Try These Demos of Steam Games Before They Disappear on Saturday
The Game Awards were last night. And while we love the beautiful trophies (and sad that The Outer Worlds have n’t won top honors ), this event is more than a pixelated spectacle. Timed to coincide with the big day, there is also a PC “Game Festival” – all on Steam – with great time-limited demos you can play right now.
You will have until 1:00 pm or so Saturday (ET) to try out the demos, and I recommend that you clear your schedule for this evening. In the end, it’s your first chance to try out the updated version of the classicthe System Shock , which is absolutely worthy of your time. I also recommend checking outCarrion , which looks creepy (and fun) AF.
Here is a complete list of demos you can try:
East (Windows, macOS)
“In a beautifully detailed and charming post-apocalyptic world, a miner discovers a mysterious little girl named Sam deep underground in a secret facility … Travel through crumbling cities, meeting strange creatures and even strangers on your way!”
CARRION (Windows, macOS, SteamOS + Linux)
“CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you take on the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin, pursuing and devouring those who imprisoned you.”
Chicory: a colorful fairy tale (Windows, macOS)
“You are a dog wielding a magic brush! Use your drawing abilities to explore, solve puzzles and make friends in this best city adventure game. From the creators of Wandersong + Celeste. “
Moving (Windows)
Moving Out is a fun physics-based moving simulator that brings new meaning to couch co-op! Are you ready for an exciting career in the furniture industry? As a newly certified furniture placement and relocation specialist, you will take over the relocation job in the vibrant city of Pakmore. ”
Celestial Bodies (Windows, macOS)
“Fight with the hands of a 1970s space astronaut and push, pull and bend your way through an increasingly dangerous range of physically simulated stellar scenarios where without gravity nothing is stationary, nothing is safe, and nothing is simple.”
Spiritfarer (Windows, macOS, SteamOS + Linux)
“Spiritfarer is a handy death management game. As a ferryman to the dead, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends and guide them through mystical seas to finally release them into the afterlife. What will you leave behind? “
Rocky (Windows)
“Röki is an adventure game inspired by Scandinavian folklore; a dark modern fairy tale based on touching storytelling, enticing art style, ancient puzzles and atmospheric exploration. “
Tactical Galactic (Windows)
“Are you looking for a unique hexagon-based real-time strategy game designed specifically for controller play, with dedicated single-player mode, cross-platform multiplayer and wacky Saturday morning cartoon aesthetics? …Not? Um … well, if you were like that, it would be the perfect game for you! “
SkateBIRD (Windows, macOS, SteamOS + Linux)
“Shred flexible straws, flip staplers and cut killer lines into cardboard and duct tape. First of all, Skate Birds are trying their best! “
Drifter (Windows, macOS, SteamOS + Linux)
“Crime adventure thriller – The tramp, killed, is again alive a few seconds before his death. Trying to keep his sanity, will he be able to unravel the conspiracy associated with his condition and those who are after him? “
System Shock (Windows, SteamOS + Linux)
“Two decades later, Nightdive Studios is rebooting and re-imagining the original System Shock. We’ll keep the classic style of the new game, keep whatever you love, while giving today’s players the modern look you expect from a great game. “
Wooden nickel (Windows, macOS)
“Check out the outlandish newspapers of the Old West to explore the frontier town. Meet the locals, roam the wilderness, make the choices that shape every morning a newspaper with a growing array of opportunities. “
Acid Knife (Windows)
“Battle of the Deadly Centipedes in a melting psychedelic void. Slower, more thoughtful side-scrolling combat with an emphasis on positioning and improvisation. “
Haven (Windows)
“They fled to a lost planet to be together. Role-playing game about love and freedom. Play alone or in co-op with someone special. “