Steam Next Fest October 2026 Features Over 40 PC VR Demos
Key Points:
- The final Steam Next Fest of 2026 is currently underway, running through October 26, offering players access to new PC VR demos and giving developers a platform to showcase upcoming games.
- Next Fest allows players to try demos of anticipated titles, while developers gain visibility, increase wishlists, and receive feedback to refine their games before release.
- Some demos were released ahead of the event, including Rustmourne, The Rifted Skies, Drifters: Blackout Crew, RAID VR, and Payday: Aces High, which features two playable heists.
- The list of demos, provided by Valve two weeks prior, includes a mix of VR-supported and flatscreen games, with some uncertainty about VR compatibility for certain titles.
- Notable demos include Archery Pro VR, Magic Color Merge Puzzle VR, Orb Rush VR, Rec Room: A New Semester, VR Cop Simulator, and others, showcasing a diverse range of VR experiences.