Next Fest
Steam Next Fest: October 2024 Edition
Oct 14 – Oct 21, 2024 · ended Oct 21, 10:00 Pacific
Ended2,515 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. | Game | Position in Steam's list | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta Force | Steam's order | — |
| 2 | SUPERVIVE | Steam's order | — |
| 3 | POPUCOM | Steam's order | — |
| 4 | Gladio Mori | Steam's order | — |
| 5 | Strinova | Steam's order | — |
| 6 | The Precinct | Steam's order | — |
| 7 | Rivals of Aether II | Steam's order | — |
| 8 | SAND: Raiders of Sophie | Steam's order | — |
| 9 | Windblown | Steam's order | — |
| 10 | Fast Food Simulator | Steam's order | — |
| 11 | Streets of Rogue 2 | Steam's order | — |
| 12 | AI LIMIT | Steam's order | — |
| 13 | Cozy Island | Steam's order | — |
| 14 | Permafrost | Steam's order | — |
| 15 | Tinkerlands | Steam's order | — |
| 16 | Sultan's Game | Steam's order | — |
| 17 | Luma Island | Steam's order | — |
| 18 | Temtem: Swarm | Steam's order | — |
| 19 | KLETKA | Steam's order | — |
| 20 | Empire of the Ants | Steam's order | — |
| 21 | Unrailed 2: Back on Track | Steam's order | — |
| 22 | Project: Mist | Steam's order | — |
| 23 | Mini Royale | Steam's order | — |
| 24 | Keep Driving | Steam's order | — |
| 25 | Matchmaking Inc. | Steam'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.
| # | Game | Followers now | Est. wishlists | Est. revenue | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta Force | 345K | — | approximately $0 | Dec 4, 2024 |
| 2 | MiSide | 142.7K | — | approximately $51.3M | Dec 10, 2024 |
| 3 | SAND: Raiders of Sophie | 95.4K | — | approximately $10.2M | Jun 22, 2026 |
| 4 | The Precinct | 82.8K | — | approximately $13.8M | May 13, 2025 |
| 5 | Sultan's Game | 80.7K | — | approximately $18.4M | Mar 30, 2025 |
| 6 | AI LIMIT | 69K | — | approximately $18.1M | Mar 27, 2025 |
| 7 | Windblown | 68.4K | — | approximately $8.6M | Oct 24, 2024 |
| 8 | Luma Island | 62.6K | — | approximately $11.3M | Nov 20, 2024 |
| 9 | Strinova | 59.3K | — | approximately $0 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| 10 | Permafrost | 58.2K | approximately 581.9K–1.9M | approximately $2.9M | Oct 9, 2026 |
| 11 | Mini Royale | 57.9K | — | approximately $0 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| 12 | Deadzone: Rogue | 54K | — | approximately $12.1M | Aug 11, 2025 |
| 13 | Eldegarde | 42.6K | — | — | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 14 | Keep Driving | 41.5K | — | approximately $5.7M | Feb 6, 2025 |
| 15 | SULFUR | 39K | — | approximately $13.2M | Oct 28, 2024 |
| 16 | SUPERVIVE | 38.9K | — | — | Jul 23, 2025 |
| 17 | Heroes of Hammerwatch II | 38.1K | — | approximately $4.6M | Jan 14, 2025 |
| 18 | Fast Food Simulator | 37.7K | — | approximately $7.9M | Dec 10, 2024 |
| 19 | Commandos: Origins | 37.5K | — | approximately $4.6M | Apr 9, 2025 |
| 20 | Builders of Egypt | 37.1K | — | approximately $566.3K | Jan 8, 2025 |
| 21 | Streets of Rogue 2 | 36.6K | approximately 366.3K–1.2M | — | Coming soon |
| 22 | Empire of the Ants | 36.3K | — | approximately $1.7M | Nov 6, 2024 |
| 23 | Worshippers of Cthulhu | 35.5K | — | approximately $1.9M | May 22, 2025 |
| 24 | Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel | 34.8K | — | approximately $3.9M | Sep 3, 2025 |
| 25 | Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree | 33.7K | — | approximately $4.2M | Apr 17, 2025 |
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 (1,281)
Cursed Deal
DemoMar 30, 2026$7.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Online Multiplayer or Co-op
- +5
- Followers
- 1.3K
Screenshots and trailer
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Drunken FC
DemoNov 11, 2024$6.99
- Action
- Sports
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.2K
Screenshots and trailer
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Chaos Express: Delivery Simulator
DemoJan 23, 2025$13.37
- Action
- Simulation
- Online Multiplayer or Co-op
- +4
- Followers
- 1.2K
Screenshots and trailer
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Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers
DemoFeb 5, 2025$5.99
- Action
- RPG
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.2K
Screenshots and trailer
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Typing Ninja
DemoFeb 4, 2026$9.99
- Adventure
- Single-player
- Action
- +3
- Followers
- 1.2K
Screenshots and trailer
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I Want to Believe
DemoSep 15, 2025$16.99
- Adventure
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.2K
Screenshots and trailer
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Astrumis - Survive Together
DemoMay 26, 2025$9.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Online Multiplayer or Co-op
- +3
- Followers
- 1.2K
Screenshots and trailer
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Fragile Reflection
DemoSep 2, 2025$12.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.1K
Screenshots and trailer
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Scarlet Defiance: The Wall Between Us
DemoNov 13, 2024$14.99
- Adventure
- Single-player
- Indie
- +3
- Followers
- 1.1K
Screenshots and trailer
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Atomic Owl
DemoJul 31, 2025$12.99
- Action
- Single-player
- Platformer
- +4
- Followers
- 1.1K
Screenshots and trailer
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Security: The Horrible Nights
DemoNov 12, 2024−50%$2.49
- Adventure
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.1K
Screenshots and trailer
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Shooting Range Simulator
DemoApr 21, 2026$11.99
- Single-player
- Action
- Casual
- +3
- Followers
- 1.1K
Screenshots and trailer
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Forest Heroes
DemoJul 17, 2025$9.99
- Strategy
- Single-player
- Action
- +3
- Followers
- 1.1K
Screenshots and trailer
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Polygeddon
DemoApr 17, 2025$2.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1K
Screenshots and trailer
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Moon Watch
DemoDec 4, 2024−25%$7.49
- Strategy
- Action
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1K
Screenshots and trailer
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Terralysia
DemoNov 7, 2024$11.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1K
Screenshots and trailer
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Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner
DemoOct 28, 2024$6.99
- Adventure
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 971
Screenshots and trailer
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THE GOOD OLD DAYS
DemoOct 22, 2025$19.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 925
Screenshots and trailer
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This Is No Cave
DemoOct 17, 2025$6.99
- Racing
- Platformer
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 917
Screenshots and trailer
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Before Fate
DemoApr 13, 2026$11.99
- Adventure
- RPG
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 915
Screenshots and trailer
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Cursed Dawn
DemoApr 7, 2025No price yet
- Strategy
- Action
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 915
Screenshots and trailer
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beyond.frontiers
DemoNov 15, 2024$9.99
- Action
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 870
Screenshots and trailer
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True Nightmare - Roadside Сafe
DemoJul 21, 2025$7.99
- Adventure
- Single-player
- Casual
- +3
- Followers
- 866
Screenshots and trailer
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Shop Simulator: Supermarket
DemoOct 25, 2024−70%$2.99
- Action
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 860
Screenshots and trailer
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Undead West
DemoDec 9, 2024$7.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 858
Screenshots and trailer
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Future Breach 64
DemoJan 4, 2025−76%$0.71
- Action
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 846
Screenshots and trailer
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Fuel Station Simulator
DemoMay 8, 2025$6.99
- Action
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 835
Screenshots and trailer
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Vindefiant
DemoApr 4, 2025$14.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 810
Screenshots and trailer
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Brave Escape
DemoJan 31, 2025$19.99
- Platformer
- Puzzle
- Online Multiplayer or Co-op
- +6
- Followers
- 779
Screenshots and trailer
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Mecha Force VR
DemoMay 22, 2025No price yet
- Action
- RPG
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 762
Screenshots and trailer
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Ghost Frequency
DemoMay 26, 2025$4.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 756
Screenshots and trailer
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TOUHOU RHAPSODY OF MOON RABBIT
DemoNov 10, 2024$9.99
- Action
- RPG
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 728
Screenshots and trailer
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DIESELDOME: Ultraviolent Gladiator Shooter
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Action
- Single-player
- Early Access
- +3
- Followers
- 727
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 7.3K–23.3K
Screenshots and trailer
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Sea Of Radiation 2
DemoNov 29, 2024$5.99
- Single-player
- Action
- Casual
- +3
- Followers
- 724
Screenshots and trailer
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Polygon of Reality
DemoOct 24, 2024$9.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 723
Screenshots and trailer
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Cult Of Blood
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 723
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 7.2K–23.1K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
