Adventure game demo round-up for Steam Next Fest – February 2025

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There are more great new adventure games coming than you can shake a pointer at, and as usual, the latest Steam Next Fest offers a glorious opportunity to check many of them out in advance. With a plethora of new and updated demos available, we've highlighted some of the most promising ones below to help you navigate the madness (along with a few other new demos for good measure). If we've missed any, let us know! More will be added as they become available – but when you find one you like, act fast as many of them will disappear at the end of the festival on March 3rd. Happy clicking!

Adventures of a Cat in Space

Developer: Tall Story Games

Take on the role of a cat stranded in space after an unexpected mishap. To make your way back to Earth, you must explore a vast and colourful array of planets, solve puzzles, and unlock songs that will help guide you home, aided by the ship’s computer, voiced by award-winning actor and musician Arthur Darvill. 

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After Death

Developer: Starpixel Studios

You are Prosecutor Bisman. On the verge of a big case that makes you some powerful enemies, you are murdered and wake up as a ghost in a police station where the Grim Reaper himself roams the corridors. Speak to the only living man in prison who can see you, help the other ghosts trapped there, and maybe someone will help you to get your memories back...

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Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn

Developer: hannahontrek

Ever since a young woman died in an accident at the White Oak Inn, strange things have been happening there. Now her spirit roams the inn, and an employee is receiving threatening letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? You, as Alex Hill, are on the case.

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Arctic Awakening

Developer: GoldFire Studios

It was supposed to be routine. A supply drop to an Alaskan town, auto-pilot on, guard down. You and Donovan were already planning post-mission drinks when it happened: the storm. Half the plane disappeared in a flash. Donovan was gone, lost to the howling tempest. You are Kai, and waking from the crash you find yourself alone, trapped in a frozen wilderness, your only companions a court-mandated therapy bot and temperatures that can cut a man to shreds. Hope for survival and finding your missing co-pilot requires keeping your wits about you to brave the elements. Along the way, you might just discover what it was that cut your plane clean in two... and what it is making those noises after dark.

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Arkham Mysteries: Chapter One

Developer: Squidbit Works

As detective John Graves, you will follow the trail of the missing Professor Wellington, guided by the enigmatic Samantha Damasco. Only the Eye of Kadath can reveal the unseen. Explore hidden dimensions and unravel enigmas while unknown forces lurk in the darkness.

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As I Began to Dream

Developer: Strayflux

After awakening to find herself trapped in a mysterious dream world, a child named Lily must visit various locations that mirror her past experiences, using her powers to control and manipulate the world around her to progress in her journey to overcome trauma and find herself.

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Baptiste

Developers: Digital Dream, Firenut Games

Sara and her son Tom have been devastated by a family tragedy and seek a new start at a remote place perched high on a cliff in the United Kingdom. As they explore their mysterious new house, they discover a dusty cabinet that holds Baptiste, an unsettling doll locked behind the glass. Attached to the cabinet is an ominous warning: “Never release this from its glass prison.” What should have been a shelter becomes the scene of their worst nightmares, and what happens next defies all logic, putting their sanity and desire to survive to the test.

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Best Served Cold

Developer: Rogueside

In the fictional Tzaran capital of Bukovie, you play as a bartender at a speakeasy where potential suspects and witnesses gather. The police are stumped by a series of murders shaking the local community, and an ambitious young detective has forcefully recruited you to help crack the cases in exchange for letting you off the hook for running a speakeasy. Serve your patrons cocktails to loosen their tongues, allowing you to gather the clues you need to solve the murders.

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Biped 2

Developers: META Publishing, NEXT Studios

After brave bipeds reactivated all the beacons on Earth, they received a strange signal from a faraway planet. This can mean only one thing: someone is calling out for help! Now our mechanical friends are determined to prove themselves and help those in need across the galaxy. Become a hero and save the planet in distress. After all, even the tiniest robots are capable of great deeds!

Download here for Windows PC

BOKURA: planet

Developer: tokoronyori

Embark on a two-player-only collaborative space journey, cut short by an emergency landing on a mysterious red planet. Both astronauts, each of them condemned convicts, have their own reasons why they must escape. Will they be able to return to Earth safely?

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Boxville 2

Developer: Triomatica Games

Two tin can friends were given an important job from the mayor to set up fireworks for the city's celebration. Unfortunately, due to a mistake, the fireworks went off wrong, causing chaos in the city. Worse, one of the friends went missing. Now the main character, a red can, has to explore different areas and secret spots in Boxville and even travel outside the city to fix everything and find his friend.

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Brassheart

Developer: Hexy Studio

Pola Zagórska is a smart and chipper aeroplane pilot who must follow the clues that might save her father. He’s been kidnapped by his own invention, a rebellious supermachine called Valkiria, which has gathered a loyal army and relentlessly seeks to mechanize and militarize the whole world. The key to stopping the machine's domination may be a mysterious invention called Brassheart, whose pieces have been scattered far and wide.

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Bura: The Way the Wind Blows

Developers: Tiny Meow studio, Raven Insights

Bura, the strongest and most unpredictable northeast wind in the Adriatic region, is known for its hurricane-like strength and cold air, often depicted in Croatian folklore as a beautiful woman. While it can be rough, it also has beneficial effects, cleansing the sea and clearing the mind. Explore Mediterranean nature, encounter spirits from old folklore, and guide Rina as she discovers herself while facing universal emotions like wanderlust and the fear of death, all while uncovering magical legends from the Adriatic pantheon.

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Cantaloupe Chronicle

Developer: Tim Rachor

You've arrived in the cozy roadside town of Cantaloupe to begin your internship at your aunt's newspaper. Here you'll not only learn how to craft compelling articles but also uncover the big mystery hidden in the town's past. Explore Cantaloupe by collecting items, engaging with locals, and solving puzzles to uncover a series of smaller stories to write about. Keep your eyes peeled for clues related to the big mystery — the key to your final, front page article.

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The Case of the Worst Day Ever

Developer: Hero Game Co

A family is gathered for a cozy celebration, but everyone looks miserable! What happened here? Who are these people (and pets)? And why are they so unhappy? From the family dog to the grumpy grandma, peek inside their unfortunate lives and investigate the events leading up to the party. Scour each silly scene for clues that point to identities, motives, and misadventures. Then use your deductive skills to fill-in-the-blanks and put your conclusions to the test!

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Centum

Developer: Hack The Publisher

Every why has a wherefore. You are trapped, and you must escape. But is that really the goal? In this unreliable narrative-driven adventure that's not what it seems, everything – characters, objects, even the world itself – may be a lie. Can you find a way out? Do you even want to?

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Chorus of Carcosa

Developer: Chameleon 42

Step into the shoes of an architect whose quiet night is shattered when a blood-soaked neighbor appears at his door. As you search for answers, you’ll navigate a decaying apartment complex where reality bends and something unknown whispers. But can you find your way out before the shadows – or your own mind – consume you?

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Cold Abyss – Director’s Cut

Developer: Studio [notes.]

Gear up and take a trip to the loneliest place on Earth. In Cold Abyss, you are tasked with walking along the ocean floor, steadily repairing internet cables in water so deep the sun can't penetrate it. Whether it’s peace you’re looking for, or something else, the dark depths of the sea are the perfect place to unwind after a long day. The Director's Cut version features new levels, an expanded story, and a completely rebuilt movement system.

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Desert Angels

Developer: Folding Star

Buried in the sands of a desert scrapyard is a generator that can save your oasis village. Search for memories in the trash, speak to its ghosts, and blast new paths with the weapons you find. Seek the generator to save your oasis village, and make your choices: What gets to be remembered, and what gets to be forgotten?

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DETECTIVE: Rainy  Night

Developer: k148 Game Studio

After driving all day, Detective Iker Carmona decides to spend the night at a motel. The next morning, he hears an argument outside his room. Upon stepping out, he discovers there is no electricity, mobile phones and computers aren’t working, vehicles won’t start, and it has begun to rain heavily. Seven guests are staying at the motel alongside him, each with their own story. As the weather worsens and vehicles remain unusable, no one can leave. Over five days divided into 12 narrative-driven levels, players will experience unexplained phenomena, disappearances, deaths, and cryptic symbols — all unfolding within the motel.

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Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping

Developer: Happy Broccoli Games

When spookiness strikes a luxury campsite, the one and only Duck Detective is summoned to quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve a no-murder mystery in this new standalone instalment of the beloved mystery puzzle series! Will McQuacklin overcome the ghosts of his own past and quack the case?

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Elroy and the Aliens

Developer: Motiviti

Elroy is a young rocket engineer whose father disappeared 18 years ago under suspicious circumstances. Peggie is a hotshot reporter with a knack for languages, history and research. Together they uncover a secret that takes them on a journey of epic proportions to stop aliens from carelessly destroying the Earth!

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Escape the Charon

Developer: Escape-The-Games

An alien artifact was discovered in a desert on a dying planet at the edge of the galaxy. When an archaeological team unearthed the monolith, its unknown hieroglyphs gave them chills – could this be the work of the ancients? They enlisted the help of Andrea West and her team on the space station Charon to uncover the mystery of its origin, but soon after, the Charon went dark. It's now up to Andrea's brother James to search for clues and solve the mystery to discover what went wrong.

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Inspector Schmidt: The Ebbing

Developer: Active Fungus Studios

On the northern coast of Germany in 1870, the town of Havstedt turns from a beautiful and relaxing holiday destination into a battle for a young visiting surveyor's own innocence within a few hours when the telegraphist is found dead. Who is the murderer, where do the mysterious lights out at sea come from, and what's causing the peculiar signals coming through the newly constructed transatlantic telegraph cable? Can you uncover the truth behind the sea of lies and expose the dark secrets of the community without becoming a target yourself?

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Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

Developer: Clifftop Games

Three years after her investigation in Conwell Springs, Kathy Rain is on a brand new case involving a string of murders that have paralyzed the metropolitan city of Kassidy. Players must help Kathy find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes hunted… Will this case define her career, or cast her as the next victim of the ‘Soothsayer’?

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Kejora

Developer: Berangin Creative

When Kejora realizes that her peaceful village has been reliving the same day over and over, she and her friends seek to uncover the origin of the mysterious time loop that has cursed them.

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Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo

Developer: Galla

Play as Kulebra, a dead snake with a heart of gold who wakes up in Limbo. With his only lead being the words of a strange Old Lady, he embarks on a quest to find his purpose while sharing his light with the residents of Limbo in the hopes of helping them escape the mysterious curse that traps their souls into repeating the same day on loop.

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Little Problems

Developer: Posh Cat Studios

Solve mysteries around minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. Delve into a world where detective work is about connecting with your friends, understanding the small yet significant daily life issues, and finding joy in the simplicity of resolution. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one little problem at a time.

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Memory Rewind

Developers: Lion Core, Niji Games

Step into the life of a self-proclaimed detective. Together with your quirky assistant Olivina, take on what seems like an ordinary case until you unravel its hidden twists and turns that pull you through a bizarre and thrilling investigation adventure. Find the "Best Ending" for the case, where truth may not be the reality people want to face.

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Neon Hearts City

Developer: Cosmic Void

While searching for Audrey, a missing young girl, private investigator Elijah Crow uncovers a sinister plot targeting society’s outcasts. Somewhere along the shore, androids longing to become human are being offered as sacrifices. Far out at sea, a mysterious tower harbors secrets that could unravel the fabric of civilization. Suspended in the sky looms Roark Prison, a colossal airship where thought criminals face imprisonment. Somehow these threads are inextricably intertwined.

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Neyyah

Developer: Defy Reality Entertainment

Upon waking up from a strange dream, you find yourself transported to a place called Olujay, where you meet Vamir, who sends you to Neyyah on a matter of great urgency: A wrong must be righted. A civilization avenged. A secret revealed. You end up on Neyyah with minimal knowledge of what you’re supposed to do, and things don't go as planned. In order to return to Olujay and reach Vamir, you will have to explore Neyyah – linking together the mechanical contraptions, rusted levers and blue plasma portal systems scattered throughout the bizarre landscapes, as you learn about the cultures that have shaped Neyyah. Not everything is as it seems, and as you wander further into Neyyah's ancient heart, your discoveries will lead you to uncover the very truths behind the fate of Earth itself...

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Once Upon a Puppet

Developer: Flatter Than Earth

Wear the glove of Nieve, a stagehand exiled to the Understage, and wield control over Drev’s strings, a puppet magically bound to her. As they journey to return to the Frontstage above, they will retell forgotten stories, uncover shadowy secrets, and learn how their fate is interwoven with the kingdom of theater itself.

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Radiolight

Developer: Krystof Knesl

Ashwood Creek feels frozen in time, untouched by the chaos of the outside world. But under the surface, something dark is stirring. A teenager has gone missing. A strange signal is cutting through the static of local radio stations. Lured deeper into Ashwood Creek National Park, Ethan, a police officer, will need to tune into every frequency and every echo of the past in the hopes of uncovering the truth. What begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a haunting journey through the unknown.

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Scarred

Developer: KOEX Studio

Uncover the dark truth about a fellow schoolmate while navigating familiar yet distorted Singaporean locations transformed into nightmarish landscapes. Solve frightening puzzles while evading a mysterious ghostly presence that stalks them through shadowy corridors and dimly lit doorways.

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Static Dread: 15 Nights at the Old Lighthouse

Developer: solarsuit.games

In the aftermath of a global cataclysm, the harbor authorities reactivated an ancient lighthouse, hoping to keep the seas navigable amidst the growing chaos. A lone keeper is dispatched to the forsaken island, tasked with manning the beacon. The fate of passing vessels and the nearby town now rests in his hands, but each night his duties grow more perilous. Will the keeper preserve his sanity, protect those he loves, and guide the vessels entrusted to him through the abyss? Or will he, too, be lost to the dark tides gathering beneath the surface of the world?

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Strand

Developer: Exnilo Studio

In a future where humanity has expanded beyond its system, driven by a shared vision of growth, a paradise covered with vast oceans and thriving plankton has been discovered by exploration probes. To assess the colonization potential of the world called VESTA, the A.R.E.S. Station is sent into its orbit. But when a powerful magnetic field hits A.R.E.S., the station is warped by mysterious phenomena, distorting time, space, and physics. You must solve mind-bending puzzles to escape an infinite time loop while uncovering the fate of your crew. Every detail matters as you unravel the mystery and question humanity’s role in the vast, unforgiving universe.

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The Talos Principle – Reawakened

Developer: Croteam

The Talos Principle: Reawakened introduces new content, enhanced gameplay, and a gorgeously upgraded presentation to Croteam's  classic 2014 philosophical sci-fi puzzler. Relive the critically acclaimed expansion Road to Gehenna and dive into an all-new chapter, In the Beginning. Discover the story of Alexandra Drennan as she faces profound existential questions while orchestrating the Simulation's first critical test, challenging players to think deeply about the human condition.

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Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo

Developer: DankHearts

Amnesiac teens become trapped in 'Noise Scramble City,' a labyrinth of their own fears. The only way out is to remember and overcome their own Noise – the painful personal events, traumas, and memories from their past. To confront them, the teens must first gather their own memories spread across the city in order to remember.

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Undying Flower

Developer: Calcatz

Would you forgive yourself if you killed someone you love? Enter the traumatic memories of The Flower, experience death as the killer and the killed, and submerge yourself in a dark, interactive adventure of emotions, suffering, and regret – looking for a way to forget. But what if remembering isn’t enough? What if it takes more? 

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A Week in the Life of Asocial Giraffe

Developer: Quail Button

Giraffe is quite happy with his life. He likes listening to lo-fi music, drinking matcha, eating sushi, taking care of his succulent plants, and writing haikus. There's just one thing that makes his life hard: he's so anxious about being in social situations that his head would explode if he ever talks to anyone. Fortunately that's never happened yet: as you'll see, Giraffe has gotten good at sneaking around, distracting, and avoiding the overly chatty residents of Friendly City. Can you make it through the week without talking to anyone as a giraffe living in the friendliest city in the world?

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Weeny Wise

Developer: Unco Games

The dark sorcerer Ragna returns after many years away, wielding a powerful talisman to rally the Weeny Wise in a war that could endanger the entire human race or Weeny Wise. But there’s a glimmer of hope with Anneli and Hugo, young students at a magical school who survived Ragna’s initial attack. Together they embark on a quest to find the Four Seals of imprisoned magic, a path that may be their last chance to end Ragna's plans.

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Who Are You!?

Developer: Haunting Humans Studio

Ray Roswell lost his wife 20 years ago in what seemed to involve an alien abduction. Now his only daughter has gone missing. In his search to find her, Ray not only embarks on a physical journey but also confronts the emotional and psychological trauma of his past, reliving the pain he has tried to forget.

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Your House

Developer: PATRONES & ESCONDITES

The prequel to Unmemory is a tale of a house that is not a house, but a puzzle that houses the story of two women: a lost teenager on her quest for answers, and a wise woman struggling against social and cultural conventions. Both stories intersect in a surprising ending that will give meaning to their lives.

Download here for Windows and Mac 

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