These Steam Next Fest games might hook you! - February 2026
Another Steam Next Fest is upon us and with that, loads and loads of new demos to check out. Seems like a good opportunity to suggest a few indiegames to try!
Our Indiedev friends will surely appreciate it!
Voidling Bound
Release Date: 9 JUNE 2026 on (PC, Consoles: TBD)
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Genre: Creature collection, Action-Adventure, sci-fi
Described by players as a cross between Spore and Warframe, Voidling Bound allows you to evolve Voidlings through branching paths, shaping both their abilities and appearance. Discovers wild mutant genes and use them to craft unique Voidlings. Unleash powerful synergies through near-limitless build-making possibilities!
Collector's Cove
Release date: 12 MARCH 2026 (Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch)
Demo:
Genre: Cozy, Exploration, Collecting
Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal companion to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector.
Barkour
Release date: 2026 (PC & Consoles)
Demo
Genre: Dog Parkour, Action-adventure, Stealth
BARKOUR is a fast-paced stealth-action platformer where you play as Agent T.H.U.N.D.E.R. - a tail-wagging canine with a knack for parkour, gadgets and barking at villains. Join a secret organization to stop evil schemes in a world full of charming absurdity.
Helix: Descent N Ascent
Release Date: Q2 2026 (PC & Nintendo Switch)
Demo
Genre: Hand-drawn monochrome, 2D puzzle exploration, great soundtrack
Journey into the forgotten world of Helix, where ancient powers awaken within you. Unlock and combine embodied abilities to unravel the mysteries of a lost civilization. Descend into a tale that will challenge your mind and soul, solving intricate puzzles as you ascend to the light of a new day.
Swang Song
Release Date: Q2 2026 (PC) + Nintendo Switch (TBD)
Demo
Genre: Casual, Sliding-tile, Puzzle
Swan Song is a puzzle game that invites you to slow down, listen, and reflect. Set inside a magical music box, each puzzle asks players to place notes on a musical scale. When you turn the key, the composition plays, activating platforms and opening paths that guide a small swan to safety.
Box Knight
Release Date: Q2 2026 (Steam) + Consoles (TBD)
Demo
Genre: Office Comedy, Beat’em up, Action Roguelike
Box Knight is full of cardboard weapons and corporate chaos. A funny, irreverent action-roguelike brawler that turns the monotony of the 9-5 office worker into heroic chaos. Think Hades, meets The Office, with a splash of South Park's attitude.
GRIDbeat!
Release Date: 26 MARCH 2026 (PC & Nintendo Switch)
Demo
Genre: Rhythm, hacking, dungeon crawler
Dungeons! Danger! Rhythm Action! You just hacked into the biggest corporation in the world and stole an unfeasibly valuable amount of data, but getting in was the easy part. To get back out you’ll need to explore the Mainframe, solve puzzles, battle security programs… and do it all on the beat!
Ex Sanguis
Release Date: 2026 (PC)
Demo
Genre: Grid-based, Turn-based Strategy, Dark Fantasy Roguelite
Ex Sanguis brings dynamic & epic turn-based combat into a visually striking world. Bleed the world to life; fight the agents of perfection and stillness through strategic blood baths in this evolved roguelite tactical RPG game!
RUIN: Beast City
Release Date: 2026 (PC)
Demo
Genre: Cel-shaded, Soulslike boss fights, Cinematic action
Assassinate your targets with style, as you uncover a plot of world domination and ancient horrors in this boss fight action game. Dive deep into the dark ruins of the Beast City, where only lunatic killers remain.
Galactic Vault
Release Date: 10 MARCH 2026 (PC)
Demo
Genre: FPS, Action Roguelite, Bullet Hell
Build your weapon to its full potential in Galactic Vault, a fast-paced FPS roguelite. Discover endless upgrade combinations, craft diverse builds, and unleash devastating abilities. Get ready to infiltrate high-security vaults and recover lost tech.
Coffee Talk Tokyo
Release Date: May 21 (Steam, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5)
Demo
Genre: Cozy coffee-making simulator, visual novel
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest instalment of the beloved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator. It brings the warmth, heart, and delicious drinks from the previous games to an all-new café in Tokyo where humans and yokai alike share their stories.
Space Control
Release Date: VR-y Soon! (Meta Quest & Steam VR)
Demo
Genre: Comedy, VR, Alien Job simulator
You've been abducted by aliens. .. and put to work! Work off your debt with your alien crew - abduct new recruits, take care of alien babies and cook up some questionable space snacks! A VR-y funny alien job simulator game.
Sydless
Release Date: Q2 2026 (PC)
Demo
Genre: Bouncing ball, Boomer-shooter, FPS action
Sydless is a Fast FPS where your only weapon is a deadly bouncing ball. The more you punch it, the faster it gets, becoming a high-speed projectile of destruction.
Lelu
Release Date:
Demo
Genre:Monochromatic, top-down, Action Adventure
Get your gears in motion for a captivating monochromatic adventure where you play as Lelu, a small but determined clockwork toy who has gained consciousness and found a taste for freedom!
Trackastrophe!
Release Date: Q2 2026 (Steam) + Consoles (TBD)
Demo
Genre: Cartoon Style, Trains, Puzzle
Trackastrophe! is puzzle game where you guide an eccentric train through wacky worlds. Add tiles to the map layout, expand your train by collecting train cars, and pray you can get to the other side in one piece!
That's it, quite a list, huh? Our lovely indies have an important week ahead of them. You can support them by playing their demo, leaving a review and creating content for their amazing games.
It truly does make a world of difference!