The Steam Next Fest returns today and lets you try hundreds of games for free – we show you the highlights.

It’s that time again: The Steam Next Fest returns today! The huge Steam event once again gives you exclusive access to hundreds of demos, allowing you to try games for free long before their release and add exciting discoveries to your wishlist. We answer the most important questions about the launch of Steam Next Fest.

When exactly will Steam Next Fest take place?

The Steam Next Fest starts on October 9, 2023 at 7pm and ends on October 16, 2023 at the same time.

Which games will be at Steam Next Fest?

A few days ago Valve already presented some games for the current Steam Next Fest in a trailer:

(Genre: Strategy – Developer: Laps Games – Release: October 9 (Steam)

Including: The Definitive Edition of Stronghold, Checkmate Showdown  (an absurd mix of chess and fighting game), the dwarf roguelike Below the Stone and the mech-brawler Battlecore Robots

The highlights of Steam Next Fest

You’ll be able to find the full list of titles on the (Event website) on October 9, 2023 at 7pm – however, many exciting games have already confirmed their participation in Next Fest or released their demos early:

(Enshrouded): A survival sandbox from Germany with a huge open world.

(The Thaumaturge): In this story-heavy role-playing game, you go ghost hunting in Warsaw in 1905.

(Robocop: Rogue City): The shooter perfectly captures the mood of the 80s action film and offers several hours of gameplay in its demo. You can see the first mission from the demo here:

(Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin): The action-heavy real-time strategy game in the popular Warhammer universe lets you experience the first three missions of the story campaign and fight against greenskins and undead.

(Pioneers of Pagonia): The latest work by Sieder inventor Volker Wertich relies on old strengths that have been lost at Ubisoft over the years – unparalleled scurry factor and complex production chains.

(Ghostrunner 2): In the sequel to the surprise hit, you once again fight your way through a dark cyberpunk world with lots of acrobatics.

For the GlobalESportNews readers, there are once again many exciting titles to discover at the Steam Next Fest. Which game are you most looking forward to and must try? Classic settler fun in Pioneers of Pagonia? Open world and base building in Enshrouded? Or something completely different? Let us know in the comments!

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