Steam Next Fest: Our Favorite 7 New Indie Games to Try for Free

This high-octane, mech-based action game throws players into massive, fast-paced team battles with heavily armed, customizable mechs. Set in a futuristic postapocalyptic world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, it's all about choosing the mech that works for your play style and charging into intense combat. 

Pilots can engage in both player-versus-player-versus-enemy missions and cooperative and multiplayer skirmishes, all gameplay that emphasizes speed, precision and strategy. Dodge enemy fire, unleash devastating attacks and, most of all, survive. If you're a fan of adrenaline-pumping mech combat, this is one to watch.

This evolution of PUBG shakes up the battle royale formula with a fresh, close-quarters twist. This new standalone experience trades sprawling battlefields for tense, confined spaces where it's all about getting down with some fast-paced, tactical combat -- think Counter-Strike or Rainbow Six: Siege from a top-down isometric perspective. 

Instead of figuring out how to snipe from a distance, players will need to be smarter about positioning and make creative use of the new environments. It's all about getting the jump on opponents, scavenging for weapons or adapting to the ever-changing battleground. This demo is all about showcasing the new direction for the PUBG universe, and it looks like an absolute blast.

Looking for a fresh psychological horror experience? Post Trauma blends classic survival mechanics with a more cinematic atmosphere. Players take on the role of Roman, a middle-aged man trapped in a surreal, nightmarish reality. 

To escape, players have to get through a series of eerie environments, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the truth behind Roman's predicament. With fixed-camera perspectives reminiscent of old-school horror titles, Post Trauma looks like a natural "next play" for anyone who's a fan of games like Silent Hill or Layers of Fear.

Love pure chaos? Miss fun, focused games from the Xbox Live Arcade era? This over-the-top, action-packed side-scroller is frenetic and raw, perfect for fans of Super Meat Boy or Hotline Miami. 

As a relentless, shotgun-wielding law enforcer, you'll blast your way through waves of criminals in a world where justice is measured in firepower. Its fast-paced combat, destructible environments and retro-inspired visuals make it an arcade shooter that looks like a blast, literally and figuratively.

Sometimes, you just need to sit back, relax and chill. This cozy, creative sim game lets you transform a van into the ultimate home on wheels. You can customize a fun little camper in a range of cute pastel shades, pack your belongings and set off on a heartwarming journey that inevitably leads to a little self-discovery. 

Its charming art style and soothing gameplay make it a great option for gently creating a space that feels like home, from choosing the perfect decor to ensuring everything fits in the van for road trips and long-term living.

This remake is a blast from the past you might not even know you needed. It brings the beloved classic RPG first released in 2001 back to life with a complete visual and mechanical overhaul. 

Set in a gritty medieval fantasy world, players take on the role of a nameless prisoner trapped in a lawless penal colony, where survival is all about making friends and staying one step ahead of the others. Level up and learn new skills, hunt for animals for meat and goods, and fight back against the invading Orcs as one of the last bastions of humanity.

As expected, this remake has modernized graphics, upgraded controls and smoother gameplay, so players can focus on what really matters: making choices that count.

If at first you don't succeed, try again -- the motto of every roguelike. But how many of them are Bioshock-esque first-person shooters set in demented carnival island towers? 

This game throws players into a mysterious, ever-changing tower filled with deadly enemies, well-hidden secrets and tough-as-nails challenges. As you make your way to the top, you'll quickly need to adapt to shifting environments, master fast-paced combat and uncover the mysteries hidden within its walls.