Three Moves Ahead Three Moves Ahead 635: Three Moves Ahead 635 - The Strategy Games of Steam Next Fest 2025
Jul 12, 2025
Dive into the vibrant world of strategy games showcased at Steam Next Fest 2025! Discover quirky titles featuring gremlin-like characters and unique dice mechanics that blend chance with strategy. Learn about the challenges of navigating a plethora of high-quality games and the importance of third-party tools for discovery. Explore innovative combat in captivating titles like Glaciard and the stunning underwater adventures from an indie studio. Plus, uncover the intriguing city-building and narrative blend in Generation Exile!
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Dice Gambit Unique Tactical Family
- Dice Gambit blends Hades-style storytelling with a dice-based tactics system set in a magical Italian city.
- Your squad is a family lineage, evolving as you marry and have children, with unique dice mechanics impacting combat.
Middle Mouse Eases Steam Browsing
- Use middle mouse button to open Steam Next Fest games in new tabs; it eases browsing.
- A better Steam interface is needed to handle large game libraries during festivals.
Roguelike as Framework, Not Genre
- Roguelike elements are more of a gameplay framework than a genre, adding replayability via randomness.
- Skill-based design should ensure most runs are beatable, avoiding frustration from bad luck.