Three Must See Steam Fest Titles - Hidden Gems With Demos! Gotta Check 'em ALL!
This Steam Next Fest, indie publisher Assemble Entertainment is delivering something for every kind of gamer. Whether you're solving emotional puzzles, surviving PSX-era nightmares, or cursing gravity with a paddleboat, Assemble's three wildly distinct titles - Forgotten Fragments, Flesh Made Fear, and Paddle Paddle Paddle - are all launching free playable demos during the festival.
Forgotten Fragments - Memory, Magic, and Meaningful Puzzles
Newly revealed and newly signed by Assemble Entertainment, Forgotten Fragments is a beautiful and emotional 2D puzzle-platformer developed by indie studio Binary Phoenix. Blending nostalgic pixel-art visuals with clever, magical mechanics, the game offers both single-player and full co-op campaigns across 120+ handcrafted levels.
In Forgotten Fragments, players take control of three mysterious characters-Enid, Ryder, and Dayen-as they traverse a fragmented world of lost memories and forgotten places. Using glowing blue energy spheres to manipulate the environment, light torches, and uncover secrets, players must rely on timing, logic, and collaboration to solve intricate environmental puzzles.
“Forgotten Fragments is about the rediscovery of both the world and oneself,” said Marc Pons, 2D Artist and Art Director at Binary Phoenix. “We wanted a game that’s as emotionally resonant as it is mechanically satisfying.”
Key Features:
Full Single-Player and Co-op Campaigns, each with unique level design and story arcs
Innovative Puzzle Mechanics using magical energy spheres
Epic Boss Battles and environmental hazards
Stunning Pixel Art and Detailed Animation
Hidden Skins, Collectables, and Secret Levels for completionists
Paddle Paddle Paddle - Physics-Based Mayhem on the Water
Newly announced and newly signed by Assemble Entertainment, Paddle Paddle Paddle is the latest chaotic creation from 22-year-old solo dev Zoroarts. A bizarre mix of physics-based frustration and creative level design, this game will test your patience, your reflexes - and maybe your friendships.
Control a clumsy paddleboat through one giant lava-lined obstacle course, either alone or in chaotic local/online co-op. With rage-inducing physics, wild biomes, and checkpoint options for mercy, it’s part challenge, part comedy, and all weird.
Key Features:
Physics-Based Paddleboat Controls
Local and Online Co-op
Speedrun Timer, Checkpoints & Difficulty Settings
One Giant Level with Multiple Biomes
Realistic or Arcade Paddling Modes
Flesh Made Fear - A Retro Horror Revival
From solo developer Tainted Pact, Flesh Made Fear has already garnered 91% positive reviews and acclaim from survival horror fans for its PSX-inspired aesthetic and unnerving atmosphere. Now, the game enters Steam Next Fest with a demo - and a major reveal: the full game will launch on Halloween 2025. This Demo introduces the game’s atmospheric horror and twisted environments, offering a deep dive into the world and the eerie story of Flesh Made Fear.
“Bringing survival horror back to its roots.” - Time Extension
“Flesh Made Fear might just be the game to scratch that itch.” - Rely on Horror
“A retro survival horror game inspired by classics from the 90s.” - Six One Indie
Key Features:
Classic Survival Horror Atmosphere
Retro PSX Visual Style
Psychological & Grotesque Horror
Inventory Management & Limited Resources