We know that every Steam Next Fest means a mountain of demos that no mortal could possibly conquer and a ton of emails about more cool games than you can be expected to remember. With that in mind, we just wanted to give you a reminder about a handful of demos from our clients that you may have missed, available to play as part of Steam Next Fest now.
REPLACED
Players have the chance to get hands on with one of 2026’s most anticipated releases ahead of its launch on PC and Xbox on April 14th. REPLACED is a 2.5D cinematic action platformer featuring gorgeous pixel art and a gripping cyberpunk narrative.
Darkhaven
From Diablo veterans Philip Shenk, Peter Hu, and Erich Schaefer, Darkhaven is a next-generation action RPG that returns to the genre’s roots while pushing it forward with a fully dynamic, persistent world. You can back the game on Kickstarter now.
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf
Planet of Lana II is a cinematic puzzle-platformer and epic sci-fi adventure that’s built around companionship, exploration, and emotional storytelling. The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch 2 and Switch on March 5th. You can also check out the demo on all the other platforms.
Serpent’s Gaze
Serpent’s Gaze is a co-op soulslike from the key team members behind the 91 metacritic-rated Satisfactory and the cult-hit Goat Simulator series. The game blends the tactical combat and epic bosses of a souls-like with the power creeping build-creation of roguelikes, all in up to four-player co-op!
Cathedral: Crow’s Curse
Cathedral: Crow’s Curse is a standalone prequel to the acclaimed Cathedral, bringing its mysterious world back in a new metroidvania adventure. Players step into the role of Crow, a skilled Shade Sentinel, exploring cursed forests and ancient ruins while mastering fast, precision-based combat, stealth mechanics, and powerful upgrades to uncover the origins of the Sentinel order.
Nightscape
Nightscape is a 2.5D atmospheric adventure where you wield stellar powers, explore an ancient Arabian land, and overcome deadly creatures. Help Layla return the stars to the sky and find her missing father.
60 Seconds! Souper Scavenger
60 Seconds! Souper Scavenger is a new spin-off from the 6.5 million-selling 60 Seconds! Series. The McDoodle family has survived the nuclear apocalypse in the safety of their fallout shelter, but their troubles are far from over. Head out into a hostile wasteland as Mary Jane in a narrative-based runner where you run, jump, scavenge and survive.
Follow Us
Players can jump into Follow Us, the asymmetrical co-op horror experience from Game Atelier that puts trust, and friendships, to the test. Two players take on very different roles: one explores a haunted location on the ground, while the other guides them remotely from a van, hacking the environment and monitoring threats. Built around communication, tension, and dark humor, Follow Us challenges players to survive through teamwork, quick thinking, and knowing when to keep calm… or panic.
SENARA: The Sacrament
Players can get hands-on with SENARA: The Sacrament ahead of its full release later this year. Developed by Influsion Inc., this first-person survival horror experience is set aboard a derelict 6,000-ton ocean liner, challenging players to explore claustrophobic corridors, solve environmental puzzles, manage scarce resources, and decide when to hide or fight. Built from a fully scanned real-world vessel using LiDAR and photogrammetry, SENARA delivers an intensely immersive setting and a fragmented, interpretation-driven narrative inspired by classic survival horror.
Guardians of the Wild Sky
Players can dive into Guardians of the Wild Sky, the upcoming creature-catching survival and crafting game from Blue Isle Studios. Set across a vast world of floating isles, the game challenges players to build and customize their own airship, befriend and collect powerful creature companions, and explore the untamed skies solo or with friends. Blending exploration, survival, and creature bonding, Guardians of the Wild Sky offers a sense of freedom and discovery as players carve out a life above the clouds.
Clockwork Ambrosia
Players can get hands-on with Clockwork Ambrosia ahead of its full release this April on Steam. Developed by Realmsoft in partnership with OI Games, this weapon-customising 2D metroidvania invites players to explore a sprawling steampunk world while crafting their own arsenal through deep modification systems. Blending classic “search action” design with modern build flexibility, the demo showcases the opening section of the adventure, where players can experiment with screen-filling shot splitters, missile strikes, and precision sniper rounds — with progress carrying over into the full game at launch.
ANNULUS
Dark fantasy tactical RPG Annulus steps onto the battlefield today with a new playable demo as part of Steam Next Fest. Designed to revive the depth of classic turn-based tactics, the demo showcases consequence-driven combat where positioning, terrain, and long-term decision-making shape every encounter.
ASTROBUILDER
Sci-fi strategy RPG Astrobuilder launches its first playable demo today as part of Steam Next Fest. Set in the ever-shifting Neon River Galaxy, the demo introduces players to a living universe shaped by player choice, dynamic faction politics, and emergent storytelling, offering a hands-on look at the game’s evolving systems ahead of its global release.
Above the Snow
Players can experience Above the Snow, a cozy, story-rich shelter management sim set in the 1960s Alps that blends survival, base-building, and character-driven storytelling. Across 20+ hours of narrative, players run a mountain vacation lodge, making key decisions on décor, expansions, supplies, and rescue missions while using realistic land and air vehicles inspired by Alpine technology. For a more relaxed experience, Endless Winter and Creative Mode allow players to build and customise their dream lodge without the pressures of management.
Stoneguard
Stoneguard combines the open-ended sandbox gameplay of a survival sim with the tactics of a strategy game where players must defend their precious lifestone from an onslaught of invaders. Build and manage a fortified settlement by day, then defend it by night against relentless waves of monstrous enemies. Craft walls, towers, and defenses, recruit survivors, and manage resources to keep your community alive in a world on the brink of collapse.
