There’s no better time to pick up games on a discount than during Steam sales. Valve’s storefront is known for hosting sales quite regularly, most of which offer mouth-watering discounts on the biggest AAA and indie games. While its most popular promotions are tied to seasonal sales, Steam also features more thematic discounts throughout the year. So, if you’re looking to keep up with its schedule in 2026, we’ve put together a list of the next Steam sales and their dates in this guide.
Current Steam Sale
The current Steam sale is the Typing Fest . It celebrates titles that challenge your speed and dexterity on the keyboard. The promotion kicked off on February 5 and will end on February 9 .
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While it’s live, you can look forward to discounts on excellent typing games such as Bongo Cat, Final Sentence , and many others – some of which are among the best games on Steam .
Next Steam Sale Date and Time
The next Steam sale is the PvP Fest . As the name suggests, the sale will be all about multiplayer titles that pit you against other players in a competitive environment. The upcoming promotion will kick off on February 9 and end on February 16 .
While it’s live, you can look forward to discounts on excellent games such as Rust, For Honor and many others. To help you keep track of its arrival, we’ve put together a handy timer to count down the release of the next Steam sale:
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Upcoming Steam Sale Dates in 2026
The Steam sale calendar mixes genre-focused events with larger seasonal sales throughout the year. Each type of sale has its own advantages. So, while the seasonal sales offer the widest selection and often the deepest discounts, genre festivals help you discover new games in specific categories. With that said, here are all the upcoming Steam Sales in 2026:
- Typing Fest : February 5 – February 9 ( ONGOING )
- PvP Fest : February 9 – February 16
- Horse Fest : February 19 – February 23
- Steam Next Fest (February) : February 23 – March 2
- Tower Defense Fest : March 9 – March 16
- 2026 Steam Spring Sale : March 19 – March 26
- House & Home Fest : March 30 – April 6
- Hidden Object Fest : April 9 – April 13
- Medieval Fest : April 20 – April 27
- Deckbuilders Fest : May 4 – May 11
- Ocean Fest : May 18 – May 25
- Bullet Fest : June 8 – June 15
- Steam Next Fest (June) : June 15 – June 22
- 2026 Steam Summer Sale : June 25 – July 9
- Social Deduction Fest : July 13 – July 16
- Train Fest : July 20 – July 27
- Cyberpunk Fest : August 3 – August 10
- Pins & Pegs Fest : August 17 – August 20
- PvE Survival Fest : August 31 – September 7
- Programming Fest : September 10 – September 14
- Party-Based RPG Fest : September 14 – September 21
- 2026 Steam Autumn Sale : October 1 – October 8
- Cooking Fest : October 12 – October 19
- Steam Next Fest (October) : October 19 – October 26
- Steam Scream V Fest : October 26 – November 2
- Auto-Battler RPG Fest : November 16 – November 23
- 2026 Steam Winter Sale : December 17 – January 4, 2027
As you can see, the list covers all upcoming Steam sales throughout the year. We’ll be sure to update this article in case any new promotions are announced.
When is the Next Major Steam Sale?
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The next major Steam sale will be the 2026 Spring sale event. Scheduled to kick off on March 19 , it is expected to bring fresh discounts on some of the biggest 2025 games, including the likes of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Blue Prince, Doom: The Dark Ages, and many others. Besides this, you can look forward to deep price cuts on games from 2024 and before.
How Often Are Steam Sales?
New Steam sales pop up almost every month – a majority of which are more genre-focused “fests.” These shine the spotlight on a particular niche and offer discounts on a range of games belonging to that category. Of course, what fans eagerly await are the quarterly seasonal sales, which occur four times a year: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. These provide the widest selection of deals and the sweetest discounts.
Among the four, the Summer and Winter Steam sales are particularly noteworthy. During the former, you’ll find deep price cuts on games released in 2025, while the latter will bring some tempting price cuts on titles released this year.
The Best Steam Sale Tips
The sheer volume of games on sale, paired with eye-catching discount percentages, is enough to send our consumer brains into a frenzy. But this is far from the ideal approach to get the best value from these events. So, if you want to make the next Steam sale a shopping success, keep the following tips in mind:
Stick to Your Wishlist
I know firsthand just how tempting it is to deviate from your wish list and pick up a newly-discounted game that you’re semi-interested in. But take it from me, it’s a waste. The title in your wishlist is there for a reason. You saw its trailers, you read about it online – you’ve already put in the legwork. Trust your initial instincts and keep your wallet shut if it isn’t on sale. There’s no harm in occasionally trying out something new, but your wishlist should dictate your purchasing decisions during most sales.
Use SteamDB
SteamDB is a free-to-use database that tracks the current prices and price histories of almost every game listed on the platform. During a sale, we recommend checking out the website and using filters such as discount percentages and reviews to uncover the best deals on offer. If you’re deciding whether it’s the right time to pull the trigger on a purchase you’ve been eyeing up for a while, take a look at its price history to see if it could receive an even better discount in the future.
Keep an Eye Out for Publisher Sales
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On seemingly random weekends, publishers can take over the Steam homepage and announce beefy discounts on their games. These announcements are impossible to miss if you fire up Steam every weekend, so make sure to take full advantage. In particular, we recommend picking up publisher bundles – which usually offer two or three games for the price of one – especially if it’s a franchise you’re interested in.
Steam sales typically last for about a week, although the bigger seasonal sales can run for over two weeks.
Steam Next Fest is actually coming up quite soon. The next edition will run from February 23 to March 2.
Yes. Steam’s refund policy is always in place. If you haven’t played the game for over two hours, and it isn’t 14 days old, you can refund it.
A massive gaming nerd who’s been writing stuff on the internet since 2021, Aryan covers single-player games, RPGs, and live-service titles such as Marvel Rivals and Call of Duty: Warzone. When he isn’t clacking away at his keyboard, you’ll find him firing up another playthrough of Fallout: New Vegas.
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Steam Next Fest is back, and it’s brimming with bold ideas and bite-sized previews of what’s to come. We dug through the chaos to bring you a dozen standout demos that deserve your time. Whether you’re into stylish action, twisted sci-fi, or pure comfy vibes, our list has something that will hook you fast. With that said, here are the best Steam Next Fest demos that you must try now.
1. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
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Let us start with a sprinkle of nostalgia, and I am pretty sure that the old-school fans will eat this up. Ragebound is a blood-soaked return to brutal, high-speed ninja action . It’s tough, stylish, and full of rage-fueled momentum. As soon as you enter the platformer, you will notice that Team Ninja isn’t messing around.
2. Morbid Metal
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Stylish, fast, and downright savage. Morbid Metal lets you shapeshift mid-combat between four killer androids, chaining attacks with style. It’s Devil May Cry with cyberpunk flair and just the right amount of attitude. Don’t believe us? Here’s a full Morbid Metal hands-on we penned down recently. Check it out and feel the action yourself.
3. Bullet Yeeters
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Yes, that’s really the name. Bullet Yeeters is a topsy-turvy multiplayer mayhem where you yeet bullets, rockets, and each other. It’s dumb, chaotic, and ridiculously fun, where you bring friends or make enemies. And, there are more game modes in the demo than any AAA shooters have on their launch.
4. Robert on Earth
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This mischievous alien-out-of-water story blends Untitled Goose Game-style mischief with heartfelt indie charm. You’re Robert, an alien who crash-lands on Earth, and you’re about to learn how weird humans really are. Yes, through farming, fishing, and doing human things, you will uncover the secrets of a new world.
5. Sparkball
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Whether you are a fan of MOBAs like me, or a fan of soccer (also like me!), then voila! Sparkball can be the next entry in your library. This 4v4 sports brawler takes you on a rush of sweat, speed, and a lot of fun. If you love full-on, frantic MOBA with the best sports gameplay, then you cannot miss out on this Steam Next Fest demo.
6. UFL
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Speaking of soccer, we finally have a new football game and I cannot be happier. EAFC domination is over, with a more crisp and technically better game in UFL. Unlicensed Football League kicks realism to the curb and brings arcade-style soccer fun back into fashion. It’s slick, responsive, and totally free of FIFA fluff. Just pure footie action.
7. Dead as Disco
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GTA 6 is launching next year , and I feel it is the ideal time to soak some neon heat. Dead as Disco mashes martial arts with music video vibes in a neon-soaked Beat ‘Em Up where every hit moves to the rhythm. Step into the flashy shoes of Charlie Disco as he battles the wicked Idols to bring the band back together.
8. Starlight Re:Volver
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Starlight Re:Volver is a co-op action roguelite for 1-4 players, blending nostalgic anime aesthetics with an MMO universe. From its central city, connect with fellow Divers to embark on thrilling adventures across dreamlike biomes, enjoying minigames, fishing, and crafting together. It’s one of the cozy vibe games that many gamers miss in the 2025 gaming scene.
9. SFERA
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In SFERA, you’ll experience a unique action platformer that fuses modern 3D environments with classic retro 2D character sprites. As an elite assassin for the shadowy SFERA Corporation, your mission is clear: obliterate a rogue robot syndicate. It’s like Mega Man grew up, got a trench coat, and started taking out contracts.
10. Jump Ship
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Forge your fellowship, for a new journey awaits! In Jump Ship, a co-op PvE adventure for up to four, your fate is tied to your comrades and your starship. Work as one crew, seamlessly moving from piloting your vessel to exploring alien worlds on foot and braving the void on spacewalks. Engage in pulse-pounding battles on land and in the dark expanse, and forever strive to keep your ship’s systems humming and armor plating reinforced – for your survival depends on it!
11. The Masquerade
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I remember how Among Us swept across social media, and all gamers joined the SUS party. Since then, there haven’t been such fun party games. Well, developers Chewa are here to prove us wrong with The Masquerade.
The thrilling murder party game for 2 to 8 players is where you’re both the hunter and the hunted. Much like in Among Us, you’ll need to skillfully blend in by impersonating NPCs to hide from your pursuer, all while gathering crucial clues to unmask and eliminate your designated target.
12. Cameraman: The Pilot Episode
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Although Resident Evil 9 has me hyped up for its release, I must say indie games are always solid in the horror genre. And, in the Steam Next Fest, we got another one. Step into Cameraman: The Pilot Episode, a psychological horror game where you bend time and gravity to survive.
The game takes inspiration from 80s TV, M.C. Escher, and the Backrooms. What you’ll explore are unsettling, ever-changing spaces. Like in Outlast, you’ll uncover dark secrets with just a VHS camcorder, facing anomalies as reality unravels around you.
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