Grind Survivors demo now on Steam Next Fest!

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Will you survive the grind?



[February 23][Wiesbaden Germany] Developer Pushka Studios and publisher Assemble Entertainment are excited to announce that high-octane action roguelite Grind Survivors will be tearing its way mercilessly into Steam Next Fest from 23 February to 2 March 2026. After an overwhelmingly positive response from the latest playtest and invaluable feedback from the growing fanbase, the team has been hard at work fixing bugs and upgrading the grind in an all-new, polished bloodbath of a demo for Steam Next Fest.

Fight your way through gore to glory!

Strap yourselves in for Grind Survivors, a fast-paced roguelite survivor shooter serving up bullet-heaven chaos with a twist. Players must battle unrelenting waves of enemies to collect obscene hoards of loot. While catching your breath before the onslaught of the next horde, venture to The Forge to upgrade your weaponry and uniquely shape every run through. Weapons can be upgraded, rerolled, fused, or completely destroyed in pursuit of the perfect build - will you harness glorious power or spectacular failure?

“Grind Survivors takes the survivors genre and makes it more extreme in every way - more action, more chaos, more everything,” said Kirill Mukhin of Pushka Studios. “After years of working on various games and porting projects, we’re thrilled to finally present our first original title, a game that channels our creativity and passion for unforgettable gameplay.”

Survive by hacking, slashing and burying your foes..

Your first taste of the Grind at Steam Next Fest

Jump into the Grind Survivors demo and unleash chaos as Cascade, the fan-favourite bounce-based projectile specialist. Test three weapon archetypes, including SMGs, shotguns, and revolvers, tackle the first biome on two difficulty levels, and push your limits in Infinity Mode with its own leaderboard. Shape your run through the Skill Tree, Runes, and powerful Synergies.

Overcome the demonic deluge and capture the loot!


Key Features


Neverending Demon Story

Survive wave after wave of increasingly vicious enemies that just won’t die.

Build It Your Own Way

Stack powerful upgrades and craft a new playstyle every single run.

A Whole New Arsenal

Discover guns with randomized stats, traits, and origins, ensuring no two loadouts ever feel the same.

Set the Scene to Scream

Battle through scorched cities, burning forests, and other nightmare-fuel landscapes straight from hell.

True Endless Mode

Test how long your build can survive as difficulty scales infinitely until you weep.

Are you a seasoned survival fanatic? A loot-chasing perfectionist with a penchant for chaos? Or just someone who enjoys making demons regret their life choices? We think this demo is for you.

Another Assemble gem in the Steam Next Fest lineup

Card Corner is the chilled-out love child of Balatro and Desktop Defender, and it’s coming to Steam Next Fest! Turn your screen corner into a poker table, where hands are drawn automatically, and the chips rack up while you work, browse, or play other games. The longer you play, the stronger your decks grow, making Card Corner a surprisingly addictive mix of strategy, progression, and “just one more hand” excitement, all running quietly in the background.

About Pushka Studios

Pushka Studios is an independent game developer from Ukraine, founded by passionate gamers with years of experience in development, porting, and co-development projects. Known for their creativity and technical expertise, the team is now debuting their first original title, Grind Survivors. More at www.pushkastudios.com.

About Assemble Entertainment

Assemble Entertainment is an independent publisher based in Germany, best known for indie hits such as Sticky Business, Roadwarden, Decktamer, Paddle Paddle Paddle, Asgard's Fall and the Endzone franchise. Since 2016, Assemble has released more than 50 games across different genres, including cozy, horror, strategy and roguelike, and has established itself as a trusted partner for bringing original indie projects to market.