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 $51.4M | 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 | Mini Royale | 57.9K | — | approximately $0 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| 11 | Permafrost | 57.6K | approximately 576K–1.8M | approximately $2.9M | Oct 9, 2026 |
| 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 $564.4K | 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 (598)
The Precinct
#6 in Steam's most-played demosDemoMay 13, 2025$29.99
- Action
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 82.8K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#6 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Sultan's Game
#16 in Steam's most-played demosDemoMar 30, 2025$24.99
- Single-player
- Strategy
- RPG
- +3
- Followers
- 80.7K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#16 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Luma Island
#17 in Steam's most-played demosDemoNov 20, 2024$19.99
- Adventure
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 62.6K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#17 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Permafrost
#14 in Steam's most-played demosDemoOct 9, 2026−20%$19.99
- Action
- RPG
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 58.2K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 581.9K–1.9M
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#14 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Keep Driving
#24 in Steam's most-played demosDemoFeb 6, 2025−30%$12.59
- Strategy
- RPG
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 41.5K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#24 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Fast Food Simulator
#10 in Steam's most-played demosDemoDec 10, 2024−35%$9.74
- Simulation
- Single-player
- Online Multiplayer or Co-op
- +4
- Followers
- 37.7K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#10 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Builders of Egypt
DemoJan 8, 2025$19.99
- Strategy
- Single-player
- Indie
- +3
- Followers
- 37.1K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Streets of Rogue 2
#11 in Steam's most-played demosDemoComing soonNo price yet
- Action
- RPG
- Single-player
- +5
- Followers
- 36.6K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 366.3K–1.2M
- Most wishlisted
- #85
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#11 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Empire of the Ants
#20 in Steam's most-played demosDemoNov 6, 2024$39.99
- Strategy
- Single-player
- Online Multiplayer or Co-op
- +4
- Followers
- 36.3K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#20 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Worshippers of Cthulhu
#38 in Steam's most-played demosDemoMay 22, 2025$24.99
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 35.5K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#38 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
House of Legacy
DemoMay 14, 2025$14.99
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 28.2K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Tinkerlands
#15 in Steam's most-played demosDemoMay 23, 2025−30%$9.09
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 27K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#15 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
SWAT Commander
DemoJul 31, 2025$19.99
- Action
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 26K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Aviassembly
DemoApr 11, 2025$9.99
- Adventure
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 22K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Tiny Pasture
DemoFeb 17, 2025$5.99
- Simulation
- Single-player
- Strategy
- +4
- Followers
- 21.5K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Caravanners
DemoOct 31, 2025−35%$11.69
- Adventure
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 18.8K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Unrailed 2: Back on Track
#21 in Steam's most-played demosDemoJun 11, 2026−30%$13.99
- Action
- Local Multiplayer or Co-op
- Online Multiplayer or Co-op
- +5
- Followers
- 18.6K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#21 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Matchmaking Inc.
#25 in Steam's most-played demosDemoJan 20, 2025$8.99
- RPG
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 17.9K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#25 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Project: Mist
#22 in Steam's most-played demosDemoMay 19, 2026$17.99
- Action
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 16.7K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#22 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Ale Abbey - Monastery Brewery Tycoon
DemoSep 17, 2025$14.99
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 14.5K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
SCP: Fragmented Minds
DemoJan 27, 2025−25%$7.49
- Action
- Early Access
- Action-Adventure
- +2
- Followers
- 14.3K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Microtopia
DemoFeb 18, 2025$19.99
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 14.1K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
AI2U: With You 'Til The End
DemoAug 12, 2026$14.99
- Adventure
- Puzzle
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 13.5K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
The Axis Unseen
DemoOct 22, 2024−80%$4.99
- Action
- RPG
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 13.4K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Taiwan Love Story⁵
DemoDec 18, 2024$17.99
- RPG
- Casual
- Indie
- +2
- Followers
- 12.9K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Industry Giant 4.0
DemoOct 17, 2025−80%$4.99
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 12.8K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Gladio Mori
#4 in Steam's most-played demosDemoSep 16, 2026−30%$11.19
- Action
- Single-player
- Online Multiplayer or Co-op
- +4
- Followers
- 12.7K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 127.1K–406.7K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#4 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Overthrown
#41 in Steam's most-played demosDemoMar 18, 2026$24.99
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 12.1K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#41 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Trash Goblin
DemoMay 28, 2025$19.99
- Simulation
- Single-player
- Casual
- +3
- Followers
- 12K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Beyond Astra
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 11.8K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 118.3K–378.4K
- Most wishlisted
- #481
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Tower Factory
DemoNov 7, 2024$14.99
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 11.8K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey
DemoAug 13, 2025$9.99
- Adventure
- RPG
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 9.7K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Ballionaire
#29 in Steam's most-played demosDemoDec 10, 2024−60%$4.93
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 9.1K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#29 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Sensei! I Like You So Much!
DemoAug 5, 2025$16.99
- RPG
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 9K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Commander Quest
DemoApr 4, 2025$11.99
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 8.9K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy
DemoApr 24, 2025$39.99
- Adventure
- Action
- Simulation
- +2
- Followers
- 8.8K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
S4U: CITYPUNK 2011 AND LOVE PUNCH
DemoJan 8, 2025$13.99
- Adventure
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 8.6K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Infinitum: The Backrooms Story
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Adventure
- Simulation
- Online Multiplayer or Co-op
- +5
- Followers
- 8.3K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 82.9K–265.2K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Blood Bar Tycoon
DemoFeb 4, 2025−55%$8.99
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 8K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Trainee Death Simulator
#27 in Steam's most-played demosDemoNov 12, 2024$5.99
- RPG
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 8K
Screenshots and trailer
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#27 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon
DemoFeb 11, 2025$14.99
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 7.7K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Fractured Mind
DemoComing soonFree
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 7.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 73.7K–235.9K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Primordialis
DemoJul 2, 2025$19.99
- Action
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 7.2K
Screenshots and trailer
Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗