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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 (1,072)

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Strategy ✕

  • Hexashell

    DemoMar 3, 2026

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    9
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • The Most Annoying Game Ever

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Action
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    9
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 90–288
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Inanis: Into the Abyss

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    9
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 90–288
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • You're Invading My Space

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Action
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    9
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 90–288
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • That's My Tofu

    DemoMar 31, 2026

    $9.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    9
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Vice Versa

    DemoMar 20, 2026

    $3.99

    • Strategy
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    9
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Heyoo 3D Platformer

    DemoMar 9, 2026

    $7.99

    • Strategy
    • Platformer
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    9
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Unholy Crimes

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    9
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 90–288
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Poop Right Now

    DemoMay 3, 2026

    $2.99

    • Strategy
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    9
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Max's Adventures: Summer Edition

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    9
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 90–288
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Grind TD

    DemoMar 3, 2026

    $5.99

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    9
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Rival Commanders

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Action
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    9
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 90–288
    Screenshots

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  • Beyond the Eyes

    DemoMar 13, 2026

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • Action
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    8
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Chomp Hero

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    8
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 80–256
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Rune Rhythm Realm

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +4
    Followers
    8
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 80–256
    Screenshots

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

  • Push Box 3D

    DemoMar 4, 2026

    $4.99

    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +4
    Followers
    8
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • FOF (Fear Of Failure)

    DemoMay 12, 2026

    $9.99

    • Strategy
    • Platformer
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    8
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • 星河的约言

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Action
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    8
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 80–256
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Warrens Of Random

    DemoMay 20, 2026

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    8
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Fortune Wheel

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    8
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 80–256
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Snake Coil: Puzzle Adventure

    DemoJun 19, 2026

    $1.99

    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • Strategy
    • +5
    Followers
    8
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Molekraft

    DemoApr 23, 2026

    $6.99

    • Strategy
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    8
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Stella Incus

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    8
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 80–256
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Fantasy Ore Shop

    DemoApr 7, 2026

    $2.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    8
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Lost In Alaska

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    8
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 80–256
    Screenshots and trailer

    In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Tacticell Arena

    DemoApr 17, 2026

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • Action
    • Local Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +4
    Followers
    8
    Screenshots and trailer

    In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • CrazyTaiji

    DemoMar 9, 2026

    $5.99

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    7
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Vow of the Wordlocks

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    7
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 70–224
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Pop Balloons and Drop People

    DemoMay 28, 2026

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • Action
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    7
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Gladiator Ascension

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Action
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    7
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 70–224
    Screenshots and trailer

    In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Trust Me Bro, I Trade

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    7
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 70–224
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Emoji Squad

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • Action
    • +3
    Followers
    7
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 70–224
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • TIMEHEIST

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Action
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +3
    Followers
    6
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 60–192
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Soccer Puzzle

    DemoMar 3, 2026

    −50%$2.49

    • Strategy
    • Sports
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    6
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Klondike Solitaire Pro

    DemoMar 3, 2026

    −50%$2.49

    • Strategy
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    6
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Why Elephant Sit On Chair?

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +4
    Followers
    6
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 60–192
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Gear Number Go Up

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • 2D
    • +3
    Followers
    6
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 60–192
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Topobeam

    DemoMar 13, 2026

    $9.99

    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +4
    Followers
    6
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • To be a millionaire

    DemoMar 12, 2026

    $1.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    6
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Corewave Defenders

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    6
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 60–192
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Autonomous Swarm – The Replication War

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    6
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 60–192
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Reverse Horizons

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    6
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 60–192
    Screenshots and trailer

    In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Consero

    DemoMar 5, 2026

    $5.99

    • Strategy
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    5
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • CoinClave

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    5
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 50–160
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Slorbis: Tower Defense

    DemoApr 2, 2026

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    5
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • AutoSquad

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    5
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 50–160
    Screenshots and trailer

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