Previews

Does the new vampire open-world sandbox lives up up to the hype? Is the new bloodsucker on the block here to stay, or will it's coffin gather dust in years to come? This V Rising preview explores, sampling the gameplay to find out! If you were wonder...

Not even the heavens themselves can contain you! In Astral Ascent, your goal is to escape a heavenly prison, which is guarded by 12 mighty warriors. Developer Hibernian Workshop promises a replayable adventure, filled through the brim with the arcane...

Climbing high or falling low? How will Insurmountable, the survival rogue-like from ByteRockers’ Games fair in this preview? While it is a serene, contemplative experience climbing mountains in this game, the title falters in the story department. Al...

Creature Lab will have you getting your scalpels and syringes out for this preview, where you play as a mad scientist. You create mutagens and monsters in your lab, then release them on the world. There’s a lot to be optimistic for with this game, bu...

An early access preview into the demolition based Instruments of Destruction shows it to have strong mechanics, especially regarding the physics of destruction. It’s a customisable experience, with great options for building your demolition vehicles....

The lovable pink hero returns in a brand-new adventure, and he's back with a bang! The free demo lets you see what Kirby and the Forgotten Land is about, and with three levels plus a boss to play with, you won't be disappointed, whether you're a new ...

An early access preview into Forgive Me Father shows it to be a must for retro shooter fans. The Lovecraftian horror/shooter has a distinct aethestic and old school play style that lets you indulge in nostalgia whilst still getting something new. The...

Survival horror and Resident Evil fans should pay attention to Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, the prequel to Invader Studios' Daymare: 1998. With some combat tweaks and additions, this demo preview showcases a marked improvement on the solid, but flawed, ...

Unsouled has chain-dashed its way into Early Access after its promising demo. This unforgiving top down hack-and-slash will test your abilities in defeating enemies and chaining your attacks. However, does this title live up to the potential that it ...

Set your sights on finding your way in the Braided Shore in Book of Travels. An ambitious new role-playing adventure built for those with a penchant for beautiful storybook worlds and building stories, the game promises an interesting exploration and...

Gather your party and venture forth! The recent update to RPG/roguelike deckbuilder Gordian Quest adds the Act III of the campaign alongside many other improvements. As a party of heroes you'll set out to find a cure for an ancient curse by travellin...

Coming soon to PC is Fallen Aces. Fight against waves of goons with your bare hands or whatever items you can pick up or stealthily sneak your way to victory in this action game inspired by the FPSs of the 1990’s and Noir stories of the early to mid ...

Unlock a refreshing realm of classic books through the decryption of ciphers and rewarding quotes. The upcoming release of Prose & Codes features a literary resource for readers and players. Experience this interactive library sourcing over 60,000 fr...

The world has changed. Mechanisms have risen up, taken over, and have since fallen themselves. Join a cute little mechanism in Haiku, the Robot as you explore the ruins of a distinct, radiant land. Available to play in Steam's Next Fest, it's full to...

A new face in survival horror has revealed itself. Conscript is an atmospheric, graphic depiction of World War I, complete with the elements that made games of its genre so immersive. Thanks to Steam's Next Fest, a free demo displaying its dark tende...

Sometimes it's nice to just sit back, relax, and annihilate alien races on foreign planets. Transmute is a well-tuned Metroidvania title currently available as a free demo for Steam's Next Fest. Featuring all that you would expect from the subgenre, ...

Among the more experimental games during the 2021 Steam Next Fest, Anno Mutationem is a sci-fi cyberpunk aiming to compel and enrapture. Featuring a compelling narrative and complex characters, it's an immense project in theory. But will it end up fa...

Enjoy a story heavily inspired by farm-sim games of old, with a slight fantasy touch! A girl, completely down on her luck, stumbles upon an offer to start anew. Peachleaf Valley: Seeds of Love provides the nurturing comfort of nature and homeliness, ...