From zombie apocalypses to deep space terror, three horror demos stole the show for me during this month's Steam Next Fest. The resurgent interest in horror games can be partly attributed to the litany of big-budget remakes we've seen in recent years. The horror game renaissance, however, isn't just a triple-A thing; it very much owes itself to the indie horror boom.
Some of the best games of Steam Next Fest showed off truly delectable indie terrors that jumped straight to the top of my wishlist. The event might have wrapped on February 12, but the lingering impact of these bitesize horror demos has stayed with me. Below, you'll find my top three horror demos of this month's Steam Next Fest – as well as insight from each developer on what Valve's event means for indie horror creators searching for the perfect community.
