Steam Next Fest Features the Demos of The Occultist and Sherman Commander
Steam Next Fest demos are joined by the demo of Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown and others
February 23, 2026
Hamburg, Germany - February 23, 2026 - Daedalic Entertainment highlights a strong lineup of playable demos currently available on Steam, led by the demo of Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown. Alongside the headlining title, players can also explore new and returning demos as part of Steam Next Fest, as well as additional Daedalic projects available to try right now.
Steam Next Fest Highlights
As part of Steam Next Fest, Daedalic also draws attention to two upcoming titles with dedicated demos:
Sherman Commander - Demo @ Steam Next Fest
The demo gives players an early hands-on look at Sherman Commander’s blend of tactical tank command, real-time battlefield decisions, and crew management. Taking control of a M4 Sherman tank, players must issue orders, react to changing combat situations, and lead their unit through intense World War II scenarios.
Sherman Commander demo on Steam
Demo trailer Sherman Commander
The Occultist - Demo @ Steam Next Fest
The updated demo presents The Occultist’s opening chapter. Players step into the role of Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator whose job is to “bring people to the other side”—helping restless souls and unresolved spirits move on. That calling leads him to Godstone, a seemingly deserted island town shaped by violence, secrecy, and unfinished business.
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown
The demo of Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown remains available on Steam following the game’s recent launch, offering players a hands-on introduction to its survival-strategy gameplay, crew-driven decision-making, and roguelite structure. Serving as a gateway into the full experience, the demo continues to attract strong interest from players discovering the game after release.
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Demo
More Daedalic Demos to Discover
In addition, two further Daedalic titles currently offer playable demos on Steam:
Woodo, a cozy, hand-crafted 3D puzzle experience built around tactile diorama-style environments.
Bloodgrounds, a tactical roguelite blending turn-based combat with gladiator management and high-stakes decision-making.
Watch the Animated Early Access-Trailer
With multiple demos available simultaneously, Daedalic Entertainment invites players and media alike to explore a diverse range of genres and experiences, whether through Steam Next Fest or beyond.
More information on all titles is available via Daedalic Entertainment’s official channel and on Steam.
Press inquiries, interview requests, and review codes: bernd.berheide@daedalic.de
About Daedalic Entertainment
Celebrating its 20th publishing year, Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher with nearly two decades of experience supporting indie developers across all major gaming platforms. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown, New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Bloodgrounds, Into the Emberlands, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more.Please look out for upcoming games like The Occultist, Woodo, Barotrauma Home & Harbor Expansion, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon.
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