The 10 Best Steam Next Fest Demos to Play Right Now

By Giovanni Colantonio · Polygon · Monday, 19 October 2026 at 18:00 (2h ago) · Original article ↗

With a busy November right around the corner, Steam Next Fest arrives this week as a delightful appetizer. From now through Oct. 26, PC players can try free demos for tons of upcoming games coming to Steam. It’s a great way to pass some time before the GTA 6 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time double-header by trying a unique smattering of games that could become your next indie obsession.

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