Steam Next Fest October 2022 Round-Up (Part One)

Steam Next Fest October 2022 Round-Up (Part One)

Welcome to part one of the GAMERamble Steam Next Fest round-up for October 2022. Once again, Steam is hosting its celebration of upcoming games with hundreds of demos to try out. Next Fest started on the 3rd of October and will continue until the 10th, allowing players to get some hands-on time with their most anticipated games. As with the previous Steam Next Fest, the GAMERamble team has been hard at work browsing through what is available and checking out the titles that stand out the most. With so many demos on offer, it is impossible to try out everything, but here are ten titles we think players will enjoy. This is by no means a definitive list, and there are plenty of other great demos, so be sure to let us know which ones you really liked and which ones have got you excited for their releases. So, without further ado, here’s dark_cloud’s Steam Next Fest selection in alphabetical order

Moonscars First Look Video

Moonscars First Look Video

Moonscars by Black Mermaid and Humble Games is a game about the fierce clayborne warrior Grey Irma. Her purpose is to battle the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy her while trying to find the Sculptor and unravel the mystery of her existence. Moonscars is a game that challenges players to push the limits of their combat skills and master new abilities as they progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Check out the video below for a quick look at the action

House Party – Doja Cat Expansion Pack First Look Video

House Party – Doja Cat Expansion Pack First Look Video

House Party – Doja Cat Expansion Pack by Eek! Games is the first ever expansion pack for the game and features the award-winning music star Doja Cat. The DLC was designed to pair perfectly with House Party’s original story and enriches the party experience with new choices, fresh narratives, more achievements, celebrity voice acting, and all-new hilarious storylines. Players can also expect multiple endings and side quests featuring Doja Cat and hear her music in the game while playing through her storyline. Check out the video below for a quick look at how Doja Cat becomes involved in the House Party

The Spirit and the Mouse First Look Video

The Spirit and the Mouse First Look Video

The Spirit and the Mouse by Alblune and Armor Games Studios is a lush narrative adventure set in the quaint French village of Sainte-et-Claire. Players take control of Lila, a tiny mouse with a big heart, as she gains electrifying new powers and sets out to help the people of the village. Aided by Lumion, the Spirit guardian, players must search every nook and cranny of the world to complete objectives and collect items while assisting those in need. Check out the video below to see The Spirit and the Mouse in action

Pretty Girls Tile Match First Look Video

Pretty Girls Tile Match First Look Video

Pretty Girls Tile Match by Zoo Corporation is the 18th entry in the popular series and sees players having to match 3 mahjong tiles with the same design to erase them. The game features six brand new characters, all voiced in Japanese, with 20 stages each. Clearing these stages rewards players with points, which can then be used to unlock new costumes in the dressing room for use in diorama mode. Check out the video below to see some levels for three of the girls and a quick look at the dressing, which has been further enhanced compared to previous titles

The Plague Doctor of Wippra First Look Video

The Plague Doctor of Wippra First Look Video

The Plague Doctor of Wippra by Electrocosmos and Application Systems Heidelberg is an upcoming retro medieval medical adventure. It is set in the small town of Wippra, where the plague spreads agony and fear. Players get to experience a working day as medieval German plague doctor Oswald Keller as he makes diagnoses, prescribes treatments, and even performs surgery. The Plague Doctor of Wippra is releasing on the 5th of October on Steam and GOG. Check out the video below for a quick look at what to expect

Rift Loopers First Look Video

Rift Loopers First Look Video

Rift Loopers by Monster Tooth Studios is a twin-stick shooter survival game with rogue-like elements. Players must fight through worlds lost to a mysterious alien insectoid race while collecting reality crystals. These crystals are the resource needed for dimensional travel and can be used to unlock additional weapons, characters, and enhancements for future loops. Rift Loopers is releasing on Steam Early Access on 22 September, featuring a single map, six characters, 15 weapons, and eight active and ten passive abilities. The full version will include additional characters, weapons, abilities, maps, and game modes. Check out the action in the video below

Construction Simulator First Look Video

Construction Simulator First Look Video

Construction Simulator by weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung and astragon Entertainment is back, bigger and better than ever. This time the game features over 70 machines, many brand new to the franchise. Along with familiar brands, such as Caterpillar, CASE, and Bell, the game also features new licensed machines from Scania, Doosan, Cifa, DAF, and many more. Construction Simulator also boasts two maps inspired by landscapes in the USA and Germany, with over 90 exciting tasks for players to complete. Check out the video below for a quick look at some of the tasks available on the European map

Metal: Hellsinger First Look Video

Metal: Hellsinger First Look Video

Metal: Hellsinger by The Outsiders and Funcom is a rhythm first-person shooter bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music. The game allows players to slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance as they embark on an infernal journey through the eight hells. Metal: Hellsinger features an original soundtrack with vocals by metal icons such as Serj Tankian, Matt Heafy, Randy Blythe, and many others. Check out the video below to see Metal: Hellsinger in action

The GAMERamble Team Plays Chased By Darkness (3-Player Co-Op)

The GAMERamble Team Plays Chased By Darkness (3-Player Co-Op)

Chased by Dkarness is a 1-4 player co-op survival horror game developed by 3+ Productions and published by South Blue Moon. Players are challenged to face supernatural entities and banish them to the spiritual plane. Each map in the game has its own characteristics and mechanics, and the level system allows players to unlock new characters and guns. However, enemies will also get faster and more aggressive as the game progresses to keep players on their toes. In this series, the GAMERamble team attempts to banish the powerful spirits back to where they belong