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Steam players can grab ‘thousands’ of free demos as Next Fest 2024 kicks off --[Reported by Umva mag]

STEAM’s Next Fest 2024 is now live, giving PC players a week to try ‘thousands’ of upcoming games for free. There are free games to play across all genres, with plenty of indie titles that rarely get into the spotlight. Fellow TravellerCitizen Sleeper 2 is a must-play demo for fans of narrative-heavy RPGs[/caption] TiMi Studio GroupDelta Force reimagines a classic tactical shooter series, and the Next Fest demo will showcase its multiplayer modes[/caption] Running from October 14 to 21, 2024, at 6pm UK time / 1pm ET, Steam Next Fest also features hundreds of developer livestreams, showcasing upcoming titles. With so many demos to choose from, we figured we’d highlight some of the best demos from Steam Next Fest 2024. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Citizen Sleeper was one of the best indie games of 2022, and players can finally try a demo of its sequel. Inspired by tabletop RPGs, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector continues the first game’s story set in a cyberpunk sci-fi world. While keeping the base dice-based gameplay and well-written narrative of the original, the sequel deepens all existing mechanics and adds new abilities and a bigger world to explore. Delta Force The reboot of old-school shooter series Delta Force is also getting a demo at Next Fest, which, unlike previous playtests and betas, is available for everyone to try. The new Delta Force reimagines the series as an operator tactical shooter with free-to-play multiplayer modes and a new paid Black Hawk Down single-player and co-op campaign. The demo players can try this week shows off the game’s multiplayer modes. For more on the game, check out our Delta Force preview from June. Tavern Keeper Tavern Keeper is a gorgeous business sim game where you manage your own tavern. From building it and hiring staff, to decorating the interiors and stocking up on ingredients, the game lets you own the high-fantasy pub of your dreams. The demo allows you to run a tavern for a few days and get familiar with a lot of the game’s systems and mechanics. This teaser experience is designed specifically for the demo and will not be part of the full game when it launches sometime in 2025. Permafrost Permafrost is a brutal survival game that will put you and your friends in a harsh permanent winter environment. Solo or in co-op mode for up to four players, the demo lets you learn the ropes of survival by introducing you to the game’s exploration, crafting, building, and hunting gameplay. Windblown Windblown is a new roguelite from the creators of Dead Cells that can be played alone or in three-player co-op mode. Unlike Dead Cells’ pixel art sidescrolling levels, Windblown features gorgeous 3D levels from an isometric perspective, similar to Hades, another great roguelike. The game promises lightning-fast action, and you will wield powerful weapons and absorb the memories of fallen warriors to unlock special abilities. Windblown will launch into early access right after the demo period, on October 24, 2024. For more gaming news about Valve’s storefront, see a change Steam is making to its checkout process. All the latest Xbox reviews from The Sun Get the lowdown on more of the latest Xbox releases from our expert reviewers. South Park: Snow Day Berserk Boy Eiyuden Chronicle Skull and Bones Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Expeditions: A MudRunner Game WWE 2K24 Alone in the Dark Dragon’s Dogma 2 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden For PS5 and Nintendo Switch, check out our full game reviews section.

Oct 15, 2024 - 17:00

Steam players can grab ‘thousands’ of free demos as Next Fest 2024 kicks off --[Reported by Umva mag]

STEAM’s Next Fest 2024 is now live, giving PC players a week to try ‘thousands’ of upcoming games for free.

There are free games to play across all genres, with plenty of indie titles that rarely get into the spotlight.

A screenshot of Citizen Sleeper 2, showing actione the player can take with their dice.

Citizen Sleeper 2 is a must-play demo for fans of narrative-heavy RPGs[/caption]

Delta Force reimagines a classic tactical shooter series, and the Next Fest demo will showcase its multiplayer modes[/caption]

Running from October 14 to 21, 2024, at 6pm UK time / 1pm ET, Steam Next Fest also features hundreds of developer livestreams, showcasing upcoming titles.

With so many demos to choose from, we figured we’d highlight some of the best demos from Steam Next Fest 2024.

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector

Citizen Sleeper was one of the best indie games of 2022, and players can finally try a demo of its sequel.

Inspired by tabletop RPGs, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector continues the first game’s story set in a cyberpunk sci-fi world.

While keeping the base dice-based gameplay and well-written narrative of the original, the sequel deepens all existing mechanics and adds new abilities and a bigger world to explore.

Delta Force

The reboot of old-school shooter series Delta Force is also getting a demo at Next Fest, which, unlike previous playtests and betas, is available for everyone to try.

The new Delta Force reimagines the series as an operator tactical shooter with free-to-play multiplayer modes and a new paid Black Hawk Down single-player and co-op campaign.

The demo players can try this week shows off the game’s multiplayer modes.

For more on the game, check out our Delta Force preview from June.

Tavern Keeper

Tavern Keeper is a gorgeous business sim game where you manage your own tavern.

From building it and hiring staff, to decorating the interiors and stocking up on ingredients, the game lets you own the high-fantasy pub of your dreams.

The demo allows you to run a tavern for a few days and get familiar with a lot of the game’s systems and mechanics.

This teaser experience is designed specifically for the demo and will not be part of the full game when it launches sometime in 2025.

Permafrost

Permafrost is a brutal survival game that will put you and your friends in a harsh permanent winter environment.

Solo or in co-op mode for up to four players, the demo lets you learn the ropes of survival by introducing you to the game’s exploration, crafting, building, and hunting gameplay.

Windblown

Windblown is a new roguelite from the creators of Dead Cells that can be played alone or in three-player co-op mode.

Unlike Dead Cells’ pixel art sidescrolling levels, Windblown features gorgeous 3D levels from an isometric perspective, similar to Hades, another great roguelike.

The game promises lightning-fast action, and you will wield powerful weapons and absorb the memories of fallen warriors to unlock special abilities.

Windblown will launch into early access right after the demo period, on October 24, 2024.

For more gaming news about Valve’s storefront, see a change Steam is making to its checkout process.

All the latest Xbox reviews from The Sun

Get the lowdown on more of the latest Xbox releases from our expert reviewers.

For PS5 and Nintendo Switch, check out our full game reviews section.

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