Steam Next Fest is back, and we’ve scoured the store so you don’t have to! These are the June 2025 Steam Next Fest demos worth playing.
David Silbert
David Silbert
David is the founder of The Punished Backlog. He has a problem finishing games he starts. Just beat: Nine Sols, UFO 50. Working on: Metaphor: ReFantazio. Can't wait for: Hollow Knight: Silksong. Follow David on Twitter at @David_Silbert to keep up to date with all things The Punished Backlog.
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In our The Horror at Highrook review, learn why this TTRPG-inspired occult game is much more than the sum of its parts.
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