Valve Corporation Announces Steam Next Fest Returning In October Valve Corporation Announces Steam Next Fest Returning In October Posted on Valve Corporation revealed today that they're bringing back the Steam Next Fest for the Fall as the next one happens in October. Much like the previous incarnations of the event, this will be an all-out display of mostly indie video games that will have their own place in the Steam marketplace. All of them will be promoted heavily for a week as you'll have a chance to check them out through free demos made available through their pages. We have a rundown of what the event will be like this time around along with more information in how games can be eligible to take part in the fest.