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Who 'Won' June 2025's Steam Next Fest?

This analysis examines the performance of game demos during Steam Next Fest in June 2025, providing insights into discovery trends and top-performing titles.

• Developer participation in Steam Next Fest has surged, with demo submissions growing from 900 in June 2023 to over 2,600 in June 2025.
• The top 1% of demos successfully generated over 30,000 wishlist additions despite the increased saturation of the event.
• High-profile titles like 'Vindictus: Defying Fate' led in concurrent user counts, while 'Stellar Blade' achieved significant visibility despite being ineligible for final rankings.