Looking to plan out your 2023 gaming year in a way that won’t completely destroy your wallet? Well, Valve is there for you, as they’ve revealed the full schedule of every sale coming to Steam this year. These include the big seasonal sales, smaller ones focused on specific genres, and more, so open up your calendar and set some reminders!
First up, we have the dates for the big four seasonal sales (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) which will see thousands of titles discounted.
- Spring Sale: March 16 – 23
- Summer Sale: June 29 – July 13
- Autumn Sale: November 21 – 28
- Winter Sale: December 21 – January 4, 2024
There will also be a variety of “fests” that focus on a specific genre.
“Each of these fests is built around shining a spotlight on a particular category of games with corresponding eligibility criteria for each. These events prioritize discounted games, but also have space for free games, upcoming releases, and games with demos.”
- Mystery Fest: February 20 – 27
- Puzzle Fest: April 24 – May 1
- Sports Fest: May 15 – 22
- Stealth Fest: July 24 – 31
- Visual Novel Fest: August 7 – 14
- Strategy Fest: August 28 – September 4
- SHMUP Fest: September 25 – October 2
- Return of Steam Scream Fest (Halloween): October 26 – November 2
Finally, there are a pair of Next Fests, which focus on demos of upcoming indie titles.
“Running three times a year (the first has already happened), Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam.”
- Next Fest: June 19 – 26
- Next Fest: October 9 – 16
Not a bad lineup of events and sales! In addition to the big seasonal sales, as an adventure and horror fan, I’ll definitely be checking in during Visual Novel Fest and Steam Scream Fest. What Steam sales are you most looking forward to?
