Top 10 Steam Next Fest Demos to Play Over This Weekend (October Edition)

The Steam Next Fest has been going for a while, and if you're looking forward to spend your weekend playing some demos, then we've got you covered! Below, you can find the top 10 demos you should check out over the weekend, giving you a glimpse at some great titles coming out in the future!

Now's a perfect chance to refresh on how to make the best out of your Steam Next Fest time — check out our tips for that right here!

Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator Demo

• Developer: Mindflair Games LTD
• Publisher: Excalibur Games
• Genre: Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Simulation, Early Access, Adventure
• Release Date: 2 Oct, 2025
• Steam Link

Crashout Crew

• Developer: Aggro Crab
• Publisher: Aggro Crab
• Genre: Casual, Indie
• Tags: Driving, Casual, Arcade
• Release Date: Coming soon
• Steam Link

THE CUBE, SAVE US

• Developer: XLGAMES
• Publisher: XLGAMES
• Genre: Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play
• Tags: Massively Multiplayer, Extraction Shooter, Multiplayer
• Release Date: Q4 2025
• Steam Link

Final Sentence Demo

• Developer: Button Mash
• Publisher: Polden Publishing
• Genre: Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Typing, Simulation, Horror
• Release Date: 10 Oct, 2025
• Steam Link

YAPYAP

• Developer: Maison Bap
• Publisher: Maison Bap
• Genre: Action
• Tags: Online Co-Op, Magic, Comedy
• Release Date: Coming soon
• Steam Link

Everwind Demo

• Developer: Enjoy Studio S.A.
• Publisher: Bohemia Interactive
• Genre: Adventure, Indie, RPG
• Tags: Exploration, Flight, RPG
• Release Date: 12 Oct, 2025
• Steam Link

The Midnight Walkers

• Developer: Oneway Ticket Studio
• Publisher: Oneway Ticket Studio
• Genre: Action, Indie, RPG
• Tags: Early Access, Action, Extraction Shooter
• Release Date: 20 Nov, 2025
• Steam Link

REANIMAL Demo

• Developer: Tarsier Studios
• Publisher: THQ Nordic, Amplifier Studios
• Genre: Adventure
• Tags: Adventure, Puzzle, Exploration
• Release Date: 13 Oct, 2025
• Steam Link

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Demo

• Developer: Unfrozen
• Publisher: Hooded Horse
• Genre: RPG, Strategy
• Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Turn-Based Strategy
• Release Date: 9 Oct, 2025
• Steam Link

Half Sword

• Developer: Half Sword Games
• Publisher: Game Seer Publishing
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Physics, Gore, Combat
• Release Date: 2025
• Steam Link