Previews
Conscript Demo Preview: Rigidly Poetic
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...
Transmute Demo Preview: All the Specific Ingredients
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, ...
Anno Mutationem Demo Preview: Bloated Ambition
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...
Victory Heat Rally Demo Preview: Just Race, Baby
If your blood is fueled by adrenaline and speed, there's an upcoming retro-inspired racing game with your name on it. Victory Heat Rally is available to play as a free demo during the 2021 Steam Next Fest until October 7th. High-energy and drift-heav...
Peachleaf Valley: Seeds of Love Demo Preview: Refreshing Re-Leaf
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, ...
Transiruby Demo Preview: Downward Thrust or Bust
What better way to explore an unfamiliar planet than by having a cat computer show you the way around? Transiruby is a colorful metroidvania adventure by the developer of titles like KAMIKO and Picontier. Available for the next week as a playable dem...
Grapple Dog Demo Preview: Swingin’ Sweetness
Fit into the shoes of Pablo, an energetic dog on the search for treasure! Soon enough, he'll come upon a grappling hook, transforming him into none other than Grapple Dog. (He does not refer to himself in this way, to my knowledge.) Swing, zip, and b...
Tiny Thor Preview: Loki-ing Good!
After receiving the mighty hammer Mjölnir for his eighth birthday Thor embarks on a big adventure in Tiny Thor! In this upcoming retro inspired 2D platformer you’ll guide Tiny Thor across treacherous traps, bad baddies, and vile villains all in time ...
Call of Duty Vanguard Champion Hill Alpha Impressions: Lots of Potential
Here is what's good and what's bad in the Champion Hill Alpha for Call of Duty: Vanguard. There's a lot to enjoy here in the latest COD game but there are still some things which need improvement. The following should act as feedback to help fix thin...
Coromon Preview: One Monster Upgrade (PC)
While it may look like a Pokémon game from 2002, Coromon is much more than a copy of a classic. With streamlined gameplay that builds upon the long-lasting monster-catching formula and a hilarious script, the developers at TRAGsoft have created somet...
GTFO Preview: No-Nonsense Online Co-Op Challenge
GTFO is a challenging co-op shooter that requires strategy, communication, and forethought. You are likely to have to repeat levels and learn them as much as you can if you expect to come out alive. If you're looking for a stroll in the park, you bet...
Black Skylands Preview: High Adventure!
After her home is attacked by Pirates, Eva sets out to save her people from their villainous ways and the scourge of the monstrous Swarm in Black Skylands. Take to the skies in your own skyship and try to save the day in this Early Access title. But ...
Bear and Breakfast Demo Preview: Into the Woods
Coming to PC and Switch is Bear and Breakfast, a laid-back management and adventure game where you play Hank, a bear who gets lost in the woods with his friends and is tasked with restoring a derelict resort. But is it as laid back as it claims? Find...
Renaine Demo Preview: Jazzy Gymnastics
Get jiggy with bees, fight a house, and perform acrobatic feats of inhuman flexibility! Renaine's demo build is available for a limited time during Steam's Next Fest. Complete with a jazzy soundtrack, tons of quests, and about 90 minutes' worth of ac...
Anvil Saga Demo Preview: Steadily Smelting the Slag
The management sim genre is both large and full, so it takes some interesting scenarios to make your game stand out. Anvil Saga, from Pirozhok Studio, looks to put players into the boots of a blacksmith, with an emphasis on storytelling and decision ...
Let’s Build a Zoo Impressions: Ligers and Snabbits and Capybostriches, Oh My!
If you’ve ever felt that the world needed more weird animals, Let’s Build a Zoo may be the game for you. It’s still in development, but a recent beta build of the game gives players a solid idea of where it’s headed, gene-splicing hybrid beasts and a...
Frozenheim Preview: Diamond in the Norse Lands Rough
Build your own Viking settlement in Paranoid Interactive's Frozenheim. Explore gorgeous Norse lands in this new city builder with RTS elements, available now on Steam. Start from nothing and build a fortress for your clan to be proud of, fending off ...
Gloomhaven Preview: A Great Adaptation of the Board Game Sensation
Experience the phenomenon that is Gloomhaven, the early-access digital adaptation of the top rated board game of all time! Start enjoying the hit strategic gameplay ahead of the full release by embarking in the newly designed Guildmaster mode solo or...
Chernobylite Preview: To The Zone We Go
Does Chernobylite’s gameplay, storytelling and characterisation match its striking audio-visuals? The game will be put to the test as you are brought this in-depth and honest hands-on preview. Discover what's lurking in the Zone of this survival tit...
Out of Line Preview: A Clear Line of Sight (PC)
Use your magical spear and puzzle your way to freedom in Out of Line, the newest title from developers Nerd Monkeys. San’s home is being attacked by alien monstrosities, and you must help him escape and come to terms with the world around him alongsi...
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Preview: Exquisite Expedition
Owlcat Games is back with another adaptation of the popular Pathfinder tabletop RPG. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is currently in beta, and that September 2 release date is still quite a ways off. Will the development team be able to fix bugs a...
Orbital Bullet Preview: 360 No Scope
Try not to spin out of control in SmokeStab’s 360-degree action roguelike. Traverse circular levels and take out hordes of aliens in this fast-paced shooter-platformer, but make sure to watch your back – and your front – for enemies and projectiles s...
Cloud Gardens Preview: An Arborius Apocalypse
There's no need to panic in this organic wasteland gardening simulator. Exercise your green thumb over brutalist landscapes in order to get them ready for nature to take over. Here's an in-depth look at Cloud Gardens, available in Early Access. When ...
We Are The Caretakers Preview: Preventing Extinction
There are almost too many words to describe We Are The Caretakers. Afrofuturist, sci-fi, squad management. These all give an idea of what you’ll expect, but the work that the team has put in is worthy of far more praise and discussion than that. Rele...
Project Triangle Strategy Demo Preview: Captivating Potential
A tactical RPG nobody expected during the February Nintendo direct, the Project Triangle Strategy demo is a far deeper dive than what we'd normally expect from a game's first sneak peek. Another entry in the line of Square Enix's visually appealing H...
The Bus Preview: Whirlin’ in Berlin
In a world of growing simulators, there are very few that stand out with their unique element. The Bus is an excellent example of that statement with the pride of the game being its map design and realism. Let's take a deeper look at The Bus Preview....
Out-Class Hunter Preview: A Class Act
Out-Class Hunter is an upcoming PC indie Platformer which sees you taking on the role of H-14, a fearless feline bounty hunter who is on a mission to save a space station from an evil mercenary and their army of robots. But is this a game to look for...
Cartel Tycoon Preview: Drugs and Money Make the World Go Round
Cartel Tycoon, as the name suggests, is a management game by tinyBuild that focuses on the life of a drug kingpin. Produce the best narcotics, launder your funds, dodge the authorities, and defend your territory from rival gangs. Being the leader of ...
Your Turn To Die -Death Game by Majority- Preview: Brighter and Bolder than its Peers
A free murder-mystery visual novel made in RPG Maker MV, Your Turn to Die grows from its humble roots into a sleeper indie hit. A gripping story, lovable characters, and a mesmerizing soundtrack, this 200MB game packs a lot more then you might expect...
