The latest Steam Fest is coming to a close very soon, so that doesn’t give players much time to grab some free downloads or super cheap games.
In fact, you’ve got around 48 hours to get yourself over to Steam and make the most of the Steam Automation Fest, which has been showcasing games that allow players to live out the most satisfying machinery or factories.
As with any Steam Fest, there are huge discounts on many games, but there are also more demos than ever, giving you a chance to try out plenty of games that may have passed you by.
All demos are free to try out, and range from cute puzzlers, to sprawling simulations based on real world physics.
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There’s no much more to say on what’s in the Steam Fest, so let’s get to some recommendations, shall we?
Star Birds is a beautiful example of how visuals can capture a player, with eye-popping colours and a very cute overall charm.
You’ll be mining asteroids in the coldness of space, while managing resources and constantly improving your base.
I’m a huge fan of Shapez for its simple facade hiding delightfully deep mechanics, and at only £1.70, it’s a steal. If you like the demo, know that you’ll lose countless hours to the full game.
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It’s well worth checking out the sequel, too, which is utter brilliance.
Factorio is the game that consistently tops the charts of this sub-genre, and it’s easy to lose yourself in the factory components and automation here.
The demo won’t be enough time with the game, so it’s worth popping it onto your wishlist if you like what you see.
Lastly, I’ve got to shout out Fakutori, which is similar to Shapez, but a little more quirky with its presentation, adding in some much-needed character.