Steam Next Fest Recap: Shape Swarm Growth, Feedback & Final Evolution

Shape Swarm doubled its wishlist during Steam Next Fest — from 49 to 110. The core loop is complete, player feedback is already shaping improvements, and the final evolution has entered the arena. Now it’s time to polish the timed mode and prepare for launch. Devlog – March 1st The Last Day of Next Fest … Read more

The Most Unsettling Horror Demos at Next Fest

It’s Steam Next Fest, which means one thing: demos everywhere. This Fear Friday, we’re diving into three psychological horror experiences that twist perception, memory, and reality itself. If you’re building your demo queue between play sessions, these horror titles deserve a spot on your list. 🛗 电梯 Elevator Demo Tutorial Developer: Blackswan Studio 🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/4367520/_Elevator_Demo_Tutorial/ You wake up … Read more

🎮 Wishlist Wednesday – Steam Next Fest Hidden Gems

Next Fest week is chaos in the best way. Hundreds of demos. Endless scrolling. Algorithms doing their thing. So here are three games you might have missed — and absolutely should check out. 🐍 The Snake Is the Tower Developer: Happy Distractions Studio🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2957070/The_Snake_Is_the_Tower/ You don’t place towers. You are the tower. Every segment of your snake becomes a weapon … Read more

Radiolight – 1980s Psychological Horror | Fear Friday Indie Spotlight

Fear Friday is our weekly dive into indie horror that lingers long after you close the game. We focus on psychological tension, isolation, and stories that unsettle rather than overwhelm. This week, we’re stepping into the forests of Ashwood Creek, where mysterious radio signals cut through the static — and something in the dark might … Read more

Gravethorn – A Soulslike Metroidvania of Faith, Decay, and Memory

Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that blends soulslike combat with metroidvania exploration, all wrapped in a bleak and introspective narrative. Developed by Volviir, Gravethorn follows an amnesiac Inquisitor searching through a cursed city—not to save it, but to understand how everything fell apart. From the very start, the game establishes a heavy tone. A living curse spreads beneath stone … Read more

Wishlist Wednesday: Cozy Sim Games for Relaxing, Farming, and Managing

Not every great game is about speed, stress, or high-stakes combat. Some games are best enjoyed slowly—with a warm drink nearby, soft music in the background, and zero pressure to min-max anything. This Wishlist Wednesday, we’re spotlighting cozy simulation games that focus on atmosphere, routine, and feel-good progression. Whether you want to fix old electronics, build better habits, … Read more

Wishlist Wednesday: Upcoming Survivor-Like Games to Watch on Steam

Survivor-Likes Vampire Survivors didn’t just get popular — it created a new genre. You’ll see these games labeled as Bullet Heaven, Horde Survival, Reverse Bullet Hell, Auto-Shooters, or Swarm Survivors, but they all share the same DNA: overwhelming enemy counts, broken builds, and runs that end when the pressure finally wins. This week, we’re spotlighting a few survivor-likes coming soon that are absolutely worth … Read more

Wishlist Wednesday: Relaxing Simulation Games Worth Your Time

Simulators are popular for a reason: they’re comfort food for the brain. They let you build a routine, optimize a process, and watch the numbers go up—whether that’s profit, reputation, or a perfectly organized workspace. This week for Wishlist Wednesday, we’re focusing on simulation games that scratch four very different itches: cozy automation, creative crafting, gritty progression, and … Read more

Wishlist Wednesday: Dark, Story-Rich Mystery Games to Watch

Mystery games work best when they trust players to slow down and pay attention. They reward curiosity, patience, and careful thinking. This week’s Wishlist Wednesday highlights story-rich indie mystery games that put narrative and character first. Some focus on grounded crime stories. Others lean into stylized horror or strange sci-fi worlds. However, all of them value storytelling over spectacle. If … Read more

👁️ Fear Friday — Cursed Carnivals & Folk Horror Spotlight

This week’s Fear Friday dives into cursed carnivals, abandoned villages, haunted houses, and whispering wheat fields. From retro survival horror to folklore-driven dread, these indie titles explore fear through atmosphere, mystery, and slow-burning tension. 🎪 Carnival Massacre Developer: Norbert BaranyiGenre: Classic Survival HorrorPlatform: PC (Steam)🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2304730/Carnival_Massacre/ A cursed theme park. A missing sister. A survival horror experience rooted in the past. Carnival … Read more