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Steam News2 October 20259mo ago

Beat 'em up Games Party 2025 Exclusive Update – New Demo Build Oct 9

Hey backlog battlers! To celebrate the Beat 'em up Games Party 2025 Steam Festival starting Oct 9, I’m shipping a festival-exclusive demo update for Game Quest: The Backlog Battler.

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Hey backlog battlers! To celebrate the Beat 'em up Games Party 2025 Steam Festival starting Oct 9, I’m shipping a festival-exclusive demo update for Game Quest: The Backlog Battler.

What changed

0 fixes5 additions3 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Compatibility
  • Events
added🔥 Major New Feature
addedAlly Inventory: Collect allies as you clear other players’ lists, then pick two as your primaries when you battle. Adds a new layer of build strategy and replay value.
added🛠 Also New in the Festival Build [Might get done in time]
changedStreamer Mode (Beta): Your twitch chat can queue enemies during runs.
addedNew Enemy/Ally abilities based on tags: PvP games kill another game to gain it's power, Crafting/Building games build a turret in the stands, games with Remake/Remaster resurrect on death.
changedFestival launch (Oct 9): The demo will be updated to match the playtest build so everyone can try it during the event.

Game Quest: The Backlog Battler changes

added🔥 Major New Feature
addedAlly Inventory: Collect allies as you clear other players’ lists, then pick two as your primaries when you battle. Adds a new layer of build strategy and replay value.
added🛠 Also New in the Festival Build [Might get done in time]
changedStreamer Mode (Beta): Your twitch chat can queue enemies during runs.
addedNew Enemy/Ally abilities based on tags: PvP games kill another game to gain it's power, Crafting/Building games build a turret in the stands, games with Remake/Remaster resurrect on death.

🔥 Major New Feature

  • Ally InventoryCollect allies as you clear other players’ lists, then pick two as your primaries when you battle. Adds a new layer of build strategy and replay value.

🛠 Also New in the Festival Build [Might get done in time]

  • Streamer Mode (Beta): Your twitch chat can queue enemies during runs.

  • New Enemy/Ally abilities based on tags: PvP games kill another game to gain it's power, Crafting/Building games build a turret in the stands, games with Remake/Remaster resurrect on death.

  • More bug fixes / Polish

👀 Timeline

  • Playtest: Features roll out gradually before the festival.

  • Festival launch (Oct 9)The demo will be updated to match the playtest build so everyone can try it during the event.

How to join in

  • Play the demo during the festival and tell me what breaks.

  • Wishlist if you want to see this go full-time.

  • Creators: streaming? Get in touch for info on Streamer Mode (Beta).

Don't forget to join the discord for active discussions on new features (very open to new ideas!)

https://discord.gg/a5jpD4WF3j

Thanks for playing and for all the feedback—see you on Oct 9!

—Nic

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Steam News / 2 October 2025

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