The Best Upcoming Indie Games You Can’t Miss from Steam Next Fest Fall 2025:

Summary:

In this episode, Sebastian Mauldin explores the vibrant world of solo gaming, focusing on indie games showcased during Steam Next Fest. He shares his excitement for various titles, highlighting their unique mechanics, art styles, and engaging gameplay. The conversation emphasizes the value of indie games in providing fresh and innovative experiences for players, while also discussing the importance of voice acting and narrative in enhancing the gaming experience. Sebastian concludes with recommendations for must-play titles and encourages listeners to keep an eye on upcoming releases.

Fall is here — and so is Steam Next Fest 2025! 🍂 In this Sleeper Pick Thursday episode of The Single Player Experience Podcast, host Sebastion Mauldin dives deep into the best single-player game demos that stole the show.

From stylish roguelites to inventive Metroidvanias and even a surprise Marvel brawler, this episode spotlights the hidden gems and future favorites every solo gamer needs to have on their radar.

Sebastion shares his hands-on impressions of:

🎮 Forestrike – A martial arts roguelite with soul and style

🔥 Hell Maiden – A bullet-hell deckbuilder straight from the underworld

⚔️ Ember and Blade – Hack-and-slash roguelike action with story-driven flair

🧱 Repel the Rifts – Sci-fi tower defense meets roguelite progression

🎨 Constance – A vibrant, painterly Metroidvania that’s pure art in motion

💥 Marvel: Cosmic Invasion – Classic beat ’em up action with Marvel heroes done right

If you love discovering indie titles before they blow up — this episode’s for you.

So grab your pumpkin spice latte, cozy up, and let’s explore the best upcoming indie experiences from Steam Next Fest Fall 2025!

Keywords: Steam Next Fest 2025, Best Indie Games 2025, Single Player Games 2025, Forestrike, Hell Maiden, Ember and Blade, Constance, Repel the Rifts, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Indie Game Podcast, SPE Podcast