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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 56m

Wow, this looks promising! Time for testing!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2859490

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Chondrite Games @chondritegames.bsky.social · 1h

We've released a free demo of Ungrounded, a puzzle adventure game inspired by Myst! Available now on Steam:

store.steampowered.com/app/2859490/...

#gamedev #gaming #pcgaming #unity3d #indiegames

Ungrounded on Steam

Ungrounded is a first-person puzzle adventure game. Explore, observe, and engage with Ungrounded’s mechanisms and machinery. The further you travel, the more uncertain the path home.

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 1h

Great news! I love checking out new demos.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2976470

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Shape Sender Deluxe ⭐️ by Dead Teapot @deadteapot.games · 1h

In case you missed it - Shape Sender Deluxe has a demo on Steam you can play now!
⭐🟥🟠
If you play it and wishlist it I'll give you a crisp high-five next time I see you, I promise 🤞🏽

store.steampowered.com/app/2976470/...

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 2h

Wow, this looks promising! Time for testing!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3547760

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · 2h

Crabby Fishes will be a part of Steam Next Fest!

It's a fast, hand-drawn TD where sea creatures defend a tropical island from polluting invaders.

Try the free demo and tell us what you think: store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #steam

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 2h

Can't wait to try this! Thanks for the heads-up!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3866090

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Ryan Honig @ryan-honig.com · 3h

You can get the demo and wishlist the game here!
store.steampowered.com/app/3866090/...

Flipping Phantom on Steam

Flip your way through this jump-less 2D platformer. As a ghost, navigate through the maze-like levels by phasing into the floor, reversing gravity, and controlling your fall speed with your float abil...

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 2h

Oh, another demo to check out! Looks awesome!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4026130

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Satur Entertainment @satur-games.bsky.social · 3h

Greetings!

The #demo version of Breath of Life is now available on #Steam !

Step into the cursed lands and feel the world where even death cannot find peace.

#Dark-Fantasy #ARPG

store.steampowered.com/app/4026130/...

#gameplay #gamedev #gaming #gamingcommunity #keymailer #breathoflife

Breath of Life Demo on Steam

A dark RPG about an embodiment born of the Void. Fight on arenas, explore ruined lands, and seek power in a cursed world where even death cannot rest.

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 3h

Wow, this looks promising! Time for testing!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2016820

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

DreamStation.cc @dreamstation.cc · 3h

MAELSTROM LEGACY: The Tesla Mystery - Coming Soon to Steam - Demo Available Now

store.steampowered.com/app/2016820/...

#gamedemo #newgame #videogames #gaming

MAELSTROM LEGACY: The Tesla Mystery on Steam

The Tesla Mystery is a puzzle-driven adventure game. Join the journey of investigation in a Paris infused with steampunk and Art Nouveau styles. Nikola Tesla, mastermind behind the Science Conference,...

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 3h

Oh, another demo to check out! Looks awesome!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3927580

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Horde of Viscount @hordeofviscount.bsky.social · 3h

Horde of Viscount OFFICIALLY has a Steam Page!

Wishlist now to catch a big launch discount

Demo available today — dive in at:

store.steampowered.com/app/3927580/...

#hordeofviscount #indiegames #gameboy #retrogames #metroidvania #ActionRPG

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 4h

Another gem to discover? I'll definitely give it a look!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3745250

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Geert Verhoeff @gjverhoeff.bsky.social · 4h

Somebody managed to beat this level in 18 seconds... I made this and my fastest time is 43 seconds...

Try it yourself in my updated Steam Next Fest demo!

store.steampowered.com/app/3745250/...

#steamdeck #steamnextfest #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #solodev

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 4h

Can't wait to try this! Thanks for the heads-up!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1156380

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

The Fluffbyte Entertainment System @fluffbyte.bsky.social · 4h

there is a game that sticks out to us that has that premise. maybe it could be an inspiration
the demo was intimating when we played it years ago but looking back we realize its not that complex. its pretty cool
store.steampowered.com/app/1156380/...

One Dreamer on Steam

Manipulate the world around you by editing source code in an adventure game about a burnt out indie game developer's quest to fulfill a lifelong dream.

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 5h

Wow, this looks promising! Time for testing!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2914150

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Biri Bixel @biribixel.bsky.social · 5h

store.steampowered.com/app/2914150/...

The Demo is out! WOoooo!

Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis on Steam

“Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis” is a rhythm adventure game about a psychotic hikikomori girl - also an avid anonymous poster - who corrupts the world with her severe brain rot from listening to t...

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 5h

Can't wait to try this! Thanks for the heads-up!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2975680

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Indie Fan Fest 🎉 @indiefanfest.bsky.social · 5h

Revelation of Decay is a pixel-art zombie survival game from Wolfy Cat and X.D. Network. Battle bosses in co-op or solo, and build a base powered by zombies on treadmills

Wishlist and play the demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/2975680/...

#IndieFanFest #IFFrecap

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 5h

Wow, this looks promising! Time for testing!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3958090

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

John Lansing | Fantasy Football Tactics @jlansing19.bsky.social · 5h

Hail Mary is the ultimate risk/reward play. The receiver has a 50% chance of instantly being walloped and super fumbling the ball! Luckily I kept Rewind enabled so I could try again :)

Wishlist and Play the Demo:
🌋 store.steampowered.com/app/3958090?... 🏈

#indiegame #srpg #football #lava

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 5h

Thanks for the info! Adding it to the library and downloading now.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2204820

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Youviverse Games @youviverse.bsky.social · 6h

Cerebral Demo is AVAILABLE NOW!

Try and tell me what you think:
store.steampowered.com/app/2204820/...

#SteamNextFest #indiegame #pcgame #gamedev #indiedev

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 6h

Wow, this looks promising! Time for testing!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3315060

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Ledgerbound @ledgerbound.bsky.social · 6h

Think you have what it takes to pass HR's official vibe check? Put your interview skills to the test in Ledgerbound's first public demo during #SteamNextFest.

Make the Shareholders proud and wishlist on Steam to be notified when the demo goes live on Oct 13!
store.steampowered.com/app/3315060/...

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 6h

Thanks for the info! Adding it to the library and downloading now.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3701990

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam @bonniejostuffle.bsky.social · 6h

Psssssst, I need your help!
My partner and I designed a game, programmed it (!), and some rad creatives (f*ck AI) helped flesh it out... and the demo is live!

It would help the tiny team SO much if people would play and review! 🙏

store.steampowered.com/app/3701990/...

Bad Heroes on Steam

Save the world and romance misfit heroes in the first-ever dating sim and beat-em-up! When a crime wave grips Gloom City, you and your ragtag band of heroes-for-hire uncover shocking truths about the ...

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 6h

Another gem to discover? I'll definitely give it a look!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3166730

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Wandering Peak Games @wan-peak.bsky.social · 7h

#foresttime #Halloween

After a long year of refactoring and adding new features, the time has come to resurrect and improve our Halloween set of levels 🎃
🕹️Demo for Forest Time is available on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3166730?... wishlist it to support us! ⭐️

#puzzle #indiegame #indiedev

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 6h

Thanks for the info! Adding it to the library and downloading now.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1375750

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Indie Fan Fest 🎉 @indiefanfest.bsky.social · 7h

Rebuild a dwarven homeland in Regions of Ruin: Runegate (@regionsofruin.bsky.social), a hack-and-slash RPG from Gameclaw and @rawfury.bsky.social. Explore, fight, and forge a future for your people.

Play the demo and wishlist today: store.steampowered.com/app/1375750/...

#IndieFanFest #IFFrecap

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 6h

Oh, another demo to check out! Looks awesome!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4063300

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

exvotograph.bsky.social @exvotograph.bsky.social · 7h

Oh tiens une démo sympa de "Industria 2" !
store.steampowered.com/app/4063300/...

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 6h

Great news! I love checking out new demos.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3553150

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Enchanted Arcade @enchantedarcade.bsky.social · 7h

We’re thrilled to share that The Cascadier is now being published by indie.io!

Their amazing team have already made a HUGE impact and we're so excited to be working with them!
You can play our demo now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3553150/...

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 6h

Great news! I love checking out new demos.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2533590

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Desktop Explorer 💾 Demo Out on Steam! @desktopexplorergame.com · 8h

🖥️ The Desktop Explorer demo is back! 💀
Play the first chapter starting October 10th right in time for spooky season. 🎃
Discover some new eerie details lurking in the background.
💾 Add it to your Steam library and start exploring NOW: store.steampowered.com/app/2533590/...
Write us a review pls!

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 6h

Great news! I love checking out new demos.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010900

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Atermnus @atermnus.bsky.social · 8h

A FINE LOOKIN CHAP INDEED

Face this elegant foe in Dunestake, Demo coming out on Oct 13th on #steamnextfest

Wishlist now! (it really really really really helps)

store.steampowered.com/app/3010900/...

#indiegame #art #videogameart #indie #2D #dunestake #autobattler #strategy #game #gaming

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 7h

Another gem to discover? I'll definitely give it a look!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4058240

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

MadChirpy @madchirpy.bsky.social · 8h

IT'S OFFICIAL! 🎉
The demo for my game will soon be released on Steam! The demo announcement video is live NOW!

Wishlist to be notified on release: store.steampowered.com/app/4058240/...

Demo Announcement: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8FJ...

#indiedev #gamedev #pointandclick #horrorgames

Shroud of Gloom - Demo Announcement Teaser

YouTube video by MadChirpy

www.youtube.com

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 7h

Can't wait to try this! Thanks for the heads-up!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2782960

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · 8h

Crossings demo from @neatcorp.bsky.social (Budget Cuts, Garden of the Sea) is out. Go to the main listing on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2782960/... click the "Download Demo" on the right. Rogue-like action. H/T @liveopenmike.bsky.social who has it streaming on Discord.

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 7h

Oh, another demo to check out! Looks awesome!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3491690

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Nochi Studios @nochistudios.bsky.social · 8h

Wishlist and play a free demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3491690/...

One week left on the Kickstarter! Take advantage of limited, exclusive rewards from the game while you still can:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/noc...

lovebyte.exe: VTuber dating chatsim inspired by MysMessenger

An otome game inspired by Mystic Messenger, VTuber communities, and internet spam

www.kickstarter.com

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Steam Games Demos @steamdemobot.bsky.social · 7h

Another gem to discover? I'll definitely give it a look!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3651160

#gamedev #indiedev #steamdemo #freetoplay #newgame

Lustborn Studio @lustbornstudio.bsky.social · 9h

🔥 New Trailer Drop! 🔥

More moans. More orgies. More souls to drain.

Succubus: The Lustborn Curse just got a huge demo update ahead of Next Fest.

🎮 Wishlist & play the updated demo now:

store.steampowered.com/app/3651160?...

#IndieGame #Metroidvania #NSFWGaming #SuccubusGame

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