Struggling for what to pick in Steam Next Fest? Valve emailed over a list of the 20 most-played demos overall so here's what you might want to check out.
I already gave some initial suggestions in my previous article and you can check out plenty of individual shout-outs in our Demo article tag if you want more of my own picks.
In no particular order from what Valve sent over, I've made sure to note those that have reports on ProtonDB that don't appear to work on Linux so you can skip over them. You'll need to use Valve's Proton to access the demo for most.
Venture together with your friends on an unknown planet. Use color switching, match-3 shooting, and artifact powers to overcome challenges and keep advancing. What lies ahead of you is an adventure filled with wonder, hope, and much more to discover!
Gladio Mori is a multiplayer combat with slow-motion fights, organ-specific damage, and community-generated moves. Use razor-sharp weapons to cut down your enemies or die trying. Pick your blade, choose your armour and create a fighting style unique to you.
Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.
Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game.
Brave the Vortex and dash your way to greatness in this lightning-fast action roguelite for 1-3 players from the crafters of Dead Cells. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with those Sentinels in search of that perfect run!
SAND is a vast, open world PVPVE game where you explore the fallen planet of Sophie. Build gigantic Tramplers to conquer this hostile environment, filled with mystical anomalies, monuments, and other players. Play PVP Demo right now!
Streets of Rogue 2 is a crazy, immersive RPG sandbox set in a vast randomly generated open world where freedom and fun are dialed up to 11. Fight, sneak, hack, farm, build, steal, or talk your way to power as you try to topple a corrupt president in countless possible ways – solo or with friends.
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.
Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.
Welcome to the world's most chaotic place! Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players. Run a fast-food restaurant, and work with your friends to expand your business. Take orders, make burgers, and increase your earnings by dealing with customers.
Embark on a brutal journey of survival in a perpetual winter. Hunt and gather resources for building and utilize deep survival mechanics to craft your way through a harsh, unforgiving landscape. Forge alliances or dominate the remnants of humanity in this chilling open world saga.
Travel to Luma Island to go on an epic adventure by yourself or with your friends and family. Build your dream farm, master professions, collect magical Lumas, find treasures and unravel the mysteries of the island.
Conquer enemy nests and lead your colony through the perils of the forest in this groundbreaking RTS. Empire of the Ants is a photorealistic, third-person real-time strategy game where you command your insect legions in epic battles.
The Sultan commands you to play a cruel game. Each week, you must draw one of four special cards: the Carnality card requires you to seek carnal pleasures; Extravagance compels you to spend lavishly; Conquer forces you into dangerous expeditions; and Bloodshed demands a human sacrifice...
Take a relaxing walk around a surprise-filled island and build your own secret base! Explore the island, meet cute animals, play fun mini-games, and collect cool toys and furniture. Enjoy carefree and happy moments on the island! Play with your friends and share the fun together!
Explore, craft, and fight your way on the uncharted islands solo or in co-op! Tinkerlands is an exciting survival adventure where you will build your settlement, craft useful tools to survive, and even use magic!
- KLETKA (Native Linux)
KLETKA is a co-op horror game about going down in an elevator that is trying to eat you. Feed the elevator, explore deadly floors and descend deeper.
Doesn't work on Linux:
What have you enjoyed the most during Steam Next Fest? Be sure to leave a comment and a link.
Steam Next Fest continues through Monday October 21st at 10am PT / 5pm UTC.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Quoting: sobkasAdding screenshots next to game name would be nice. I would prefer to see how game looks before I check its Steam page.
Tried it out. Have to just find even smaller resolution (tried first with 800x600). But they do give somewhat representative idea of the game. Store page screenshots try sometimes look too good, but didn't feel like taking screenshots while playing.
Streets of Rogue 2 is more of a given considering how much my kids like the original, and I like it well enough to join them sometimes, although I do get sick of it after a while. I don't like rogues in general. The new one plays more like an RPG, or can I say Grand Theft Auto?
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