Steam Next Fest is live through June 16, and this summer’s edition is stacked with playable demos from some of the most promising titles. If you’re looking to test real gameplay instead of just watching token charts, here are the top four blockchain-connected games you shouldn’t miss.
1. The Bornless
Genre: Horror Extraction Shooter
Platform: PC
Studio: Cathedral Studios
The Bornless delivers a unique mix of FPS and ritual horror. Set on the fog-drenched Farmouth Island, players face off in a three-phase match: looting, ritual site control, and final extraction. With demonic encounters and player-versus-player showdowns, tension never dips.
The game features persistent progression: items you extract carry over into future matches, allowing you to upgrade your cabin, gear, and rituals. After raising $6.66M in funding (yes, seriously), Cathedral Studios is ready to show the horror genre how it’s done during Steam Next Fest.
2. Sparkball
Genre: 4v4 Sports Brawler
Platform: PC
Web3 Layer: Somnia Network
Studio: Opti Games
Sparkball might be the sleeper hit of this Steam Next Fest. Developed by veterans from League of Legends and Overwatch, it blends the tactical depth of a MOBA with the energy of Rocket League.
No lanes. No bots. Just 4v4 chaos where timing, teamwork, and skill dominate. The game runs on Somnia’s onchain ecosystem, which enables dynamic quests, match logging, and skin-based ownership without interrupting the core experience.
Demo live now with free skin drops.
3. Riftstorm
Genre: Co-op Looter Shooter Roguelite
Platform: PC
Web3 Layer: Xai Chain
Studio: Mythic Protocol / Confiction Labs
If Hades and Helldivers 2 had a baby, it would look a lot like Riftstorm, and you can play it during Steam Next Fest. You and two teammates take on missions across the Occultical universe, battling through rifts filled with mythic horrors and scalable difficulty.
Choose from operatives like Starling, Botsy, or Rook. Each run is different, with randomized loot, upgradable gear, and evolving boss fights. Optional blockchain features let you earn Protocol Points and influence the evolving game lore.
Special Mention: Off The Grid
Genre: Battle Royale / Extraction Hybrid
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Web3 Layer: Avalanche Network, GUNZ token
Studio: Gunzilla Games
Off The Grid isn’t technically part of Steam Next Fest, but with its full crossplay launch coming this month and a free-to-play model, it deserves a nod. Developed by District 9 director Neill Blomkamp and backed by 1kx, it’s one of the most ambitious Web3 shooters to date.
Despite recent controversies, delayed payouts, and node economics concerns—Gunzilla is making moves: $600K tournaments, Bored Ape partnerships, and a growing player base. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s worth jumping into now as the team works to rebuild community trust.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re into horror, arena action, or co-op chaos, Steam Next Fest 2025 is showcasing some of the best titles out there
All games are free to play until June 16.
