Vindictus: Defying Fate

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

The June 2025 Steam Next Fest demonstrated a significant expansion in developer participation, with the number of submitted demos growing to over 2,600, up from approximately 1,800 in June 2024 and 900 in June 2023.

• 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.