Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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As a solo game dev with no marketing budget the Steam Next Fest was critical to the success of my first commercial game Chess Survivors. As such, Next Fests have become a key part of my release plans for me next game Hexagod and likely all my future projects.

#steam #gamedev #aarimous

My Games:
Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/developer/aarimous
Hexagod Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3059390/Hexagod
Chess Survivors: store.steampowered.com/app/2065000/Chess_Survivors

Social Media:
Twitch: twitch.tv/aarimous
Discord: discord.gg/qSs4QAsmf9

How To Market A Game:
howtomarketagame.com/2023/08/16/frequently-asked-questions-about-steam-next-fest

Steam Next Fest Docs:
partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest

February 2025 Next Fest: partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2025february
June 2025 Next Fest: partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2025june

00:00 Steam Next Fest
01:08 Wishlists Matter
02:14 Steam Algorithm
02:57 Support My Work
03:21 How to Join the Next Fest
03:55 Steam Page
05:02 Steam Demo
05:53 One One Next Fest
06:20 Deadlines are Nice?
07:10 Post Next Fest Release
07:55 Research other Demos
08:43 Good Luck!