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When is the Next Steam Sale Fest in 2022?

Steam Halloween Sale

begins on 25 October 2022


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The Valve Corporation keeps Steam Sales a guarded secret, but the dates always slip out before the sales actually happen. Sale information is shared with developers and partners only. Customers are kept from knowing the exact date of the deal because many would simply wait for the discounts.

GeekForge’s Steam Sale Timer is a beautiful countdown that shows the remaining estimated time until the next big Steam Sale and the status of any ongoing sale.

This page is a place that keeps track of all the sales offered by Steam, including Holiday Sale, Lunar New Year Sale, Summer Sale, Halloween Sale, Winter Sale, Autumn Sale, Steam Spring Sale, etc.

Bookmark this page to quickly check when the next Steam Sale will begin.

Why should you care about Steam sales?

Steam sales are a great way to save money on games and software. You can get discounts on titles you might have overlooked in the past. They happen every few months, and they offer discounts on various items.


This means you can get great deals if you’re in the market for new games or old favorites. Plus, it’s always fun to check out the new games that Steam release!


There is no limit on discount rates when it comes to Steam sales. I bought games at a 99% discount during some sales. I’m not saying it applies to all games and sales, but Steam has a reputation for offering mind-blowing discount rates during sales.

When do Steam sales usually happen?

Steam sales are a great way to get deals on games, hardware, and other products. They usually happen every few months, but the exact date varies depending on the year. You can find all the details about future Steam sales below.

How long do Steam sales last once they start?

The Summer and Winter sales are the biggest sales in the Steam store. These sales last anywhere from one to two weeks—other sales like the Lunar New Year sale or Black Friday Sale last about one week.

List of Steam Sale Tips – How do I get the best deals during a Steam Sale?

Tips to make the most out of the Steam Sales:

Prepare a wishlist

Steam sales are the best time to look for a discount on your favorite games on your wishlist. Make sure you prepare a wishlist before the sale, so you don’t miss any deals.

Get free trading cards and sell them

Some Steam sales like the Winter Sale, give you ways to get free trading cards. You can sell these trading cards to get credit in your Steam wallet, which can later be used to buy new games.

Bundles can help save the most

Publishers on Steam offer gaming bundles with multiple games or DLCs at a much cheaper price tag. Sometimes it’s seen that the bundle costs the same as the individual game. So why not get the bundle instead? Keep an eye out for them.

Don’t rush and stay patient

You should never start making purchases as soon as a Steam Sale starts. That’s the time when most users are online and overload the servers. Your purchases may not go through properly, or the site will load slowly. So wait for at least a day or two before you start making purchases.

DLCs and expansions for your favorite games

There are games that we can’t get enough of, but every good thing comes to an end. If you have a game that you’ve finished, then you can look for its DLCs because DLCs are much cheaper during the sales. It’s an excellent way to keep playing your already finished favorites.

Check out the Daily Deals

Every day, Steam highlights a different set of games that are on sale. These deals are usually only available for 24 hours, so if you see something you’re interested in, be sure to grab it quickly.

Browse the Flash Sales

In addition to the Daily Deals, Steam also offers Flash Sales, which feature even deeper discounts on select games. These deals only last for a few hours, so you’ll need to act fast if you see something you want.

Check out the Community’s Choice

Every day, the Steam community is given the opportunity to vote on which game they want to see at a discount. The game with the most votes gets a significant deal for 24 hours.

Wait for the final day of the sale

While there are often some great deals to be had during the first few days of the sale, the best deals are usually reserved for the final day. This is because Steam wants to encourage people to spend as much money as possible, so they’ll often offer even deeper discounts on the final day.

But don’t wait for the last moment

Avoid making your purchase during the last hours of the sale because if the server goes down, you may lose your money.

Set a budget and add the amount to the wallet

Before the sale starts, set a budget and add the same amount to your Steam wallet. The reason is that sales are the peak times for Steam servers and their payment gateway to go down. That may result in an incomplete transaction. So, always add money to your wallet before the sale starts.

Don’t buy the game just because it’s cheap

Sometimes, we make impulse purchases because of a huge discount. Make sure you read the reviews first. Also, make sure that you like and understand the game because what’s the sense of buying a game if you’re not going to play it ever, right?

How does this Steam Sale Counter work?

Our Steam sales tracker uses past sales data and reliable sources. The dates of the upcoming Steam Sales are predicted based on data from the last few years.


The data that is considered to make these predictions consists of:

  • Dates and months in which sales started before
  • Which day of the week the sale usually start
  • How long the sale usually lasts
  • On what dates or events the sales generally hit
  • Timings are based on the Pacific Standard Time


Additionally, the dates are updated timely when there is an update from any reliable source.


Also Check: How to Get Steam Games for Free

Upcoming Steam Sale Dates – Next Steam Sale 2022

Steam sales have a regular pattern. The exact date just varies by a few days from last year. So, by looking back at Steam sale dates from the previous few years, we can predict the dates of each Steam sale in 2022 and beyond.

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February 28 – March 7, 2022: Remote Play Together

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February 28 – March 7, 2022: Remote Play Together

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March 28 – April 4, 2022: SimFest – Hobby Edition

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May 2 – May 9, 2022: Going Rogue: A Festival of Persistence

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May 23 – May 30, 2022: Racing Fest

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June 13 – June 30, 2022: Steam Next Fest

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June 23 – July 7, 2022: Steam Summer Sale

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July 18 – July 25, 2022: Steam VR Fest

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August 1 – August 8, 2022: Steam Survival Fest

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September 19 – September 26, 2022: Steam Bash Bash

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October 3 – October 10, 2022: Steam Next Fest

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October ?? – November ??, 2022: Steam Halloween Sale

Frequently Asked Questions

Will *game title* get a discount during the Steam sale? If yes, then how much will it be?

Once again, nobody except for Steam’s employees know for sure. The vague answer to the first question is: probably. The prices of most games on Steam get reduced for the duration of the big sales, often by 25% or 50%.


Exceptions sometimes (but don’t always) include games that were very recently released or ones that were very recently part of a smaller promo. Each day of the big sales, Steam picks a bunch of games to reduce even further, calling them the “Daily Deals”.


Nobody knows which games will get picked or for which days. Typically, these “daily deal” games get reduced by 50%, 60%, 75%, or in rare cases, 80%. In past sales, the majority of the “daily deal” games seem to get a 75% discount.

After the Steam sales start, how will I know when they will end?

Once the sales are live, Steam will usually list the end date quite prominently.

I’m not at my computer/don’t have a computer. Can I still buy games during the Steam sale and download them later?

Yes! With Steam, once you purchase games (which can be done from Steam’s website, the Steam client, or Steam’s mobile apps), they are added to your account, and you can download them whenever, wherever you want.


You can even tell Steam to start downloading games to your PC remotely. If you have Steam Guard enabled, however, you may need access to your email to input the security code when you try to log in to the store.

Why are my Steam downloads so slow during sales?

Steam sales put a lot of load on their servers. Just give it some time and try again later. Also, don’t forget to check the platform status in the sidebar.


If you’re having these issues at the very start or very end of the sale, it is par for the course as the store, and product pages are getting ready for sale, and the servers are being bombarded by loads and requests by users. Try to clear the download cache.


If you consistently have issues, please post in the support thread and/or use this Steam Guide for information and as a troubleshooting tool.

What do Steam Sales offer?

Steam sales offer an opportunity for PC gamers to purchase games at the best discount, as well as new or upcoming games that may not be available anywhere else. They’re also a great way for developers to gain exposure and reach new players who might not ordinarily be interested in their game.

Is Steam Summer Sale the biggest Steam event of the year?

No, the Steam Summer Sale is not the biggest Steam event of the year. The Steam Winter Sale is typically the biggest event of the year for Steam, followed by the Steam Summer Sale.