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Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition

Feb 23 – Mar 2, 2026 · ended Mar 2, 10:00 Pacific

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Ended3,537 games: Steam's full list.

The event on Steam ↗Source: Steam's own event page · list read Oct 19, 2026

During the event

What the games gained

Most followers gained

Steam followers added between the readings nearest the event's start and end.

Not measured: before our history starts (Jul 13, 2026): our follower readings begin after this event's window opened.

Biggest pick-up in follower pace

Followers gained per day during the event, against the same game's pace in the 14 days before it.

Not measured: before our history starts (Jul 13, 2026): our follower readings begin after this event's window opened.

Most players in a demo

The highest concurrent-player reading we took of the game's demo during the event.

Not tracked: we do not collect demo player readings yet.

Steam's top-50 most-played demos (Steam's order, not a rank)

Valve's own list of the fifty demos played most during the fest, in the order Steam's page carries them. Steam publishes no play counts behind it.

Pos.GamePosition in Steam's list
1MarathonSteam's order
2Burglin' GnomesSteam's order
3WindroseSteam's order
4Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire SurvivorsSteam's order
5Far Far WestSteam's order
6OutboundSteam's order
7WanderburgSteam's order
8John Carpenter's Toxic CommandoSteam's order
9Fate TriggerSteam's order
10HozySteam's order
11Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution RogueliteSteam's order
12Sledding GameSteam's order
13ArkheronSteam's order
14RomesteadSteam's order
15We Gotta GoSteam's order
16Guardians of the Wild SkySteam's order
17Don't Panic! It is Just TurbulenceSteam's order
18RACCOIN: Coin Pusher RoguelikeSteam's order
19REPLACEDSteam's order
20DarkhavenSteam's order
21Shift At MidnightSteam's order
22SpaceCraftSteam's order
23Tap Tap LootSteam's order
24GambonanzaSteam's order
25Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionSteam's order

Where they are now

The fest's games that were not out yet, by Steam followers today: released since or still coming, with the wishlist estimate while it applies and the revenue estimate once out. After the fest, not caused by it.

#GameFollowers nowEst. wishlistsEst. revenue
1Windrose261.1K—approximately $37.1M
2Tap Tap Loot177.9K—approximately $134.9K
3PRAGMATA173.8K—approximately $54.5M
4Marathon124.7K—approximately $48.7M
5Far Far West94.1K—approximately $15.3M
6REPLACED82.9K—approximately $6.7M
7Outbound75K—approximately $2.8M
8SpaceCraft64.1K—approximately $4.6M
9Burglin' Gnomes56.6K—approximately $1.7M
10Fate Trigger54.7Kapproximately 547.5K–1.8M—
11Esoteric Ebb54.4K—approximately $8.8M
12Romestead53.7K—approximately $2.5M
13Active Matter53.1Kapproximately 530.7K–1.7Mapproximately $6.8M
14John Carpenter's Toxic Commando52.9K—approximately $12.9M
15Alabaster Dawn47.3K—approximately $2.2M
16Shift At Midnight45.8K—approximately $5.4M
17The Ranchers45.6K—approximately $813.3K
18Witchspire45.2K—approximately $1.7M
19Dinoblade44.7K—approximately $1.9M
20Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors43.8K—approximately $6.1M
21Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection42.5K—approximately $15.5M
22Farever41.2K—approximately $6.7M
23Sledding Game40.2K—approximately $1.5M
24Wanderburg38.5Kapproximately 385K–1.2Mapproximately $3.6M
25ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut37.5K—approximately $4.6M

Est. wishlists: Steam publishes no wishlist counts. Estimated as followers × 17 (range × 10 to × 32), from 6 games whose studios stated their wishlist count — a rough estimate, not a reported figure. Only while the game is unreleased or out under 60 days. Est. revenue: our model's estimate for games released since the fest.

Participants

The games (1,204)

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Simulation ✕

  • Humanize Robotics

    DemoSep 28, 2026

    $5.99

    • Action
    • Platformer
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    76
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 760–2.4K
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • They Are Rising

    DemoComing Dec 1, 2026

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    74
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 740–2.4K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Low Earth Orbit Adventures

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    74
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 740–2.4K
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • MioAquaria

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    74
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 740–2.4K
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Oceanside Whispers

    DemoApr 30, 2026

    $6.99

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    73
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • POOLSIDE VIGIL

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    73
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 730–2.3K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Contract Cleaner

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    73
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 730–2.3K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Centipede Simulator

    DemoMay 15, 2026

    $3.99

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    72
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Billiards Pro Simulator

    DemoMar 3, 2026

    −50%$2.99

    • Simulation
    • Sports
    • Local Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +3
    Followers
    72
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Bobble Shop Simulator

    DemoJul 23, 2026

    $7.50

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    72
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Utopia: Birth of The Heroes

    DemoJul 27, 2026

    $19.99

    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • Action
    • +3
    Followers
    72
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Trash Can Tactics

    DemoApr 8, 2026

    $7.99

    • Strategy
    • Action
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    71
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Aquachamber

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • RPG
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    71
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 710–2.3K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • My Egg Girls: A Gentle Story

    DemoMar 27, 2026

    $12.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    70
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Nano Flat Owner

    DemoMay 5, 2026

    $6.99

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    70
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Gardener Simulator

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    70
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 700–2.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Patent Tycoon

    DemoApr 16, 2026

    Free

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    70
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Diorama Maker

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    69
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 690–2.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Invocation: Ghost Photography

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    69
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 690–2.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Andrew's Nightmare

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • Action
    • +3
    Followers
    68
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 680–2.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • GEMINI SYNDRXME

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    68
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 680–2.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • OOPS! Simulator

    DemoAug 12, 2026

    $2.99

    • Simulation
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    68
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Mystic Tavern

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    68
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 680–2.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • What the Stars Forgot

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    68
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 680–2.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Fairy Sweet Days

    DemoMay 5, 2026

    $7.99

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • 2D
    • +3
    Followers
    67
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Prescription: Madness

    DemoMar 18, 2026

    $6.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    67
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Idle Sailor

    DemoMar 7, 2026

    $2.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    67
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Pal Pachinko

    DemoMar 27, 2026

    Free

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    67
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Deep Space Corridor

    DemoApr 2, 2026

    $4.99

    • Adventure
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    66
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Card Sim: Chinese Restaurant

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    66
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 660–2.1K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • The Last Route Together - Ashwood Trip

    DemoComing soon

    Free

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    66
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 660–2.1K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Ammo Station Simulator

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    66
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 660–2.1K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Desktop Aquarium

    DemoMar 13, 2026

    $3.99

    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    66
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Tavernia

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Early Access
    • +3
    Followers
    65
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 650–2.1K
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Just One More Link

    DemoJun 4, 2026

    −40%$4.19

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    65
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Cochonnet

    DemoMay 29, 2026

    $7.99

    • Sports
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    64
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Super Ant Art Tycoon

    DemoMar 16, 2026

    $8.99

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    64
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Wiped Clean PC

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    64
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 640–2K
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Rite or Ruin

    DemoMar 26, 2026

    $5.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +4
    Followers
    64
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Grandis Adventures

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    63
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 630–2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • My Townies

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    63
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 630–2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • CyberQuest

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    63
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 630–2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Multiverse Idle

    DemoComing soon

    Free

    • RPG
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    63
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 630–2K
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Cults of the Endtimes

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • Early Access
    • +3
    Followers
    63
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 630–2K
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Knightward

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Action
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    62
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 620–2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Cosy Housing

    DemoJun 1, 2026

    $4.99

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    62
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Me, the drifter; Her, the optimist

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • RPG
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    62
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 620–2K
    Watch the trailer

    Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗