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Beastro cooks-up Steam Next Fest demo

Beastro cooks-up Steam Next Fest demo

Dateline: 2/23/2026

A playable demo for the cozy culinary adventure Beastro is available as a part of Steam Next Fest.

From Timberline Studio:

The Next Fest demo introduces players to several of the game’s Caretakers, each representing a different taste that shapes combat and character dynamics: 

  • Oyshi, the Umami Caretaker, is a gentle, comforting soul with a natural affinity for animals and people alike. His name references the classic umami ingredients of mushrooms (“oyster,” “shiitake,”) and oishii, the Japanese word for delicious. 
  • Kalan, the Bitter Caretaker, is a more...acquired taste. First encountered alone in the wilds, resistant to help and proud of his independence. Winning him over requires patience, but discovering his favorite dish becomes a real turning point, proving that even those most guarded can be won over by the right meal.

In Beastro, every meal players prepare becomes their cards in a flavorful deckbuilding system, powering theatrical puppet-style combat encounters, where strategy and seasoning matter just as much as timing. As Panko, the talented Caracal chef, players must keep the villagers and adventurers well fed, as ravenous monsters begin to destroy the spirits outside of your home.The only way to defeat them is by keeping bellies full.

For more information, visit https://store.steampowered.com/app/2417470/Beastro/ 


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