Steam Next Fest's top demos point to a busy year of promotions and surprises
As Steam's February Next Fest winds down, Valve’s data shows Marathon leading the top-played demos after its server slam, followed by titles like Burglin' Gnomes, Windrose and Vampire Crawlers. The piece situates the moment within Valve’s broader plan for 2026: 22 themed fests on top of Next Fests and seasonal sales, adding up to 29 promotions this year and keeping a steady stream of events shaping players’ calendars.