Gord is the demo that stole Steam Next Fest for me. It's the kind of game that has a little bit of everything, from immersive narrative-driven management sim to tactical tower defence, and it does so with stylish integrity.
Between building new structures, assigning your followers' professions, and keeping them all well-fed, sane, and healthy, you'll need to fight off the aggressive enemies constantly encircling your gord from the shadows. It's a constant struggle to survive, almost like playing a grittier The Witcher 3-themed take on The Sims 3 Medieval. That said, developer Covenant.dev does a great job of balancing its gameplay elements. Gord's stunning dark fantasy world is a constant joy to explore as you uncover mysteries, build your ranks, and push back against the terrors of the night.
