Whether you crave fast-paced platforming thrills or the gentle relaxation of home decoration, tinyBuild has you covered during Steam Next Fest!

SEATTLE – Feb. 23, 2026 – tinyBuild has not one but TWO surprises for eager players during February’s Steam Next Fest event. Right now, players can discover new demos and trailers for two of the publisher’s hotly anticipated upcoming releases: Come On Studio’s serene home renovation game Hozy and Fair Play Labs’ fiercely competitive high-speed platformer SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed.

Hozy’s Steam Next Fest demo whisks players away to the ultimate home renovation and decoration experience. With over 300,000 wishlists, Hozy showcases four of its levels in this new demo: the Attic, Workshop, Blackout Loft, and the small but packed Apartment Suite. This is the first demonstration of the game’s interactive hub world, giving players a small taste of how their renovation efforts will affect the neighborhood over time! There might even be early signs of a bigger story just waiting to be told…

Hozy will release on March 30, 2026, on Steam via PC and Mac. Play the new demo, wishlist the game today, and prepare to unleash your inner designer!

SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed’s Steam Next Fest demo ignites your competitive spirit, offering a taste of the legendary platformer series’ next lightning-fast iteration. Experience the chaos of the 64-player elimination tournament – or perhaps the intimate but friendship-testing custom matches are more your speed? Honoring the genre-defining appeal of its predecessor, SpeedRunners 2 is a battle of wits and reflexes worthy of the speediest of speed demons!

SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed will release later this year on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Play the new Steam Next Fest demo now, wishlist the game, and outpace all who dare challenge you!

About Come On Studio

A small, passionate team of graphic, visual and web design professionals, working on their first game, Hozy.

About Fair Play Labs

Fair Play Labs is a game development studio dedicated to crafting high-quality, engaging interactive experiences. With a strong track record in both original and licensed IPs, we specialize in creating visually striking and mechanically polished games across multiple platforms, including the critically acclaimed Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, nominated for Best Fighting Game of the Year. www.fairplaylabs.com

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE, The King is Watching and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com

(Explore) the Consequence of Choice and See Under 20% of the Story in a Single Playthrough

Scarlet Hollow, the award-winning gothic horror narrative developed by Black Tabby Games (Slay the Princess), branches into consequential new territory today with the launch of Episode 5 on PC via Steam as a free update. Prepare for the coming conclusions in Scarlet Hollow’s final major story update, The Final Chapters, to be revealed at a later date.

Take a breath of fresh Appalachian air and step off the bus back into your hometown of Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, for your aunt’s funeral. Experience the horrors of a coal mining town cursed by its own history and familial roots (yours, in particular), and navigate through dramatically different permutations of story beats couched by context defined by player choice.

Pick two characteristics in Episode 1 to embody dreamy personas offering exclusive narrative paths. Will your return to town bring a calming sense of peace to the Holler’s denizens, or will your choices damn them into an unknowable hell? Discover dread designed by your own hand as Episode 5 expands Scarlet Hollow’s story size by nearly 50% on its own.

Check out Scarlet Hollow – Episode 5 today as a free update on PC via Steam! Play Episode 1 on Steam for free today in the currently available demo, and continue in the full game by transferring your save file over. For more information on Scarlet Hollow, check out the official website, follow developer Black Tabby Games on Twitter and Tumblr, and join the official Discord and Reddit.

About Black Tabby Games

Black Tabby Games is an award-winning indie studio composed of Abby Howard (Ignatz-winning graphic novelist) and Tony Howard-Arias. Their combined penchant for powerfully interactive storytelling forms a consistently unforgettable duo of horror and humor as seen in 2021’s award-winning Scarlet Hollow and 2023’s acclaimed smash hit, Slay the Princess.

Berlin, Germany – Indie studio Selkies Interactive has announced their debut title, the time-bending underwater adventure Echoes of Mora will launch on April 29th, 2026. The announcement during the Convergence Showcase was accompanied by a new story trailer, and playable demo on Steam for PC and PC-VR just in time for Steam Next Fest. 

• Steam Page: (Demo available now)

About the game:

Echoes of Mora is the atmospheric lovechild of Subnautica and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture – an exploration-driven narrative that trades oxygen meters for emotional depth. Players plunge into the depths of a mysterious lake to explore a sunken village, using time portals to bridge the gap between the present and a vibrant past.

As you swim under the surface, you will meet Mora, a young girl searching for her lost brother. By solving puzzles and unlocking “Echoes,” you can travel back in time to collect clues and influence Mora’s journey. Every interaction in the past ripples forward, allowing you to uncover the truth. 

Features:

• Dive into Mystery: Explore a captivating underwater world with an emotional story about a sibling duo and a village’s fight against a rising flood.
• Time-bending Investigation: Solve environmental puzzles and unlock Echoes to travel back in time, collecting hidden clues to unravel the mystery of Mora’s missing brother.
• Shape the Fate of Mora: Interact directly with Mora in the past to influence her journey and decide the ultimate fate of the village.
• Total Playstyle Freedom: Play on PC with keyboard/mouse or controller, or experience the full immersion with VR support featuring natural arm-based swimming via motion tracking. 
• Seamless Switching: Switch seamlessly between PC and VR modes at any time during the same play session, giving you complete freedom in how you explore.

About Selkies Interactive

Founded in 2023 by game design students in Berlin, Selkies Interactive creates immersive story-driven worlds. Their debut title Echoes of Mora, has already gained international recognition as an Official Selection for the London Games Festival 2026, and is part of the Games Incubator at HTW Berlin and supported by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.

A closer look at Alan Rebels and Godstone

Hamburg, Germany – February 20, 2026 – Daedalic Entertainment and developer DALOAR announce that The Occultist enters Steam Next Fest with a newly polished demo, reflecting continued development and optimisation since its initial release earlier this year. At the same time, the first dev diary is now available for fans to watch.

In The Occultist, players step into the role of Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator whose job is to “bring people to the other side”—helping restless souls and unresolved spirits move on. That calling leads him to Godstone, a seemingly deserted island town shaped by violence, secrecy, and unfinished business.

The updated demo presents the game’s opening chapter. As Alan searches for his missing father, players uncover traces of occult practices, disturbing events, and fragments of a past that refuse to stay buried. Using Alan’s pendulum, they reveal hidden symbols, blood-stained clues, and objects tied to both the town’s history and his father’s actions.

Alongside the demo, a new developer video offers insight into Alan Rebels as a character and explains how Godstone was designed to feel observant, hostile, and deeply unsettling. What begins as careful investigation gradually escalates into psychological horror, where silence, stillness, and the fear of being watched become as threatening as any supernatural entity.

Blending first-person exploration with slow-burning psycho-horror, The Occultist focuses on atmosphere, vulnerability, and the disturbing weight of helping the dead find peace—often at the cost of the living.

The demo is currently available in English, Spanish (Spain), French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish (Latin America), Traditional Chinese and Turkish.

The full game is set to launch in Q2 2026.

PlayStation 5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012077
Xbox X|S: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/the-occultist/9n5z615f5f86
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2092840/The_Occultist/ 

About DALOAR

​DALOAR (formerly Pentakill Studios) is a video game company founded in 2021, built upon years of experience in computer graphics and development. The company’s origins trace back to the creation of iVisual, dedicated to advancing training in 3D technologies and video games.​​

About Daedalic Entertainment

​Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 18 years, bringing their titles to every major gaming platform. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Yield! Fall of Rome, Into the Emberlands, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more.Please look out for upcoming games like The Occultist, Woodo, Bloodgrounds, Barotrauma Home & Harbor Expansion, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon. 

The epic finale to the Deadman mode variant takes place tomorrow after three weeks, but who will be the last player standing?

Friday, 20th February 2026, Cambridge, UK – After three weeks, the Old School RuneScape limited-time mode, Deadman: Annihilation, will come to a head tomorrow in an epic fight to the finish. With prizes on the line for four different brackets, players will need to select the world which best fits their combat level before fighting to be the last man standing. First unveiled at RuneFest in 2025, Annihilation has seen over 153,000 Old School RuneScape members take to the open PvP environment in a valiant bid to win the tournament.

Tune into the Deadman: Annihilation finale live from 18:00 UTC on https://www.twitch.tv/oldschoolrs

What is Deadman Annihilation?

Deadman: Annihilation is a seasonal variant of Old School RuneScape’s competitive PvP Deadman mode, where experience and drop rates are significantly higher than the typical PvE worlds, but dying causes players to lose their inventory and equipped gear.

Players accrue Deadman Points by completing in-game activities, including skilling, competing quests, combat achievements, and more. For Annihilation, a number of mechanics seen in previous Deadman variants have been reworked to make the game more approachable, including the removal of bank keys that enabled players to claim the top 10 most valuable items from a smited victim, and a tweaked sigil power-up system.

Tomorrow’s final, which will be casted by the Old School RuneScape streamers Purespam and B0aty, is split into two sections. In the first, competitors will be assigned one of two factions after they have entered the appropriate world for their bracket, before it turns into one, final, fight to the finish. 

Winner of combat brackets 45 to 60 and 61 to 80 will receive a MADRINAS Collectors box and a Youtoox Lumbridge Castle brick set, while winners of the 81 to 95 and 96+ combat brackets will receive a StarForge keyboard, Youtooz Tim & Crunchy Monitor Buddiez, Youtooz Dragon Armour Figure, Youtooz Rune Armour Figure and finally a Zuk artisan Keycap.

Old School RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.  

About Jagex: The RuneScape Company

Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Jagex: The RuneScape Company, is a leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower communities across PC and mobile. Our MMORPG franchise, RuneScape, is played around the world and has welcomed over 300 million player accounts.

As RuneScape enters its 25th year in 2026, we are accelerating our strategy to expand RuneScape into a broader ecosystem of forever games and connected experiences, grounded in a renewed commitment to integrity and fair play. This includes the reduction of monetisation mechanics, as well as the launch of RuneScape: Dragonwilds into Steam Early Access in 2025, representing a major step in building a multi-genre future for the RuneScape universe. Jagex: The RuneScape Company remains focused on building enduring worlds, empowering player-led innovation, and laying the foundations for the boldest era in RuneScape’s history.For more information, visit www.jagex.com.

Play the free demo and watch the new action-packed trailer

Gdansk, Poland / Hamburg, February 19, 2026 – Daedalic Entertainment today announced that the demo for Sherman Commander is now available on Steam, just ahead of Steam Next Fest. Developed byIron Wolf Studio, Sherman Commander combines the immediacy of tank combat with strategic oversight, offering a distinct take on mechanized warfare where positioning, timing, and crew coordination are key to survival.

The demo gives players an early hands-on look at Sherman Commander’s blend of tactical tank command, real-time battlefield decisions, and crew management. Taking control of a M4 Sherman tank, players must issue orders, react to changing combat situations, and lead their unit through intense World War II scenarios.

To accompany the demo release, a new action-packed trailer is now available, showcasing the game’s explosive combat, tactical depth, and on-the-ground command perspective.

About Sherman Commander

Sherman Commander seamlessly blends a fresh take on tank simulation with tactical RTS to deliver a unique mechanized warfare experience unlike any other game before. Take command of the iconic American M4 Sherman tank and embark on an epic war adventure following Allied landings in Europe.

Work closely with your tank crew, as well as other armored and infantry units, to fight through some of the most intense battles of the European theater.

Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1451050/Sherman_Commander/

About Iron Wolf Studio

​Iron Wolf Studio S.A. is a Polish game development studio based in Katowice, Poland. They are a high-flying game company composed of veteran devs and visionary designers. Their mission is to prove to the world that war games can be innovative, beautiful, and exciting while paying respect to historical accuracy and realism at the same time. Iron Wolf Studio was founded in 2017 and has been a publicly listed company since 2021.

About Daedalic Entertainment 

​Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 18 years, bringing their titles to every major gaming platform. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Yield! Fall of Rome, Into the Emberlands, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more. Please look out for upcoming games like The Occultist, Woodo, Bloodgrounds, Barotrauma Home & Harbor Expansion, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon.

Speed through an apocalyptic landscape scavenging for soup in next game from the 6.5 million-selling cult series

Poznań, Poland – February 20th, 2026 – Robot Gentleman are pleased to announce that they will be participating in Steam Next Fest, kicking off on Monday, February 23, with the debut of the demo for 60 Seconds! Souper Scavenger. The game is a narrative-based runner set in the 6.5 million-selling 60 Seconds! world where you run, jump, scavenge, and survive as you collect that most precious of resources – soup!

In the Next Fest demo, you will take control of Mary Jane as she speeds through a procedurally generated wasteland filled with dangerous raiders, ill-parked bicycles, mutant marathons, and plenty more. Weave your way through hazards, collect as much soup as you can, and take down the boss waiting for you at the demo’s conclusion. In the full game there will be lots more content for you to dive into, including quests to complete, unlockable characters, and items to collect from the original 60 Seconds!

60 Seconds! Souper Scavenger takes place in the wake of the McDoodle family surviving the nuclear apocalypse in the safety of their fallout shelter. Robot Gentlemen’s dark, tongue-in-cheek humor and knack for telling a story have survived with them, lending a new twist to a familiar genre. Enjoy a mix of quickfire procedural action, metagame systems that will keep you coming back, and the trademark humor of the 60 Seconds! series.

About Robot Gentleman
Robot Gentleman is an independent game developer based in Poznań, Poland. The studio is known for atomic dark comedy survival adventures 60 Seconds! and 60 Parsecs!. Following the success of the 60! series they have been developing new, unconventional projects, actively engaging with other creators, and supporting the art scene in their home city of Poznań.

Macclesfield, UK – 20 February 2026. Publisher Silver Lining Interactive, in partnership with developer The Outer Zone and digital publisher 11 bit studios, is proud to announce that Death Howl is out now in physical form for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

Death Howl fuses methodical, soulslike-inspired combat with deep deck-building strategy, challenging players to craft powerful cards, channel shamanic totems, and survive unforgiving encounters in the spirit realm. At the centre of this journey stands Ro, a mother driven beyond the edge of the living world by loss, and by the hope of reclaiming her son.

The boxed physical edition is available now via Silver Lining Direct andselect local retailers, and includes a digital soundtrack download code, making it an essential addition for collectors and fans of atmospheric storytelling.

About Death Howl

Walk the path between worlds

In lands steeped in ancient myth, Ro, a hunter from a forgotten tribe, crosses into the spirit realm, guided by grief and faint echoes of the past. Each step deeper uncovers memories, truths, and a haunting connection between love and loss.

Build your deck, shape your fate

Scavenge eerie regions for ingredients and craft cards to define your combat style. Unlock shamanic totems for powerful passive effects and balance melee and ranged spells to survive battles where preparation is everything.

Tactical combat with lethal stakes

Face relentless spirits, corrupted creatures, and towering bosses in tense, grid-based encounters. Adapt your deck on the fly as you journey through unsettling locations like the Forest of Howling Shadows and the Meadows of Delusion, where every decision can mean survival or oblivion.

A story carved from grief

Death Howl is as much an emotional journey as it is a strategic challenge. Ro’s descent into the unknown explores grief, healing, and acceptance, delivering a deeply personal story that lingers long after the final battle.

Death Howlis available now in a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch from Silver Lining Direct and local retail stores. 

About Silver Lining Interactive 

Silver Lining Interactive is a new independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

About 11 bit studios

A collective of talented devs and skillful publishers reaching millions of hardcore gamers all driven by the creation of meaningful entertainment. We’re seeking experienced dev teams to form publishing partnerships with – teams with which we share an artistic sensibility, and the desire to create thought-provoking games while maintaining a smart business approach to the process.

Brand-new video reveals the process of creating a unique Mongolian Soundtrack. The Legend of Khiimori launches in Early Access on March 3, 2026.

Amstelveen, Netherlands and Munich, Germany, February 19, 2026 – Publisher Mindscape and Developer Aesir Interactive are excited to share new behind-the-scenes footage for the upcoming game The Legend of Khiimori.

Music has always been at the heart of every unforgettable game experience, and The Legend of Khiimori is no exception. Composing for this world is particularly inspiring because the game isn’t just set in Mongolia, it takes place in the 13th century, which is rich with distinctive sounds and cultural depth.

This setting gives our audio team an incredible playground filled with unique instruments, rhythms, and traditions to explore. The music changes throughout the game. It adapts to the different biomes you’ll encounter on your journey, such as the wide steps, scorching desert, and snowy mountain peaks.

To bring this authenticity to life, we’re collaborating with the traditional Mongolian band Khukh Mongol, as well as Zolzaya Boldbaatar, master of the Morin Khuur (the horsehead fiddle).

About the Legend of Khiimori

The Legend of Khiimori is a system-driven game where you explore the untamed land of 13th century Mongolia as a brave courier rider. Breed and train horses with specialized abilities to explore every aspect of this diverse and fascinating landscape. 

• Chart the expansive Mongolian landscape while delivering valuable packages and cargo.
• Keep yourself safe from danger by strategically planning your delivery routes across the wide steppes.
• Master the challenges of the open world with quests that will test your capabilities.
• Craft powder pouches and special arrows to survive the dangers of the Mongolian wildlife.
• Breed horses with specialized traits to overcome the many challenges along your path.
• Free corrupted zones from evil spirits, adding another layer of Mongolian myth to a system-driven open world that enables players to shape their own experience.

The Legend of Khiimori launches in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store on March 3^rd, 2026. The full release of the game is planned on PC and consoles. Early Access is only the beginning as we strive to shape the game together with our passionate community.

Wishlist The Legend of Khiimori on Steam,  Epic Games Store and the  PlayStation Store.

About Mindscape
Mindscape has been at the forefront of marketing, publishing, and distributing videogames for over 30 years. The Mindscape portfolio includes games like Dog Man: Mission Impawsible, The Legend of Khiimori, and Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature. Mindscape’s mission is to create fun, accessible games that capture the imagination of players around the world.

About Aesir Interactive
Aesir is an ambitious development team with 105 dedicated professionals and a proven track record of driving both internal and external IPs from inception through to LiveOps. Aesir Interactive strongly believes in the power of team spirit and individual excellence. This commitment empowers Aesir to conquer any challenge and deliver extraordinary games.

Among the Trolls Playable Demo Debuts for Steam Next Fest 

MILAN – February 20, 2026 – Following the announcement of their publishing partnership, 505 Pulse (the indie-focused label of 505 Games) and developer AvantGarden are thrilled to announce that their Nordic-folklore-inspired survival adventure, Among the Trolls, will take part on the upcoming Steam Next Fest, kicking off February 23.

To mark the occasion, the gates to the archipelago are opening early: a playable demo of Among the Trolls is now available on Steam, giving players an exclusive four‑day head start before the festival officially begins.

This demo features non-consecutive sections of the game to showcase a variety of gameplay—from quiet exploration to intense action. Please note that some content has been adapted for the demo and may differ from the final narrative and intended story flow.

“Niin metsä vastaa.” 

In the heart of the Finnish wilderness, there is an old saying: “Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan”—the forest answers as you call to it.   

In Among the Trolls, this is more than a proverb; it is a warning. In this first-person survival experience, the environment is a living, sentient entity.  

“Since we announced we were working on the game, the community’s curiosity has been incredible,” said Giorgio Macellari, Creative Director at AvantGarden. “We ran a private playtest to get initial feedback, and now, with this Steam Next Fest demo, we are finally putting the axe in the players’ hands. We want them to feel the weight of the atmosphere and the unique tension of surviving among myths.” 

Experience the Nordic Wilds Today: The Steam Next Fest demo offers a curated slice of the Early Access experience, focusing on: 

• Survive in the wilderness: balance hunger, thirst, and exhaustion while uncovering the mysteries shrouded within a treacherous forest 
• Explore and adapt: learn to read the environment, gather natural resources, and master the challenges of the day 
• Craft for survival: build shelter, tools, and equipment using materials found in the wild to prepare for the challenges ahead 
• Face the first threads: begin Anna’s journey as she searches for her missing family in a land where folklore and reality intertwine.

Among the Tolls is planned to release in Steam Early Access in Summer 2026.  

A demo is available for download on the official Steam page. Fans are encouraged to play the demo and Wishlist the game to support the team as they head toward a 2026 Early Access launch. 

About 505 Pulse

505 Pulse is the indie-focused publishing label powered by the global digital entertainment powerhouse, Digital Bros Group. The label aims to breathe life into developers’ projects by offering a full suite of development support, ranging from QA & Localization to Production, Platform Submissions, Marketing, PR, and Project Funding. With a global reach spanning platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam, and beyond, 505 Pulse ensures that games reach players worldwide.

About AvantGarden

Avantgarden Games, based in Milan, evolved from Ovosonico, the creators of Murasaki Baby and Last Day of June. Now a part of the Digital Bros Group, the studio’s 20-person team crafts innovative games that blend rich narratives with unique gameplay mechanics. In February 2024, Avantgarden Games released the Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake. With a focus on fantasy, myths, and mystery, the studio aims to deliver immersive worlds that inspire and entertain players worldwide.