With there being a bit of a lull between some of the biggest game releases this year, now is the perfect time to get a taste of what the second half of the year has in store. 2026 has already welcomed some incredible titles, such as Mina the Hollower, Pokémon Pokopia, Resident Evil Requiem, and Forza Horizon 6, to name but a few, but with the rest of the year still having some absolute bangers under its hat, now is the perfect time to get up-to-date with some of gaming's recent releases.
Well, courtesy of Steam, PC users can get a taste of some brand-new releases courtesy of its thousands of free demos. Not only do these demos give you the chance to try-before-you-buy, but you can also help the game's development by offering valuable feedback to its studio. So, if you are looking for some amazing titles to potentially splash the cash and purchase fully, make sure to check these five upcoming demos out first.
First up is The Lure, an indie mystery game where you will take on the role of John, a detective searching for his missing colleague. However, he soon...
