As Steam Next Fest unfolds, excitement fills the atmosphere as players explore numerous game demos. With the event wrapping up, we take a moment to reflect on the most popular demos that caught players’ attention, showcasing a diverse lineup of titles set to release soon.

Among the top contenders, one standout is a soulslike game, a genre that continues to attract gamers. While our reviewer, Tyler Colp, shared a measured opinion about Vindictus: Defying Fate, describing it as ‘pretty well put together’, the broader community showed intrigue.

Also noteworthy is Wildgate, a multiplayer FPS drawing inspiration from Sea of Thieves, resonating well with players, securing its place as the second most-played demo.

The demos ranged from innovative concepts like Dead as Disco, a rhythm martial arts title standing at fifth place, to long-awaited titles such as PIONER, an MMO reminiscent of the Stalker series. As players continue to engage with these early versions of upcoming releases, the community eagerly anticipates what the final products will entail.

If you want to expand your gaming wishlist, check out the full top 50 list available on Steam’s Next Fest page!