Independent publisher 312 Interactive and developer LootBAG Studios today announced that their first-person bar management and crafting simulation On the Rocks is taking part in Steam Next Fest with an updated demo featuring a preview of the game’s online co-op for up to four players. Available now on PC via Steam ahead of Steam Next Fest, running October 19th – 26th, the updated demo lets you join forces with friends to run a bar in a harsh post-apocalyptic wasteland.
In time for Steam Next Fest, the On the Rocks demo now includes a preview of its online co-op for up to four players. Survivors can gather friends in a lobby, send invites and ready up before heading into a shared world together, where the whole crew can progress through the story, deal with the wasteland’s locals, brew, shop, manage inventory and take to the road in vehicles side by side. Proximity voice chat keeps conversations natural when players are working the same bar, while those carrying suitable walkie-talkie equipment can stay in touch across longer distances, whether that’s coordinating a supply run or warning your crew about what’s lurking in the desert. The host’s world save keeps track of the crew’s shared progress.
Whether playing solo or with friends, On the Rocks drops you into the year 2635, where endless war has left the world barren. After your travelling convoy is ambushed by raiders, Uncle John, an aging survivor, rescues them and offers shelter in his family’s derelict bar. In return, you must restore the bar by managing supplies, purchasing furniture, and transforming it into the wasteland’s last great hangout. With agile gunplay and melee combat, hunt mutated creatures and extract their volatile fluids to brew unique beers and other concoctions, discovering new recipes along the way. The demo offers a taste of the game’s blend of survival, exploration, crafting, and bar management, now with room for the whole crew.
“Running a bar has never been a one-person job, so bringing co-op to On the Rocks felt like the natural next step,” said Aysu Ünal, Co-Founder at 312 Interactive. “Steam Next Fest is the perfect moment to let players round up their friends, split the work between hunting, brewing and serving, and see how long they can keep the wasteland’s last great hangout standing together. We can’t wait to see what crews get up to, and every bit of feedback will help shape the full game.”
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About 312 Interactive
312 Interactive is a Türkiye-based publisher that partners with independent developers to bring their work to a global audience. Through strategic marketing, real distribution muscle, and a partnership model built on trust. We don’t chase trends, we back talent.
About LootBag Studios
LootBAG Studios delivers a raw and unfiltered approach to indie gaming from Northern Cyprus, where striking visual aesthetics meet precise technical craftsmanship. Bypassing safe industry trends to build digital worlds that prioritize genuine player connection and leave a permanent mark on the mind.