The Elder Scrolls Online: Battle for the Writhing Wall is now available for players across PC, Mac, Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Today, players can collectively be part of history as they team up to combat the Worm Cult in a word-changing, one-time event that will unlock a new explorable region and rewards. Watch the trailer below.
This year’s Seasons of the Worm Cult saga—a continuation of ESO’s original story—brought players to Solstice, where the Writhing Wall has prevented access to the eastern half of the island and the Worm Cult’s stronghold. The Battle for the Writhing Wall will require players to work together to gather supplies, assault the wall, and break through to defeat the Worm Cult.
In a first-ever for ESO, each of the game’s megaservers will progress through the event at their own pace, so the race is on to see which players will be the first to unlock the new region. You can follow each server’s progress on the ESO website.
The Battle for the Writhing Wall event has three unique phases, each unlocking additional challenges and rewards. Phase 1 and Phase 2 will prepare players to breach the wall by obtaining key items and defeating a range of enemies and World Bosses. All ESO players can help progress these phases, but only 2025 Content Pass owners can acquire quests on Solstice.
Phase 3 will see players invade the Writhing Fortress and unlock the new region. Unlike the other phases, which last a variable length of time depending on player successes and mobilisation, the third phase lasts one week from when the Writhing Fortress is first completed on a given server, bringing the event to a close after that period. This is the only chance for players to bring down the Writhing Wall for good (and to earn a unique Title)! Only 2025 Content Pass owners can complete this phase and access Eastern Solstice.
For more information on the Battle for the Writhing Wall one-time event, including its phases, quests, and rewards, read this announcement blog.
Japan-based master developers Skeleton Crew and their apprentices Devolver Digital have meditated on the release date of Forestrike and decreed that the action-packed martial arts roguelite will launch on November 17 for PC and Nintendo Switch.
To mark the announcement, a new gameplay trailer offers a deeper look at Forestrike’s expansive world, its unique roguelite systems, and the mysterious story that awaits players. In addition, Forestrike’s updated Steam Next Fest demo now includes a third school of combat and new locations for players to sample ahead of the game’s launch.
Forestrike casts players as Yu, a monastic warrior on a quest to free the Emperor from the grasp of a ruthless Admiral. The odds are overwhelming—but Yu possesses a mystical technique known as Foresight.
With Foresight, players can preview and replay encounters endlessly, testing every possibility until they discover the perfect path to victory. Every opponent responds predictably to your actions, making each battle a strategic puzzle that rewards precision and mastery. Once you commit to the final version of the fight, success carries you forward, but failure ends your journey… for now.
Each run through Forestrike uncovers fragments of a wider story and introduces the five great masters, each offering a distinct martial arts school. By mastering different styles and combining techniques, players shape their own fighting philosophy. Between battles, you’ll recover at inns, acquire new gear, and rescue travelers to earn rare rewards—all while uncovering the true history of a land torn by war and ambition.
Forestrike launches November 17 on PC and Nintendo Switch. Watch the new gameplay trailer and wishlist the game now on Steam.
London, UK (13/10/2025) – Ten Image Publishing and OnTheHouse Studio released the latest Huntsman demo as part of today’s Steam NextFest. The full game will be available on Steam in November, and the latest gameplay trailer is below. The game can be wishlisted here.
Upcoming survival horror spider-fest, Huntsman, has unleashed its Steam NextFest demo featuring the game’s opening levels, multiple spider types and an overwhelming sense of dread. Players can navigate their first day on the job as Atherton Lab’s newest security guard and experience the world’s unluckiest onboarding.
Navigate challenging locations, avoid intelligent giant spiders and begin to unravel the story of how Atherton Labs has become overrun as you battle to escape. More spider types and locations will be revealed in the lead up to November’s full launch.
The Huntsman demo is live now on Steam, and the full game will be available on Steam in November. The game can be wishlisted here.
About Ten Image Publishing Ten Image Publishing is focused on supporting the best up and coming horror and horror adjacent games in the aAA space, providing long term plans to create lasting brands.
About OnTheHouse Studios OnTheHouse Studios is the work of solo developer, Jory House, a lifelong arachnophobe and avid horror fan, who is channeling that fear and knowledge into his first title, Huntsman, to create a truly terrifying experience. The studio is dedicated to creating challenging and immersive experiences for all players.
Los Angeles, CA – October 13th, 2025 – Argentinian indie developer Seven Leaf Clover, in partnership with Snail Games, is proud to reveal that its hyperkinetic first-person action adventure Rebel Engine will launch on Steam November 6th. You can get a taste of its automaton anarchy in the playable demo during Steam Next Fest running through October 20th at 10am PDT.
Rebel Engine fuses the stylish combat of a hack-n’-slash with the lightning speed and bombastic gunplay of a ’90s FPS into a wholly unique, fast-paced action extravaganza. Take control of Asimov, an old robot armed with a giant loading claw, a deadly arsenal of weapons and endless rage as he leads a rebellion against the Concrete megacorporation to liberate all robot-kind!
Beyond the story campaign, Rebel Engine hosts an Arena Mode where you fight against increasingly challenging hordes of enemies. Boost your score with intricate combos and combat prowess to ascend the ranks of the global leaderboard, and compete against your friends for the best highscore!
This Next Fest demo also debuts the collaboration between Seven Leaf Clover and hololive English Promise VTuber Hakos Baelz, who is a featured artist in an original in-game soundtrack for Rebel Engine. Her high-energy track sets the pace for the action during the game’s explosive boss fight.
“We’re big fans of action games and 90s boomer shooters, so we wanted to combine these into one ultra aggressive package of machine mayhem,” said Julián Uriel Bega, Game Producer at Seven Leaf Clover. “Rebel Engine lets you get creative combos, as you’re encouraged to never stop shooting and regularly switch up your melee and ranged weapons. You can try out its bionic bedlam in the Next Fest demo available through October 20th!”
Rebel Engine’s combat system features:
A dynamic weapon arsenal – each gun launches enemies in different directions, combine them to perform stylish combos!
Non-stop gun action – recover ammo by switching weapons and never stop shooting.
Multiple melee movesets – switch between your claw, kicks, sword, chainsaw and whip to mess up the opposition from up close.
Your enemy is your weapon – grab any enemy with your loading claw to use their own guns, and then throw them against each other with great force.
Combo-fueled finishers – long and flashy combos allow you to use powerful finishers, like giant lasers and burning plasma explosions!
About Wandering Wizard Wandering Wizard is passionately committed to championing indie game developers. We provide a platform for fresh voices, revolutionary ideas, and daring experiments within the indie gaming realm. Embracing the inherent risks of indie game development, we partner with creators worldwide to enrich the global gaming community with inclusive, inspiring, and innovative gaming experiences. wanderingwizard.com
About Hololive English Hololive English is a VTuber group that focuses on live streaming and content creation for the English-speaking viewer base. x.com/hololive_En
About Seven Leaf Clover Seven Leaf Clover is an independent team from Argentina committed to pushing the boundaries of game design. With rebellion as a core pillar, the studio creates intense and meaningful experiences that challenge industry standards, both thematically and mechanically. Their work delves into unconventional narratives and mechanics as a vehicle to question norms and forge new, uncharted paths in video games.
Play five new demos from the publisher’s upcoming catalog, including the fantasy RTS Lessaria, medieval rodent tavern sim Restaurats and newly revealed My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All)
NICOSIA, Cyprus – Oct. 13, 2025 – Polden Publishing has today launched five new and updated demos to kick off Steam Next Fest! This wild assortment includes updated demos for the fantasy RTS Lessaria (launching October 20) and medieval rodent tavern simulator Restaurats, plus a new demo for the action-packed co-op fishing game FishHunters and the very first demo for the typing battle royale game FinalSentence. It also features the debut demo from the latest title in the Polden lineup: the newly announced garbage-cleaning sim My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All).
Well what are you waiting for?! Go check out some new games!
Final Sentence
One mistake could be your last in the debut demo of Final Sentence, the unique experience which smashes typing games, horror and battle royales together! Type for your life in fast-paced multiplayer matches featuring up to 100 players, but don’t let the preshure (GAH) PRESSURE get to you!
Lessaria
The updated demo for Lessaria, the fantasy RTS with indirect controls inspired by the classic Majesty series, includes an endless survival mode to test how long you can last against hordes of enemies! Check out this unique gameplay experience, in which you can only request your heroes take actions by offering them rewards, before Lessaria officially releases on October 20!
My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All)
Polden is happy today to announce it is publishing developer Dos Ivánes’ bizarrely cozy garbage-cleaning simulator My Wife Threw Out My Card Collection (So I Bought a Dump to Find Them All)! The game’s very first demo, playable now on Steam, will give you a taste for the treasure hunting experience – dig, sort, collect ultra-rare streamer trading cards, and rescue birds from garbage heaps.
Restaurats
Restaurats, the tavern sim in which up to four players try their paws at running a medieval restaurant, has updated its Steam demo with the brand-new “Friendslop” mode that’s even faster and funnier, built specifically for co-op play. Serve tables, cook food, improve your restaurant, and become the best rat-ed chefs in the business!
Fish Hunters
Fish Hunters, the chaotic multiplayer game in which you fish WITH GUNS, is back with a new demo adding even more ridiculous idler gameplay mechanics onto the core FPS fishing experience. Play on your own or with friends and set up automated turrets to do the dirty work while you chill by the water. Your goal? Shoot one million fish!
About Polden
Polden Publishing is an indie game publisher dedicated to helping talented creators connect with their audience. We provide transparent, honest, and data-driven support, empowering developers to bring their unique visions to life. To find out more, visit polden.gg.
Punch in for your shift operating heavy-duty vehicles and restoring a busy cargo port to peak performance in this realistic management sim
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Oct. 13, 2025 – Saber Interactive, the studio that brought you sim hits like SnowRunner and RoadCraft, is back for Steam Next Fest to bring you a totally new hands-on simulation experience with the first demo of Docked, the realistic port management game. After a massive hurricane strikes Port Wake, it’s up to you to lead the recovery and get daily operations running smoothly once more to save the family business!
Docked’s new Steam Next Fest demo kicks off at the height of the storm, and that means you’ll need to roll up your sleeves and get to work as you operate three unique industrial vehicles with realistic features! Unload dangerous cargo from a distressed vessel using the giant Ship-to-Shore Crane, move cargo to the storage yard with the Straddle Carrier, and handle hazardous freight and containers under pressure with the Reach Stacker.
Key Game Features
Port Wake Calls: From ship to crane to truck and beyond, every job is a vital piece of the business. Manage operations and vehicles, take on important contracts, and make high-priority cargo runs to fulfill your commitments. When wear and tear drags your equipment down, execute repairs under strict deadlines to keep the port growing.
Operate Powerful Machinery: Take command of a fleet of realistic machines, expertly engineered with the raw power and precise handling to fulfill your contracts, from colossal ship-to-shore cranes to sturdy, heavy-duty tractors and more. Tighten ropes, position materials, optimize weight distribution, navigate delicate cargo with little margin for error, and gain a firsthand understanding of what it means to work a dock.
Earn, Invest & Expand: Revitalize Port Wake one crane at a time. Every job you take earns cash to invest in new and more powerful machinery. Sign contracts to create new logistical chains and build up resources, purchase lots to store vehicles, upgrade fuel and power supplies, and conquer new milestones to save and expand the family business.
Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, World War Z, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, Bus Bound, Docked,and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.
Play the new Steam Next Fest demo now, experience the beginning of your adventure on the isle of Grayshaft, and test yourself in the Arena Master Mode!
SEATTLE — Oct. 13, 2025 — Ready yourself for an adventure like the classic games of yore! tinyBuild and indie developer Fire & Frost have announced today that Of Ash and Steel, the retro-inspired, open-world RPG that blends old-school spirit with modern design, will launch on Steam and GOG on Nov. 6, 2025. Play as Tristian, a cartographer thrust into the life of an adventurer, and fix what plagues the island of Grayshaft on a journey where quest markers are replaced by thoughtful exploration, discovery and decision-making.
Would-be adventurers can experience the beginning of the game before its November release with Of Ash and Steel’s new Steam Next Fest demo, available now. Step into the perilous lands of Grayshaft and discover the main storyline while tackling multiple side quests and encountering new places and people across the isle. Experiment with skill trees and professions as you shape your fortune from humble cartographer to mighty hero.
The Steam Next Fest demo also includes Of Ash and Steel’s Arena Master Mode, where the most seasoned players can put their skills to the test in fast-paced battles. Earn experience, gold, and fame, upgrade your weapons and armor, master new techniques, and prove yourself worthy to be the greatest gladiator on Grayshaft.
In Of Ash and Steel, you’ll learn to survive in an unforgiving realm, exploring the land, honing your combat prowess, and forging alliances. Train with different weapons and combat stances to unlock powerful abilities and become a force on the battlefield. Wield two-handed weapons like axes for colossal damage and sweeping strikes, agile weapons like the rapier for mobility and bleeding damage, or one-handed weapons like the mace for something in between.
Quests in Of Ash and Steelwon’t lead you by the hand! Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide – the world promises rich rewards for those who dare to uncover its secrets. Craft valuable armor, weaponry, magical potions, and hearty meals, all in the pursuit of becoming a hero. Weapons you create often have lower requirements than ones scavenged in the world, allowing you to use more powerful tools earlier in the game.
Of Ash and Steel‘s free Steam Next Fest demo is available now on Steam! Try the game and wishlist it today ahead of its November 6 debut. Follow the development team on Twitter/X and join the Discord for the latest news and updates.
About Fire & Frost Studios
Fire & Frost is a game studio of enthusiasts with burning hearts and cool heads. Our mission is to create a bridge between old and new-school games with love and care for both. We are a small studio by choice, because it is important that each member of our team can contribute to development.
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
Transform Emberville into a public transit paradise one stop at a time in the new driving experience from Saber Interactive and the makers of Bus Simulator 21!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Oct. 13, 2025 – Every stop matters! The new single-player Steam Next Fest Demo for Bus Bound, Saber Interactive and independent developer stillalive studios’ vibrant bus driving game, is now available to play! This is your first opportunity to try out the new experience from the creators of Bus Simulator 21 and Bus Simulator 18. Take the wheel of real-world licensed vehicles and improve the quality of life and public transit for the evolving city of Emberville one block at a time.
In the new Bus Bound Steam Next Fest demo, you’ll explore one of the first districts of Emberville, mastering the feel of two unique buses – the Bluebird Sigma and New Flyer Excelsior Clean Diesel – while kickstarting the city’s transformation from day through night into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly paradise for public transit!
Steam Next Fest Demo Features
Master the Flow of Traffic: Drive through Ashtree, Bus Bound’s first district, mastering the ebbs and flows of traffic through morning, afternoon and nighttime shifts. Experience rain or sunshine – each will present different challenges as you work to deliver your passengers safely to their destinations.
Drive Two Unique Buses: Master two powerful buses from community favorite manufacturers: the Bluebird Sigma and New Flyer Industries’ Excelsior Clean Diesel. Bus Bound’s full release will include 17 buses in total!
Earn Rewards for Your Service: Deliver your passengers safe and sound to earn multiple rewards. Unlock new stops and upgrades for your district, gain special progression bonuses, and choose additional color palette and livery options. Customize your routes and build up the number of stops you can handle in each run!
While Bus Bound’s new Steam Next Fest demo is single-player only, the game’s official release in 2026 will feature online co-op multiplayer for up to four players, letting you team up with friends to get the job done and transform Emberville together!
Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, World War Z, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, Bus Bound, Docked,and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.
Go hands-on with the fast-paced co-op action shooter now and pre-order today, launching October 21 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Oct. 13, 2025 – Care for a taste of Purgatory? Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and developer Anshar Studios have kicked off the first online demo of Painkiller for Steam Next Fest, playable now through October 20! Team up with up to two friends in online co-op or play on your own offline, unleash infernal weapons like the Stakegun and Electrodriver, and blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat.
To celebrate, Painkiller has also dropped the new “This Is Painkiller” Overview Trailer today, showcasing a slice of the intense co-op gameplay, punishing weapons, powerful abilities, massive bosses and more you’ll experience in this wicked reimagining of the classic action franchise. Check out the trailer and play the demo now before Painkiller launches on Oct. 21, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam!
Key Game Features
Purgatory Is Your Playground: Jump, hook and dash across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
Three-Player Online Co-op: Play online with up to two friends, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets and facing off against terrifying enemies.
Grotesque Terrors Await: Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel – the Nephilim.
Unleash The Pain: Use tarot cards to upgrade your abilities, rank up to expand your arsenal, and team up with other players to obliterate all foes.
Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinctive characters – Ink, Void, Sol and Roch – with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.
Rogue Angel Mode: Survive this brutal roguelike mode, separate from the main campaign, where you and your friends will advance through handcrafted arenas, collect tarot cards, weapons, and items along the way, and take on epic bosses.
Pain is coming! Both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition (featuring the Season Pass) of Painkiller are available to pre-order now on PlayStation 5 (Deluxe), Xbox Series X|S (Deluxe), and PC via Steam. All pre-orders come with the “Iron Crusade” pre-order bonus skin pack.
The physical version of the Standard Edition is available to pre-order on PlayStation and Xbox at major retailers, as well. In addition to the “Iron Crusade” pack, physical pre-orders also include the “Burnished Pride” weapons pack, which includes bonus gold weapon skins.
Download the Painkiller demo on Steam now! For more info, visit the game’s website.
About Saber Interactive
Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.
About 3D Realms
Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, CULTIC, Tempest Rising, and RIPOUT.
Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.
About Anshar Studios
Anshar Studios, based in Katowice, Poland, is a dynamic game development studio known for producing AA-quality games across multiple platforms. Since 2012, the team of nearly 200 skilled professionals have been dedicated to crafting meaningful gaming experiences with a focus on narrative depth and immersive gameplay. Notable releases include the self-published Gamedec, Bloober Team’s Layers of Fear and Observer: System Redux, along with undisclosed projects for major industry developers and publishers. Skilled team, well-crafted portfolio, and ambition to grow. Learn more at: ansharstudios.com.
Watford, UK – 13th of October 2025 – Award-winning publisher Wired Productions and indie developer Camel 101 are excited to announce that retro-inspired survival horror shooter Beneath will be launching on Steam on October 27th, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S releases on October 28th.
Beneath is an unapologetically tough single-player shooter from a micro-studio founded by two brothers. Scarce ammo, merciless enemies and a sense of the unknown combine in a story-driven campaign built for both veteran gamers and those seeking an old school experience.
In addition, Beneath is part of Steam Next Fest, giving players the chance to experience a throwback to the golden era of PS3 and Xbox 360 classics with a free playable demo available now on Steam.
Beneath delivers a Lovecraftian first-person survival horror adventure, blending pulse-pounding action, psychological tension, and atmospheric storytelling. Step into the boots of seasoned diver Noah Quinn as his routine expedition descends into chaos, trapping him beneath the ocean alongside an ancient, malevolent force. With supplies running low and nightmarish creatures closing in, Noah must confront grotesque mutations, encroaching madness, and a sinister conspiracy threatening humanity itself.
Beneath releases on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 from just £13.59 / €16.59 / $16.59, including a 15% launch discount, available for a limited time. Players can wishlist the game today, more information can be found via the official Discord and Wired site.
About Wired Productions Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: KARMA: The Dark World, Martha Is Dead and Deliver Us the Moon. Announced upcoming titles are Beneath, Task Time and BrokenLore: DON’T LIE.
About Camel 101 Camel 101 is an award-winning game development studio dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Our visionary team pours passion and creativity into every project, from engaging casual games to challenging tactical wargames and thrilling horror adventures. We strive to captivate gamers worldwide by pushing the boundaries of game development and unlocking the full potential of interactive entertainment.
At Camel 101, we’re not just creating games; we’re creating lasting memories that stay with players beyond the final credits.
Join us in our mission to enhance the gaming landscape – we love playing, making, and discussing games. It’s in our DNA.
