Author: Josh Bycer

Owner of Game Wisdom with more than a decade of experience writing and talking about game design and the industry. I'm also the author of the "Game Design Deep Dive" series and "20 Essential Games to Study"

Next Fest 2024 Best Demos From the Event

The final part of my favorite next fest demos from June 2024. All games shown are demos played from the event.

0:00 Intro
00:25 Kemono Heroes
2:07 OverRider
3:59 Sealed Bite Extended
5:52 Vampire Therapist
7:39 Selfloss
9:13 Grapple Dog: Cosmic Canines
10:45 Before I Go
12:32 Cat Quest 3
14:09 Sworn
15:47 Red Entropy
17:14 Abya: Paintball
19:21 The Rise
20:38 Monowave
22:16 Rubato
23:59 What the Car
25:40 Feed the Deep
27:29 Witchroid Vania
29:04 Scarmonde
31:02 The Alters
33:22 NeonGarten
35:17 Freeride
36:54 Creatures of Ava
39:11 Legends of Astravia
40:49 Ark of Charon
43:32 Republic of Pirates

Double Deckbuilding Reviews of Beneath Oresa and Cobalt Core

For this double indie game review, it’s a double deckbuilder with Beneath Oresa and Cobalt Core both played with press keys provided.

0:00 Intro
00:15 Beneath Oresa
5:36 Cobalt Core

More Best of Steam NextFest Demos

This is part 3 of my favorite demos of upcoming games from Steam Next Fest June 2024 edition, all games shown are demos played from the event.

0:00 Intro
00:25 Node Farmer
2:59 Stardust Demon
4:51 Faye Falling
6:40 Patti Hattu: Cosmic Revolt
8:03 Guncho
10:00 TDS – Tower Defense Strategy
11:34 Chimera Custom XG
13:01 Tormenture
15:24 Green Again
18:35 Forgotlings
20:24 Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers
21:55 Rune Coliseum
24:12 Slash Quest
25:53 Seafrog
28:04 Time Circuit
29:44 Lost Castle 2
31:33 Lethal Honor: Order of the Apocalypse
32:56 Iron Diamond
34:37 Soul Drifter
36:40 Exographer

Best Steam Next Fest 2024 Demos Part 1

Here’s the first part of my coverage of Steam Next Fest June 2024 looking at upcoming and updated demos of games.

A Double Review of Jusant and Thirsty Suitors

This is a double review of the games Jusant and Thirsty Suitors played with a press key and retail key respectively.

0:00 Intro
00:22 Jusant
3:27 Thirsty Suitors

Kickstarter Preview for Sunset Devils

This is a preview of the demo build of Sunset Devils which is finishing up a Kickstarter campaign at the time of this posting.

Indie Showcase for 6/12/24

The weekly indie game showcases highlight the many games we play on the channel, if you would like me to cover your game please reach out. All games shown are either demos or press key submissions.

0:00 Intro
00:14 Sunshine Manor
2:02 Spirited Thief
3:40 MF-01 Aerostrike
5:44 Swordship
7:50 Josh Journey Darkness Totems
9:49 Whisker Squadron Survivors
11:46 Saga of the Moon Priestess

Two Time Twisty Tales

This is a double indie game review of Three Minutes To Eight and Slay the Princess, both played with press keys.

Indie Showcase For 5/28/24

Each indie showcase highlights the many games we play here on stream, and if you would like to submit a game for a future one please reach out.

0:00 Intro
00:14 Curse of Eternity
01:35 WizardChess
3:43 Ardenfall
5:11 Sippin Hot Blickety Block…
6:34 Crafty Survivors
8:27 Bad Writer

Indie Showcase For 5/22/24

Our weekly indie game showcases highlight the many games we play here on the channel, if you would like to submit a game for a future one please reach out. Most games shown are press key submissions and demos.

0:00 Intro
00:14 Ghost Song
3:18 Broken Pieces
5:16 A Sleeper’s Quest: A Labyrinth to Thee
7:10 Stars in the Trash
8:20 Kells
10:11 Seasons

A Double Review of Solar Ash and It’s a Wrap

This is a double indie game review of two different kinds of platforming with Solar Ash and It’s a Wrap, played with a retail key and press key respectively.

0:00 Intro
00:17 Solar Ash
5:34 It’s a Wrap

Indie Showcase For 5/14/24

The indie showcases cover the many games we play for my Wednesday night streams and I’m always looking for games to check out for future ones. All games shown are either press keys or demo submissions.

0:00 Intro
00:14 Trifox
2:07 The Entropy Centre
4:30 Grid Force: Mask of the Goddess
6:43 Whateverland
8:49 Fabular: Once Upon a Spacetime
11:40 Chess Survivors