Indie Fan Fest – A Showcase Designed to Drive Wishlists

Building wishlist momentum on Steam can be hard, even for great games. Steam Next Fest is a huge opportunity, but standing out among a sea of demos is a serious challenge. The most successful games go into Next Fest with wishlist traction already in place, not just hoping to gain it during the event. That’s why The MIX and Digital Bandidos have teamed up to create Indie Fan Fest — a curated digital showcase built specifically to help developers build visibility, drive wishlists, and generate excitement ahead of the Steam Next Fest October 2025 edition.

About the Event

Indie Fan Fest is a digital showcase dedicated exclusively to unreleased indie games, that will feature playable demos during the October 2025 Steam Next Fest. Our showcase will stream on YouTube and Twitch and will be supported by a curated Steam event page helping your game reach fans, creators, and press at the exact moment it matters most: just before Next Fest begins.

Who Can Submit?

If you're an indie developer or publisher with a game that meets the following criteria, we’d love to hear from you:

• You’re planning to launch a demo during Steam Next Fest (October 2025)

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• You’re ready to share exciting new gameplay, reveal moments, or developer insights in a digital format

We welcome both self-published solo-devs and teams, and signed titles — if your game fits the bill, you’re eligible.

Is there a fee? How will people see my game?

It’s free to submit your game, but if it’s selected, a $600 fee applies. This fee covers the costs of production, editing, and promotion. Your game will feature in our YouTube and Twitch stream, and will be supported by a Steam Event Page.

How do I submit?

Submit your title through this form. No final video content is needed at this stage — selected teams will be contacted with next steps in August.