Steam Next Fest is an event to celebrate upcoming games coming in 2026 or early 2027. Once it started, Steam surprised everyone by releasing thousands of game demos where players can try them all. After playing countless game demos and scrolling through every post that recommends Steam Next Fest games, I've rounded up the best games to try at Steam Next Fest 2026.
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Bad tactics
Meta is flawed
Bad tactics is an interesting strategy game. While the game is addictive, what caught my attention was the market system it has, where the price of cards that are considered meta and overused in the game increases in price. This allows you to spam underdog cards while meta abusers suffer from summoning their overpowered cards. It is an interesting original concept that will be tested after the release of the game, which is set for June 23, 2026.
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An empire in decay
Roguelike Deckbuilder chess game
An empire in decay is a deckbuilder game that combines chess and roguelike elements into one concept. You start the game by starting a rebellion and in each subsequent match you try to protect the people. As you progress through the game, you unlock more powerful cards and decks, and you can even upgrade the cards you have to get more stats and effects. An empire in decay due out on July 24, 2026.
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Front Dust RTS
Gray warning 2
Front Dust RTS is a game that takes inspiration from classic RTS games, e.g Red alert 2. There are so many similarities; if you have played Red Alert 2 before, you will know what to do in this game. Aside from the RTS element, the game has an interesting approach where the battlefield is lifeless, even in color. Despite the interesting concept, the game still has a lot of work to do to get ready for full release, which makes sense considering it doesn't have a release date yet.
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Void Diver Escape from the Abyss
Void Diver Escape from the Abyss is a PvE extraction action RPG. You play alone or with other players to explore and loot the ruined city. While there are many things to do in the demo, the main purpose is to recover lost artifacts and extract them safely. Void Diver Escape from the Abyss is due out in 2026, but a specific release date has not been announced.
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Like the one we survive
A post-apocalyptic survival game
Like the one we survive is a survival game in a post-apocalyptic world. In order to survive, you have to scavenge resources, build a base and recruit people. The game successfully creates an eerie atmosphere that puts you in an apocalyptic mood where you feel truly alone.
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However, since this is still an early build, there's nothing compelling going on and you really feel the loneliness. Hopefully this will be fixed in later updates. Like the one we survive is due out in the first months of 2027.
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Motorfall
Motorfall it has many things, but it also has some unfortunate obstacles. The idea of the game is unique because you load into a moving colossal mega train and have to craft and loot in it. Mixing the extraction genre with all this adds to the pressure during your time on the train. So far, even though the game tries to do a lot of things on the train, it doesn't have a compelling reason to be alone on the train. Let's hope that the developers will solve the problems and complete their original, unique idea. Motorfall is due out in 2026, but a specific release date has not been announced.
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Arcane Eats
I summon a potato in attack position
Arcane Eats is a roguelike deckbuilder game that pits you against the most boring opponents you can think of: customers! In this game, you assemble a deck of ingredient cards and hire a kitchen crew. You can edit the cards and add effects to them to make them more useful during the game. The game is addictive because there are tons of decks you can build and things you can do with your cards. Arcane Eats is due out in 2026, but a specific release date has not been announced.
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Over The Hill
Survive in the mud and take pictures
Over the hill is a cooperative game that pits your car against the environment. From the first minutes, the game offers you many buttons to press for every situation the car faces. That should be enough for you and your friends to browse and explore the world Over the hill while avoiding possible failures. Over the hill is due out in 2026, but a specific release date has not been announced.
Freestyle football 2 is a fun little game that pits you with four teammates against five other online players to play arcade mini soccer. The game has some original ideas for creating your own identity, such as creating roles associated with the characters you choose. Each character feels different and has their own unique play style. Freestyle football 2 is due out in 2026, but a specific release date has not been announced.
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Impulse
The closest you can get to Titanfall 3
Impulse is a fast-paced 6v6 first-person shooter. Within a few minutes, you can immediately notice how much inspiration Impulse taken from titles like Titanfall 2. Combat in the game relies heavily on fast movement, which allows you to run almost anywhere, even up walls. Impulse due out on June 24, 2026.
