
What is the Steam Summer Sale and why is everyone waiting for it?
The Steam Summer Sale is one of the most anticipated events of the year for PC gamers. Hosted by Valve, this major discount campaign runs every summer on the Steam digital store, offering thousands of titles with up to 90% off.
When does it start and end?
The Steam Summer Sale 2025 begins on Thursday, June 26 and runs until July 10. During these two weeks, players can find major deals on new releases, essential classics, DLCs and even bundles with deep discounts.
What kind of deals can you expect?
During the event, Steam usually offers discounts across all genres and publishers. While the exact offers will go live at launch, you can typically expect deals on major franchises like The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, FIFA, GTA, Assassin’s Creed, and popular indie gems like Hades, Celeste, or Stardew Valley.
Additionally, many games offer discounted extras: battle passes, expansions, and cosmetic items often get special prices too.

Are there more sales beyond Steam?
Yes. The Steam Summer Sale often inspires other platforms to launch their own summer campaigns. Some key ones include:
- Epic Games Store: offers extra coupons and weekly free games.
- GOG.com: features DRM-free classic games and discounts on CD Projekt titles.
- Ubisoft Store and EA App: usually run parallel sales on their flagship franchises.
Tips to make the most of the sale
- Use your Steam wishlist: you'll get notifications when your favorite games go on sale.
- Check forums like Reddit or SteamDB to track price history and verify deal quality.
- Consider bundling games to unlock bundle discounts.

