Steam Summer Sale: Official Dates Revealed

Players now have some advance notice on when to get ready to open their wallets and grab up some fantastic offers because Valve has provided a timeline of when the major sales on Steam will take place in 2023.

There will be a significant sale every season, as was decided last year, so be on the lookout for significant spring, summer, autumn, and winter discounts. There will be a few themed discounts and events, like the intriguing-sounding Puzzle Fest, Visual Novel Fest, and SHMUP Fest. Additionally, Valve is providing information on the next Next Fests, where you can play a variety of free demos of upcoming games. Here’s what you need to know about the next Steam Summer Sale.

When is the Steam Summer Sale?

The Steam Summer Sale will run from 29 June to 13 July 2023. While some Steam deals only last a few days, the major seasonal Steam sales, such as the Summer, Winter, and Autumn, typically continue for two weeks. Players will receive the best discounts during these significant sales

Earlier this year Valve came out and announced the dates for all of the significant Steam fests and Seasonal sales, a list of which has been provided below:

• Mystery Fest: February 20 - 27

• Spring Sale: March 16 - 23

• Puzzle Fest: April 24 - May 1

• Sports Fest: May 15 - 22

• Next Fest: June 19 - 26

• Summer Sale: June 29 - July 13 

• Stealth Fest: July 24 - 31

• Visual Novel Fest: August 7 - 14

• Strategy Fest: August 28 - September 4

• SHMUP Fest: September 25 - October 2

• Next Fest: October 9 - 16

• Return of Steam Scream Fest (Halloween): October 26 - November 2

• Autumn Sale: November 21 - 28

• Winter Sale: December 21 - January 4, 2024

Valve gives Steam players a sneak peek at forthcoming titles through Next Fests. A lot of demos, live streams, and developer events are typically included. This year, there will be two Next Fests. The first will happen in June, and the second will happen in October. They've been fantastic opportunities for players to learn about independent games that they might not have otherwise known about, and they can be for you as well.

True veterans know that the Steam Summer Sale and the annual Winter Sale can feature some of the most drastic discounts. Therefore, you should aim to preserve your gaming budget for those two deals if you're on a tight budget and only want the cream of the crop discounts.