🎮 “Big Hops” Steals the Show at Steam Next Fest June 2025

Players laughed in chaos as “Big Hops” showed off playful platforming and grappling action

By Slick Voltage — June 23, 2025 — LostNachos.com

The Steam Next Fest June 2025 spotlight headed to indie platformer Big Hops, a surprise hit that cracked the Top 10 demos with its comedic, physics-heavy gameplay. Gamers praised the absurd fun:

“Big Hops was 1 of few that made me laugh. Repeatedly.”

Featuring 3D platforming and grappling mechanics, its demo unleashed unpredictable bunny-like hops and physics chaos—right in line with our love of wild, fun-filled mayhem. If indie game surprises fuel your frenzy, this one's a must-add to the watchlist. 

🏆 Clair Obscur: The Indie Underdog Leading Game of the Year Buzz

Emotional storytelling meets polished gameplay—Clair Obscur is out for blood (and awards)

A sleeper hit from Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is generating early GOTY chatter after Summer Game Fest appearances. Critics and Metacritic reviewers are calling it a standout, with emotional narratives and tight design akin to Baldur’s Gate 3 vibes.

This win for creative, narrative-driven indie development is a big signal—I want LostNachos.com readers to keep their guardians busy and their joypads close.

🚀 Steam’s PC Launch Shakeups Signal a Big Play for Platform Exclusives

Trade-watchers are noticing Stellar Blade hitting 192K peak concurrent users on PC—second only to Helldivers 2 among Playstation-published titles. It proves once again that strong console exclusives can thrive on Steam—especially when devs optimize cross-platform launches well.

This trend matters for our audience—more cross-platform rage, more chaos, more reasons to promote our Rust server to a wider audience.

🔑 TL;DR – Voltage Notes:

• Big Hops is indie goofy gold—think chaos + grappling in platform slap fights.

• Clair Obscur could be 2025’s top narrative heavyweight—time to spotlight its emotional impact.

• Stellar Blade PC launch shows console-to-PC rage is still legit for cross-promo.

• Keep tabs on Steam Next Fest, Summer Game Fest, and GOTY chatter for more content.