Steam Winter Sale 2025: big discounts from Dec 18 to Jan 5
Valve’s Steam Winter Sale is running from December 18, 2025 through January 5, 2026. The promotion includes discounts on major releases from the year and a wide selection of indie titles — a good time to grab games for the holidays or build your backlog for the year ahead.
Notable discounts called out this round include:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — $40 (down from $50)
- Silent Hill f — 40% off (about $42)
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows — $35 (normally $70)
- Stardew Valley — $9
- Baby Steps — $13
- Plus many indie picks like Consume Me and Ball x Pit on deep discounts
Steam runs sales frequently, so if a title you want isn’t discounted now it may appear in a flash sale or weekend deal during the event. Adding games to your wishlist and enabling notifications is the easiest way to be alerted when prices drop.
Tips for the sale
- Use your wishlist to track price changes and avoid impulse buys.
- Check user reviews and recent patch notes — some launches improve (or worsen) after updates.
- Watch for publisher bundles or seasonal bundles that offer multiple titles at a better per‑game price.
- If you’re buying as a gift, confirm region locks and gifting restrictions before purchase.
Whether you’re after big AAA titles or hidden indie gems, the Winter Sale is a good moment to expand your library at a discount. For direct access to the sale, visit the Steam Winter Sale page: Steam Winter Sale.
Discussion: Which game are you hunting for in this Steam Winter Sale — a big release, an indie sleeper hit, or a classic to replay?