🍹 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/