Experience The Cecil Hotel's Horrors in Steam Next Fest's Free Demo
Gaming Staff • February 24, 2025
Indie Game Pc Games Action Game Early Access Free To PlaySnail Inc., in partnership with Wandering Wizard, has announced that the indie action-adventure game The Cecil: The Journey Begins, developed by Genie Interactive Games, is now available for a free demo on Steam Next Fest from February 24 to March 3. The game follows John, who must fight to survive and find his missing partner, Sarah, in the haunted Cecil Hotel.
The Cecil: The Journey Begins offers first-person action gameplay, featuring scary and unusual foes, immersive gameplay, puzzles, and discoveries. Players can explore dangerous rooms, fight enemies in shooter-style battles, and collect discoveries to progress through the game. The demo is now available for free, and the development team welcomes player feedback.
Genie Interactive Games, founded in 2019, is dedicated to delivering unique and immersive gaming experiences. Wandering Wizard champions indie game developers and provides a platform for fresh voices, revolutionary ideas, and daring experiments within the indie gaming realm. Snail Inc. is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers worldwide.
The Cecil: The Journey Begins is available for wishlisting on Steam. For more information, head over to the official Steam page. Genie Interactive Games and Wandering Wizard social media handles are also provided for further updates.

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