Steam Next Fest Readiness Score
Tick what you've done. Get a readiness score across demo, store page, marketing, press and streaming, and the most valuable things still to do.
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Do these first
Check my store page free- • Your demo is live on Steam at least 2 weeks before the fest
- • Capsule is readable at 231×87 and shows the genre
- • The demo takes 20–60 minutes and ends on a hook with a wishlist prompt
- • Tested on low-end PCs and Steam Deck, no crash in the first 10 minutes
- • First 5 screenshots are bright gameplay, not menus or art
How the score is weighted
Items that most affect wishlists during the fest count more: a live demo and a readable capsule weigh 3, store-page and press items 2, and preparation items 1.
Questions
▸When should my demo be live for Next Fest?
At least a couple of weeks before the fest, so press, creators and Steam's systems can find it.
▸Can I join Next Fest more than once?
Each game can take part in one Next Fest.
▸Do I need to livestream during Next Fest?
It's optional but recommended: broadcasting on your store page keeps it lively and is one of the few things you can do during the week.
Sources: Steamworks: Next Fest
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