Being a gamer can be an expensive hobby, which is why many of us wait for the next Steam sale before investing in some of our favorite RPGs. While it used to be that Steam sales would just creep up on us, these days, we get a little more notice, letting us save in advance and bulk up our Steam libraries.
While we get treated to plenty of Steam sales throughout the year, such as the Medieval Fest, which just recently ended, or the Deckbuilders Fest, which started today and runs for a week, it’s the major Steam sales that really offer some of the most exciting bargains.
The Steam Summer Sale
Between Steam’s themed sales, there are four major sales every year, which are:
- Steam Spring Sale
- Steam Summer Sale
- Steam Autumn Sale
- Steam Winter Sale
The next major Steam sale coming up is the Steam Summer Sale, which always offers an exciting range of games at temptingly reduced prices. Both the Summer and Winter Sales tend to last around two weeks, as opposed to the Spring and Autumn, which only last for a week.
This year’s Summer Sale will start on June 25, 2026, and will last for two weeks. The Major Steam sales, such as the Steam Summer Sale, tend to offer much bigger discounts than the smaller sales, making it worthwhile to be patient and wait for the next Major sale.
Steam Next Fest
They might not be sales, but it’s also always worth taking note of when the next Steam Next Fest is due, as I’ve found these to be a great way to learn about, and even experience some of the best upcoming games, without needing to worry about splashing out on them.
The next Steam Next Fest will run from June 15 to June 22, where hundreds of game demos for upcoming games will be released, giving us a chance to try them out, for free, before they are released.
Steam runs three Next Fest events every year, which are usually hosted in February, June, and October.
