The dark horse of Steam Next Fest is this open-world zombie survival game that feels like an homage to the best game in the genre, but you'll have to be patient with it

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So when I spottedDread Dawnslipping intoSteam Next Fest’s top ten, I had to take a closer look.

Interestingly, Dread Dawn seems to be garnering some attention from a quiet start.

For a peek at what comes after Next Fest, here’s our list ofupcoming indie games.