Play the demo at Steam Next Fest
Game of Planets is a massive online, real-time 4X grand strategy game built around seasons, logistics, diplomacy, and war. Steam Next Fest is where we’ll showcase a focused demo and gather feedback from strategy players who love depth.
Planned festival window: Feb 23 – Mar 2, 2026 (Steam schedule). Dates and exact times may shift if Steam updates the festival calendar.
What you’ll do in the demo
A concentrated slice of the seasonal campaign: expand, specialize planets, build fleets, and negotiate with real players in a shared galaxy.
Expand smart
Scout nearby systems, claim chokepoints, and pick the planets worth fighting over.
- Survey and colonize viable worlds
- Choose opening priorities (science / industry / military)
- Lay the foundation for your logistics
Build an economy
Specialize colonies and balance production tradeoffs to support growth and war.
- Develop infrastructure and defenses
- Manage resource bottlenecks
- Plan for sustained output (not short spikes)
Fight & negotiate
War isn’t just fleet count — it’s timing, positioning, and the alliances behind you.
- Build fleets around a doctrine
- Strike for gates and key systems
- Use diplomacy to win wars before they start
Wishlisting is the best “set it and forget it” way to get Steam notifications. Discord is where we post real-time updates during the festival.
Livestreams & community events
We’ll publish exact times closer to the festival. Here’s the structure we’re planning.
| Event | When (Pacific) | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Developer walkthrough: “How a season works” | TBA | Steam Next Fest livestream |
| Systems & logistics deep dive | TBA | Steam + Discord stage |
| Community session: alliances & diplomacy | TBA | Discord |
| Demo patch notes & feedback recap | TBA | /updates + Discord announcements |
Press & creator resources
If you’re covering the game, we’ve got screenshots, logos, descriptions, and contact info ready to go.
Creators & streamers
Streaming permissions, content angles, and how to request access.
Next Fest FAQ
Quick answers for festival visitors.