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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 19, 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
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 $31.2M
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 $5.1M
8Quarantine Zone: The Last Check100.1K—approximately $12.1M
9The Last Caretaker91.2K—approximately $26.1M
10Cairn80K—approximately $23.9M
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 $3.8M
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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  • Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era

    #2 in Steam's most-played demosDemoApr 30, 2026

    −25%$29.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    212.7K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#2 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Half Sword

    #1 in Steam's most-played demosDemoJan 30, 2026

    $24.99

    • Action
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    114.6K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#1 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Road to Vostok

    #27 in Steam's most-played demosDemoApr 7, 2026

    $19.99

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Early Access
    • +3
    Followers
    111.7K
    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 ↗

  • MENACE

    #39 in Steam's most-played demosDemoFeb 5, 2026

    −25%$29.99

    • Strategy
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    107.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#39 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Anno 117: Pax Romana

    #34 in Steam's most-played demosDemoNov 12, 2025

    $59.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    105.4K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#34 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • REANIMAL

    #5 in Steam's most-played demosDemoFeb 13, 2026

    $39.99

    • Adventure
    • Puzzle
    • Single-player
    • +6
    Followers
    103.4K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#5 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Everwind

    #6 in Steam's most-played demosDemoMar 17, 2026

    $24.99

    • Adventure
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    102.8K
    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 ↗

  • Quarantine Zone: The Last Check

    #30 in Steam's most-played demosDemoJan 12, 2026

    −35%$12.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    100.1K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#30 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • The Last Caretaker

    #40 in Steam's most-played demosDemoNov 6, 2025

    $34.99

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    91.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#40 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Cairn

    #37 in Steam's most-played demosDemoJan 29, 2026

    $29.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    80K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#37 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • MISERY

    #9 in Steam's most-played demosDemoOct 23, 2025

    $12.99

    • Action
    • Simulation
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +5
    Followers
    74.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#9 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • YAPYAP

    #3 in Steam's most-played demosDemoFeb 3, 2026

    $9.99

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +5
    Followers
    70.4K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#3 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Starsand Island

    #21 in Steam's most-played demosDemoAug 18, 2026

    $39.99

    • RPG
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    58.3K
    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 ↗

  • Tears of Metal

    #16 in Steam's most-played demosDemoJul 22, 2026

    $24.99

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +4
    Followers
    49.8K
    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 ↗

  • Cloudheim

    #35 in Steam's most-played demosDemoDec 4, 2025

    $29.99

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    48.4K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#35 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • The Legend of Khiimori

    #36 in Steam's most-played demosDemoMar 3, 2026

    $29.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    47.8K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#36 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Whiskerwood

    DemoNov 6, 2025

    −50%$14.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    45.1K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • TBH: Task Bar Hero

    DemoMay 27, 2026

    Free

    • Adventure
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    42.3K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown

    #15 in Steam's most-played demosDemoFeb 18, 2026

    $34.99

    • Strategy
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    40.9K
    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 ↗

  • Of Ash and Steel

    #41 in Steam's most-played demosDemoNov 24, 2025

    $29.99

    • Adventure
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    39.8K
    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 ↗

  • Roadside Research

    #12 in Steam's most-played demosDemoFeb 12, 2026

    −30%$10.49

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +5
    Followers
    38.9K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#12 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Species: Unknown

    DemoOct 23, 2025

    $9.99

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    37.5K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Tavern Keeper 🍻

    DemoNov 3, 2025

    −30%$20.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    36.6K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • MOTORSLICE

    #50 in Steam's most-played demosDemoMay 5, 2026

    $19.99

    • Action
    • Platformer
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    32.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#50 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • LORT

    #44 in Steam's most-played demosDemoJan 21, 2026

    $14.99

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    31.1K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#44 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • I Am Jesus Christ

    DemoApr 2, 2026

    $19.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    30.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Master of Command

    #32 in Steam's most-played demosDemoOct 27, 2025

    $29.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    29.9K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#32 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • PowerWash Simulator 2

    #19 in Steam's most-played demosDemoOct 23, 2025

    $24.99

    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • Local Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +5
    Followers
    28.6K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#19 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • Rubinite

    DemoJul 22, 2026

    $19.99

    • Action
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    28.2K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II

    #47 in Steam's most-played demosDemoMay 21, 2026

    $39.99

    • Strategy
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    27.9K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#47 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • MineMogul

    DemoDec 4, 2025

    $14.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    27.8K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Blind Descent

    DemoComing Dec 2, 2026

    No price yet

    • RPG
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +5
    Followers
    26.8K
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 268.3K–858.4K
    Most wishlisted
    #150
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis

    #26 in Steam's most-played demosDemoApr 23, 2026

    $16.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    26.6K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#26 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • NORSE: Oath of Blood

    DemoFeb 17, 2026

    $34.99

    • Strategy
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    26.6K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked

    #38 in Steam's most-played demosDemoNov 20, 2025

    $29.99

    • Strategy
    • RPG
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +4
    Followers
    26.4K
    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 ↗

  • Shadow of the Road

    DemoComing Mar 10, 2027

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    25.7K
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 256.9K–821.9K
    Most wishlisted
    #159
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Bladesong

    DemoJan 22, 2026

    $19.99

    • RPG
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    25.4K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator

    #10 in Steam's most-played demosDemoNov 18, 2025

    $14.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Online Multiplayer or Co-op
    • +4
    Followers
    24.7K
    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 ↗

  • Car Service Together

    #11 in Steam's most-played demosDemoFeb 4, 2026

    $19.99

    • Simulation
    • Racing
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    24.7K
    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 ↗

  • Winter Burrow

    DemoNov 12, 2025

    $19.99

    • Adventure
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    24.1K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Pathologic 3

    DemoJan 9, 2026

    −35%$22.74

    • Adventure
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    24K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Mandate Order

    DemoAug 11, 2026

    $19.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    23.8K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Crisol: Theater of Idols

    DemoFeb 10, 2026

    $17.99

    • Action
    • Adventure
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    21.6K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Monsters are Coming!

    DemoNov 20, 2025

    $8.99

    • Action
    • Single-player
    • Indie
    • +3
    Followers
    20.7K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Constance

    DemoNov 24, 2025

    $19.99

    • Action
    • Platformer
    • Single-player
    • +4
    Followers
    20.6K
    Screenshots and trailer

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

  • Eastern Era

    #25 in Steam's most-played demosDemoMar 27, 2026

    $24.99

    • Strategy
    • Simulation
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    20.3K
    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 ↗

  • Systemic War

    #23 in Steam's most-played demosDemoComing soon

    No price yet

    • Strategy
    • Single-player
    • 3D
    • +3
    Followers
    20K
    Est. wishlists
    approximately 199.7K–639.1K
    Most wishlisted
    #369
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#23 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗

  • SealChain: Call of Blood

    #48 in Steam's most-played demosDemoFeb 20, 2026

    −25%$6.74

    • Action
    • RPG
    • Single-player
    • +3
    Followers
    19.8K
    Screenshots and trailer

    Steam's top-50 most-played demos (#48 in Steam's order) · Registered (press-preview list) · In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗