What to Play During Steam's Next Fest 2026: Best Games to Try

Steam's October 2026 Next Fest edition features over 8,000 game demos, which is two times more than what we saw in June. The October chapter of Steam's Next Fest 2026 brought us over 8,000 game demos to check out. While many of them are infamously fully made with AI, there are some true gems on the list. We've compiled our favorites across different genres, styles, and game types. You might recognize some of the titles from our previous articles and developer interviews. Let us know in the comments which ones you've tested out and enjoyed.