Looking for a change from your usual gaming routine this weekend?
Check out these 5 demos from Steam Next Fest.
However, sifting through the vast selection can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.
AI Limit
The most popular Soulslike in this years lineupand for good reason.
Developed by Sense Games,AI Limitdoesnt rewrite the formula but refines it beautifully.
Think Lies of P, along with the post-apocalyptic vibe of NieR: Automata.
Combat in AI Limit rewards aggression and precision, akin to Bloodborne.
This mechanic pushes you to stay on the offensive without reckless abandon.
The parry system is proactive, encouraging you to strike just before enemies land their blows.
Cursebane blends fast-paced combat reminiscent of Hades with sprawling, randomised maps.
But the true heart of Cursebane lies beyond its hack-and-slash mechanics.
The story may not be entirely fresh (at least for now), but its still intriguing.
With all the decision-making involved, each run feels different from the last.
Windblown
Windblownis a lightning-fast action roguelike from Motion Twin, creators of Dead Cells.
As Leapers absorb the memories of fallen warriors, they unlock new weapons and adaptive combat styles.
Success requires mastering timing, learning from each death, and embracing Windblowns tough-but-fair challenges.
Windblown enters Early Access on 24 October 2024, and a demo is available on Steam.
If youre looking for a fast-paced multiplayer game to try during Next Fest, Supervive is a great pick.
Special moves can be unlocked once players have racked up enough momentum and combo points.
Knights in Tight Spaces has 300 cards, different classes and gear to play around with.
The game has no release date, but a demo is now available via Steam Next Fest.