#steam demos

[fieldsofmistria]

🌻 Fields of Mistria is playable on Steam Deck! So get cozy and check out our Steam Next Fest demo coming tomorrow, June 5th ✨

[calvincell]

Critical PSA to Balatro or Mahjong or general Roguelike Deckbuilder Lovers for the amazing looking upcoming game ULTIMAHJONG!

ULTIMAHJONG is in the exact spirit of the likes of Balatro, Bingle Bingle & other casino/gambling-based roguelikes/deckbuilders that have been inundating the indie gaming scene recently and which I’ve personally been happily drowning in! In this case the base game is Mahjong & it’s straight up Riichi Mahjong based thankfully rather than the deluge of puzzle solitaire tile matching games that overwhelm Steam

Currently has playable demo on top of being Wishlistable. The dev predicts a release this year & I’m absolutely purchasing it on day one if for nothing else than to reward a halfway legitimate Mahjong game!

Speaking of the dev, they themselves ran through a few rounds of the early game to show it off:

Don’t know how many this post will reach but I’m happy to do my part to raise the population of Mahjong Enthusiasts out here on top of supporting innovative indie devs & their projects!

EDIT:

My luck finding out about these types of personally niche games seems to remain at an all time high because I’m obliged to update this post with a 2nd Roguelike Mahjong Deckbuilder on the horizon: AOTENJO

Similar to ULTIMAHJONG in intent but with its own distinct style & also has a free demo on Steam to try out.

One of AOTENJO’s major features is the inclusion of multiple regional mahjong variants to enrich the variety of the play experience!

Unlike in the case of ULTIMAHJONG, AOTENJO’s developer XO Cat’s YT channel (under the moniker NonToxicEel), lacks a similar in-depth breakdown of the game’s demo but does have a few videos attempting speedruns of the demo and are still a recommended watch to get the game flow & feel they’re aiming for:

Once again, I’m happy for the Mahjong renaissance we seem to be getting in the realm of gaming post-Mahjong Soul & Balatro!

[elitheaceofalltrades]

Wylde Flowers - Demo Review

Late to the party as always

I've had this on my wishlist for a while now, i think after a Cozy K rec a couple years back. The demo was available for the Cozy & Family Friendly Games Celebration 2024 on steam so I decided to get it cause I like to demo games before spending money on them, if possible.

I had so much fun.

I forgot this was voice acted, and I didn't think I would like it but I did! The voices matched the characters well and really brought them to life. The characters were diverse, both in looks and personalities, and really unique and (mostly) loveable. The plot was magnificant and had me hooked from start to finish.

The character art style isn't my favourite but it grew on me as I continued to play. The mechanics were intuitive and very smooth. I was so disappointed when the demo ran out and money issues is the only reason I didn't immediately go to buy it.

I originally had this wishlisted on nintendo but I think this is a sit down and look at a computer/tv screen game and since i only have a switch lite, I'm switching it to my steam wishlist instead.

Overall, I had an absolute blast playing this game, and I highly recommend checking it out.

Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

~Eli

Ace of All Trades, Pro at None😆

[cebcode]

I only just set up to play pool! Grrrr! 🎱 We Could Be Heroes - Download the Demo https://store.steampowered.com/app/2563030?utm_source=Tumblr

[the-gem-in-i-blog]

Today is the day that my steamworks developer account has activated. Store page with demo coming soon. for now enjoy this bow shooting animation from my upcoming game One Arrow Archer.

[patricksteel]

Enshrouded, Robocop Rogue City and Ghostrunner 2 Steam Demo Screenshots

[seasonisland]

Season Island DEMO on Steam

The Season Island DEMO is available on Steam!!

[mothcpu]

NEVER BEEN SO FULL OF LIFE TAKING SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE

[englishotomegames]

OBSCURA

Release date (Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Steam) English (early access): September 9th, 2024

"I once heard a story...

There's a marketplace under the mountain where anything can be bought and sold. Visitors wear masks to become faceless strangers. It's home to the unscrupulous, the outcast, and the desperate.

You're one of the desperate.

Strangers with their own secrets and ambitions can show you ways through the market. They'll guide you to your goal, but don't trust them to have your best interests at heart."

First chapter available as a demo, first half of second chapter available in early access.

Choose the protagonist's name, pronouns, and mask.

Four mysterious love interests.

Over 120k words (70k in the demo, 50k in the early access release)

A dark, mature story with many ways to fail.

Timed choices! Or turn them off for an easier game.

Original music by Cajsa.

Use the default, OpenDyslexic, or Atkinson Hyperlegible font for ease of reading.

OBSCURA is now available in early access! You can try the demo or buy it from itch.io here, or from Steam here.

[unseelie-grimalkin]

I'm going for gold, lads, lasses, and other gendered classes!

Do you like visual novels? Do you like stories about the fey? Do you like your entertainment as EDUTAINMENT?

IF SO, BOY HOWDY DO I HAVE A VISUAL NOVEL PROJECT FOR YOU.

The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) is a lore-rich and choice-driven romantic visual novel inspired by Irish mythology. Play as an Irish tenant farmer from the mid-19th century, whose path becomes inexplicably entwined with fairy affairs after getting robbed by the roadside and lured into the mythic and war-torn world of Tír na nÓg: A once unified land, now divided into the Seelie and Unseelie Courts. Will you escape with your stolen belongings? Or does fate have something else in mind?

OKAY, BUT WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU, SEEKER OF SEROTONIN?

6 wonderful romantic/PLATONIC options (each love interest can be pursued entirely platonically)

a visual novel whose philosophy is less on anxiety-inducing, arbitrary choices to get a good or bad ending, but instead focuses on if you, the player, are interacting with a character in a healthy or unhealthy manner, leading to player freedom and choice

intelligent and reflective writing that is reflected within character moments and dialogue

and MORE! (so much more!)

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE OUT ABOUT THIS GAME?

Here is the bio link, which has links for the indie developers' social media accounts (Tumblr, Twitter, Discord Server) along with the link to their official website, which has a deep dive into every main NPC and the philosophy of the game. The demo is out now and free on both Steam and Itch.io

(As an official statement: I am in no way employed or affiliated with Moirai Myths and I was not approached in any way to make this post. This is me being a feral fan on main, blazing this post)

EDIT:

HELLO EVERYONE! DID YALL KNOW THE KICKSTARTER FOR THIS GAME JUST LAUNCHED TODAY? NOW YOU DO! MORE DETAILS AND MORE FUN TO BE HAD!

They’re doing voice acting reveals this month, along with an early bird special to see blushing/flirty emotes!

EDIT THE SECOND:

WE HAVE REACHED FULL FUNDING WITH THE GAME! Which is excellent, because it means that my little hyperfixation is gonna be made!

However!

It would be very nice if we could reach some of the stretch goals (which go into depth here: x). Not only are they fun (MC customization, a switch port, expanded voice-over work, more sprites, mini-games, side stories), but I think they'd spark a lot of serotonin for folks playing (myself included).

If this post has interested you at all, please, please, please check out the Kickstarter above! Thank you!

EDIT THE THIRD

Since this is still getting notes beyond my wildest dreams:

Hello! It's been a while! The Kickstarter ended a bit ago (I did not update this post when it did end, due to being ecstatic to how much the project managed to get: 130% funding!), but development is ongoing and strong! The first two routes are in development right now. Please keep tuned at @moiraimyths for official development updates!

[acornbringer]

I'm very proud to announce the revival of my stylistic horror game, Of Love and Eternity 💀🌹

An entirely new demo is available right now to download on Steam and Itch 🎊

Of Love and Eternity (Steam) Of Love and Eternity (Itch)

Thank you for all the love and support ✨

patreon.com/acornbringer

[jaidenalemni]

✨ Looking for a comfy retro JRPG where you play as pretty blue-haired wizards?

Steam Next Fest is here and my game Legends of Astravia is participating with a new demo! Plus there are live streams where you can listen to me talk about my silly little ideas while playing the game.

EDIT: Next Fest is over, but the demo is here to stay! Try it out on Steam and wishlist OR give it a go on itch.io!

Did I mention it runs great on the Steam Deck?

Also, every bit of sharing really helps! So far the game hasn't gotten much attention, and I just want to make sure people that are looking for a laid back 90s-style RPG with pixel art and pretty dudes know it exists 😎

[gamingcreatures]

Little Kitty Big City (2024)| Double Dagger Studio

[elitheaceofalltrades]

Flutter Away - Demo Review

Very short demo (playtime 14 minutes)

I just played the demo for this game, and while it's undeniably cute, I'm a lil underwhelmed. The art style is adorable, and the music is super relaxing(they recommend to play with audio on). However, the demo is super super short, clocking in at just 14 minutes.

I played this on my laptop but I think I would've liked it better on switch. It's got that cosy vibe that screams "play me in bed on a rainy day with a warm drink" rather than a sit-down gaming session. Unfortunately there isn't a demo on switch and I don't have a steam deck or I would compare the two.

Overall I wouldn't say don't get it but I would recommend you play handheld if you do get it.

~Eli

Ace of All Trades, Pro at None😆

[paleopinesofficial]

Demos aren't just for Steam Next Fest - ours is FREE to enjoy all year round.

More than 180k ranchers have enjoyed hours of FREE gameplay in Paleo Pines! 🦖🌿

Please SHARE with someone that you think needs some feel-good dino farming in their life! 💖

[night-market-if]

The Night Market

Welcome to the Night Market! The nexus point between all the worlds. Lost and confused, play a character searching for a way home. Uncover secrets of the world, meet a cast of vastly different characters, and remember, that not all is as it seems. Over a million word interactive fiction for your viewing pleasure, actively updated and passionately loved.

Book One is complete!

Book Two TBA

Demo 🌿Steam🌿Itch.io🌿 Patreon 🌿Discord🌿FAQS

Art credit to @mooreaux