7 standout Steam Next Fest games worth wishlisting after playing the demos
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Ford James
Summary
The article highlights seven standout games from the Steam Next Fest event, based on hands-on demo experiences. The featured games include: The Alters (a sci-fi strategy game about cloning alternate selves), Echo Point Nova (a fast-paced open-world FPS with hoverboarding), Mullet Madjack (a retro-styled FPS with a timer mechanic), Pacific Drive (a survival driving game set in a supernatural exclusion zone), Tactical Breach Wizards (a turn-based tactical game combining SWAT tactics with magic), Thank Goodness You're Here! (a surreal British comedy adventure), and Crypt Custard (a tower defense game with a unique aesthetic). Each game is described with its core mechanics, visual style, and why it stands out.
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Echo Point Nova is a fast-paced open-world FPS that lets you hoverboard and grapple through a vibrant alien world.
Mullet Madjack is a retro-styled FPS where you must kill enemies to keep your timer from running out.
Pacific Drive is a survival driving game set in a supernatural exclusion zone where your car is your only lifeline.
Thank Goodness You're Here! is a surreal British comedy adventure that's equal parts hilarious and confusing.
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