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Steam Next Fest's Most-Played Demos Raises A Bit Of An Eyebrow
Bungie's Marathon was listed as the most-played demo during Steam Next Fest, sparking debate about the definition of a demo versus a server stress test. The article discusses concerns about the event being diluted by too many demos, including AI-generated content and older submissions, while highlighting a few standout titles.
As the current Steam Next Fest wraps up, the 10 most-played demos might surprise you
The Steam Next Fest is showcasing numerous game demos, with Marathon, Burglin' Gnomes, and Windrose topping the play hour charts so far. Other popular titles include Vampire Crawlers, Far Far West, Outbound, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Wanderburg, Fate Trigger, and Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite.
Use your train to smash bandits into a cliff in the updated Fogpiercer demo
Fogpiercer, a turn-based strategy roguelike deckbuilder, has an updated demo available during Steam Next Fest. The game features on-rails combat where players use cards to control their train and manipulate enemies into obstacles. The demo includes two playable drivers, Monica and Pan, and offers a native Linux build.
Steam Next Fest - February 2026 is live with tons of demos
The Steam Next Fest for February 2026 is now live, featuring a wide array of game demos from various developers. The event runs until March 2nd and includes developer chats and livestreams, offering a chance to try upcoming titles before their release.
Former Diablo devs release demo for their Diablo 2-style action-RPG Darkhaven, but warn of "rough edges"
Moon Beast Productions, a studio founded by former Blizzard North developers, has released a pre-alpha demo for their action-RPG Darkhaven. The game aims to capture the feel of Diablo 2 while incorporating dynamic world and terrain destruction mechanics. Developers caution that the demo has rough edges and is not a polished preview, but offers several hours of gameplay.
