{"id":3389,"date":"2021-10-02T17:27:40","date_gmt":"2021-10-02T08:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=3389"},"modified":"2021-10-02T18:42:18","modified_gmt":"2021-10-02T09:42:18","slug":"20211002-3389","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/20211002-3389\/","title":{"rendered":"Steam Next Fest began, and here are some of the demos that are available"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Publication date of the <a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/articles\/newsjp\/20211002-177765\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">original Japanese article<\/a>: 2021-10-02 15:27 (JST)<br>Translated by. Ryuki Ishii<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The new <strong>Steam Next Fest<\/strong> arrived, with over 700 free demos available to download. Specifically, demos for new titles scheduled to be released before May 2022. The event will run until October 7. Here are some of the demos you can try out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u30c8\u30e9\u30f3\u30b7\u30eb\u30d3\u30a3\/TRANSIRUBY 1st trailer\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c3_RSmQpetk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1522930\/Transiruby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Transiruby<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A new metroidvania game from Skipmore, known for their previous title KAMIKO, which received a positive reception when it came out on Steam back in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/928990\/Undungeon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Undungeon<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 An inter-dimensional rea-time battle ARPG drawn in pixel art aesthetics. Four years have passed since the game\u2019s initial announcement, and it will finally be released later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/553420\/TUNIC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TUNIC<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 An isometric view Zelda-like action game with a fox protagonist and cute yet beautifully realized low poly visuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1294880\/Blind_Fate_Edo_no_Yami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Blind Fate: Edo no Yami<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A side-scroller featuring cyber-samurai fighting in the sci-fi dystopian Edo period ruled by machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1452500\/The_Good_Life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Good Life<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A small-town mystery adventure from the creator of <em>Deadly Premonition <\/em>series, Hidetaka \u201cSWERY\u201d Suehiro. The full game is scheduled to come out on October 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1600370\/Not_Tonight_2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Not Tonight 2<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A dark comedy RPG which is described as \u201can American document-checking road trip, fusing a time-pressure RPG.\u201d It features a game mechanic reminiscent of <em>Papers, Please.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1483370\/The_Use_of_Life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Use of Life<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A gamebook-style RPG being developed by a Japanese solo dev, in which the ending will change depending on how you choose to use your life. English is not supported at this moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tavern Master | Official Trailer\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yfbvHntRTX0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1525700\/Tavern_Master\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tavern Master<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 A medieval tavern management sim. It was exhibited at TGS2021 and is available in multiple languages including English\/Japanese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1330270\/Factory_Defense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Factory Defense<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A simulation game that involves factory construction and automation, as well as tower defense style gameplay where you can join the fight in first-person view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1509510\/Settlement_Survival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Settlement Survival<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A <em>Banished<\/em> inspired settlement building sim. Lead a group of survivors to expand your new home. You can change the terrain and shape the landscape as well.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1138640\/Hometopia\/\"><strong>Homet<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1138640\/Hometopia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>o<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1138640\/Hometopia\/\"><strong>pia<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A simulation game where you can freely design and build modern houses. Online co-op is supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1645270\/Art_of_Destruction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Art of Destruction<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A physics sandbox simulation game, where the main objective is to demolish the buildings you&#8217;ve constructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1552220\/LakeSide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LakeSide<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A side-scrolling city builder where you build a picturesque city by a lake. It requires you to manage resources as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WHAT THEY DID?! - PART II\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2qzA-8EDZPE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1101790\/War_Mongrels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>War Mongrels<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A grim real-time tactics game set in the eastern front of World War II. The game is set to come out on October 19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1590750\/JARS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JARS<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 A strategy game of jar destruction and sarcophagus defense, with puzzle and tower defense elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1202130\/Starship_Troopers__Terran_Command\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Starship Troopers &#8211; Terran Command<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 An RTS based on the <em>Starship Troopers<\/em> movies universe.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1092790\/Inscryption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Inscryption<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A new game by the creator of <em>Pony Island. <\/em>It&#8217;s a psychological horror game which blends the deckbuilding roguelike genre and escape-room style puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1434540\/Zoeti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Zoeti<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A deckbuilding roguelike game with poker-like rules, set in a fantasy medieval world of swords and magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Inscryption | October 19 | Demo on Steam\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NnDCRmLDakw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/sale\/nextfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam Next Fest<\/a> will run until October 7. It\u2019s a great opportunity to try out and discover upcoming games. For some of the titles, gameplay is livestreamed by the developers on the store page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steam Next Fest began, and here are some of the demos that are available. 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