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Steam Next Fest: October 2025 Edition

Oct 13 – Oct 20, 2025 · ended Oct 20, 10:00 Pacific

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Ended2,963 games: Steam's full list.

The event on Steam ↗Source: Steam's own event page · list read Oct 21, 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 measured: before our history starts (Oct 20, 2026): our demo player readings begin after this event's window opened.

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
1Half SwordSteam's order
2Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden EraSteam's order
3YAPYAPSteam's order
4Final SentenceSteam's order
5REANIMALSteam's order
6EverwindSteam's order
7The Midnight WalkersSteam's order
8THE CUBE, SAVE USSteam's order
9MISERYSteam's order
10Long Drive North: Co-Op RV SimulatorSteam's order
11Car Service TogetherSteam's order
12Roadside ResearchSteam's order
13Crashout CrewSteam's order
14Servant of the LakeSteam's order
15Star Trek: Voyager - Across the UnknownSteam's order
16Tears of MetalSteam's order
17PainkillerSteam's order
18CarX Drift Racing Online 2Steam's order
19PowerWash Simulator 2Steam's order
20Ultimate Sheep RaccoonSteam's order
21Starsand IslandSteam's order
22Carnival HuntSteam's order
23Systemic WarSteam's order
24GODBREAKERSSteam's order
25Eastern EraSteam'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
1Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era212.7K—approximately $19.5M
2Half Sword114.6K—approximately $31.3M
3Road to Vostok111.7K—approximately $6.3M
4MENACE107.2K—approximately $27.1M
5Anno 117: Pax Romana105.4K—approximately $47.1M
6REANIMAL103.4K—approximately $13M
7Everwind102.8K—approximately $5.2M
8Quarantine Zone: The Last Check100.1K—approximately $12.1M
9The Last Caretaker91.2K—approximately $26.1M
10Cairn80K—approximately $24M
11MISERY74.2K—approximately $10.4M
12YAPYAP70.4K—approximately $3M
13Starsand Island58.3K—approximately $19.1M
14Tears of Metal49.8K—approximately $2.4M
15Cloudheim48.4K—approximately $2M
16The Legend of Khiimori47.8K—approximately $3.9M
17Whiskerwood45.1K—approximately $5.7M
18TBH: Task Bar Hero42.3K—approximately $0
19Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown40.9K—approximately $7.6M
20Of Ash and Steel39.8K—approximately $5.5M
21Roadside Research38.9K—approximately $2.9M
22Species: Unknown37.5K—approximately $3.8M
23Tavern Keeper 🍻36.6K—approximately $8.7M
24MOTORSLICE32.2K—approximately $4M
25LORT31.1K—approximately $2.4M

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 (2,683)

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Single-player ✕

  • Mannequin: Factory

    DemoJan 24, 2026

    $1.99

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    17
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • CURSE WORDS

    DemoMar 31, 2026

    $4.20

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    17
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Grav My Balls

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Platformer
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    17
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 170–544
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Lunebug

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Racing
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    17
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 170–544
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Chick Game

    DemoDec 8, 2025

    $4.99

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    17
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Invertinator

    DemoOct 31, 2025

    $1.99

    • Platformer
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    17
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Pray or Die: Tactical Defense

    DemoFeb 14, 2026

    $8.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    17
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Moth Ma'am

    DemoOct 21, 2025

    $6.99

    • Action
    • Platformer
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    17
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Shelf Life

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Action
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    17
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 170–544
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Pegasis Odyssey

    DemoNov 4, 2025

    $4.99

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    17
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • No Food?

    DemoNov 16, 2025

    −25%$1.49

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +4
    Followers
    17
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Stellar Nemesis

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    17
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 170–544
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Nightmare Pick

    DemoOct 20, 2025

    $1.99

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    17
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Overkill Squad

    DemoDec 4, 2025

    $3.99

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    17
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • AnimalFruitTart

    DemoMar 31, 2026

    $9.99

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +3
    Followers
    17
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Aggro Racing

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Racing
    • Single-player
    • 3D
    • +3
    Followers
    17
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 170–544
    Screenshots

    In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Little Lights Remains TD

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    16
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 160–512
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Trash Card Adventure

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    16
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 160–512
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Puzzle Milk Tea

    DemoOct 21, 2025

    $3.99

    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • Local Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +5
    Followers
    16
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Slingshot Pilot

    DemoNov 27, 2025

    $2.99

    • Action
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    16
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Monkeround

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Action
    • Platformer
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    16
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 160–512
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Ogrewatch

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Action
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    16
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 160–512
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Creature Containment

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    16
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 160–512
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Mayor's secretary Escape Game

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • Local Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +5
    Followers
    16
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 160–512
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Quill > Pistol

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    16
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 160–512
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Drawn to Drift

    DemoApr 1, 2026

    $9.99

    • Action
    • Racing
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    16
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Paint by Words

    DemoNov 3, 2025

    $4.99

    • Strategy
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    16
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • SHITTY GAME

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    16
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 160–512
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • SRUSH

    DemoNov 5, 2025

    $3.99

    • Strategy
    • Action
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    16
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Junkyard Universe

    DemoOct 30, 2025

    $6.99

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    16
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • The Bigger Picture

    DemoMay 4, 2026

    $1.99

    • Platformer
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    16
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Scarf Ace

    DemoOct 22, 2025

    $9.99

    • Platformer
    • Single-player
    • Action
    • +4
    Followers
    16
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • The Cubes

    DemoMar 27, 2026

    $2.99

    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • Casual
    • +4
    Followers
    16
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Hunting Pack

    DemoOct 23, 2025

    $6.99

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • Action Roguelike
    • +3
    Followers
    16
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Demon with a Pickaxe

    DemoOct 22, 2025

    $4.99

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Adventure
    • +4
    Followers
    16
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • VEILBORN

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • Platformer
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    16
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 160–512
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Brave Splat

    DemoDec 1, 2025

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Action
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    15
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Gunzzle - warp master

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Platformer
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    15
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 150–480
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Hexachess

    DemoNov 22, 2025

    $4.51

    • Strategy
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +6
    Followers
    15
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Joth Fading

    DemoComing soon

    Free

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    15
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 150–480
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Teddy Roller 2

    DemoJun 12, 2026

    $3.99

    • Platformer
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +4
    Followers
    15
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Mech Shop

    DemoJul 17, 2026

    $5.99

    • Simulation
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    15
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • 404 Beat Crash

    DemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Adventure
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    15
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 150–480
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Ministry of Stoic

    DemoOct 21, 2025

    $3.99

    • Simulation
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    15
    Screenshots and trailer

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  • Carrotour

    DemoNov 28, 2025

    $4.99

    • Adventure
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    15
    Screenshots and trailer

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