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Vending Machine Co. — Steam Next Fest Demo Is Live!

🍹 Vending Machine Co. — Next Fest Demo Is Live! Hey everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that Vending Machine Co. is joining Steam NextFest with a special demo build available now.

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addedHey everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that Vending Machine Co. is joining Steam NextFest with a special demo build available now.
changedStep into the cozy, snack-filled world of running your very own vending empire in a charming Japanese-inspired city. Whether you’re in it for the chill vibes or the strategic challenge, there’s something here for you.
addedChoose your starting neighborhood (Komorebi Homes or Otaku Alley) • Place and upgrade vending machines • Stock fun items like ramen, green tea, gachapon gadgets, seasonal snacks • Set prices to match local tastes & market trends • Experiment with add-ons like drink heaters, coolers, and QR payments • Unlock new districts as you grow • Enjoy the ambient lo-fi soundtrack, relaxing visuals, and satisfying sales flow
changedThis demo is your chance to explore the foundation of the full game, give feedback, and get comfortable with the systems ahead of release.
changedWhat felt smooth / intuitive • What felt slow, clunky, or confusing • Any weird bugs, visual glitches, or broken logic • What kinds of items or machines you’d like to see • Feedback on balance: pricing, demand, inventory, etc. • Your favorite moments or features
changedhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3622640/Vending_Machine_Co/

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addedHey everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that Vending Machine Co. is joining Steam NextFest with a special demo build available now.
changedStep into the cozy, snack-filled world of running your very own vending empire in a charming Japanese-inspired city. Whether you’re in it for the chill vibes or the strategic challenge, there’s something here for you.
addedChoose your starting neighborhood (Komorebi Homes or Otaku Alley) • Place and upgrade vending machines • Stock fun items like ramen, green tea, gachapon gadgets, seasonal snacks • Set prices to match local tastes & market trends • Experiment with add-ons like drink heaters, coolers, and QR payments • Unlock new districts as you grow • Enjoy the ambient lo-fi soundtrack, relaxing visuals, and satisfying sales flow
changedThis demo is your chance to explore the foundation of the full game, give feedback, and get comfortable with the systems ahead of release.
changedWhat felt smooth / intuitive • What felt slow, clunky, or confusing • Any weird bugs, visual glitches, or broken logic • What kinds of items or machines you’d like to see • Feedback on balance: pricing, demand, inventory, etc. • Your favorite moments or features

🍹 Vending Machine Co. — Next Fest Demo Is Live!

Hey everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that Vending Machine Co. is joining Steam NextFest with a special demo build available now.

Step into the cozy, snack-filled world of running your very own vending empire in a charming Japanese-inspired city. Whether you’re in it for the chill vibes or the strategic challenge, there’s something here for you.

🎮 What’s in the Demo

Here’s a sneak peek at what you can try during NextFest:

  • Choose your starting neighborhood (Komorebi Homes or Otaku Alley) • Place and upgrade vending machines • Stock fun items like ramen, green tea, gachapon gadgets, seasonal snacks • Set prices to match local tastes & market trends • Experiment with add-ons like drink heaters, coolers, and QR payments • Unlock new districts as you grow • Enjoy the ambient lo-fi soundtrack, relaxing visuals, and satisfying sales flow

This demo is your chance to explore the foundation of the full game, give feedback, and get comfortable with the systems ahead of release.

🛠 What We Like from You

Your input during Next Fest is super valuable. If you try the demo, we’d love to hear:

  • What felt smooth / intuitive • What felt slow, clunky, or confusing • Any weird bugs, visual glitches, or broken logic • What kinds of items or machines you’d like to see • Feedback on balance: pricing, demand, inventory, etc. • Your favorite moments or features

Please share feedback via the Steam discussion page or our Discord. We’ll be reading every comment!

📅 What’s Next

  • We’ll be rolling out patches and adjustments during NextFest based on your input • Expect more features, machines, items, and districts in the coming weeks • Full release is currently planned for Q1 2026 on Steam • If you enjoy the demo, please wishlist the full version so you’ll be notified at launch

Thank you for supporting Vending Machine Co.! We hope this demo gives you a tasty taste of what’s coming. See you in-game, may your snack shelves never run dry!

🧃 Rogue Duck Interactive

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3622640/Vending_Machine_Co/

Check our other Next Fest games too!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3521410/Cats__Cups/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3771390/Carefully_Stamped/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3962270/Perfume_Atelier/

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