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

Steam Next Fest is being flooded with low-effort, AI-generated games and art, prompting players to ask for a "no AI" filter so discovery tools stop surfacing what many call "vibe-coded" slop. Community members pointed out that Steam already requires creators to disclose AI content, so a filter tied to an "AI" tag would be straightforward to implement, though Valve trimmed user-defined tags in May and would need to reintroduce or add that tag. Several subreddit threads highlighted the scale of the problem, with users saying browsing the event has become tedious and asking Valve to tighten submission guidelines or let players exclude AI-made entries and unwanted tags from their queues.

The surge coincides with broader industry moves toward AI: new models like Claude Opus 5.5 have accelerated decompilation and mashup mods, Epic has publicly shifted toward "AI-first" development and automated "vibe coding," and companies such as Capcom are integrating AI into engine tooling. Valve’s historically hands-off curation relies on algorithms to elevate popular demos and bury shovelware, but many recommend simply ignoring the event until genuine demos float to the top. Players hope falling engagement from the AI glut will pressure Steam to add filters or stricter submission standards.