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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.

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/



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