Strange Seed is a bit like Spore’s creature stage, but instead of a simulator, it’s an RPG with a semi-linear adventure, characters, a story, and a lot of challenges to adapt to!

We just finished a huge (but free) Ocean stage expansion where you can swim around and pick up weird DNA sources like jellyfish, sea urchins, squids, sharks and something freaky in the deep abyss.

Also, Steam gave the game a Daily Deal slot today so it’s 30% off right now, the highest discount to date.

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Strange Seed comes from a wish that Spore had been more like an older creature evolution game, E.V.O.: Search for Eden.

Evolved parts should actually change gameplay and be used for specific tasks, for instance:

• Become small enough to crawl through a tiny tunnel
• Become big enough to push a heavy boulder
• Balance your wings with stamina bonuses to get through a platforming segment
• Load up on shells and spikes to become a defensive creature, or claws and teeth for a …

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Hey r/Games, I’m a solo dev making Duo Heli Combat. The demo is one mission: intercept an enemy bomber. Play solo or in local co-op on the same screen - pick your weapons, call in reinforcements, and decide how to approach the fight.

What’s in the demo:

• Intercept mission with tactical freedom (choose objectives, call allied units)
• Build your own weapon loadout - unlock machine guns, rockets and mix them to your style

What’s coming later (the heart of the game):

• A unique co-op mode where two helicopters are tethered by a fuel hose - forced synchronisation, shared fuel, walker boss fights - missions impossible alone
• Full campaign (prisoner rescues, convoys, base captures) and 1v1 PvP

I kept the demo focused so players could nail the basics first. I’d love feedback on how the helicopter feels, if the loadout choices work, and how local co-op plays for you.

• Steam (demo): https://store.steampowered.com/app/3648520/Duo_Heli_Combat/
• Trailer: …

Cheat Death is a dark strategic roguelite where your only opponent is the Grim Reaper himself! You play dice poker against Death: every hand is a risk, every roll can save or end you.

If you like: Slay the Spire’s deckbuilding tension + Inscryption’s creepy cabin dread + dice poker (pairs, straights, full houses) — this one’s for you. 

Key features:

• Dice poker as combat – Build hands to deal damage, heal, or stack bonuses. 
• Gamble with your soul – push your luck for better rolls, but one bad hand can be fatal.
• Unlock cursed perks – each run changes your strategy.
• Horror atmosphere – Candles, shadows, and Death who knows your odds better than you do. 

It’s a roguelite. It’s horror. It’s dice poker with Death himself.

Demo is available now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4202000/Cheat_Death_Demo/

Watch the Latest Trailer:
https://youtu.be/h7NEyQi_hl4

I’d love to hear your feedback — does the dice poker combat feel fair? Is the risk/reward balanced? Try the demo and …

Hi all, I’m making Exark, a retina-burning engine builder / auto-battler set on a giant flying ark! You build buildings, hire crew, and collect relics to generate resources and morale, while staving off attacks from sky-pirates.

Steam

Itch.io

Exark is essentially an inventory management autobattler at its core, with a few key differences - it’s a purely single-player game, and borrows a lot of elements from 4X games - unlike most autobattlers, a purely peaceful, builder approach is viable.

If that sounds interesting, please give the demo (launched just ahead of Next Fest) a try! Any feedback and suggestions are always appreciated.

Hello r/Games! I love games that give you a genuine feeling of discovery and respect your intelligence, so I’ve been making a game just like that for the past three years. It’s called Timebound and it’s a rule-discovery puzzle adventure with no handholding, you’re just dropped into a world and left on your own to explore. My wife Patrycja makes all the art, and our friend Fabien creates music and sound. We have a demo that’s already packed with content and layers of secrets to explore. While Outer Wilds and The Talos Principle are the biggest inspirations, players often say that playing reminds them of The Witness, Taiji and Tunic.

Features:

- “Aha!” moments - puzzles are designed to seem impossible at first glance. You need to level up your brain to solve them.

- NO upgrades, NO unlocks, NO items - the only progression is your knowledge of the world

- Meta puzzles - “jailbreak” elements of one puzzle to “cheat” …

Hello r/Games! Today, I am showing you our latest Driving game, Driving Test Simulator. You are enrolled in a Driving School, and your goal is to pass all the tests and get the License. The Game offers both Manual and Automatic transmission.

Features:

1. 80+ Driving Tests.
2. 6 Cars, including EVs, Jeep, and Sports Car.
3. Dynamic Weather with realistic rain.
4. 6 Different Test types like Parking, Driving and Even Stunts (they are hard!!)
5. Both LHD and RHD from British and Japanese players specifically.
6. Steering Wheel Support.

Trailer video:

Driving Test Simulator - Announcement Trailer

Steam (demo playable now):

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4034490/Driving_Test_Simulator

You can support us by wishlisting the game or providing us with your valuable feedback!

Thanks for checking us out!

I’m a solo developer and for the last four years I’ve been working on Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess, a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the legend of Elizabeth Bathory.

The game focuses on exploration, interconnected world design, tactical combat, and hand-crafted pixel art. One of its more unusual mechanics is that beer restores health, but excessive intoxication can become a serious problem.

Most of the art, animation, design and programming have been done by me.

The demo is participating in Steam Next Fest and I’d genuinely love to hear what gamers think about the combat, exploration, difficulty and overall feel of the game.

Steam demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3504400/Blade_of_Mercy_Bloody_Countess/
If you would like to support the project, please don’t forget to add it to your Steam wishlist!

P.S. Elizabeth Báthory was the historical counterpart to Dracula, but in female form, and was convicted of serial murder. In the game we play as …

Hi everyone

CS Manager puts you in charge of an esports organization. You must make decisions on your roster, backroom staff, finances, and tournament schedule to bring your team to the top of the circuit. Players’ skills are only one part of building a squad. Their roles, map pool, languages spoken, and personalities all determine whether you will have success. A well-drilled and cohesive team of lesser skill can easily take down a team of badly organized star players.

You can simulate all your games and focus purely on management if that is most to your liking, but the game also features a real-time match engine where you can watch your players and tactics in action, call timeouts, and make adjustments to improve your winning chances.

The demo is live and can be found on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4482650/CS_Manager_Demo/

On a personal note, I have drawn a lot of inspiration from other manager games such as Football Manager and Motorsport Manager while …

Hi,

I’ve just released the Rogue Drone demo ahead of Steam Next Fest.

During the day you’ll harvest crystals, expand your colony, and upgrade your mining skills. At night you’ll defend your core against increasingly dangerous enemy space ship attacks.

Some of the systems currently available in the demo:

• Risk versus reward crystal mining
• 8 upgradeable skills to mine more, faster, and easier
• Multiple turret types
• Crystal refining from Tier 1 to Tier 5
• Grid-based base building
• Super Crystals with high-value yields
• Progressive enemy waves

Steam Demo:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4285020/Rogue_Drone/

Trailer: https://youtu.be/oxoSvZy8Xx8

Thanks for checking it out.

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