Steam Next Fest runs June 15 to 22, bringing free playable demos, new trailers, and developer livestreams in a weeklong indie showcase. Early demos include Empire at Risk, where players capture regions and secure supply on dynamic hex maps, and Roguecraft DX, a turn-based Lovecraftian roguelike built for focused 30-minute runs. Other highlights include Pigeon: A Love Story 1.0 with 'Speak to COO' mic integration, multiplayer, and French, German and Japanese localization, plus a fully voiced House of Petals otome demo seeking streamers. The festival is a chance to try upcoming indies, give direct feedback to developers, and decide which projects to follow or support before full launch.
