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6 Indie Games to Get You in the October Spirit - Steam Next Fest's Best Upcoming Titles from indie.io | The Gamerheads Podcast



indie.io, the independent publishing platform behind fan favorites like Echoes of the Plum Grove, Coromon, and Symphony of War, is thrilled to showcase 6 upcoming indie games at Steam Next Fest this October. Discover incredible new titles, including 2 exclusive demos making their Steam debut. Visit our Best of Next [Fest] preview page to explore these demos, and check out all of our featured games. Whether you're into post-apocalyptic adventures, sci-fi survival, or psychological horror, there's something here for every indie game lover. Find your next indie favorite and support the creative talent behind these standout games! These games are sure to get you in the mood for October.



 


SCP: Fragmented Minds [Sci-Fi, Survival, Horror]


Releasing into EA 2024 - Wishlist Now


Mars Site-113, abandoned and overrun.


Explore its remains in this action sci-fi survival horror, where escaped anomalies hunt the remaining survivors. Navigate a massive anomalous research facility where terrifying creatures roam free. Fight or use stealth to survive, and search for a way to undo the terrible events while shaping the story through choices and interactions. Will you survive the horrors?


 

ReSetna [Action, Adventure, Metroidvania]


New Demo on Steam! - Wishlist Now


ReSet the future.


Previously only playable on the show floors of Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show, this post-apocalyptic 2.5 D Metroidvania finally comes to Steam. Venture into a world torn apart by a mysterious Signal, where madness and ruin await at every turn, as you explore deep, atmospheric environments and unravel the secrets of a broken future.


 

DeTechtive 2112 [Action, Shooter, Noir Cyberpunk]


New demo!- Wishlist Now


Some things may be better left buried…


For the first time ever, DeTechtive 2112 will bring its noir cyberpunk world to Steam in it's all-new demo. Step into a future where the lines between justice and corruption are blurred, as you sneak, shoot, and investigate your way through a city overrun with secrets. In a world where everything is for sale, uncovering the truth could be the most dangerous job of all.


 

Cursed Dawn [FPS, Wave Survival, Horror]


Releasing 2025 - Wishlist Now


A fight for survival.


In this wave-survival FPS, take on relentless hordes of zombies as you navigate complex, secret-filled maps. Every bullet counts as you fight to stay alive in a world where nowhere is safe and death is inevitable. Navigate blood-soaked slaughterhouses, eerie catacombs, and twisted mob hideouts. Surviving the horrors requires staying on the move and constantly adapting, as every corner hides a dark secret waiting to end the fight.


 

The Haunting of Joni Evers [Psychological Horror, Narrative,Story Rich]


Releasing 2025 - Wishlist Now


Face the past, break the curse.


Joni Evers lives alone in the secluded Cunningham House, finding peace in her isolation—until strange events shatter her quiet life. In this atmospheric, narrative-driven psychological horror, delve into the emotional story of a broken family torn apart by a malevolent force. Explore a crumbling mansion where each room unearths painful memories and dark secrets. Delve into the dark, forgotten corners of the mansion, uncover the secrets of Joni’s family, and break the mystical snare in time.


 

Everwarder [Tower Defense, Roguelite, Survival]


Releasing 2025 - Wishlist Now


Hold back the darkness.


In this roguelite tower defense, there are no waves or phases—just an unrelenting battle to protect the last light against the encroaching void. Time is your enemy as you build, upgrade, and fight for survival. With every level, you’ll gather minerals and unlock new upgrade options, allowing you to become stronger and more resilient over time… but beware, enemies scale stronger too as the seconds tick on! How long will your light shine, before it's snuffed out by the dark?


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