The first big Steam festival of the year has arrived. Read on as we share the best demos from the February 2026 Steam Next Fest.
David Silbert
David Silbert
David is the founder of The Punished Backlog. He has a problem finishing games he starts.
Just beat: Splatoon Raiders.
Working on: GTA V.
Can't wait for: Ocarina of Time (2026), GTA VI.
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