Steam Next Fest October 2026: 23 Demos You Should Try
The next Steam Next Fest is finally here! It’s another chance to try out some amazing upcoming games, discover your next favorite indie title, and get your hands on thousands of free demos. There’s plenty to dig into, but don’t wait too long, as this event only runs until October 26!
Steam Next Fest Highlights
As always, there are thousands upon thousands of games worth checking out during Steam Next Fest. Whether you’re into RPGs, FPS games, puzzle games, action-adventures, or anything in between, there’s bound to be something that catches your eye. But with so many demos to choose from, figuring out where to start can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the games that have caught our attention so far:
- Guns of Eschaton
- Life Blood
- El Paso, Elsewhere 2
- Everlast: Undying Tale
- DREADMOOR
- Night Cart: The Immortal Plague
- FLASK
- Evil Moon: Unspoken
- Wyldheart
- Queen’s Domain
- DERELIKT
- Ignite the Depths
- COVEN
- RetroSpace
- FUMES
- HARK THE GHOUL
- SPRAWL zero
- The Lantern of the Laughless Saint
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
- Heathen
- Entropy
- Dandelion Void
- Everwind
These are just a handful of titles that we think deserve more attention or are already looking incredibly promising. With so many demos available, there’s a good chance you’ll stumble across something special that might otherwise fly under your radar.
However, this year’s Next Fest also appears to have the highest number of demos yet. While that’s great news for anyone looking for something new to play, the sheer volume of games also makes it harder for smaller developers to stand out, especially with the growing flood of quickly AI-generated titles.
So take your time, explore those demos, and don’t be afraid to dig a little deeper. Most importantly, give some love to the indie developers pouring their hearts, souls, and countless hours into creating something special. You might just discover your next favorite game!