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Cozy, farming & life-sim demos live during Steam Next Fest (Oct 2026)
Cozy, farming & life-sim demos you can play free during Steam Next Fest, Oct 19 10am PDT – Oct 26 10am PDT, 2026. Matched by Steam genre and description; updated daily. Last updated Oct 26, 2026 · 67 demos.
Next Fest is live until Mon Oct 26, 10am PDT. This list refreshes every morning.
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FAQ
When is Steam Next Fest October 2026?
Steam Next Fest runs from Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10am PDT to Monday, October 26, 2026 at 10am PDT, per Valve's Steamworks schedule.
Are these the official Next Fest demos?
These are free Steam demos that are live during Next Fest, refreshed daily from the public Steam store. We can't verify each one's official Next Fest participation, so check the Steam page for the Next Fest badge.
Do demos disappear after Next Fest?
Some do. Developers can keep a demo up after the festival or remove it, so play the ones you care about during the fest and wishlist them so you're notified at launch.
Are Next Fest demos free?
Yes. Steam demos are free to download and play; you only need a free Steam account.
When is the next Steam Next Fest?
The next Steam Next Fest runs from Monday, February 22, 2027 at 10am PST to Monday, March 1, 2027 at 10am PST, per Valve's Steamworks schedule. Valve usually holds Next Fest three times a year (February, June and October). Subscribe and we'll send a friendly nudge when the demos start landing.