hour to each demo, it would take approximately three months to experience them all. This staggering amount of content offers a unique opportunity for gamers to glimpse the future of Steam.
Among the diverse offerings, players can explore titles like Empulse, an FPS that features exhilarating wall-running and mech-dropping mechanics. Alternatively, those intrigued by cosmic narratives may find themselves drawn to Omen, an isometric spaceship extraction shooter that invites players to build a starbase in the wake of cosmic horror.
These examples merely scratch the surface of the myriad playable previews available this week. The excitement surrounding Steam Next Fest is palpable, and our team will be sharing insights and reviews of our favorite demos throughout the event. As always, there’s no such thing as too many games on your wishlist.
