Steam have announced their schedule for sales and fests for the early part of 2024. We can expect some great events and good sales for each and every genre. So make sure to save up some money and buy the games you have on your wishlists!
Even though 2023 isn't over yet, Valve has already given us a peek at what they've got planned for the first half of 2024. This way, game developers and players can prepare for upcoming events and promotions.
Steam Sales 2024: Valve Releases Sales And Fests Schedule For Next Year
Here's a breakdown of what Steam events are all about, along with the schedule for early 2024. So make sure to save up some bucks for the following events:
- Major Seasonal Sales – Valve host Steam-wide seasonal sales four times a year. All released games can technically be included. So you as a player might even be able to enjoy some brand-new games for a cheaper price.
- Themed Sale Events (Fests) – These special events focus on specific types of games, each with its own rules for participation. While they mainly feature discounted games, there's also room for free games, upcoming releases, and games with demos.
- Steam Next Fest – Steam Next Fest happens three times a year and lasts for several days. It's a chance for fans to try out game demos, chat with developers, watch live streams, and learn about upcoming Steam games. For game developers, it's a great way to get feedback from players and build excitement for their future Steam releases.
Steam Sales 2024: Sales & Fests Schedule for 2024
- Capitalism and Economy Fest: January 8-15
- Highlights games where money is a key focus
- Expect games that simulate economic structures and the pursuit of wealth
- Chance to explore games centered around financial success
- Pirates vs. Ninjas Fest: January 22-29
- Settles the age-old debate of pirates vs. ninjas in games
- Next Fest: February 5-12
- Allows players to try game demos and interact with developers
- Remote Play Together: February 12-19
- Encouraging multiplayer gaming
- Dinos vs. Robots Fest: February 26-March 4
- Features games about dinosaurs and robots
- Spring Sale: March 14-21 (big seasonal sale)
- We don't know what games will be included in the Spring sale just yet.
- Deckbuilders Fest: March 25-April 1
- Highlights games with deckbuilding mechanics
- FPS Fest: April 15 – 22
- All about First-Person-Shooter games
- Farming Fest: April 29 – May 6
- This fest is all about your relaxing time in the farming simulation
- Endless Replayability Fest: May 13-20
- This fest features roguelike games where you want to dive in, no matter if you just finished your first play through
- Open World Survival Crafting Fest: May 27 – June 3
- Showcasing games set in expansive open worlds where survival and crafting are key gameplay elements.
- Next Fest: June 10-17
- Allows players to try game demos and interact with developers
- Summer Sale: June 27 – July 11 (big seasonal sale)
- We don't know what games will be included in the Summer Sale just yet.
- We don't know what games will be included in the Summer Sale just yet.
These events promise an exciting year for both game developers and players in the Steam community. Mark your calendars and get ready to explore new games, enjoy great discounts, and be part of the fun on Steam in 2024.