FINAL UPDATE | Steam Next Fest October ’25: Check Out These Demos Before They’re Gone!
Spooky Scary Demo Season
ZAKO NO AHIRU『ざこのあひる』
“ZAKO NO AHIRU” is a high-difficulty 2D platform action game. Aim for the top while being insulted by “mesugaki”.
Ever lose a bunch in a video game? We all do, but no one insults us in those moments of spirals. But in ZAKO NO AHIRU, you’ll have a little gremlin by your side, insulting everything you do as you try to navigate a duck through a perilous platformer. Will a vessel burst by the end of your time with this demo?!
Ire: A Prologue
It’s 1986, and you’re stranded in the Bermuda Triangle — but not alone. Trapped in a terrifying loop with a monster, you’ll have to stay one step ahead to survive and uncover the truth. Ready or not, here it comes.
The Bermuda Triangle as a concept fascinates and horrified little me. And now, you and I can explore it in this first-person horror adventure title where our protagonist searches for her missing father deep within this accursed part of the globe. It’s spooky, it’s scary, it’s got a preview on our site for you to read more about!
Tides of Tomorrow
A world struggling to survive in the wake of the Great Flood. As a deadly plastification threatens to kill all living things, steel yourself to face the numerous challenges posed by this ocean planet. Find a cure, explore floating platforms, or deal with the threats exposed by the community. As you delve deeper into the mysteries of Elynd, you’ll never be alone…
The makers of Road 96 take on new shores with Tides of Tomorrow. This is a narrative adventure where choices matter, sailing is key, and survival will come at a cost.
Hungry Horrors
Embark on a culinary quest in Hungry Horrors, a roguelike deckbuilder where cooking replaces combat. As a brave princess, you will prepare dishes to feed legendary creatures from British and Irish folklore – and avoid becoming their next meal.
It’s feed or be fed in this unique take on dealing with horrors that’ll keep you up at night!
Docked
Return home to Port Wake and rebuild your family business. Docked is a realistic simulator where you operate heavy machinery, restore and develop the port’s infrastructure, and manage day-to-day operations to help your port expand and thrive.
No Next Fest list would be complete without some kind of simulation game. Docked is as straightforward as it gets: you’ve got a dock, and it needs fixing. Operate big, heavy machinery to rebuild that old port to bring life back to this corner of the world.
