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Story-rich demos in Steam Next Fest

The story-rich and narrative demos people are actually playing, ranked by live player counts from Steam. Updated every hour.

  • 10,911playing demos now
  • 552demos with players

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

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Most played right now

  1. 1Down 1 place
    Probably Stolen – Cyberpunk Shopkeeper SimQuesting Goose Studio · Shop Keeper, TradingOct 28, 2026
    5,545playing now8,198peak so far
  2. 2
    EmbervilleCygnus Cross · Action RPG, Action-AdventureOct 27, 2026
    1,668playing now1,668peak so far
  3. 3Up 13 places
    Peeping Office WorkerHornyDoge · Point & Click, PuzzleQ4 2026
    340playing now380peak so far
  4. 4Down 2 places
    Hack YouMahlo · Hacking, EspionageDec 1, 2026
    288playing now321peak so far
  5. 5Up 8 places
    The Wolf Among Us RemasteredTelltale · Story Rich, Choices MatterOct 29, 2026
    157playing now184peak so far
  6. 6Up 25 places
    Trailblazers: Into the MarchStrangers · Roguelike, Replay ValueTo be announced
    141playing now141peak so far
  7. 7Down 1 place
    Prospice: Anomalous LogisticsCode Wakers · Driving, Exploration2027
    139playing now139peak so far
  8. 8Down 11 places
    Home PaigeMinimin · 3D Platformer, Story RichComing soon
    126playing now165peak so far
  9. 9Up 26 places
    InkbloodHey Bird! · Exploration, Puzzle2026
    107playing now108peak so far
  10. 10Down 4 places
    ROCKBEASTSLICHTHUND · Story Rich, Choices MatterJanuary 2027
    77playing now77peak so far
  11. 11Up 9 places
    Lenin Street Geek Shopperelesoq · Shop Keeper, Choose Your Own AdventureComing soon
    66playing now66peak so far
  12. 12Up 30 places
    Nekome: Nazi Hunter ProbablyMonsters · Combat, StealthQ1 2027
    65playing now68peak so far
  13. 13Down 27 places
    The Serena Villa FilesStorytaco · Choose Your Own Adventure, Immersive SimQ4 2026
    60playing now75peak so far
  14. 14Down 9 places
    The Dark WestBlack Hand · Action RPG, LootComing soon
    57playing now87peak so far
  15. 15Up 2 places
    Did You See That?Ashen Studios, IURAS Studios · Psychological Horror, ExplorationDec 7, 2026
    52playing now55peak so far
  16. 16Up 7 places
    Unholy MaidenUnit 03 · JRPG, Multiple Endings2026
    51playing now51peak so far
  17. 17Up 164 places
    Voivod: The Nuclear WarriorChaosmonger Studio · Metroidvania, ShooterQ1 2027
    49playing now51peak so far
  18. 18Down 36 places
    Fenestra: my focus, her futureSTAYRESIDENT · Visual Novel, Life SimComing soon
    48playing now63peak so far
  19. 19Up 45 places
    MR. RECORDSGlee-Cheese Studio · Rhythm, Story RichTo be announced
    44playing now47peak so far
  20. 20Up 138 places
    There Are No Ghosts at the GrandFriday Sundae · Story Rich, ExplorationDecember 2026
    44playing now44peak so far
  21. 21Down 28 places
    Football Referee Life Simulator 26FIREFOL · Sports, Football (Soccer)Nov 13, 2026
    42playing now51peak so far
  22. 22Up 11 places
    Ravenwood Academy: A Wizard101 StoryKingsIsle Entertainment · Choose Your Own Adventure, MagicComing soon
    40playing now40peak so far
  23. 23Up 17 places
    Everlast: Undying TaleInSpades · Exploration, Action RPGOct 28, 2026
    39playing now39peak so far
  24. 24Down 26 places
    Beastfolk BarberSafe Flight Games, GameWorks · Dialogue Heavy, Interactive FictionTo be announced
    36playing now41peak so far
  25. 25Down 11 places
    Sugar-Mommied by a Fox BabeFox House · Hentai, Visual NovelQ4 2026
    35playing now47peak so far
  26. 26Up 41 places
    Our Life: Now & ForeverGB Patch Games · Visual Novel, LGBTQ+Nov 27, 2026
    35playing now35peak so far
  27. 27Down 37 places
    Nate Hand GestureGilang cumi art · Visual Novel, HentaiComing soon
    32playing now44peak so far
  28. 28Down 6 places
    How to Train Your Spirit: The Exorcism of a Busty GhostWorkNite Games · Hentai, Dating SimIdle gameQ4 2026
    28playing now35peak so far
  29. 29Up 31 places
    Hospital RhapsodyRed Kiss · Hentai, Visual NovelOct 31, 2026
    26playing now26peak so far
  30. 30Up 68 places
    The Last Hour of an Epic TO THE MOON RPGFreebird Games · Story Rich, Emotional2027
    26playing now26peak so far
  31. 31Down 58 places
    万象之环梦界拾荒（DreamScav Studio） · Party-Based RPG, Turn-Based TacticsQ2 2027
    24playing now35peak so far
  32. 32Down 41 places
    Plushy's Playground: Into the SlideSushi Studio, CapyCapy Studio · Psychological Horror, HorrorComing soon
    24playing now30peak so far
  33. 33Up 46 places
    Elvenbless: Sexcesion FestivalSupadoge · Card Battler, Visual NovelDec 4, 2026
    24playing now26peak so far
  34. 34Up 80 places
    THE FATUMDreamLift Studios · Detective, Investigation2027
    24playing now24peak so far
  35. 35Up 9 places
    Clean StartSerious Sim · Cleaning, OrganizingNov 5, 2026
    23playing now29peak so far
  36. 36Up 77 places
    PASTDARKSkill Issue Studios · Horror, Action-AdventureTo be announced
    23playing now23peak so far
  37. 37Down 44 places
    Among Us Story: On GuardInnersloth · Interactive Fiction, MysteryFeb 17, 2027
    22playing now28peak so far
  38. 38Up 172 places
    Anywhere RPGMax Loh · Artificial Intelligence, Interactive FictionOct 27, 2026
    22playing now22peak so far
  39. 39Down 66 places
    崇祯模拟器ZHANG HANLIANG · Interactive Fiction, Turn-Based StrategyComing soon
    21playing now31peak so far
  40. 40Down 40 places
    Serial Tickler❤️ CuddlePoint ❤️ · Sandbox, HentaiNovember 2026
    20playing now25peak so far
  41. 41Up 33 places
    Emissary OneRone Vine · Exploration, Dungeon CrawlerQ1 2027
    19playing now19peak so far
  42. 42Up 117 places
    Red Recon: 1944Varangs LLC · Real Time Tactics, StealthQ1 2027
    19playing now19peak so far
  43. 43Down 95 places
    Scawy GameSwytapp Games · Horror, ParodyOctober 2026
    18playing now34peak so far
  44. 44Down 67 places
    Sanctum:Whispers of Qingcheng白玉京工作室 · Open World, XianxiaComing soon
    18playing now27peak so far
  45. 45Up 22 places
    In-SecurityNTR Bakery · Visual Novel, Story RichNov 12, 2026
    18playing now18peak so far
  46. 46Up 21 places
    One More FlightNyro Interactive · Psychological Horror, Multiple EndingsComing soon
    18playing now18peak so far
  47. 47Up 61 places
    Remothered: Red Nun's LegacyStormind Games · Survival Horror, Psychological HorrorOct 27, 2026
    17playing now17peak so far
  48. 48Up 116 places
    My Arms Are Longer NowToot Games · Comedy, Cartoon2027
    16playing now20peak so far
  49. 49Up 80 places
    Sakura no Uta -To Dance Over the Cherry Blossoms-Makura · Philosophical, Visual NovelDec 17, 2026
    16playing now16peak so far
  50. 50Up 201 places
    CRYMELIGHTFURYU CORPORATION, Winning Entertainment Group Inc. · Roguelike, Action RoguelikeNov 4, 2026
    15playing now15peak so far
  51. 51Up 12 places
    EstellaImanity Co., Ltd. · Rhythm, Story RichComing soon
    15playing now15peak so far
  52. 52Up 8 places
    The UnworthyMeetkow · Horror, Psychological HorrorComing soon
    15playing now15peak so far
  53. 53Up 33 places
    Code of The SavageGeoff Jones · CRPG, Open WorldTo be announced
    14playing now14peak so far
  54. 54Up 76 places
    Perfect Wives Next DoorSugar Rush · Hentai, Visual NovelNov 3, 2026
    14playing now14peak so far
  55. 55Up 134 places
    Starfinder: AfterlightEpictellers Entertainment · CRPG, Story RichQ1 2027
    14playing now14peak so far
  56. 56Down 104 places
    Hey, Don't Look at MeGMD13, FROGIX · Horror, Psychological HorrorTo be announced
    13playing now21peak so far
  57. 57Down 76 places
    polymorphiteTeam Polymorphite · Rhythm, Bullet HellQ1 2027
    13playing now17peak so far
  58. 58Up 91 places
    Apple CrumbleHappy Broccoli Games · Story Rich, MysteryDec 3, 2026
    13playing now13peak so far
  59. 59Up 159 places
    Pax Astraben_cardino · Political Sim, Choose Your Own AdventureQ1 2027
    13playing now13peak so far
  60. 60Down 9 places
    First Fantasy Hentai Studio4ny Studio · Choices Matter, Story RichJan 29, 2027
    12playing now15peak so far
  61. 61Down 93 places
    Kung Fu Waifus眠部屋 Nemubeya · Hentai, Dating SimQ1 2027
    11playing now15peak so far
  62. 62Up 191 places
    Midnight SoulsBolshakov Sergey · Comic Book, Psychological HorrorQ2 2027
    11playing now12peak so far
  63. 63Up 124 places
    Wish Upon A LlamaMillionhare Studios · Farming Sim, Cozy2026
    11playing now12peak so far
  64. 64Up 19 places
    Dead of the BrainFairyTale · Zombies, Point & ClickOct 30, 2026
    11playing now11peak so far
  65. 65Up 585 places
    Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth DrannorStormfront Studios · CRPG, Dungeon CrawlerNov 6, 2026
    11playing now11peak so far
  66. 66Up 21 places
    Lair Land Story 2: Mist of SeaTeam LLS · Dating Sim, JRPG2027
    10playing now12peak so far
  67. 67Down 34 places
    Waifu TrainGirls To The Moon · Immersive Sim, IdlerIdle gameQ1 2027
    10playing now11peak so far
  68. 68Up 49 places
    Goodbye SeoulJINO Games · Story Rich, Post-apocalypticComing soon
    10playing now10peak so far
  69. 69Up 236 places
    Laws of NadragiaFuzzy Pixel Game Studio · Job Simulator, DetectiveQ1 2027
    10playing now10peak so far
  70. 70Up 88 places
    NightmereCupkisu · Psychological Horror, MysteryTo be announced
    10playing now10peak so far
  71. 71Down 48 places
    Tearoom of TerrorSundew Studios · Cooking, HorrorQ1 2027
    10playing now10peak so far
  72. 72Down 50 places
    Vasya Runvasya · Exploration, IdlerIdle gameComing soon
    10playing now10peak so far
  73. 73Down 56 places
    Sexy Gamblers: Kakaitan Legend DX三狐黄矢 · Dating Sim, HentaiNov 6, 2026
    9playing now12peak so far
  74. 74Up 216 places
    Rock and FoundUrbandrei · Cozy, PuzzleNov 16, 2026
    9playing now9peak so far
  75. 75Down 103 places
    CUMING FEARKG/AM · Dark, Visual NovelComing soon
    8playing now11peak so far
  76. 76Down 85 places
    灵劫变剑笛制作组 · Xianxia, SandboxComing soon
    8playing now10peak so far
  77. 77Up 310 places
    Abyss Hunter: Lust AwakeningPassion Panda · Visual Novel, Dungeon CrawlerNov 4, 2026
    8playing now9peak so far
  78. 78Down 11 places
    FailRoomsLeonn Camayo, Andes Interactive · Psychological Horror, HorrorNov 4, 2026
    8playing now8peak so far
  79. 79Up 32 places
    Ninpō! ~Shinobi Journey~Dincoco工作室 · Hentai, Story RichComing soon
    8playing now8peak so far
  80. 80Up 852 places
    Titanic Survival Simulator TogetherCONSANN · Massively Multiplayer, Story RichComing soon
    8playing now8peak so far
  81. 81Down 296 places
    Things to Forget – Lighthousemarkuwaaaaa · Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror2027
    7playing now24peak so far
  82. 82Up 282 places
    El Paso, Elsewhere 2Strange Scaffold · Action RPG, SupernaturalTo be announced
    7playing now11peak so far
  83. 83Up 73 places
    Sobakistan: The Land of DogsTerletski Games · Story Rich, ExplorationComing soon
    7playing now10peak so far
  84. 84Down 34 places
    Food DevilsStudio Daimon · Tactical RPG, RomanceOur coverageNov 3, 2026
    7playing now9peak so far
  85. 85Down 41 places
    Bellna & Repp's FUTAstic Adventure SSAkari-blast! · Dungeon Crawler, Action RPGJanuary 2027
    7playing now7peak so far
  86. 86Up 154 places
    Crimson Frontier: YouthHanuman Games · Visual Novel, Text-BasedComing soon
    7playing now7peak so far
  87. 87Up 256 places
    Knuckle Paradise ®Flying Oak Games, ARTE France · Spectacle fighter, Story RichComing soon
    7playing now7peak so far
  88. 88Up 254 places
    Nostalgia Game Shop: Tidy UpBiri Biri · Organizing, RelaxingIdle gameNovember 2026
    7playing now7peak so far
  89. 89Up 141 places
    Outcast TalesHardlane Studio · Roguelite, Tactical RPGOct 26, 2026
    7playing now7peak so far
  90. 90Up 137 places
    Toto's JourneyHanuman Games · Exploration, RelaxingQ4 2026
    7playing now7peak so far
  91. 91Down 120 places
    Backrooms Anomaly: Poolsliminal_games · Exploration, PuzzleJan 22, 2027
    6playing now8peak so far
  92. 92Up 21 places
    The SpellbookNaughty Games · Visual Novel, Choose Your Own AdventureQ1 2027
    6playing now8peak so far
  93. 93Up 774 places
    By Justice or Mercy – Season 1TowerBoy Games · Visual Novel, Dating SimComing soon
    6playing now6peak so far
  94. 94Up 216 places
    Curse of ResthavenHilltop Studios · Exploration, MysteryOct 29, 2026
    6playing now6peak so far
  95. 95Down 59 places
    Foxy DumplingsSoft Crunch Games S.A. · Cooking, CozyQ1 2027
    6playing now6peak so far
  96. 96Up 764 places
    Holy Nun's Futanari CleansingRFH Games · Hentai, LGBTQ+Q1 2027
    6playing now6peak so far
  97. 97Up 207 places
    Moomin: Midsummer MadnessCrossbridge Game Studios · Point & Click, Story RichNov 12, 2026
    6playing now6peak so far
  98. 98Down 63 places
    My Cuckqueen GirlfriendImmoral Studios · Hentai, Immersive SimNovember 2026
    6playing now6peak so far
  99. 99Up 748 places
    Toymaker: Threads of JoyUprising Studios · Interactive Fiction, EmotionalComing soon
    6playing now6peak so far
  100. 100Down 268 places
    The HollowingRubeki Games · Flight, Psychological Horror2026
    5playing now12peak so far

Showing the top 100 of 552 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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