What Did Steam Offer Last Black Friday?
The 2025 event ran from about November 24 or 25 to December 1 and replaced the usual Autumn Sale timing. Thousands of games were discounted, up to 95%, with publisher events and steep cuts on major titles such as remasters and sports games. It coincided with 20% off the Steam Deck LCD.
Publisher-specific sales are common alongside a platform event. Discount cooldowns also apply to non-seasonal offers, so a game cut in a recent promotion may not drop again right away.
How To Pick The Right Steam Deal
A deep percentage means little if the game is one you will not finish. Judge the discount against how much you will play.
- Wishlist first. Steam notifies you when something on your list goes on sale.
- Compare publisher sales. A publisher event can beat a platform one for its own titles.
- Mind cooldowns. Non-seasonal discounts have waiting periods, so a recent cut may be the latest.
- Bundles. Check whether a bundle undercuts buying each game separately.
When Do Steam Deals Drop?
No Steam-wide Black Friday sale is scheduled for 2026 according to the developer calendar. The Autumn Sale already ran earlier in October, and the Winter Sale is expected in mid-December. That makes publisher events the likelier source of Black Friday discounts this year.
Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, with Thanksgiving on November 26 and Cyber Monday on November 30. For hardware to play on, see our PC gaming deals page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Steam have a Black Friday sale in 2026?
None is scheduled on the developer calendar. The Autumn Sale ran in October and the Winter Sale is expected in mid-December.
How much were Steam games off on Black Friday 2025?
Up to 95% off, across thousands of games, in the first-ever Steam Black Friday sale.
When is the next big Steam sale?
The Winter Sale is expected in mid-December 2026, per the reported schedule.
