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Puzzle demos in Steam Next Fest

The puzzle game demos people are actually playing, ranked by live player counts from Steam. Updated every hour.

  • 5,653playing demos now
  • 467demos with players

Updated 4pm GMT-0400, Oct 19. Ends October 26, 1pm GMT-0400.

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Most played right now

  1. 1
    Meltdown CrewMeltdown Games · Party Game, PuzzleDecember 2026
    1,881playing now2,147peak so far
  2. 2Up 10 places
    Haunted PawsLazyFlock · Local Multiplayer, HorrorTo be announced
    492playing now552peak so far
  3. 3Up 6 places
    Hela: of Mice & MagicWindup · Exploration, PuzzleDec 1, 2026
    407playing now485peak so far
  4. 4Up 13 places
    Peeping Office WorkerHornyDoge · Point & Click, PuzzleQ4 2026
    340playing now380peak so far
  5. 5Down 2 places
    Never Sort By ColorBryan Livingston · Relaxing, OrganizingNov 10, 2026
    333playing now341peak so far
  6. 6Down 2 places
    Dude, Trust MeSefik Studios · Puzzle, Party GameNov 30, 2026
    205playing now205peak so far
  7. 7Up 17 places
    Traffic ArchitectGreen Signal Games · City Builder, TransportationNov 3, 2026
    139playing now149peak so far
  8. 8Up 3 places
    Log DropWho Nose Studios · Physics, AutomationIdle gameTo be announced
    109playing now109peak so far
  9. 9Up 26 places
    InkbloodHey Bird! · Exploration, Puzzle2026
    107playing now108peak so far
  10. 10Up 34 places
    Souls DividedStormdeep INC. · Puzzle, MythologyQ1 2027
    74playing now81peak so far
  11. 11Up 3 places
    GeareoWITWELD · Physics, SandboxDec 10, 2026
    74playing now77peak so far
  12. 12Up 60 places
    The Road of Dust and SorrowPainted Black Games · Exploration, Side ScrollerDec 3, 2026
    53playing now53peak so far
  13. 13Up 2 places
    Did You See That?Ashen Studios, IURAS Studios · Psychological Horror, ExplorationDec 7, 2026
    52playing now55peak so far
  14. 14Down 8 places
    Gildoria – Organize a Dragon's HoardLoudScream · Relaxing, OrganizingQ4 2026
    50playing now53peak so far
  15. 15Up 61 places
    Line ClearDannyBz, Kaserick · Transportation, TrainsTo be announced
    45playing now45peak so far
  16. 16Up 138 places
    There Are No Ghosts at the GrandFriday Sundae · Story Rich, ExplorationDecember 2026
    44playing now44peak so far
  17. 17Down 21 places
    A Place for Every PotionCubeQuad Games · Organizing, CozyOct 28, 2026
    34playing now41peak so far
  18. 18Down 21 places
    Terrible LizardsWDR Studios LLC · Horror, DinosaursOct 29, 2026
    29playing now32peak so far
  19. 19Down 5 places
    CombustorSzymon Aniola · Sandbox, EducationNovember 2026
    27playing now32peak so far
  20. 20Up 18 places
    Sort The BunniesPiqFocus Interactive · Organizing, CozyIdle gameOct 27, 2026
    27playing now27peak so far
  21. 21Up 4 places
    Logic ArrowsArtem Yashin · Programming, LogicNov 10, 2026
    26playing now38peak so far
  22. 22Down 46 places
    Seikyu Let’s Go! ACE Entertainment · Puzzle, ExplorationQ4 2026
    25playing now34peak so far
  23. 23Up 152 places
    DEADLINE: Afterlife ProcessingSOUNDIL · Incremental, DarkIdle gameComing soon
    24playing now24peak so far
  24. 24Up 80 places
    THE FATUMDreamLift Studios · Detective, Investigation2027
    24playing now24peak so far
  25. 25Up 9 places
    Clean StartSerious Sim · Cleaning, OrganizingNov 5, 2026
    23playing now29peak so far
  26. 26Down 96 places
    Annalynn MDCruise Elroy · Falling Blocks, RoguelikeQ2 2027
    22playing now42peak so far
  27. 27Down 17 places
    Hide Your CashFuncity · Party Game, Hidden ObjectOct 27, 2026
    22playing now23peak so far
  28. 28Up 56 places
    Chief? About That File…Desk Lamp · Organizing, CollectathonNovember 2026
    20playing now20peak so far
  29. 29Down 75 places
    Hell WaitMondbekker · Roguelike, Roguelike DeckbuilderNov 9, 2026
    19playing now30peak so far
  30. 30Down 11 places
    Waifu CuratorDon Pachi · Organizing, Inventory ManagementNov 9, 2026
    19playing now20peak so far
  31. 31Up 33 places
    Emissary OneRone Vine · Exploration, Dungeon CrawlerQ1 2027
    19playing now19peak so far
  32. 32Up 21 places
    One More FlightNyro Interactive · Psychological Horror, Multiple EndingsComing soon
    18playing now18peak so far
  33. 33Down 30 places
    If Red Then StopKerzoven · Programming, LogicTo be announced
    17playing now19peak so far
  34. 34Up 21 places
    Tile CrawlUNSUNG · Roguelite, TacticalComing soon
    16playing now16peak so far
  35. 35Up 15 places
    Cluttermancer: Tidy Up the Nightmare AlleyIvy Juice, SethMadDev · Relaxing, OrganizingOct 30, 2026
    15playing now15peak so far
  36. 36Up 8 places
    The UnworthyMeetkow · Horror, Psychological HorrorComing soon
    15playing now15peak so far
  37. 37Up 18 places
    Lacey's Flash Gamesghosttundra, Euroclipse · Psychological Horror, HorrorOct 27, 2026
    14playing now14peak so far
  38. 38Down 320 places
    Meme PaintPiece Of Voxel, Gamesforfarm · Design & Illustration, LogicComing soon
    13playing now124peak so far
  39. 39Down 104 places
    Message From AliensArtless Games · Aliens, Text-Based2026
    13playing now21peak so far
  40. 40Up 32 places
    Infinity BounceStray Fawn Studio · Incremental, PinballIdle gameOct 28, 2026
    13playing now13peak so far
  41. 41Down 59 places
    ClowntownBatterystaple Games · Minigames, PuzzleTo be announced
    12playing now22peak so far
  42. 42Up 7 places
    MineMergeMaticElJoka · Idler, IncrementalIdle gameDec 10, 2026
    12playing now18peak so far
  43. 43Down 78 places
    Your Painting, SirVoskip · Sandbox, Puzzle2027
    12playing now16peak so far
  44. 44Up 71 places
    Tidy Up MallKL6G Games · Relaxing, OrganizingNov 9, 2026
    12playing now13peak so far
  45. 45Up 978 places
    SLOPHolodot Studio · Comedy, Action-AdventureComing soon
    12playing now12peak so far
  46. 46Down 21 places
    FangtopiaAbsolutely Games · Puzzle, RelaxingOct 26, 2026
    11playing now15peak so far
  47. 47Up 71 places
    Silicon ArchitectBiteMe Games · Incremental, Point & ClickIdle gameJanuary 2027
    11playing now11peak so far
  48. 48Up 70 places
    The Grand Book Archive: Tidy UpInblue Games · Incremental, OrganizingIdle gameComing soon
    11playing now11peak so far
  49. 49Down 180 places
    Split Brain SamsaraKusa Games · Puzzle, Mystery2026
    10playing now22peak so far
  50. 50Up 49 places
    Goodbye SeoulJINO Games · Story Rich, Post-apocalypticComing soon
    10playing now10peak so far
  51. 51Up 88 places
    NightmereCupkisu · Psychological Horror, MysteryTo be announced
    10playing now10peak so far
  52. 52Down 175 places
    Me and YouPMF Top Joy Games · Puzzle, SokobanNov 25, 2026
    9playing now22peak so far
  53. 53Up 220 places
    Cozy BankerNoble Rat · Puzzle, CozyNovember 2026
    9playing now9peak so far
  54. 54Up 216 places
    Rock and FoundUrbandrei · Cozy, PuzzleNov 16, 2026
    9playing now9peak so far
  55. 55Up 320 places
    Who Pressed It?!Velora Studio · Puzzle, Party GameQ4 2026
    8playing now12peak so far
  56. 56Up 310 places
    Abyss Hunter: Lust AwakeningPassion Panda · Visual Novel, Dungeon CrawlerNov 4, 2026
    8playing now9peak so far
  57. 57Up 298 places
    HillthornFool Moon, Finnegan Motors · Investigation, PuzzleNov 10, 2026
    8playing now8peak so far
  58. 58Down 175 places
    I can offer you FlowersGigiLili, Le Poulet · Relaxing, NatureQ1 2027
    7playing now14peak so far
  59. 59Down 177 places
    Night PlaneLiquid Static Studio, Snapping Turtle · Psychological Horror, HorrorOct 26, 2026
    7playing now13peak so far
  60. 60Up 254 places
    Nostalgia Game Shop: Tidy UpBiri Biri · Organizing, RelaxingIdle gameNovember 2026
    7playing now7peak so far
  61. 61Up 137 places
    Toto's JourneyHanuman Games · Exploration, RelaxingQ4 2026
    7playing now7peak so far
  62. 62Up 242 places
    Warehouse CatastropheLevel Up Gaming, · Organizing, CozyOct 27, 2026
    7playing now7peak so far
  63. 63Down 120 places
    Backrooms Anomaly: Poolsliminal_games · Exploration, PuzzleJan 22, 2027
    6playing now8peak so far
  64. 64Up 230 places
    Number Machine: Math FactoryARIELEK · Automation, BuildingNov 6, 2026
    6playing now8peak so far
  65. 65New
    2in1HTY · Parkour, Precision PlatformerComing soon
    6playing now6peak so far
  66. 66Up 207 places
    Moomin: Midsummer MadnessCrossbridge Game Studios · Point & Click, Story RichNov 12, 2026
    6playing now6peak so far
  67. 67Up 93 places
    Octbuster: Video Rental Store CleanupAlex · Organizing, CollectathonOct 27, 2026
    6playing now6peak so far
  68. 68Up 81 places
    Wizard Jars: Tidy Up TogetherKelecik · Relaxing, OrganizingNov 12, 2026
    6playing now6peak so far
  69. 69Down 285 places
    Ladder LadBUCK Games, Antfood · 2D Platformer, Precision PlatformerTo be announced
    5playing now14peak so far
  70. 70Down 179 places
    Put Your Toys Away Together!Toxic Studio · Relaxing, OrganizingOct 30, 2026
    5playing now9peak so far
  71. 71Down 46 places
    Book NookMalapata Studio · Puzzle, Building2026
    5playing now6peak so far
  72. 72Down 103 places
    IT THINKS! – Build Your Own GPUCatchy · Hardware, LogicNov 19, 2026
    5playing now6peak so far
  73. 73Down 49 places
    Kitchen TidyNewGen · Organizing, CollectathonComing soon
    5playing now6peak so far
  74. 74Up 701 places
    DESKTOP CLEANER 98GamesCorp · Puzzle, Hidden ObjectComing soon
    5playing now5peak so far
  75. 75Up 335 places
    First-Person JigsawINFINITE ILYNX · Puzzle, Party Game2026
    5playing now5peak so far
  76. 76Up 134 places
    Midnight SouvenirsPath of Pixels · Hidden Object, CozyJan 11, 2027
    5playing now5peak so far
  77. 77Up 320 places
    One Million ButtonsMooCow Games · Exploration, CollectathonComing soon
    5playing now5peak so far
  78. 78Up 668 places
    TETRICCelery Emblem, Jacob Jazz · Match 3, Card GameOct 27, 2026
    5playing now5peak so far
  79. 79Up 666 places
    The Undead LawyerKobold Smalls · Racing, 3D PlatformerTo be announced
    5playing now5peak so far
  80. 80Down 114 places
    SudokillerTranqui Games · Puzzle, LogicOct 30, 2026
    4playing now8peak so far
  81. 81Down 34 places
    Home Reset: Organizing SimulatorOne9X Labs, AM Playhouse · Relaxing, OrganizingIdle gameDecember 2026
    4playing now6peak so far
  82. 82Down 129 places
    Metro AnomalyKEXO · Psychological Horror, HorrorNov 9, 2026
    4playing now6peak so far
  83. 83Down 138 places
    Kick The Piñata!Eduardo Scarpato · Incremental, HorrorIdle gameNov 12, 2026
    4playing now5peak so far
  84. 84Down 139 places
    Oomi’s NookFind the Lamp Games · Relaxing, CozyDec 6, 2026
    4playing now5peak so far
  85. 85Down 139 places
    Potions GalorePlaymunch · Relaxing, CollectathonQ4 2026
    4playing now5peak so far
  86. 86Up 247 places
    Tavern: Tidy UpEmre Kama, Furkan Ozsoy · Relaxing, OrganizingComing soon
    4playing now5peak so far
  87. 87Up 238 places
    BroCodeGabe Haegele · Puzzle, ComedyIdle gameNov 26, 2026
    4playing now4peak so far
  88. 88Up 231 places
    Dungeon Sweeper Plusせたも · Relaxing, IncrementalIdle gameComing soon
    4playing now4peak so far
  89. 89New
    FaultfinderEndpaper · Programming, DetectiveNov 24, 2026
    4playing now4peak so far
  90. 90Up 577 places
    IncrementalOSJuice Store Studios · Incremental, IdlerIdle gameOct 26, 2026
    4playing now4peak so far
  91. 91Up 574 places
    Lelujamierowan · Action-Adventure, ExplorationJan 21, 2027
    4playing now4peak so far
  92. 92Up 206 places
    Night HikeMichael Neumann · Exploration, PuzzleJan 21, 2027
    4playing now4peak so far
  93. 93Up 554 places
    Shroud of GloomMadChirpy · Puzzle, Point & ClickComing soon
    4playing now4peak so far
  94. 94New
    Solace CreekStarlit Studio · Puzzle, ExplorationQ2 2027
    4playing now4peak so far
  95. 95Up 181 places
    Warehouse Chaos Simulator📦BB GAMES · Collectathon, CozyNov 6, 2026
    4playing now4peak so far
  96. 96Up 539 places
    WitchkeepingLongtail Worlds · Organizing, CozyNov 24, 2026
    4playing now4peak so far
  97. 97Down 416 places
    Dead SectorLonely Cloud · Management, AutomationNov 3, 2026
    3playing now8peak so far
  98. 98Down 328 places
    Whodunit SudokuPassion Fruit Games · Detective, PuzzleQ1 2027
    3playing now6peak so far
  99. 99Down 45 places
    Handshakes: Hands OnPet Pumpkin, Damaskino · Puzzle, SokobanNov 9, 2026
    3playing now5peak so far
  100. 100Down 269 places
    Venaloerting · Automation, RogueliteNov 9, 2026
    3playing now5peak so far

Showing the top 100 of 467 demos with players. Rank changes compare with 24 hours ago.

How the chart works

  • Every demo, every hourWe read the live player count of every Next Fest demo from Steam’s public player count API. Demos with players are checked hourly and the whole fest every four hours.
  • Players, not wishlistsThis counts people in a demo at that moment. It is not sales, wishlists or followers, and it is not Valve’s own wrap-up list.
  • Idle games are markedIdle and desktop games keep counting while they run in the background, so we label them and leave them out of Climbing fast.
  • Nobody pays to rankThe order is the player count and nothing else. No placement on this chart is for sale.

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