The IndiEXP has highlighted a few games dropping demos during Steam Next Fest that are worth checking out from February 23rd to March 2nd, 2026.
Take a look below!
Ashes
Ashes is a visual novel set in Victoria, Australia, that follows Azar Warren, a 16-year-old skater hiding out at her estranged grandfather’s rural compound after witnessing a gruesome murder.
Delverium
Delverium is a survival sandbox fantasy adventure where players blend exploration, farming, settlement building and dungeon crawling, and ultimately uncover a deeper secret as they delve beneath the world.
Go! Go! Mister Chickums
Go! Go! Mister Chickums is a fun, classic single-screen platformer, inspired by arcade hits of the 80s. The game can be played either in single-player mode, or in local couch co-op with 2 players simultaneously.
Pass the Fear
PASS THE FEAR is the roguelite bullet-hell shooter where you must find a way to escape before dawn breaks. Unleash the wildest projectile patterns and screen-shattering damage to crush every enemy standing in your way!
The demo for Pass the Fear won't be available to download until Steam Next Fest commences.
Schrodinger's Cat Burglar
Schrodinger's Cat Burglar is a quantum puzzle adventure game where you play as Mittens the cat! When Mittens gains the incredible power to be in two places at once, she explores twisted test chambers, makes mischief and evades capture by a whisker!
Ship v Maze
Ship v Maze is a stripped-down reflex challenge: guide your ship through increasingly complex mazes using just two inputs – turn left or turn right. No acceleration. No brakes. Just pure navigation and determination.