Recommended 10 demo versions to play at the ongoing Steam NEXT festival, including "Uncover the Smoking Gun," a mystery game with AI, and "Metal Slug Tactics," a simulation RPG.

Recommended titles for "Steam NEXT Fes

The Raven's Duties

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An adventure game in which you control a crow. In order to join the "Squid Crow Gang," the main character, Crow, tries to prove that he is the squidgiest crow in town, accepting requests from animals in various stages and gradually improving his "karasmatics. The requests vary from spraying graffiti on the city to dropping feces on people's heads. The variety is rich, and there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The Crash House

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An adventure game about a romantic reality show. Players take on the role of a producer of a show called "The Crash House" and aim for high ratings by responding to viewers' requests while also handling filming, casting, and other duties. The show is divided into multiple seasons, each with four characters selected from a cast of 12. The show changes from season to season depending on the cast and the audience's requests, and can be promoted through commercials to generate advertising revenue to purchase new furniture.

Uncover the Smoking Gun

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A mystery game in which the player, a detective, gathers information to uncover the truth of a case. The game features GPT-4o, a type of open AI, which allows the player to freely interrogate suspects through chat, unlike conventional deduction-type games that use standardized phrases. In addition, the suspects in the game have their own personalities and react in different ways. Asking them the right questions will change the scenario in the game, creating an overwhelmingly immersive experience.

Waltz and Jam

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An action-adventure game that takes players on an adventure through a world themed on the "Seven Deadly Sins. The main character Waltz and his partner Jam, a dog, face seven trials in order to complete a ticket to "Uptown" or "Undertown". Cooperation with Jam is essential in this film. Jam can pull you up or push you around even when you are too high for Waltz to climb alone. Jam is also helpful in the battle against the huge boss that awaits you at the end of the ordeal.

Ark of Charon

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A title that combines the management of a base with tower defense elements to defend your position against enemies. In a world where the World Tree has been lost and life has vanished, the player becomes the administrator of a newly sprouted World Tree sapling and fights enemies to regenerate the world. This title is centered on resource collection, base building, and battles with enemies. Players collect resources using messengers and use them to build and develop their strongholds. The player then uses the base he or she has built to fight the attacking enemies.

Cat Quest 3

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In this pirate-themed 2.5D open-world action RPG, players take on the role of a cat in search of the treasure of the Northern Star on the island archipelago of Nyarivian, which is teeming with pirates. This title also features the ability to use your own personal ship. It is a useful entity that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as attacking enemies, exploring the seas, and boarding at beaches of interest. The game offers a wide range of play options, from searching for treasure in the depths of Nyarivian to completing the quests of unique characters. The strategy is up to the player.

Rainbow Rainbow Sea

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An adventure game based on the lore of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. The story follows a year in the life of "Ningen-san," who was chosen as a candidate for god, and the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, who are not very open to her. The game takes place on a treasure ship, where various events are flagged by talking to the characters and examining specific objects, and various storylines unfold, culminating in a New Year's Day ending based on the events seen so far and the characters' "level of interest. This work adopts a multiple ending system, and the ending will change depending on how the story progresses.

Enotria: The Last Song

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In this action RPG based on Italian folklore, set in a world called "Canovaccio," where players become the Mask of Change, a role-less being trapped in a never-ending evil theater, to defeat the playwrights who control Canovaccio. The game features fast-paced combat with "parry," which repels enemy attacks. The "masks," which vary in performance and strength depending on their type, are also important equipment, and the player can switch between up to three masks in real time.

Once Human

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An open-world survival game set in a future society where civilization has collapsed. The player, a newcomer who can use the power of Stardust, the xenomorphic creature that destroyed the world, battles a variety of monsters for the survivors as their last hope. A total of more than 100 types of guns appear in this title, including handguns, submachine guns, and Gatling guns. The guns can be used as weapons by obtaining and creating the corresponding blueprints, and can also be equipped with parts and special skills. Survival elements are also implemented in this title, and securing food is essential. However, consuming food or water contaminated with stardust will reduce the player's "sanity" and maximum HP. It is up to the player to decide whether or not to eat the food he or she obtains.

Metal Slug Tactics

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In this simulation RPG based on the classic action-shooter "Metal Slug" series, players organize a team of characters from the series to stop Morden's evil schemes and overcome the challenges and obstacles that stand in their way on the map drawn with dots. They overcome the challenges and obstacles that stand in their way. Another key feature of this title is the implementation of the "SYNC" system. This system allows players to call for reinforcements and attack, and to use artillery, air strikes, and metal slugs to overturn the war situation. In addition, the missions can be attempted as many times as necessary, allowing players to gain as much experience as they like and strengthen their characters.