Valve revealed all Steam sales 2025

Steam reigns supreme as the go-to platform for PC gaming, making its sales events highly anticipated—some gamers even meticulously plan their purchases around them! Thankfully, Valve keeps us in the loop with advance notice of upcoming discounts. While we've known about the first half of 2025's sales and festivals for a while, Valve has now unveiled the schedule for the second half of the year.

Image: steamcommunity.com

Image: steamcommunity.com

It's crucial to understand that Steam events fall into three distinct categories:

Seasonal Sales: These are the big guns, boasting the widest array of discounts, often including highly anticipated AAA titles.

Themed Festivals: These events spotlight specific genres or gaming aspects, offering a curated selection of discounted games.

Next Fest Events: Focusing on demos and wishlisting, these events allow you to try before you buy and express your interest in upcoming releases.

With this comprehensive schedule from Valve, you can now strategize your gaming purchases more effectively. If a game you're eyeing falls under a genre with an upcoming sale, consider holding off to snag it at a discounted price. Because let's face it, a great game is even better when it's a bargain!