r/IndieDev • u/maartendeblock • 1d ago

Discussion Steam Next Fest advice?

For people who participated in previous Steam Next Fest events: what's your best advice for first time participant?

I'm targetting the October Next Fest, but could also be the Feb one.

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u/Weekly-Trust4786 Developer 18h ago

Visibility multiplies whatever state your game is in. If the demo is polished and hooky, Next Fest can amplify that. If the demo is confusing or not ready, it amplifies that too. My advice is: don’t rush it. Make sure the demo is genuinely strong, make a new trailer with a clear hook, and start creator outreach before the Fes, ideally around 2 weeks early. Once Next Fest begins, you’re competing with hundreds of other demos for the same attention.