ABOUT PLAYNEXT
Helping gamers discover their next favorite game since 2024
Our Mission
With thousands of games available on Steam and more launching every week, finding your next great game can feel overwhelming. PlayNext was built to solve that problem.
We combine real-time data from Steam and Twitch to give you a complete picture of every game — reviews, player counts, streaming popularity, pricing, and more — all in one place. Whether you're looking for the hottest trending title, a hidden gem with great reviews, or simply want to see what everyone else is playing, PlayNext helps you make informed decisions about what to play next.
How It Works
PlayNext continuously aggregates and analyzes data from multiple sources to deliver fresh, accurate game insights:
Steam Reviews & Stats
Review scores, player counts, peak concurrent players, ownership estimates, and playtime data sourced directly from Steam.
Twitch Viewership
Live viewer counts and stream data from Twitch, so you can see which games are capturing the community's attention right now.
Trending Algorithm
Our custom scoring system combines multiple signals — Twitch viewers, player counts, review sentiment — to surface what's truly trending.
24/7 Updates
Data is refreshed continuously throughout the day, ensuring you always see the latest stats and don't miss new releases or sudden spikes in popularity.
What Makes Us Different
Unlike the Steam store, which focuses primarily on selling games, PlayNext is built purely for discovery. We bring together data that would normally require checking multiple websites — Steam for reviews, SteamDB for player stats, Twitch for streaming numbers — and present it in a clean, unified interface.
We don't sell games. We don't take commissions. We're simply here to help you cut through the noise and find games worth your time, whether that's a blockbuster everyone's talking about or an indie title flying under the radar with stellar reviews.
Built by a Gamer, for Gamers
PlayNext is an independent project created by a passionate gamer and software engineer based in Dublin, Ireland. What started as a personal tool to track game trends grew into a full platform designed to help the wider gaming community discover great games.
The project is built with modern technologies — a Java Spring Boot backend for data processing and a Nuxt.js frontend for a fast, responsive experience — and is continuously improved with new features and data sources.
Get in Touch
Have feedback, suggestions, or questions? We'd love to hear from you. Visit our contact page or email us directly at contact@playnext.games.