Steam Summer Sale 2026: the best deals you shouldn't miss

The big discounts

The Steam Summer Sale 2026 is live, and this year's discounts are some of the deepest we've seen. Several AAA heavy hitters are hitting all-time lows, and a handful of indie gems are practically free. Here are the deals worth your attention before the sale ends.

Top deals worth grabbing

The Witcher III: Wild Hunt — Complete Edition is down to $9.99 (80% off from $49.99). If you haven't played CD Projekt Red's open-world RPG masterpiece with both expansions, there has never been a better time. This is the definitive edition with all DLC included.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has been slashed to $13.99 (80% off from $69.99). Respawn Entertainment's sequel to Fallen Order is a polished action-adventure with lightsaber combat, Metroidvania-style exploration, and a genuinely compelling story.

Titanfall 2 at $4.49 (85% off from $29.99) remains one of the best FPS campaigns ever made. Even years after release, the multiplayer still has an active community, and the single-player is a masterclass in level design.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is featured in the sale alongside the original. The base Hollow Knight is an essential pick-up at its discounted price — a sprawling Metroidvania with tight combat and a haunting world.

Hidden gems worth grabbing

Risk of Rain 2 at $8.24 (67% off from $24.99) is a roguelike that gets better with every run. Chaotic co-op, satisfying loot loops, and endless replayability make it a steal at this price.

Stardew Valley at $8.99 (40% off from $14.99) needs no introduction. The farming-life sim that defined a genre — hundreds of hours of content for less than a coffee.

Hotline Miami at $0.99 (90% off from $9.99) is basically free. The ultra-stylish top-down action game that launched Devolver Digital into the mainstream. One of the best soundtracks in gaming.

American Truck Simulator at $4.99 (75% off from $19.99) is the unexpected comfort game of the sale. Surprisingly deep, surprisingly relaxing.

JRPG picks

Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter at $29.99 (50% off from $59.99) is a great entry point into Falcom's legendary RPG series. Deep world-building and turn-based combat that rewards patience.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana at $19.99 (50% off from $39.99) is one of the best action JRPGs of the last decade — fast combat, a great soundtrack, and a mystery that keeps pulling you forward.

Also on Epic Games Store

Epic is running free giveaways alongside the Steam sale. This week you can grab Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon at no cost — both are free until July 16 at 11 a.m. EDT.

Tips for maximizing savings

Build your Steam wishlist before prices shift — Steam notifies you the moment a wishlisted game goes on sale. Check the daily deals section for rotating flash discounts. And remember: if a game drops further after purchase, you can refund and rebuy at the lower price within 14 days (as long as you've played less than 2 hours).