No rush, Haste: Broken Worlds demo is sticking around after Next Fest

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As a dedicated gamer, I’ve savored the gaming feast that was Steam’s February Next Fest. With hundreds of demo games on offer for us to sample the future, one title that truly stood out was Haste: Broken Worlds. But with Next Fest drawing to a close, you might wonder if we’d lose access to this captivating demo. Luckily, the developers have confirmed that it will remain accessible for a while longer. If you’re keen on discovering over 60 Steam Next Fest demos, sorted by genre, be sure to check out this helpful guide. Here’s hoping some of those demos stick around too!

Will the Haste: Broken Worlds demo be available after Steam Next Fest?

Hey there! If you didn’t already know, demos on Steam now have their own dedicated pages apart from the full games. This allows players to write reviews specifically for the demo version. Not every demo does this, but according to SteamDB, the highest-rated demo during the Steam Next Fest, with a staggering 93% positive feedback from nearly 3000 players, is “Haste: Broken Worlds” by developer Landfall (the creators of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator and Clustertruck). Having given it a spin myself, I can honestly say that I completely concur with the rave reviews.

It’s great news that the developers have announced on social media platforms that we can still play the demo for Haste for a few more weeks, even though the Steam event is over. This gives gamers who love this title some additional time to enjoy it before it might be unavailable again.

In the fast-paced game titled “Haste,” players find themselves racing against time as they flee from a crumbling universe. Sprint at breathtaking velocities through randomly generated landscapes to get to the exit portal on the opposite side. To boost your speed, aim for descending inclines and be cautious of hazards such as trees, boulders, and occasionally whirling pools of molten lava. Visit shops to buy power-ups, both passive and active, rest at a campfire to recover damage, and strive to reach the finish line. However, I haven’t managed to make it that far in the demo version so far.

The quality of this game shines through and through. The characters and settings seem almost perfected, and the gameplay is superb when played with a controller. Even when you don’t land every jump flawlessly, it’s incredibly rewarding. Plus, the soundtrack adds an extra layer of enjoyment. Definitely worth keeping tabs on for its official release. If they were to start charging for the demo, I bet many would be eager to purchase. Luckily, since the demo will remain available for a while longer, there’s still time if you haven’t had a chance to play it yet.

The complete game has not been given a launch date as of now, but considering the quality of this demo, it seems the developers might be nearing completion and could potentially unveil the final version later this year. Keeping the demo available appears to be a wise decision. Given its rogue-lite structure with randomly generated environments, there’s a high degree of replayability, ensuring that both existing fans and new players drawn in by Next Fest will have something engaging to enjoy while waiting for further release details.

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2025-03-04 01:32