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Steam Next Fest: October 2023 Edition

Oct 9 – Oct 16, 2023 · ended Oct 16, 11:00 Pacific

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Ended1,022 games: Steam's full list.

The event on Steam ↗Source: Steam's own event page · list read Sep 28, 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
1EnshroudedSteam's order
2JDM: Japanese Drift MasterSteam's order
3Sky: Children of the LightSteam's order
4Deep Rock Galactic: SurvivorSteam's order
5RoboCop: Rogue CitySteam's order
6FOUNDRYSteam's order
7Pioneers of PagoniaSteam's order
8Apocalypse PartySteam's order
9The Last FaithSteam's order
10Bopl BattleSteam's order
11Headbangers: Rhythm RoyaleSteam's order
12Last Train HomeSteam's order
13Love Is All AroundSteam's order
14Ghostrunner 2Steam's order
15Stronghold: Definitive EditionSteam's order
16ASTRA: Knights of VedaSteam's order
17Another Crab's TreasureSteam's order
18Unlisted app 2210830 ↗Steam's order
19The ThaumaturgeSteam's order
20Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of RuinSteam's order
21Anonymous Hacker SimulatorSteam's order
22Ascent of AshesSteam's order
23Crime Scene CleanerSteam's order
24SENTRYSteam's order
25The CrustSteam'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
1Enshrouded401.4Kapproximately 4M–12.8Mapproximately $91M
2Lethal Company327.8K—approximately $83.7M
3Love Is All Around105.8K—approximately $10.4M
4Sky: Children of the Light97.6K—approximately $0
5Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor89.1K—approximately $14.8M
6Pioneers of Pagonia83.8K—approximately $10.5M
7Crime Scene Cleaner82.2K—approximately $35.1M
8RoboCop: Rogue City75.6K—approximately $28.5M
9JDM: Japanese Drift Master68.4K—approximately $9.4M
10Last Train Home66.2K—approximately $8.1M
11The Thaumaturge60.9K—approximately $4.8M
12The Crust56.5Kapproximately 565.2K–1.8Mapproximately $6.6M
13FOUNDRY52.4K—approximately $5.9M
14Stronghold: Definitive Edition50.6K—approximately $7.6M
15Another Crab's Treasure46.3K—approximately $14.5M
16The Last Faith39.6K—approximately $4.4M
17下一站江湖Ⅱ39.3K—approximately $7.5M
18Magicraft38.5K—approximately $7.2M
19Ghostrunner 234.5K—approximately $11.4M
20A Date with Death33K—approximately $0
21Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin33K—approximately $5.6M
22Astrometica32.8K—approximately $1.7M
23Celestial Empire32.7K—approximately $794.4K
24Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance31.8K—approximately $5.9M
25Peripeteia30.8K—approximately $3.9M

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 (227)

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Simulation ✕

  • Block Buster

    DemoOct 24, 2023

    $19.99

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    69
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Tunnel Boat Terror

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

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

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  • When The Rumors Become Real

    DemoJan 11, 2024

    $1.99

    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • Adventure
    • +4
    Followers
    67
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Food Boy

    DemoSep 23, 2024

    $11.99

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

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  • Insanias

    DemoOct 25, 2023

    $7.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    61
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Ultimate Destruction Simulator

    DemoNov 3, 2023

    $19.99

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +4
    Followers
    59
    Screenshots

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  • Xaphan - Battle Simulator

    DemoNov 18, 2023

    Free

    • Action
    • Free To Play
    • Indie
    • +2
    Followers
    59
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • 戀 LIAN Re:Call

    DemoComing soon

    Free

    • Simulation
    • Puzzle
    • Local Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +4
    Followers
    58
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 580–1.9K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • KOSMO AZS

    DemoOct 16, 2023

    $2.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    54
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Brickmasters

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Early Access
    • +3
    Followers
    53
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 530–1.7K
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • The Endless Dream

    DemoMay 29, 2025

    $6.99

    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • Puzzle
    • +4
    Followers
    52
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Kid Bubblegum

    DemoNov 1, 2023

    −70%$1.79

    • Platformer
    • Single-player
    • Action
    • +4
    Followers
    49
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Wage Slave TD

    DemoApr 29, 2024

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    49
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Phobia Exposure VR

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • Education
    • +3
    Followers
    49
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 490–1.6K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Backroom: Constructions

    DemoOct 25, 2023

    $16.99

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    46
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • City Slickers

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    46
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 460–1.5K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • BANKWAVE: Neon Networth

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Adventure
    • +3
    Followers
    46
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 460–1.5K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Tile Titans

    DemoOct 16, 2023

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    45
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Balloons

    DemoOct 16, 2023

    $4.99

    • Action
    • Racing
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    39
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Corlero

    DemoApr 25, 2025

    $14.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    37
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • 圣维丹物语

    DemoOct 30, 2023

    $1.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    35
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • 代号：文字生存

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

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

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

  • Dreaming Diorama

    DemoOct 17, 2023

    $9.99

    • Simulation
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    33
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Varista

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

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

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

  • End Of Legends

    DemoMar 7, 2024

    $5.99

    • RPG
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    30
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Plunder Masters

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • Action
    • +3
    Followers
    24
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 240–768
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • BandRoll VR

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    23
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 230–736
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Voxel Mage: Siege

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Action
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    22
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 220–704
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Animal Jigsaw VR

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Simulation
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    21
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 210–672
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Orbital Drop Shipping

    DemoFeb 15, 2024

    $6.99

    • Simulation
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    19
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Sapiens Craft Puzzle

    DemoOct 8, 2025

    $0.99

    • Simulation
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    14
    Screenshots and trailer

    In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Unlisted app 2381950

    Not in our catalogue yet.

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

    Steam store page ↗

  • Unlisted app 2401840

    Not in our catalogue yet.

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

    Steam store page ↗