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    Your top 3-5 demos of Next Fest (Feb, 2026)?



    UPVOTE and let's help each other out! Post your top 3-5 favourite demos that are not slop, asset flip or another copy/paste game, so we can save each other some time. My top demos:

    1. Windrose – coop pirate survival, played around 6h, wishlisted full game
    2. EDIT: Voodoo Fishin' – coop fishing, great art and gameplay, we actually loved it so much we cannot wait for full release!
    3. Guardians of the Wild Sky – coop Palword + Aloft, building, crafting, altho a little empty right now
    4. John Carpenter's Toxic Commando – coop, casual zombie shoot n loot, nice graphics
    5. The Spell Brigade – coop roguelike, love that it's auto-shooting and just walking around

    P.S. Please avoid posting your game to advertise it – we can notice it instantly..

    Thank you!

    Posted by EvanNorus

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    2. TheGGspot on

      1. Arkheron

      2. Windrose

      3. Guardians of the Wild Sky

      And the demos are great, and they made me hyped up for the games even more

    3. Kokimanshi on

      Saw a game from a countryman, Fallen Tear: The Ascension. It’s a metroidvania for those who are into it.

    4. Albus_Lupus on

      Next fest is already out? I didnt even know. And toxic commando has a demo? I gotta try this

    6. Teo_Florin27 on

      [Bobo Bay Demo](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3110830/Bobo_Bay_Demo/)

      Bobo Bay is a pet simulation game where you collect, mash(breed), accessorize, and train little creatures to compete in races and other competitions

      [Ecrazeus Castle Demo](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4322700/Ecrazeus_Castle_Demo/)

      A 3D action RPG looter with dual-wielding weapons inspired by arcade games! Run, jump, loot, power up, and defeat monsters before time runs out. This demo offers a fast glance through the “Beginner” course of Quickplay.

      [Voodoo Fishin](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3071240/Voodoo_Fishin/)

      A creepy-cozy co-op fishing game for 1–4 players with proximity voice chat. Explore a haunted swamp for rare fish, sell your haul by the pound, and try to survive what hunts you in the dark.

      [Firebird – Tale of the Stolen Light](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3812210/Firebird__Tale_of_the_Stolen_Light/)

      A fast-paced 2D action-adventure platformer set in a dark fairy tale world. Master creative traversal, uncover secrets, and reshape reality through light and shadow as you battle mythic guardians in handcrafted, atmospheric levels.

      [Voxelony](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4094430/Voxelony/)

      Voxelony is a Colony, Strategy game, Where you control anthropomorphic lizard colonists and gather resources with other creatures in the same world with full of surprises.

    8. KittenDecomposer96 on

      Far far West looks sick

      Windrose looks sick

      Sword Hero looks like a successor to Gothic so it’s also sick

      Also Romestead looks like Core Keeper which i love

    10. Varedis267 on

      I’m still working my way through, so far:

      1. Vampire Crawlers
      2. Esoteric Ebb
      3. Solateria (has promise but a couple of control issues)

    11. RedSonja_ on

      1. Windrose
      2. Warhounds
      3. Above The Snow
      4. Wild West Pioneers
      5. John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando

    15. Corelivan on

      Mightreya: Dragonball mixed with pacific rim on steroids. Fast action rpg with a super girl fighting mega robots while people in live cheers for her.

    16. Zombiehacker595 on

      Tried Far Far West and that was pretty damn fun. We’re a little bored of the current coop games in our library and this could easily be the next big game we get stuck into, assuming they do it right.

    19. InnoXTheGamer on

      Try matcho! (they don’t pay me, but i like to support my local devs from czechia, bcs there are actually few)

    21. azgoodaz on

      So far; WRAITH OPS, Tap Tap Loot, Sledding Game and WheelMates

      Contender: ATMOSFAR

      Bug-filled mess: The Ranchers

    22. SirCris on

      Armatus – roguelite third person shooter feels like a mashup of Remnant and Returnal. Needs some polish but it’s got good bones.

      1348 Ex Voto – Voice acting is good, combat is basic but fine, needs a lot of polish before it releases in a month. I’m expecting a delay.

      Rune Dice – simple fun

      Altered Alma – metroidvania with romance.

      Australia Did It – tower defense tactics kind of. Not my jam but it’s well done and I think it will have an audience.

    23. DrLocrian on

      Esoteric Ebb looks like it will be amazing. Lots of Disco Elysium vibes, with Pratchett’s Discworld mixed in. Day one purchase for me.

    24. -Captain- on

      1. [Windrose](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/Windrose/)
      I love survival games and think the pirate theme is severely neglected in all forms of media. This is brilliant!

      2. [Scritchy Scratchy](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3948120/Scritchy_Scratchy/)
      Incremental game about scratching scratch-offs. If you like incremental games, this is a fun one!

      3. [Wanderburg](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4268810/Wanderburg_Demo/)
      Roguelike meets Mortal Engines.

    26. iSend on

      i’m shocked not a single comment has mentioned denshattack

      absolutely worth everybody’s time

      jet set radio combined with tony hawk and skate like mechanics

    31. SirBing96 on

      I played a couple yesterday but really enjoyed The Eternal Life of Goldman. It’s a 2d metroidvania with a blend of Studio Ghibli and Cuphead. Art style and animations are really nice, and a great soundtrack

    32. ShabririFruit on

      I need to play more, but my top 3 so far:

      – Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike
      (it’s exactly what it sounds like, very addictive)

      – Hozy
      (A cozy game about fixing up and moving in to different places. The gameplay feels super smooth and satisfying, definitely check it out if you like things like Unpacked.)

      – Sledding Game
      (A multiplayer hangout game where you can go sledding, fishing, play games, and just chill with people. Has options for both proximity voice and text chat depending on your preference.)

    33. iamahumanstopit on

      In no particular order:

      [Boost Vector EX](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3832030/BOOST_VECTOR_EX/) – Highly stylized racing game that handles like sonic & f-zero. From devs that escaped the hellscape known as roblox.

      [Find Matt’s Cats](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2624670/Find_Matts_Cats/) – Lovely hidden object game, the animated scene gives cozy vibes. From the dev that made the Epic Battle Fantasy flash game series.

      [Alabaster Dawn](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3110760/Alabaster_Dawn/) – RPG w/ tight action combat, delightful puzzles and exploration platforming. Crosscode’s spiritual successor.

    34. LolYouFuckingLoser on

      The Spell Brigade has no staying power. It’s fun for a bit but the lack of weapon and gameplay variety sets in quick. 

    35. Isariamkia on

      No order in particular:

      Replaced

      Outbound

      Sledding Game – This one has a lot of potential. The demo is fun for a couple of hours but it really lacks polish.

    38. YorgenWorgen on

      [Voidling Bound](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2004680/Voidling_Bound/) was very pleasant surprise. Feels like Spectrobes but modernized in the best way. Tough to break through the critter collector noise but this one stands out.

      [Dino Time Raiders](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3971710/Dino_Time_Raiders/) is pretty simple in concept, but has some nice polish to it which is rare with dinosaur games. Can’t see the full game being very long, but i like a game that knows when to stop.

    39. Firm-Audience6248 on

      I like the idea of Soundscapes, and it has some great potential depending on what the full release ends up looking like. You basically make landscapes using music. I had some performance hitches with it, but it could just be my potato pc. The devs did say they are looking into it though.