It’s hard to believe 2026 is almost halfway through, and yet with June now upon us, that means Steam Next Fest is back again with another slew of demos galore to get lost in! With the dust finally settling on Summer Games Fest, those eager to find that next game to sink hours and hours into have over 4000 demos to sift through.
With that in mind, we did our best to track down every ANZ game taking part in Steam Next Fest, and there’s something for everyone. From a sassy puzzle game, a renter’s worst nightmare and a cleaning sim about restoring games, it’s a fun selection this time around!
Steam Next Fest is on now till June 22, with recommendations in the event randomised till Thursday, when they become personalised based on games you’ve interacted with.
Did we miss any ANZ games in this list? Let us know on our socials so we can add them to the list!
Allogloom
Join Nora in this mysterious and macabre point and click adventure game. Find and collect items to solve puzzles. Talk to peculiar people and monsters alike. Explore Gruesome Grove and beyond to uncover forgotten truths and save the people of her town!
Wishlist on Steam HERE.
Janet DeMornay Is A Slumlord (and a witch)
RENT MONEY IS DEAD MONEY and your landlord is expecting payment IN FULL. Puzzle your way out of a maze of DEPRAVED magical appliances and the UNHINGED diaries of a DEBAUCHED faded television celebrity.
Wishlist on Steam HERE.
Penguin Colony
Cosmic horror, through the eyes of a penguin. Rival human factions have come to your home in the Antarctic, seeking an ancient and inconceivable being. Observe their descent into insanity in this faithful re-imagining of H.P. Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness, and other stories.
Wishlist on Steam HERE.
Denari
Denari is a narrative action game about a boy with telekinetic powers who must fight to save his people from the invasion of an empire.
Wishlist on Steam HERE.
Cozy Game Restoration
Cozy Game Restoration is a soothing simulator where you gently bring forgotten video game cartridges back to life. Tear wrapping paper, peel old stickers, lift away grime, and transform dusty relics into cherished collectibles. No pressure or failure, just the quiet joy of restoring memories.
Wishlist on Steam HERE.
Shape Sender Deluxe
Your new best friend Sendy is here to guide you through 90+ handcrafted physics puzzles. Solve them, then make your own levels, and maybe keep an eye on him while you’re at it.
Wishlist on Steam HERE.
Design & Conjure
Join Dalia, the Nature Witch, on a heartwarming journey to restore her hometown. Tidy spaces, design magical rooms, solve gentle puzzles, and soothe magical creatures affected by mysterious corruption bringing warmth and peace back to the town. 🌸
Wishlist on Steam HERE.
Tumbles
Tumbles is a Physics Flinging, Rage Bringing Narrative 2D Platformer, where you take on life as a newborn caterpillar attempting to meet the challenges of flinging yourself from the rainforest floor to the top of the canopy.
Wishlist on Steam HERE.
Sludgineers
Clean, mine and refine pollution in this active incremental game. Cruise through the countryside earning cash and resources, build a refinery, process materials, upgrade equipment, unlock new areas and complete quests.
Wishlist on Steam HERE.
Doomsday Diner
Chaos! Cooking! Combat! In a post-apocalyptic world where hot dogs are cheap and life is cheaper, you manage the last functioning hot dog diner. Cook hot dogs, brew coffee and serve bizarre orders. Upgrade your diner, keep it clean and shoot down raiders who want your hard-earned cash.
Wishlist on Steam HERE.
Did we miss any?
Did we miss any ANZ games in this list? Let us know on our socials so we can add them. Stay tuned for more of our Steam Next Fest coverage!
Disclosure: Alex Beaty from NextPlay Australia works in game marketing – as a result, they likely have worked with games on this list in the past or currently. No special consideration has been given to these individual games within the list. Nextplay Australia’s coverage is completely independent.
