10 game demos you need to try during Steam Next Fest 2025
Steam Next Fest always brings a flood of indie demos, but not all of them leave a lasting impression. These 10 stood out in my own exploration, ranked from least to most impressive based on their potential, gameplay polish, and how much more I wanted the game after playing:
10 best demos to play during Steam Next Fest 2025
10) The Barkeeper
A fast-paced bartending simulator, The Barkeeper challenges players to mix cocktails and other drinks under time pressure. Success depends on tactics, space planning, and speed. The demo shows an Overcooked-style party game that needs a better tutorial to ease new players in—putting you in a separate bar away from customers and going through each drink with a series of arrows and images does not tell you how to play.