You've heard me talk about Steam Next Fest before, right? You read my mini-preview of Legend of Khiimori, the game that basically turned me into a Horse Guy. You understand how I always try to champion independent creativity and give a pedestal to developers who might not otherwise get the mainstream coverage. I'm always looking for the next title to add to our list of the best indie games, and Next Fest is usually the place to spot them. Unfortunately, the October 2025 edition was plagued by games that utilized AI generation, with over 500 demos disclosing the use of generative AI in their development.Read the full story on PCGamesN: Over 500 Steam Next Fest demos used generative AI, and I've never felt more disappointed