Want to save money on games this year? We've got every major Steam sale planned for the first part of 2024
We’re officially a month into 2024 and Steam sales are getting closer and closer. Wondering how to take advantage of upcoming Steam sales in the early half of the year? Here’s everything we know about the next Steam sales so far.
Upcoming Steam Sales in 2024
Steam has announced the upcoming sales that will be taking place in Q1 of 2024. There are two types of sales to look forward to.
Themed Sale Events (Fests)
These events are focused on a particular category of games, usually discounted games. But you’ll also find fests spotlighting upcoming releases, free games, and demos.
Next Fest
Steam Next Fests happen three times a year. Steam describes them as “multi-day celebrations” where gamers can try out demos, interact with developers, watch livestreams, and learn more about games that are coming up on Steam. For developers, this is their chance to get early feedback and build a fanbase before launch.
Major Seasonal Sales
There are Steam-wide seasonal sales four times a year. All released games can paticipate with a discount.
Here are the upcoming Steam sales and their dates:
- Steam Sales & Fests Schedule for 2024
- Capitalism and Economy Fest: January 8 - 15
- Pirates vs. Ninjas Fest: January 22 - 29
- Next Fest: February 5 - 12
- Remote Play Together: February 12 - 19
- Dinos vs. Robots Fest: February 26 - March 4
- Spring Sale: March 14 - 21 (major seasonal sale)
- Deckbuilders Fest: March 25 - April 1
How to Participate in Steam Sales in 2024
If you have a game on Steam, you can check out this Discount Management page on Steamworks. You can check out all the seasonal and themed sales you can register for in Q1 of 2024. You may also receive an email two months before each themed sale and five months before each Steam Next Fest.
If you’re just a gamer who wants to take advantage of these sales, put the above sales in your calendar and start researching which games you want to try out for a discount. Be prepared to experience games you never thought you’d play previously.
FAQs
Steam Spring Sale: March 14 – March 21, 2024. Dinos vs. Robots Fest: February 26 – March 4, 2024. Remote Play Together Fest: February 12 – February 19, 2024. Lunar New Year Sale 2024: February 6 – February 15, 2024.
What time is the Steam Spring sale in 2024? ›
Steam Spring Sale: March 14 – March 21, 2024. Dinos vs. Robots Fest: February 26 – March 4, 2024. Remote Play Together Fest: February 12 – February 19, 2024. Lunar New Year Sale 2024: February 6 – February 15, 2024.
What games will be on sale in Steam in Summer 2024? ›
Here's a peek at the Steam Summer Sale 2024 games list:
- Rain World.
- Palworld.
- iRacing.
- Disney Dreamlight Valley.
- Supermarket Simulator.
- Kebab Chefs! - Restaurant Simulator.
- Manor Lords.
- Stellaris.
As for which Steam sale is biggest, we tend to see the steepest discounts in the Summer and Winter sales, with the Summer sales offering the choicest selection. With Autumn and Winter sales following so close on the heels of Fall release season, there tend to be fewer big, recent titles with hefty discounts.
What is Steam Next Fest October 2024? ›
Steam Next Fest: October 2024 Edition is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch live streams, 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.
How many times a year does Steam have a sale? ›
How Often Does Steam Do Sales? Steam holds four major season sales every year. These are the Steam Spring Sale, Steam Summer Sale, Steam Autumn Sale, and Steam Winter Sale. Steam used to hold a Lunar New Year sale instead of a Steam Spring Sale, but Valve changed this in 2022 to ensure the sales are more spread out.
Does Steam take 30% of sales? ›
Steam's Revenue Share Model
Steam takes a 30% cut from the revenue generated by game sales on its platform.
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Does Steam do Black Friday? ›
More About Steam
Steam offers a few notable sales throughout the year, most notably its Summer Sale, and its Winter Sale. It also tends to throw a Black Friday sale. From time to time, you'll also find limited-time sales on games from certain developers.
What is the Steam Fest June 2024? ›
Announcing Steam Next Fest, a multi-day celebration of upcoming games. Explore and play hundreds of demos, choose from dozens of livestreams to watch, and chat with developers about their games. Steam Next Fest will take place from June 10th - 17th, 2024 @ 10:00AM Pacific.
It is free to visit the Maitland Station Precinct, market stalls and entertainment area. Entry into the Steamfest Rally Ground is $5, however persons under the age of 16 years are free.
At what time does the Steam Spring sale start? ›
Unlike its Summer and Winter counterparts, the Spring sale will only last one week, so this time you won't have much time to mull over your shopping cart. This edition of the Steam Sale started on March 14, 2024 at 10am Pacific, and it'll run until March 21, 2024 at the exact same time.
What time do Steam sales go live? ›
What time do Steam sales start? Steam sales start at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
How much does the Steam Summer sale last? ›
When is the Steam Summer Sale 2024? There's not long to wait now... 2024's Steam Summer Sale kicks off on Thursday 27 June at 6pm BST. It will run for two weeks, before coming to a close on Thursday 11 July - again at 6pm BST.
