Hey Everyone,
I’m thrilled to bring you a brand new, recurring video series I call “Demos I Played This Week.” — I may change the title at some point, it still feels too generic.
The aim is to dive deep into game demos on Steam(Epic store & Humble Bundle included) that deserve your precious gaming time. The sheer volume of new titles coming out is dizzying, and this is where I do the hard work for you— my goal is to nudge you to try play a game in a different genre you never considered was worth your time.
This week’s premiere episode is now live, and it’s a phenomenal showcase of indie creativity:
The Superhero HR Nightmare: We tackle Dispatch, a hilarious and high-quality narrative game where you don’t play the hero, but the dispatcher managing a team of dysfunctional ex-supervillains. The comedic banter alone makes this demo worth playing—I was so hooked by the sharp dialogue that I immediately replayed it to see all the different outcomes.
Minimalist Zen Building: We step onto the tranquil shores of ISLANDERS: New Shores, a game that is the perfect antidote to stress. It’s a deep dive into a cozy puzzle where time melts away as you strategically place buildings to maximize your score. The only problem? The demo ended too soon!
The Tycoon Logistics Puzzle: We dive into Food Truck Empire, a strategy game that makes you think like an engineer and a chef. The fun challenge is designing the automated production line inside your truck, which is a surprisingly addictive and complex puzzle. I discuss the initial struggle I had figuring out the burger assembly line.
Isometric Stealth & Narrative: I explore the atmospheric world of Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, an adventure that was a refreshing change of pace. Playing as the young protagonist, Hanna, as she searches for her brother, challenged me to be more mindful of character perspective in games.
It’s an episode packed with unique concepts and games that offer incredible depth, even in their demo state. If you love discovering new titles before they blow up, this is the series for you.
