Steam Next Fest countdown – here's when Valve's October 2024 free demo event kicks off
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If you’re a regular GamesRadar+ reader, you know the drill. Steam Next Fest rolls around a few times every year, we blitz through the demos and tell you which ones are worth your time, and you, dear reader, well you just play the ones that tickle your fancy.
What is Steam Next Fest?
If it wasn’t already clear by now, Steam Next Fest is a triannual event in which developers release free demos for their games. We cover them pretty extensively here because, frankly, the sheer amount of demos can be overwhelming, and we want to help you filter them down into a more manageable selection of those you really shouldn’t miss.
The event also includes opportunities for players to chat with developers and watch livestreams; it’s really just one big celebration ofupcoming indie games. For their developers, it’s a chance to get some exposure and feedback from players, and for everyone else, well, it’s free game demos! what else could you want?
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For everything on the horizon, don’t miss our comprehensive guide toupcoming games.
After scoring a degree in English from ASU, I worked as a copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG on the side. Now, as GamesRadar’s west coast Staff Writer, I’m responsible for managing the site’s western regional executive branch, AKA my apartment, and writing about whatever horror game I’m too afraid to finish.
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