Eight recommended new Steam games from the new release experience event "Steam Next Fest"!

Eight new Steam games to be distributed from now on!

Mr. Saito.

• Release date of the full version: March 24, 2023
• Steam page: ##

An RPG featuring Mr. Saito, an ordinary office worker, who is hospitalized for treatment after an accident caused by overwork, but one day he is transported to another world. According to the description on the dedicated Steam site, the story is humorous and heartwarming.

One of the features of the film is the "Llamaworm" creatures that appear throughout the film. Each Llamaworm has its own unique appearance, including the bearded "Buchou," which looks like a llama with only its head. In the demo version, you will be able to interact with your co-workers and bosses as a member of their company.

Return

• Distribution date of the full version: around October to December 2023
• Steam page: ##

A side-scrolling action RPG in which the protagonist, after 200 years of space travel, returns to the planet he once inhabited to fight. players will travel to various locations to recover weapons and items, while unraveling mysteries that exist in the past and present. In addition to battles against mysterious enemies, players can also enjoy a robust exploration of new locations with the items they have acquired.

Battles are action-based, making full use of evasion and movement, and swords and guns are the main melee weapons. Guns are good for taking down enemies at a distance, but they have finite ammunition. Reloading is also a waste of ammunition remaining in the magazine, so it is important to manage resources by reloading only after all the bullets have been shot. Swords have a short reach and can only be used by getting close to the enemy, but unlike guns, they have no restrictions and are easy to handle. The key to battle is how to use these two types of weapons, which have distinct advantages and disadvantages.

The enemies in this title are generally strong, and the game is designed to be slightly more challenging. In the demo version, players can choose whether or not to play the tutorial, but if you want to proceed with the exploration smoothly, you should do it as much as possible.

Sons of Valhalla

• Release date of the full version: Within 2023
• Steam page: ##

In this Viking-themed RPG, players take on the role of Thorald Olavsson, a warrior in pursuit of the Vikings, a group that once swept across Europe. In addition to the story, the game features side-scrolling action battles and a strategy element in which players build strongholds to expand their power.

At their own base, players can build various facilities, such as a fishing shack to collect resources and a training center to gather soldiers. The basic flow of the game is to use the facilities to enhance the base, conquer the enemy's sphere of influence using the troops and weapons that have been strengthened with the power of the base, and further reinforce your own base with the resources you have taken. The battle is action-packed and fast-paced, and the key to success lies in the ability to read the real-time battle situation and give the right instructions at the right time.

This title has solid Japanese language support, and the demo version includes detailed Japanese translations of everything from character dialogue to descriptions of facilities that can be built. There were no direct translations, so even if you only understand Japanese, you should be able to play the game without problems.

Worldless

• Distribution date of the full version: within 2023
• Steam page: ##

An action adventure featuring a dark and silent world reminiscent of the undersea. Set in a world where the laws of existence are still ambiguous, players will explore a formless world made up of two realms. The game emphasizes exploration, and players can explore new paths by using techniques such as jumping, dashing, and gliding. The game features a player character represented by dots, as well as a skill tree shaped like a constellation, and other features that make the design area quite sophisticated.

Battles in this title are turn-based, with the player and the enemy moving alternately. In the attack turn, the player can attack with swords and magic, and can act until the character's gauge reaches zero. On the other hand, in the defensive turn, the player uses a shield to block the enemy's attacks. There are two types of shields, one for swords and the other for magic, so it is important to choose the one that best suits your opponent's attack.

In the demo version, you can enjoy the game's exploration and combat in its entirety. The game can be controlled not only with a keyboard, but also with a controller (DualShock 4 has been confirmed).

Voidtrain

• Release date of the full version: Within 2023
• Steam page: ##

An open-world action adventure. Players control their own train as they explore the mysterious world of the Void. The game incorporates crafting elements, allowing players to create a variety of items from train equipment to their own weapons from materials collected in various locations. The equipment related to the train can be placed in any location and in any direction, allowing the player to customize the exterior and interior.

In the demo version, while using a hand-pushed trolley that seems to be the basis of the train as a base, players can freely explore the weightless space and create tools using collected materials.

Now our school is...

• Release date of the full version: Coming Soon
• Steam page: ##

An adventure game based on a popular manga serialized on LINE Manga. Set in a high school where a virus that turns people into zombies has spread, the game depicts the fierce survival of teachers and students left behind. The game uses a basic adventure game system in which the player must read through the story by selecting the choices that appear from time to time, and the story develops and the ending diverges depending on the choices made.

The demo version of this title was only available for a limited time, and as of February 14, distribution of the demo version has ended. However, the full version will be released in the near future, so please wait for the release date.

Mia and the Dragon Princess

• Distribution date of the full version: April 21, 2023
• Steam page: ##

An adventure game featuring a woman whose identity is shrouded in mystery. The game features live-action footage in its presentation, and the player decides the actions of the characters in the game by selecting choices that appear from time to time. The game also features the action supervision of Markus Shaykushev, a world-renowned fight coordinator who directs action and fighting scenes. In the demo version, you can experience the story, which seems to be the beginning of the game, and some of the systems, such as the time-limited options.

Planet of Lana

• Distribution date of the full version: July-September 2023
• Steam page: ##

A side-scrolling adventure game with puzzle elements. Players control a girl and a mysterious creature as they embark on an epic journey across several galaxies. The stages are littered with various gimmicks, and the key to the game is to take advantage of the fact that the players are a duo, with one of them pushing switches ahead of the other or guiding the other through enemies to clear the way for the other. In the demo version, you can play through a stage with lush nature with a tutorial.