Steam Next Fest October 2026 Runs Oct. 19 to Oct. 26
Valve's demo event returns with free demos for upcoming games, including Emberville, Drunken Goddess Reflux, and We Are So Cooked.
Steam Next Fest returns for its October 2026 edition, running from Oct. 19 to Oct. 26, according to Polygon. The event kicks off on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. EDT and ends on Oct. 26.
During that window, developers will upload free demos for upcoming games to Steam.
Confirmed demos include Emberville, Drunken Goddess Reflux, and We Are So Cooked. Demos already available include Ace & Aro: Heart-to-Heart and Fallgrade.
Drunken Goddess Reflux has amassed over 500,000 wishlists on Steam.
Steam Next Fest has previously showcased titles such as Denshattack!, Titanium Court, and Vampire Crawlers in February 2026, and Polygon went hands-on with Penguin Colony and Over The Hill during the June 2026 edition.
Quick answers
When does Steam Next Fest October 2026 start?
It runs from Oct. 19 to Oct. 26, 2026, kicking off on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. EDT.
What demos are confirmed for Steam Next Fest October 2026?
Confirmed demos include Emberville, Drunken Goddess Reflux, and We Are So Cooked. Demos already available include Ace & Aro: Heart-to-Heart and Fallgrade.