{
  "id": 15640522,
  "title": "The 10 Best Steam Next Fest Demos to Play Right Now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/the-10-best-steam-next-fest-demos-to-play-right-now",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T18:00:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/steam-next-fest-demos-best-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As November approaches, Steam Next Fest is set to provide PC gamers with a taste of upcoming games through free demos. This year's event boasts more than double the number of demos compared to last year, making it a bit challenging to discover hidden gems. Here are the top 10 demos to play during Steam Next Fest:\n\n1. At Fate's End - A unique fusion of 2D action and narrative-driven family drama from the creators of Spiritfarer.\n2. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered - A remastered GameCube classic with updated visuals and online play.\n3. El Paso, Elsewhere - A retro Max Payne-inspired game from Strange Scaffold, whose sequel is set for release in 2027.\n4. My Arms Are Longer Now - A slapstick comedy game with an impossibly long arm that can cause chaos.\n5. Curse of Resthaven - A narrative roguelike where you search for your lost niece on a cursed island, with time loop mechanics.\n6. Guns of Eschaton - A visually stunning first-person shooter that blends grim fantasy and old west gunslinging.\n7. Splatchinko - A cosmic horror roguelike with a grab bag of indies, featuring outer space Pachinko gameplay.\n8. Dumpster Gang - A co-op game where you and your friends become raccoons, stealing things and causing mayhem.\n9. Talaka - A hand-painted Afro-Brazilian mythology-based game from Potato Kid, promising a unique indie experience.\n10. Tearoom of Terror - A murder mystery game that combines shop management simulation in a dark comedy setting.",
  "summary": "Steam Next Fest is back again, and it features tons of free demos for some promising upcoming games.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}