The Top 50 Most-played Demos on Steam Next Fest February 2026 Edition

The first Steam Next Fest of the year has concluded, and Valve has a tendency to share the top 50 most-played demos of the week! For this event, we highlighted all 50, though we've added some disclaimers for titles that have AI-generated content disclosures, to better inform our viewers.

Here were the most-played demos of the week!

Marathon

• Developer: Bungie
• Publisher: Bungie
• Genre: Action
• Tags: Extraction Shooter, PvP, Shooter
• Release Date: 5 Mar, 2026
• Steam Link

Burglin' Gnomes

• Developer: Fobri
• Publisher: Fobri
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Tags: Co-op, Funny, PvE
• Release Date: Coming soon
• Steam Link

Windrose Demo

• Developer: Windrose Crew
• Publisher: Windrose Crew
• Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
• Tags: Pirates, Action-Adventure, Open World Survival Craft
• Release Date: 17 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors

• Developer: poncle
• Publisher: poncle
• Genre: Action, Indie, Strategy
• Tags: Card Battler, Action, Strategy
• Release Date: To be announced
• Steam Link

Far Far West Demo

• Developer: Evil Raptor
• Publisher: Fireshine Games
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Action, Online Co-Op, PvE
• Release Date: 19 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Outbound Demo

• Developer: Square Glade Games
• Publisher: Square Glade Games
• Genre: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Cozy, Exploration, Relaxing
• Release Date: 17 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Wanderburg Demo

• Developer: Randwerk
• Publisher: Sidekick Publishing
• Genre: Action, Casual, RPG
• Tags: Action Roguelike, Casual, Bullet Hell
• Release Date: 23 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Demo

• Developer: Saber Interactive
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Tags: Zombies, Shooter, Online Co-op
• Release Date: 19 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Fate Trigger

• Developer: Saroasis Studios
• Publisher: Saroasis Studios
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
• Tags: Shooter, Battle Royale, Anime
• Release Date: Q1 2026
• Steam Link

Hozy Demo

• Developer: Come On Studio
• Publisher: tinyBuild
• Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Casual, Simulation, Wholesome
• Release Date: 23 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite Demo

• Developer: Odd Dreams Digital
• Publisher: Secret Mode
• Genre: Action, Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Action Roguelike, Character Customization, Replay Value
• Release Date: 19 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Sledding Game Demo

• Developer: The Sledding Corporation
• Publisher: The Sledding Corporation
• Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie
• Tags: Adventure, Casual, Sandbox
• Release Date: 26 Sep, 2025
• Steam Link

Arkheron

• Developer: Bonfire Studios
• Publisher: Bonfire Studios
• Genre: Action, RPG
• Tags: Multiplayer, Team-Based, PvP
• Release Date: To be announced
• Steam Link

Romestead Demo

• Developer: Beartwigs
• Publisher: Three Friends
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Tags: Adventure, Action, Action-Adventure
• Release Date: 19 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

We Gotta Go

• Developer: FuzzyBot
• Publisher: Mad Mushroom
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Online Co-Op, Comedy, Indie
• Release Date: Coming soon
• Steam Link

Guardians of the Wild Sky Demo

• Developer: Blue Isle Studios
• Publisher: Blue Isle Studios
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Action, Adventure, RPG
• Release Date: 12 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link
• Contains AI Generated Content Disclosure

Don't Panic! It is Just Turbulence Demo

• Developer: Harmonia Games
• Publisher: Aiolos Studios
• Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Co-op, Puzzle, Time Management
• Release Date: 23 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike Demo

• Developer: Doraccoon
• Publisher: Playstack
• Genre: Casual, Simulation, Strategy
• Tags: Strategy, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Casual
• Release Date: 9 Nov, 2025
• Steam Link

REPLACED Demo

• Developer: Sad Cat Studios
• Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Action, Pixel Graphics, Adventure
• Release Date: 11 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Darkhaven Demo

• Developer: Moonbeast Productions
• Publisher: Moonbeast Productions
• Genre: Action, RPG
• Tags: Action, RPG, Action RPG
• Release Date: 16 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Shift At Midnight Multiplayer Demo

• Developer: Bun Muen
• Publisher: Kwalee
• Genre: Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Choices Matter, FPS, Horror
• Release Date: 29 Sep, 2025
• Steam Link

SpaceCraft

• Developer: Shiro Games
• Publisher: Shiro Games
• Genre: Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation
• Tags: Early Access, Space, Sci-fi
• Release Date: Q2 2026
• Steam Link

Tap Tap Loot

• Developer: Turtle Knight Games, Marcel Zurawka
• Publisher: Irox Games
• Genre: Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer
• Tags: RPG, Casual, Clicker
• Release Date: Coming soon
• Steam Link

Gambonanza Demo

• Developer: Blukulélé
• Publisher: Sidekick Publishing
• Genre: Strategy
• Tags: Singleplayer, Strategy, Chess
• Release Date: 19 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Trial Version

• Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
• Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
• Genre: Adventure, RPG
• Tags: Adventure, RPG, Action
• Release Date: 5 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Vacation Cafe Simulator

• Developer: Alice Games
• Publisher: Alice Games
• Genre: Casual, Simulation
• Tags: Simulation, Co-op, Cozy
• Release Date: 2026
• Steam Link

How Many Dudes?

• Developer: Butterscotch Shenanigans
• Publisher: Butterscotch Shenanigans
• Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation
• Tags: Strategy, Roguelike, 2D
• Release Date: To be announced
• Steam Link

Frog Sqwad Demo ????

• Developer: Panic Stations
• Publisher: Panic Stations
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Action
• Release Date: 20 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Witchspire Demo

• Developer: Envar Games
• Publisher: Envar Games
• Genre: Adventure, RPG
• Tags: Adventure, RPG, Action RPG
• Release Date: 19 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

PRAGMATA

• Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
• Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Tags: Cute, Action, Sci-fi
• Release Date: 23 Apr, 2026
• Steam Link

Data Center Demo

• Developer: Waseku
• Publisher: Waseku
• Genre: Simulation
• Tags: Simulation, Automation, Sandbox
• Release Date: 30 Jan, 2026
• Steam Link
• Contains AI Generated Content Disclosure

ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies

• Developer: ZA/UM
• Publisher: ZA/UM
• Genre: RPG
• Tags: RPG, Thriller, Story Rich
• Release Date: 2026
• Steam Link

Pass the Fear

• Developer: PlayMud Studio
• Publisher: Paras Games
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Roguelike, Co-op, Action
• Release Date: 2026
• Steam Link

Armatus

• Developer: Counterplay Games Inc
• Publisher: Fictions
• Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
• Tags: Action, Shooter, Action Roguelike
• Release Date: 2026
• Steam Link

Another Hero's Adventure Demo

• Developer: 半瓶醋工作室（Half Amateur Studio）
• Publisher: XD
• Genre: Adventure, Indie, RPG
• Tags: Adventure, Strategy, RPG
• Release Date: 23 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Last Flag

• Developer: Night Street Games
• Publisher: Night Street Games
• Genre: Action
• Tags: Third Person, PvP, Hero Shooter
• Release Date: 14 Apr, 2026
• Steam Link

妹居物语 Demo

• Developer: 彩奈
• Publisher: 彩奈
• Genre: Indie, RPG, Simulation
• Tags: Romance, Dating Sim, Comedy
• Release Date: 10 Oct, 2025
• Steam Link
• Contains AI Generated Content Disclosure

SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed

• Developer: Fair Play Labs
• Publisher: tinyBuild
• Genre: Action, Indie, Racing
• Tags: Racing, Multiplayer, Fast-Paced
• Release Date: 2026
• Steam Link

BidKing Demo

• Developer: MindSurge Network & Games
• Publisher: MindSurge Network & Games
• Genre: Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer
• Tags: Strategy, Massively Multiplayer, Casual
• Release Date: 23 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Voidling Bound Demo

• Developer: Hatchery Games
• Publisher: Hatchery Games
• Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
• Tags: Creature Collector, Action, PvE
• Release Date: 12 May, 2025
• Steam Link

Dig, Dig, Die

• Developer: Alice Games
• Publisher: Alice Games
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Horror, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer
• Release Date: Q2 2026
• Steam Link

The Eternal Life of Goldman Demo

• Developer: Weappy Studio
• Publisher: THQ Nordic
• Genre: Action, Adventure
• Tags: Adventure, Action-Adventure, Hand-drawn
• Release Date: 19 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Denshattack! Demo

• Developer: Undercoders
• Publisher: Fireshine Games
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Racing
• Tags: Skating, Adventure, Trains
• Release Date: 19 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Ashes of the Singularity II Demo

• Developer: Oxide Games
• Publisher: Stardock Entertainment
• Genre: Strategy
• Tags: Wargame, Sandbox, Mechs
• Release Date: 23 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

ATMOSFAR Demo

• Developer: Apog Labs
• Publisher: SHUEISHA GAMES
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Casual
• Tags: Action, Adventure, Casual
• Release Date: 23 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

1348 Ex Voto

• Developer: Sedleo
• Publisher: Dear Villagers
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Singleplayer, Third Person, Action-Adventure
• Release Date: 12 Mar, 2026
• Steam Link

Way of the Hunter 2 Demo

• Developer: Nine Rocks Games
• Publisher: THQ Nordic
• Genre: Adventure, Simulation
• Tags: Simulation, Hunting, Adventure
• Release Date: 23 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Crystalfall Demo

• Developer: CRG Studio
• Publisher: CRG Studio
• Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
• Tags: Action RPG, Loot, Character Customization
• Release Date: 17 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link

Chained Wheels Demo

• Developer: Karga Games
• Publisher: Teneke Kafalar Spotlight
• Genre: Adventure, Indie
• Tags: Adventure, Indie, Online Co-Op
• Release Date: 23 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link
• Contains AI Generated Content Disclosure

Lootbound Demo

• Developer: ArtDock
• Publisher: Dreland Enterprises
• Genre: Adventure, RPG, Strategy
• Tags: Turn-Based Tactics, RPG, Dungeon Crawler
• Release Date: 19 Feb, 2026
• Steam Link