Steam Next Fest is an event to celebrate games scheduled for release in 2026 or early 2027. As soon as it launched, Steam surprised everyone by releasing thousands of game demos, where players could try out all of the games. So, after playing tons of game demos and doomscrolling through all the posts recommending games from the Steam Next Fest event, we've compiled the best games to try at the 2026 Steam Next Fest event.
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flawed tactics
The meta is flawed
flawed tactics It's an interesting strategy game. The gameplay is addictive, but what caught my attention was the market system, which increases the in-game price of cards that are considered meta and overused. This allows them to spam underdog cards while meta abusers have a hard time summoning overpowered cards. This is an exciting, original concept that will be tested following the game's scheduled launch on June 23, 2026.
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a declining empire
Roguelike Deckbuilder Chess Game
a declining empire It is a deck-builder game that combines chess and roguelike elements into one concept. You start the game by starting a rebellion, and from then on you'll be trying to protect your people in every match. As you progress through the game, you'll unlock more powerful cards and decks, and you can also upgrade the cards you need to gain more stats and effects. a declining empire It is scheduled to be released on July 24, 2026.
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Dust Front RTS
gray alert 2
Dust Front RTS A game inspired by classic RTS games such as: Red Alert 2. There are so many similarities. If you've played Red Alert 2 before, you'll know what to do in this game. Aside from the RTS elements, the game takes 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 before it's ready for full release, which makes sense considering it doesn't have a release date yet.
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Void diver escaping from the abyss
Void diver escaping from the abyss It is a PvE extraction action RPG. You can play alone or join other players to explore and plunder the ruined city. There's a lot to do in the demo, but the main objective is to recover and safely extract lost artifacts. Void diver escaping from the abyss It is scheduled to be released in 2026, but the specific release date has not been disclosed.
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we survive as one
Post-apocalyptic survival game
we survive as one It is a survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world. To survive, you must gather resources, build a base, and recruit people. The game successfully creates an eerie atmosphere that puts you in an apocalyptic atmosphere where you feel truly alone.
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But since it's still an early build, nothing exciting is happening and you're left feeling really alone. We hope that this issue will be fixed in a future update. we survive as one It is expected to launch in the first few months of 2027.
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engine failure
engine failure There's a lot going on, but there are also some unfortunate setbacks. The game's idea of boarding a giant moving megatrain and crafting and looting inside it is unique. Mixing the extractive genre with all of this increases the pressure during your time on the train. As of now, while the game is trying to do a lot with trains, there's no compelling reason to be on the train itself. We want developers to be able to solve problems and come up with original and unique ideas. engine failure It is scheduled to be released in 2026, but the specific release date has not been disclosed.
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mysterious food
Summon a potato in attack stance
mysterious food is a roguelike deckbuilder game that pits you against the most boring opponents you can think of: your customers! In this game, you build a deck of ingredient cards and recruit kitchen staff. You can modify cards and add effects to them to make them more useful during gameplay. The gameplay is addictive because you can create so many decks and there are so many things you can do with the cards. mysterious food It is scheduled to be released in 2026, but the specific release date has not been disclosed.
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over the hill
Survive the mud and take pictures
over the hill It's a cooperative game that pits cars against the environment. In the first few minutes, the game gives you plenty of buttons to press to suit every situation your car faces. That will be enough for you and your friends to navigate and explore the world. over the hill Avoiding any setbacks. over the hill It is scheduled to be released in 2026, but the specific release date has not been disclosed.
Freestyle Soccer 2 is a fun little game where you play arcade mini-football with 4 teammates against 5 other online players. The game has some creative ideas for creating unique identities, such as creating roles assigned to your chosen character. Each character has a different feel and unique gameplay style. Freestyle Soccer 2 It is scheduled to be released in 2026, but the specific release date has not been disclosed.
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Mpulse
Closest to Titanfall 3
Mpulse It's a fast-paced 6v6 first-person shooter. You'll immediately see how inspired you are within minutes. Mpulse Taken from the following titles: titanfall 2. The game's combat relies heavily on quick movement, allowing you to run almost anywhere, even walls. Mpulse It is scheduled to be released on June 24, 2026.
