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The Bench Coming to February Next Fest

I’ve joked off and on that based on my gaming choices like Supermarket Simulator, Powerwash Simulator, and Lawnmowing Simulator that I am a “childless father”. I like a good dad game, the kind of old-man experience that’s just relaxing. Now, I think…

Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest Suggestions

With Steam Sales coming about on a more frequent basis than ever, it seems each genre is getting their time to shine. I sunk a pretty penny into the Bullet Heaven fest last month, and now it’s time for a fan favorite…

Temtem: Swarm Demo Now Available

One of my most played games in 2024 has been Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, a bullet-heaven spinoff of the acclaimed Deep Rock Galactic. Seeing more hours than the game it derives from, the bullet-heaven bug proves hard to shake, as the auto-attacking addictiveness has made…

Hop ‘n’ Marty Demo Available Now

The 3D platformer genre is still going strong after its heyday a nigh twenty-five years ago when it dominated the Nintendo 64 console. Whether it’s the fervent nostalgia or the simplicity of its fun factor, these collectathons are still a joy to…

Deathless Death Demo Now Available

With the Steam Next Fest underway, many interesting games have content available to explore. Some games have a firm release date set, while others are farther away. One new demo caught my attention though, specifically for its unique premise. Deathless Death, created…

October Steam Next Fest 2024 Roundup – Part 1

Being busier than Xaviera Hollander in the 60s, but getting paid much less for it, covering demos individually during the Steam Next Fest is like asking me to drop every other bit of work I’ve got going on to suddenly care about…

Leaf Blower Sim Devs Announce Next Fest Demo

I’m more and more amazed lately by how inventive people get with the Sim genre. I never would have guessed how much I’d adore PowerWash Simulator, and I’ve played a few other “Dad Sims” since then. Now, there is a new upcoming…

Wren’s Resurgence Has a Demo Available Now

Steam festivals usually bring about a variety of interesting demos. Currently, there is a Steam Pixelated Adventures Festival until August 5th, with various games on show. One such game is Wren’s Resurgence, a new Action Platformer with a demo available now. According…

Haunted House Renovator to Get Steam Next Fest Demo

It was only a matter of time before the home-improvement sim genre started to get a little spooky. After all, what is the next frontier for a flipper other than tackling the supernatural? Well, it seems that developer Image Power will give…

Eden’s Guardian Demo Available ahead of Kickstarter Campaign

After playing Blasphemous II last year, my interest in Metroidvania titles has only gotten more intense. I’m always looking forward to experiences with great art styles and interesting gameplay elements. Eden’s Guardian, developed by the Madrid-based Voragine Game Studio has released a…