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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 20, 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 ✕

  • NPC Simulator

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    33
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 330–1.1K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Freaking Hallway

    DemoMar 2, 2026

    $4.99

    • Adventure
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    33
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Holy Nope!

    DemoMar 9, 2026

    $3.99

    • Action
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    33
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Side Hustle

    DemoMar 27, 2026

    $3.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    33
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • GALAXYZ neo

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    33
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 330–1.1K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Worst Wifey (ワル嫁)

    DemoApr 6, 2026

    $0.99

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    33
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • retro life

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • RPG
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    32
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 320–1K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • AUTO DERBY CASINO

    DemoMay 25, 2026

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +4
    Followers
    32
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Corporate Hell

    DemoApr 30, 2026

    $7.99

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Adventure
    • +3
    Followers
    32
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Balltopia

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Racing
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    32
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 320–1K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Irezumi Defenders

    DemoMar 9, 2026

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    32
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Working Class Monsters

    DemoAug 17, 2026

    $5.60

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    32
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Skinwoods: The Full Cut

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    32
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 320–1K
    Screenshots

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

  • Bunker KYS

    DemoMar 3, 2026

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • RPG
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +4
    Followers
    32
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • The Housekeeper

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    32
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 320–1K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • The Long Drift

    DemoJul 10, 2026

    $3.99

    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • Simulation
    • +3
    Followers
    32
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • The Fruit Merchant's Diary

    DemoApr 22, 2026

    $10.00

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    31
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Silent Spirits

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    31
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 310–992
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • ECHO OF HUMANITY

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    31
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 310–992
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • The Elevator Protocol

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    31
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 310–992
    Screenshots and trailer

    In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Genetica: Extinction

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    31
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 310–992
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Abattoir: Cow Escape

    DemoMar 3, 2026

    Free

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Free To Play
    • +3
    Followers
    31
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Towerlings

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    31
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 310–992
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Ever Flip

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    31
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 310–992
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • THE ANOMALY UNIT

    DemoJun 26, 2026

    $3.99

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    31
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Cat Screen

    DemoApr 8, 2026

    Free

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    31
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Cat Adoption Tales

    DemoMar 3, 2026

    $3.99

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +4
    Followers
    30
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Petal Pals

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    30
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 300–960
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Dustdrive: The Lightspeed Project

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    30
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 300–960
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • DishDash

    DemoOct 16, 2026

    −30%$4.89

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    30
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 300–960
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Chopping Together🌲

    DemoJun 19, 2026

    $6.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    30
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Swimming Dynasty

    DemoJul 17, 2026

    −30%$6.99

    • Racing
    • Sports
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    29
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Queen of the Community

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • RPG
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    29
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 290–928
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Pairvo

    DemoMay 8, 2026

    $1.99

    • Strategy
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    29
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Night of Nightmare

    DemoMar 12, 2026

    $3.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    29
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Frozen Stillness

    DemoMar 23, 2026

    $1.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    29
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • X Burger

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    28
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 280–896
    Screenshots

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

  • Distant Trails

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    28
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 280–896
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Runes & Revenue

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    28
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 280–896
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Frost Loop

    DemoMar 27, 2026

    $6.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    28
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Wasteland Corp

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • RPG
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    28
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 280–896
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Paunchy Pets

    DemoOct 6, 2026

    −40%$7.19

    • Action
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    28
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 280–896
    Screenshots and trailer

    In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Cards Lie

    DemoMar 26, 2026

    $19.99

    • RPG
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    28
    Screenshots and trailer

    In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Five Shifts at Zlata’s

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    28
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 280–896
    Screenshots and trailer

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