Steam Sales
Auto-battler and RPG sale
Nov 16 – 23Auto-Battler RPG Fest
Winter sale
Dec 17 – Jan 4
- Auto-battler and RPG saleNov 16 – 23Auto-Battler RPG Festin 13 days
- Winter saleDec 17 – Jan 4in 44 days
- Desktop companion saleJan 14 – 18Desktop Companion Festin 72 days
- Shop sim saleJan 25 – Feb 1Shop Keeper Festin 83 days
- Sheep games saleFeb 4 – 8Sheep Festin 93 days
- Couch co-op saleFeb 8 – 15Couch Co-Op Festin 97 days
- Demo weekFeb 22 – Mar 1Steam Next Festin 111 days
- Rhythm games saleMar 8 – 15Rhythm Festin 125 days
- Spring saleMar 18 – 25in 135 days
- Dinosaurs and robots saleMar 29 – Apr 5Dinos vs. Robots Festin 146 days
- Racing games saleApr 12 – 19Racing Festin 160 days
- Witch games saleApr 22 – 26Witch Festin 170 days
- Fighting games saleApr 26 – May 3Fighting Festin 174 days
- Real-time strategy saleMay 10 – 17Real-Time Strategy Festin 188 days
- Climbing games saleMay 31 – Jun 3Mountaineering Festin 209 days
- Demo weekJun 14 – 21Steam Next Festin 223 days
- Summer saleJun 24 – Jul 8in 233 days
- Autumn saleDate unannounced
Past events · 11
- Horror saleOct 26 – Nov 2Steam Scream VEnded
- Demo weekOct 19 – 26Steam Next FestEnded
- Food games saleOct 12 – 19Cooking FestEnded
- Autumn SaleOct 1 – 8Seasonal saleTentativeEnded
- Summer SaleJun 25 – Jul 9Seasonal saleTentativeEnded
- Spring SaleMar 19 – 26Seasonal saleTentativeEnded
- Winter SaleDec 18 – Jan 5Seasonal saleTentativeEnded
- Steam Scream Fest 4Oct 27 – Nov 3Seasonal saleTentativeEnded
- Autumn SaleSep 29 – Oct 6Seasonal saleTentativeEnded
- Summer SaleJun 26 – Jul 10Seasonal saleTentativeEnded
- Spring SaleMar 13 – 20Seasonal saleTentativeEnded
Discounts
| Game | Discount | Price |
|---|---|---|
 Rustseen Nov 2, 2026 | −50% | $19.99$39.99 |
Steam Sale Schedule
Valve runs several major sales every year on a well-established schedule. Sale dates are announced ahead of time through Steamworks, and developers prepare their discounts for these events.
- Spring Sale — March, about one week. It replaced the Lunar New Year sale, which Valve retired in 2023
- Summer Sale — Late June to early July. The biggest sale of the year, about two weeks, thousands of games discounted
- Autumn Sale — Since 2025 Valve moved it from late November to early autumn: it ran Sep 29 to Oct 6 in 2025 and is set for Oct 1-8 in 2026. Coincides with The Steam Awards nominations
- Steam Scream Fest (Halloween) — Late October. Focus on horror and themed games, about one week
- Winter Sale — Late December to early January. The second biggest sale, about two weeks, coincides with The Steam Awards voting
Steam Sale Shopping Tips
- Check price history — Use Steam Price History to make sure the discount is real and compare prices across regions
- No rush to buy — Since 2015, prices don't change during the sale. Flash deals are gone — buy on any day you want
- Use your wishlist — Steam sends notifications when wishlist games go on sale. Fill your wishlist ahead of time
- Compare stores — Sometimes other stores offer Steam keys cheaper, even during a sale. Check alternatives
- Bundles save more — Game bundles often give extra discounts on top of individual game discounts
Dates come from Valve's partner calendar; without an exact time we don't invent a countdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Steam sale?
The countdown to the next sale is shown at the top of this page. Steam runs four major seasonal sales per year: Spring (March), Summer (June–July), Autumn (late September or early October since 2025), and Winter (December–January), plus the Steam Scream Fest in late October. The Lunar New Year sale was retired in 2023.
How long do Steam sales last?
Major sales (Summer and Winter) last about two weeks. Spring and Autumn sales run for about one week. The Steam Scream Fest lasts about one week. Publisher promotions and themed sales run from a few days to a week.
Do prices change during a sale?
No. Since 2015, Valve removed flash deals and daily deals. The price you see on day one of the sale will remain the same until the last day. Buy whenever it's convenient for you.
Which Steam sale is the biggest?
By scale — the Summer and Winter sales. They last longer, feature more games, and Valve often runs parallel events (voting, challenges). However, individual game discounts are usually the same across all sales.
Should I wait for a major sale?
Not necessarily. Most publishers set the same discounts for every sale. If a game is discounted during a smaller sale, go ahead and buy it. The exception: new releases may get their first-ever discount during a major sale.
Are there Steam discount codes?
Steam doesn't use promo codes or coupons in the traditional sense. However, Steam occasionally gives out game-specific coupons during events or promotions. Valve Points can also be exchanged for discounts in the Points Shop.