Snail’s Wandering Wizard to Showcase Stoneguard Early Access and Above The Snow Demo with 18.5% Sales Boost
Snail’s indie label Wandering Wizard will feature medieval strategy Stoneguard and city-building tycoon Above The Snow at Steam Next Fest from February 23 to March 2. Stoneguard launches Early Access on March 19, 2026, and Snail highlights an 18.5% lift in daily Bellwright sales during the Steam Winter Sale.
1. Steam Next Fest Showcase
From February 23 to March 2, Snail’s indie publishing arm Wandering Wizard will present two upcoming titles at Steam Next Fest, aiming to drive engagement, wishlists, and pre-launch momentum within the global PC gaming community.
2. Stoneguard Early Access Launch
Stoneguard, a medieval survival strategy game combining sandbox survival with tactical base defense, is scheduled for Early Access release on March 19, 2026 on Steam, marking Snail’s expanded push into the genre.
3. Above The Snow Demo and Industry Recognition
Above The Snow, a tycoon strategy and city-building title, will debut its first public demo at the event. It has won Best PC City-Building Game at the 2025 NYX Game Awards and holds nominations at Taipei Game Show 2026 and Poznań Game Arena 2025.
4. Sales Momentum and Strategic Positioning
Snail highlights an 18.5% increase in daily Bellwright unit sales during the Steam Winter Sale, using platform-native events like Next Fest to validate titles, boost visibility, and drive sustained growth across its indie portfolio.