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October 25, 2026
๐ฎ Next Fest Demo Top 100 & Historic Deals Roundup! ๐ธ - 2026.10.25
Hello, fans! ๐ฎ Ready to grow your Steam library again? This week brought plenty of news that's bad for your wallet ๐
๐ธ Historic-Low Deals, Wallet Alert!
Steam is running sales at near-historic-low prices [2]. The list includes Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy, Tomb Raider Adventure, Azure Striker Gunvolt, and Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced [2]. With several Tomb Raider bundles on show, it's a great time to jump into the series [2].
A video posted on October 23 followed a similar trend. Alongside historic-low deals, it also covered discounts under $5 and $10 [3]. Titles like The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series, Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet, the Ni no Kuni series, SOULCALIBUR VI, TEKKEN 7, FREEDOM WARS Remastered, and BLEACH Rebirth of Souls are listed with store links [3]. It's a light, budget-friendly lineup for exploring new tastes ๐
Still, pause before you check out! Maybe start by checking the games already piling up in your library? ๐
๐น๏ธ 100 Next Fest Demos, Seriously?
A video has been released highlighting 100 demos worth playing during the October Steam Next Fest [4]. It features demos like HARMA, High Roller Penny, Dungeon Automata, Bless You Again, and Cinderline, presented in countdown order [4]. You probably can't try all 100, but scrolling through and wishlisting your favorites is half the fun [4]. Finding one demo that matches your taste is this week's best score! ๐
๐ Why Indie Demos Matter More Now
There's also an interesting column on how indies promote their games [1]. According to the column, during the mobile-game-centric era, publicly releasing demos was not standard practice, and closed tests alone were common [1]. However, because of the characteristics of the Steam platform, demos are now treated as one of the marketing tools [1]. That's exactly why we're all trying demo after demo during Next Fest! The column predicts that indie game marketing strategies will become polarized [1]. It'll be fun to watch where things go ๐ค
๐ง SteamOS and Linux: Can We Trust Valve?
Here's a slightly different topic. Gamers Nexus released a conversation with Wendell of Level1 Techs [5]. It covers Valve's plan to exit Microsoft Windows, SteamOS development, and whether Valve can be trusted as a steward of the Linux ecosystem [5]. The discussion also says Windows could be an 'existential risk' to Valve's business model [5]. If you're into Steam Deck or SteamOS, it's worth a listen ๐ง
๐ฌ A Gamer's Take
Sales and demos are great, but what we really want is a game we can enjoy! This week, check your taste with demos, and only grab the sales you truly need. See you next week with more goodies! ๐
๐ฐ Reference News (1)
Column on Indie Demo Marketing Strategy
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SteamOS, Linux & Valve Discussion
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Near-Record-Low Steam Sale News
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100 Next Fest Demos Worth Playing
โถBest Indie Gamesยท2026.10.24
SteamOS, Linux, & Microsoft's Valve-Sized Problem, ft. Wendell of Level1 Techs
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