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Luke @cyberlink420.bsky.social · 26d

Gonna start responding to bad takes on social media with this.

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mantron @mantron.bsky.social · 5d

it's Next Fest and i keep seeing the same demos recommended everywhere and it's bugging me lol. so please allow me to suggest some games for you. there are some real hidden gems here!

Next Fest Demo Disc vid still comin' sometime in the next few days too of course!

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mantron @mantron.bsky.social · 1d

Didn't get a chance to dive into the Steam Next Fest? Looking for some stuff that flew under the radar?

Pop in the Next Fest Demo Disc! I played 50+ games and picked 8 of them (and 8 more in the bonus section!) that you need to check out.

youtu.be/4ia4zEy59Ms

Hidden Gems of Steam Next Fest

YouTube video by mantron

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

I did find that a few weapons dominated the demo so I hope there's more variety in the full game but I think the core concept is solid and so far well executed.
I didn't find any social media for the game aside from a Discord so give it some love.
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Fishing Mega-Game on Steam

Fishing Mega-Game takes the joy of a fishing mini-game and crafts it into a larger creature collecting experience. Roam the land for new fishing spots and deploy your favorite fish in search for new p...

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Fishing Mega-Game:
A surprising standout, the creature collector aspect serves to give content even approaching Vampire Survivors compared to other VS-likes. An overworld with npcs add a nice texture to the whole thing.

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Enemies are datamoshed silhouettes giving them a bit of stealth. The demo ends rather abruptly but with enough intrigue to get me interested.
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SANGRA on Steam

Classic survival horror with a modern feel. Solve puzzles, search for items, manage your inventory, and pray you'll return to the safe room alive in this decaying twisted facility consumed by a myster...

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

SANGRA:
This is an honest survival horror with a touch of modern controls. Corridors are tight, ammo is tight, inventory is tight, keys will have you backtrack and memorize the building's layout.

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

The parry has a ton of active frames but also a lot of lag if you miss. I'd say it lands on the vania side of Hollow Knight. Automatic ledge jumps are aggressive enough to feel like they'd get me killed but they're fine if you're careful.
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Kotama and Academy Citadel on Steam

Kotama and Academy Citadel is a 3D Metroidvania game. Players assume the role of an exchange student named Kotama as she explores through the mysterious Academy Citadel, aiming to become the esteemed ...

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Kotama And Academy Citadel:
A metroidvania that's fun to move around in. Parries + fluid detonation can change the flow of combat when you need to take on certain enemies without getting in your way.

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Storebound is a game that requires communication to solve puzzles, gather items and avoid monsters while you contend with sanity effects. It can be a little overwhelming but not as punishing as you might thing. Just lay low and play smart.
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Storebound on Steam

A 1-3 co-op horror game. Play as ordinary shoppers trapped in an accursed megastore. Find the exit together at all costs before the employees catch you.

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Storebound:
You and your muppet (claymation?) friends are trapped in an infinite IKEA, everything is wrong and it's getting increasingly worse.

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

I wasn't sure what to expect but I thought it would be more arcadey than it is so I was surprised when the writing stole the show with it's surreal world and bizarre characters.
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Skate Story on Steam

Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way through the ash and smoke of the Underworld as you take on a seemingly impossible quest. Skate fast to destroy demons and save other tortured souls on your journey ...

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Skate Story: @skatestory.com @bysameng.com
An immensely stylistic game visually and audibly. The skating is very easy to pick up with more depth than is even explained in the demo.
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SKATE STORY @skatestory.com · 6d

DEMO out now
on Steam for PC and Mac

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

My one and only complaint right now is that there isn't a 4:3 mode with tasteful CRT/VHS filter.
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Vital Shell Demo Disc on Steam

Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as ...

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Vital Shell: @VitalShellGame
This Brotato-like is bleeding with Fromsoft-esque psx charm and jungle beats. While the wave an upgrade systems are similar to Brotato it's weapon and stats are appreciably different with a leveling meta progression.

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

The game allows you to guard/parry cancel from any animation so you can get up to some crazy antics. I wish they let us look at the shop to see what combat upgrades were possible.
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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Homura Hime:
A Nier inspired action game that feels good in the hand. Combos are, so far, precanned so don't expect DMC combo expression. There's some jank with cutscenes and the music could use more oomph.

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Resources are a bit low but you're incentivized to kill enemies for currency. I wish tank controls with dpad was an option and the knife being reset on parry kills it's viability. A solid showing if you like more open, action focused games like RE3.
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Ground Zero on Steam

Fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a ...

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Ground Zero: @groundzerogame.bsky.social
A street level survival horror game with some action mechanics and crisp 3d backgrounds that look like prerenders. Combat is a bit overwhelming if you don't use the dodge, the counter/parry or get used to the focus shot.
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Ground Zero @groundzerogame.bsky.social · Aug 26

Fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in retro survival horror Ground Zero 💀

You play as elite operative Seo-Yeon as she uncovers the truth behind the meteor impact that devastated her homeland.

Wishlist here 👇
https://bit.ly/3Jom5rz

#trailertuesday #retro #horror #indiedev

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Deckbuilding actually adds a nice layer to builds by allowing you to customize weapons individually while power-ups and objectives incentivize you to move around the map.
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Hell Maiden on Steam

Traverse the depths of Hell and beat its toughest demons on your way to Heaven in this horde survival deck-building game inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy.

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Hell Maiden: @hellmaidengame.astralshiftpro.com @astralshiftpro.com
A deckbuilding Vampire Survivors-like with a 90's gothic magical girl art style (complete with animated spell sequences) and a Hades style story progression.
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Hell Maiden @hellmaidengame.astralshiftpro.com · Sep 13

✨❤️🔥Introducing Dante's Spell: Dante's Inferno!

In #HellMaiden, ultimate attacks are called "Spells".

Each Poet of Limbo has their very own unique Spells featuring a dedicated 2D animation cut and theme song!🎶

#screenshotsaturday | #indiegame | #gamedev | #indiedev |

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

It's not fair to compare it to, or hold it to the standards of, Signalis. Aside from it's perspective and rendering it's doing its own thing. That said Subversive Memories is holding up really well so far.
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Subversive Memories on Steam

Subversive Memories is a story driven survival horror set in Brazil during the last military dictatorship. Explore the backrooms of an oppressive regime, escape ominous presences and scavenge every co...

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Subversive Memories: @southwardstudio.bsky.social
A classic survival horror with an excellent atmosphere set during a Brazilian dictatorship. The demo is mostly backtracking through a small area with key items while shadow enemies apply a healthy dose of dread.
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Subversive Memories | New Demo Out! @southwardstudio.bsky.social · Jun 6

Hello #PitchYaGame!

Subversive Memories is a retro survival horror set in Brazil during the last dictatorship.

- Explore a maze-like world to uncover its secrets.
- Solve puzzles and find items to progress.
- Defeat shadow enemies with light.
- Find your ██████

#horrorgame #PSX #hauntedps1

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

Currently it not as exciting as you would think (and I hope future updates amends this) but those of us that like nonograms will definitely still have a good time.
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CiniCross on Steam

CiniCross is a roguelike puzzle game set in a dark fantasy universe. Solve increasingly difficult nonogram puzzles, choose your path through a tree-like dungeon, and adapt your strategy using artifact...

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Kid Dracula backwards @alucardx60.bsky.social · 6h

CiniCross: @altego.itch.io
Picross by way of dark fantasy rogue-lite. There's multiple class types, board clearing abilities and bosses with abilities of their own. The upgrades lacked impact and once I hit endless I had enough time saved that it became a normal puzzle.
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Altego - Hydrobates @altego.itch.io · 20d

✨ The demo of CiniCross is now live on Steam!
After months of work, I’m super excited to share my very first game with you 🧩

If you enjoy puzzle challenges with a twist, give it a try !
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3933120/...

#IndieGame #IndieDev #PuzzleGame #SteamDemo #SteamNextFest

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