7 Steam Next Fest 2024 Demos You’ll Want to Test Out this February
Steam is one of the biggest gaming platforms worldwide, especially for PC players. Undoubtedly, this platform has millions of games, and every year thousands of games are coming out on Steam. However, not all are worth trying. Additionally, most games need to be purchased, so this creates great confusion among players about whether they should buy it or not. To solve this issue, Steam organizes the Steam Next Fest event every year, where they let players try the demos of all upcoming games on Steam.
The 2024, Steam Next Fest event has started and features hundreds of demos that players can try for free and decide whether to buy these games or not. This opportunity is given to players until February 12. So, if you are in a hurry and can’t decide which demos you should not miss, the below list will help you with it.
7. Cryptmaster
This experience will blow your mind for sure. Cryptmaster is a gothic adventure game where words are everything that players should use to progress through the story. This game requires players to explore a bizarre dungeon where words control everything. Players need to use words to uncover lost abilities, solve strange quests, and play unexpected mini-games.
Apart from that, the most unique part of the game is its aesthetics. In the colorful gaming world, Cryptmaster presents players with black-and-white gameplay graphics to provide a different feeling. So, if you are confused about trying a unique demo, don’t miss Cryptmaster.
6. Astral Party
Anime-based games are the new trend. Players love to see their favorite Anime characters in a game and play from their perspectives. Steam has dozens of anime-based games and another one is coming this year named Astral Party. Unlike most other anime-based games, Astral Party is not based on a specific anime series; instead, it features cute anime girls and is a multiplayer party game.
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This game is basically a board game, where players can choose their favorite characters, strategies, skills, and roll the dice on the board to break the friendship. If you are looking for a must-try demo this season, don’t miss Astral Party.
5. Children of the Sun
Children of the Sun is an action-strategy shooter game where players have to set out on a journey to a deadly road trip into darkness. The story of the game revolves around Cults and a woman seeking revenge. In that sense, this game is a revenge shooter game, players need to unleash a fury of vengeance on the sinister cult that is trying to ruin their lives. The demo of the game seems promising and we suggest you shouldn’t miss playing the demo of the game. The official release date has not yet been declared.
4. Dread Dawn
If you are a fan of open-world survival games, Dread Dawn is a perfect choice for you. It is a zombie survival game set in an open world where the main target of players is to save the school and survive. The story is set in a quarantined city and the players are school students who get stuck for a zombie attack. Now, all they need to do is to survive and help other students to save the school from the zombies until they are rescued.
If you are looking for a thrilling game, you must not miss this demo.
3. Beyond Hanwell
Psychological horror game lovers should not miss the Beyond Hanwell demo this season. This game has an impressive demo to raise interest. This game is set to release in 2024, but the exact time is still unknown. This game is set in the deeper parts of London and takes you back to Hanwell, so you can discover beyond it.
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This game is rich with lore and secrets that players must discover to progress. Additionally, the game has a melee combat system, a scavenge facility, and a non-linear open gameplay. Everyone can follow the story as they want to create a different experience of their own.
2. Helskate
Helskate is a unique skateboarding action roguelike game where players need to grab a weapon and a skate deck to jump into battling monsters of Vertheim. Players need to chain combos to power up attacks. Also, players must upgrade weapons to increase their effects. The gameplay is enough weird that players must give it a try before the game launches in early access this February.
1. Pacific Drive
Another upcoming survival experience that players will enjoy this season. This game is set to be launched on February 22, 2024, but before that, the demo of the game is available to try in the event. The game is set in the Olympic Exclusion Zone in the Pacific Northwest. Players need to roam into the area either on foot or using the Station Wagon until they find a way to escape.
This game features metal monsters that will stick to the vehicle and damage it. Players need to deal with them and repair their vehicles from time to time. The garage will be your base and all operations will take place there. So, if you have been waiting for this game for a long time, try the demo out and check if it matches your expectations.
These are the demos that players should not miss in the 2024 Steam Next Fest event. There are a few more demos that you can give a try if possible. This list includes Maniac, Monomyth, Welcome to Paradise, Crow Country, etc.
