Steam Autumn Sale is officially live

It feels like Steam never lets PC gamers catch their breath. Barely a month passes without another round of discounts, but this time it is one of the big ones. The 2025 Steam Autumn Sale is live, bringing with it major price cuts on blockbuster titles, cult favorites, and viral indies.

The twist is that it arrived earlier than usual, with Valve choosing to wrap things up by October 6 rather than running deep into the season.

Steam has long held the crown as the premier storefront for PC gaming. Competing platforms like the Epic Games Store and GOG have their followings, but Steam’s player charts set the conversation, and its seasonal sales have become cultural events.

Over the years, gamers have built up massive libraries thanks to Valve’s mix of headline seasonal blowouts and smaller themed fests. Just this past month, Steam ran a Third-Person Shooter Fest that spotlighted games like Vanquish, The Last of Us Part I, and Star Wars Outlaws, followed quickly by a Political Sim Fest filled with niche strategy titles. These sales keep players engaged between the marquee Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn discounts.

This year’s Autumn Sale is led by heavy hitters. Monster Hunter Wilds, Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023’s Game of the Year), and Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced headline the list, while deep cuts bring older favorites like Mafia 3, Doom Eternal, Control Ultimate Edition, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and the stealth gem Desperados 3 down to just a few dollars each. For players willing to dig, there are bargains across nearly every genre.

Indies also play a big part in the mix. Sloclap’s competitive soccer game Rematch sits at a discounted $24, while Aggro Crab’s quirky co-op climber Peak and viral horror hit R.E.P.O. are both available for under $10. And for anyone wanting to stay current, recent releases like Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Blue Prince, and Doom: The Dark Ages are part of the lineup, giving the sale a blend of old, new, and experimental.

The unusual timing raises questions. Traditionally, the Autumn Sale ran closer to November, serving as a lead-in to the Winter discounts. Ending this one in early October suggests Valve may be spacing its events differently this year.

It could be a way to avoid overlap with the Winter Sale, or it could be groundwork for another themed event later in the month. With Halloween around the corner, a horror-focused sale would fit perfectly.

Whatever the reason may be, this shows how flexible Valve has become in shaping its calendar. Subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and the Epic Games Store’s rotating freebies have changed how players access games, and shifting sale windows may be Steam’s way of keeping attention focused throughout the year.

For now, though, PC gamers have until October 6 to take advantage of one of Valve’s biggest discount seasons, and with the variety on offer, there is something for just about everyone.

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