It often feels like one Steam sale seamlessly transitions into the next, but knowing the exact dates can make all the difference. Some events offer far better discounts, while others focus on specific game genres, making it smart to keep these key dates handy!
We’ve put together a comprehensive list of all the official Steam sale dates for 2025 and beyond. This guide will help you conquer your game wishlist without draining your wallet. Whether you’re searching for exciting new PC games to dive into or aiming to grab some of the best PC games of all time, Steam always has something special for every player. Genre-specific sales are perfect for discovering hidden gems at bargain prices, while the larger seasonal sales can span weeks, offering massive discounts on a wider array of games, DLC, and bundles.
When is the next Steam sale?
The next Steam sale is the 2025 Steam Autumn Sale, scheduled from September 29 to October 6.
Steam’s seasonal sales are undeniably the biggest and best events to watch for, as they can include games from any genre, featuring everything from major blockbusters to fantastic indie titles. We’ll provide our top recommendations closer to the event!
Steam sales 2025
Here are the Steam sales officially scheduled for this year:
- Steam Next Fest – October 2025 Edition: Monday, October 13 to Monday, October 20
- Steam Scream 4: Monday, October 27 to Monday, November 3
- Animal Fest: Monday, November 10 to Monday, November 17
- Sports Fest: Monday, December 8 to Monday, December 15
- 2025 Steam Winter Sale: Thursday, December 18 to Monday, January 5, 2026
(Video content: A compilation of exciting game trailers, typically seen during major Steam sale promotions.)
Previous Steam sale dates
Take a look at these past Steam sale dates – these popular events might just make a return:
- Political Sim Fest: Monday, September 8 to Monday, September 15
- Third Person Shooter (TPS) Fest: Monday, August 25 to Monday, September 1
- 4X Fest: Monday, August 11 to Monday, August 18
- Racing Fest: Monday, July 28 to Monday, August 4
- Automation Fest: Monday, July 14 to Monday, July 21
- Summer Sale 2025: Thursday, June 26 to Thursday, July 10
- Fishing Fest: Monday, June 16 to Monday, June 23
- Steam Next Fest: Monday, June 9 to Monday, June 16
- Zombies vs. Vampires Fest: Monday, May 26 to Monday, June 2
- Creature Collector Fest: Monday, May 12 to Monday, May 19
- Wargames Fest: Monday, April 28 to Monday, May 5
- Box-Pushing (Sokoban) Fest: Monday, April 21 to Monday, April 28
- City Builder & Colony Sim Fest: Monday, March 24 to Monday, March 31
- Steam Spring Sale: Thursday, March 13 to Thursday, March 20
- Visual Novel Fest: Monday, March 3 to Monday, March 10
- Steam Next Fest: Monday, February 24 to Monday, March 3
- Couch Co-Op Fest: Monday, February 10 to Monday, February 17, 2025
- Idler Fest: Monday, February 3 to Monday, February 10, 2025
- Real-Time Strategy Fest: Monday, January 20, to Monday, January 27, 2025
- Winter Sale 2024: Thursday, December 19, 2024 to Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Autumn Sale 2024: Wednesday, November 27 to Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Cooking Fest: Monday, November 11 to Monday, November 18, 2024
- Scream Fest 2024: Monday, October 28 to Monday, November 4, 2024
- Turn-Based Strategy Fest: September 30 – October 7, 2024
- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest: September 16 – September 23, 2024
- Space Exploration Fest: September 2 – September 9, 2024
- Steam Rhythm Fest 2024: August 19 – August 26, 2024
- Fighting Games Fest: August 5 – August 12, 2024
- Steam Simfest: July 22 – 29, 2024
- Steam Summer Sale: June 28 – July 11, 2024
- EA Publisher Sale: April 29 – May 13, 2024
- Farming Fest: April 29 – May 6, 2024
- Activision Blizzard Publisher Sale: April 25 – May 2, 2024
- FPS Fest: April 16 – April 22, 2024
- Frontier Publisher Sale: April 1 – April 15, 2024
- Deckbuilders Fest: March 25 – April 1, 2024
- Steam Spring Sale: March 14 – March 21, 2024
- Dinos vs. Robots Fest: February 26 – March 4, 2024
- Remote Play Together Fest: February 12 – February 19, 2024
- Lunar New Year Sale 2024: February 6 – February 15, 2024
- Next Fest: February 5 – February 12, 2024
- Pirates vs. Ninjas Fest: January 22 – January 29, 2024
- Capitalism and Economy Fest: January 8 – January 15, 2024
- Steam Winter Sale: December 21, 2023 – January 4, 2024
- Steam VR Fest: December 4 – December 11, 2023
- Steam Autumn Sale: November 21 – November 28, 2023
- Scream Fest: October 26 – November 2, 2023
- Steam Next Fest: October 9 – October 16, 2023
- SCHMUP Fest: September 25 – October 2, 2023
- Steam 20th Anniversary: September 12, 2023
- Strategy Fest: August 28 – September 4, 2023
- Visual Novel Fest: August 7 – August 14, 2023
- Stealth Fest: July 24 – July 31, 2023
- Steam Summer Fest: June 29 – July 13, 2023
- Sports Fest: May 15 – May 22, 2023
- Puzzle Fest: April 24 – May 1, 2023
- Steam Spring Sale: March 16 – March 23, 2023
- Mystery Fest: February 20 – February 27, 2023
- Steam Next Fest: February 6 – February 13, 2023
- Base Builder Fest: January 23 – January 30, 2023
Steam sale wishlist strategy
The best feature on Steam for keeping track of sales is undoubtedly your wishlist. While browsing sales can often lead you to unexpected hits, if you already know which games you’re eyeing, be sure to add them to your Steam wishlist. This way, you’ll receive direct notifications the moment they go on sale, ensuring you never miss a fantastic opportunity.
There’s almost always some kind of sale happening on Steam. If you’re ever in doubt, a quick check of the Steam front page will confirm any ongoing events. Even outside of major promotional periods, special offers are consistently available. Be sure to check the Steam specials page regularly and, most importantly, wishlist your most desired games to get those sale alerts! If you’re planning to take full advantage of genre-specific Steam sales, remember to check in frequently as we’ll update this guide regularly with the latest information.