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The Steam Spring Sale has begun, and like previous years, thousands of games have been discounted for the event. This is one of the shorter sales on the Steam calendar, as it only runs from March 13 through to March 20. If you’ve been saving some cash and you’re looking to score a bargain, this is a great way to pump up your game library with recent releases, notable indies, and several hidden gems. With so many games on sale, it can be overwhelming to buy something you’re looking for here, but we’ve made a list below that you can check for recommendations on some of the best games on sale.
It’s also worth mentioning that the Fanatical Spring Sale is also live. Quite a few AAA games have received big discounts, and as an added bonus, you’ll get a Spring Bonus Drop if you spend $15 or more. Each Bonus Drop includes either a free game or a discount voucher for your next eligible purchase. We’ve noted a handful of deals below where you can get a Steam key for cheaper on Fanatical.
For a broader set of recommendations, check our our list of the best PC games and the best free games on Steam.
In case you can’t grab anything here, fear not because there will still be several more seasonal sales throughout the year alongside themed events. Steam recently held its Visual Novel Fest, and looking ahead, you can prepare for the Summer Sale in June, the Autumn Sale in October, and the Winter Sale in December. Here’s a quick look at all the upcoming Steam Events for 2025:
Steam 2025 Sales and Festivals
- March 13-20: Steam Spring Sale 2025
- March 24-31: City Builder & Colony Sim Fest
- April 21-28: Sokoban Fest
- April 28 – May 5: Wargames Fest
- May 12-19: Creature Collector Fest
- May 26 – June 2: Zombies vs. Vampires Fest
- June 9-16: Steam Next Fest: June Edition
- June 16-23: Fishing Fest
- June 26 – July 10: Steam Summer Sale 2025
- July 14-21: Automation Fest
- July 28 – August 4: Racing Fest
- August 11-18: 4X Fest
- August 25 – September 1: Third Person Shooter Fest
- September 8-15: Political Sim Fest
- September 29 – October 6: Steam Autumn Sale
- October 13-20: Steam Next Fest
- October 27 – November 3: Steam Scream 4
- November 10-17: Animal Fest
- December 8-15: Sports Fest
- December 18 – January 5, 2026: Steam Winter Sale 2025
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