[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Akatori” still needs polish
by Chris SelogyThis feels like a demo for a game that still has a lot of work to go before it’s ready for launch, so I hope the developers get the time this demo needs to fulfill its potential.
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REVIEW – “Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties” is both an improvement and a downgrade with some solid new stuff mixed in
[SmashPad Demo Fest] SP Plays – “Titanium Court” Demo
Out Steam Next Fest demo let’s plays continue with Titanium Court!
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Everything we played during Steam Next Fest
by SmashPad StaffThis virtual festival of sorts on Steam has been going on forever, but this year, we’ll cover it in ways we’ve never done before. Over the past couple years, we’ve bolstered our staff a bit to put out more content, and this year throughout every Steam Next Fest event, we’ll bring you hands-on impressions for the games that really speak to us.
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[SmashPad Demo Fest] SP Plays – “Blossom: The Seed of Life”
Chris Selogy spent some time on the demo for Blossom: The Seed of Life
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[SmashPad Demo Fest] SP Plays -“Replaced”
Let’s spend the next half hour trying out this demo of Replaced.
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[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Wax Heads” captures the communal connection music has through a slice-of-life narrative sim
by David Rodriguez
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22 Feb 2026
As someone that prides himself on being able to recommend new, cool music to my pals, Wax Heads just hits all the right buttons so far.
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FEATURE – Love, Loss, and What Comes After “Dear me, I was…”
by Tanay SharmaDear me, I was… is a tale of a woman who, through the many chapters of her life, has experienced the different textures of human nature. Through sublime visuals and heartfelt soundtracks, the game plays the role of an interactive story lived through the eyes of someone who is, by all means, a human being.
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[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Armatus” promises a darkened, kinetic shooter experience for the roguelite landscape
by David Rodriguez
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20 Feb 2026
We’re not particularly starving for roguelites. Now a favorite of indie developers the world over for around a decade, it takes a lot for a new one to stand out among the crowd in gameplay, but also in art style. The ones I usually play tend to be on the brighter, sillier side with levity or at least a sense of humor to balance out the drama a la both Hades games. Armatus dares to be a little different with a dark, apocalyptic take for the setting while retaining a gameplay loop that makes genre fans ravenous.
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REVIEW – “God of War: Sons of Sparta” is a solid story hidden in an epic slog of a journey
by Danreb VictorioGod of War: Sons of Sparta was shadow dropped after long being rumored to be in development. As you’d expect, it sent the internet into a bit of a frenzy, but after rolling credits on the game, those who decide to see it through should find a solid story of a much younger Kratos we aren’t familiar with. The problem is seeing it through will require patience likely too demanding of a spartan.
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REVIEW – “Demon Tides” is a devilishly good tribute to retro 3D open-world games
by Michael FertittaImagine my surprise when I got word of Demon Tides, an indie game that intends to recapture that same feeling of thrilling exploration and vibrant world-hopping that Wind Waker and A Hat in Time did. Yeah, it was a no-brainer to dive into this game to see if it hits the mark. And let me tell you, it absolutely does.
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REVIEW – “Love Eternal” is a weird horror platformer with an enthralling narrative
by Myles ObenzaIt’s not every day a game has such a profound emotional effect on me, and even less so with pixel art platformers. But Love Eternal is one of the weirdest games I’ve ever played, and in all the most complimentary ways.
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REVIEW – Despite great tennis, “Mario Tennis Fever” is too fluffy to recommend fully
by Kayla MerrittMario Tennis Fever, at its core, is a great game of tennis. Features this time around add a lot more to the core game than previous titles, and both the online and local multiplayer modes are pretty great. Unfortunately, the lack of quality content makes this hard to recommend to everyone.
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