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Steam Next Fest: Most-Played Demos So Far Include Fart Together, Emberville, ArcheAge Chronicles

Valve has released a list of the 20 most-played Steam Next Fest demos so far, with the event running through this weekend and concluding through Monday, October 26 at 10am PT/1pm ET. The top-20 list includes quite the eclectic mix of games, from comedic co-op adventures to more mechanically-deep action and survival affairs. Check out the list below, and be sure to try the demos out for the ones…

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Steam Next Fest: Most-Played Demos So Far Include Fart Together, Emberville, ArcheAge Chronicles

The Steam Next Fest, currently underway, has revealed the 20 most-played demos thus far. This event, running through Monday, October 26 at 10am PT/1pm ET, features a diverse range of games, from humorous cooperative experiences to intricate action and survival titles. Below is the top 20 list:

1. Worst Class Ever Probably Stolen - Cyberpunk Shopkeeper Sim

2. ArcheAge Chronicles - Find the Needle

3. Fart Together

4. Character House - Desktop Companion

5. Frostrail

6. Loftia just volleyball

7. Abyssal Lapidary Mortuus Dumpster Gang

8. HANDS OVER

9. Haunted Paws

10. Emberville

11. No Body No Problem!

12. Deadzone Rogue 2

13. Wyldheart Grr Grr Gnomes

14. Never Be Alone

These demos offer a wide array of gaming experiences, some of which may be new to readers. The inclusion of Emberville, a game we previewed last month, highlights the platform's commitment to showcasing promising new titles.

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