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Steam Users Beg for "No AI" Filter as Vibecoders Flood Next Fest

What happened

Steam Next Fest, Valve's indie game showcase, launched with an unusually high number of AI‑generated or AI‑assisted titles, prompting community backlash. Users on the Steam subreddit, such as ScalesGhost and EmmaBooney, urged Valve to add a filter that would hide games containing AI‑generated content, noting that Steam already requires disclosure of such material. The request would involve adding an 'AI' tag to the existing tagging system, which was reduced earlier in the year. While Valve’s curation has traditionally been lax, the surge of low‑effort, AI‑driven submissions is seen as overwhelming the festival’s discovery queue.

Why it matters

For everyday gamers, the flood of AI‑generated games makes it harder to find human‑crafted experiences, potentially diminishing enjoyment of the festival. A filter could restore confidence in the platform’s ability to surface quality indie titles.

Reality check

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Mostly marketingIncrementalNotableGenuine breakthrough

Incremental. The issue reflects a growing but expected challenge as AI tools become more common in game development, rather than a groundbreaking shift.

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What to watchWatch for any official response from Valve about implementing an AI filter or adjusting submission guidelines.

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