Best Steam Summer Sale Games 2025: Will GTA 5, Baldur's Gate be discounted? Date, time and and Major Game deals Revealed

Time of India

2 days ago

One of the most anticipated events for PC gamers is back. Valve's flagship
Steam Summer Sale 2025
is set to begin on Thursday, June 26, bringing with it a flood of discounts on a wide range of popular titles. As always, the event is expected to stir both excitement and spending anxiety among millions of users worldwide.
When and What Time Will the Sale Begin?
The Steam Summer Sale will go live globally on June 26, 2025, and continue until July 10, 2025. The sale will commence at:
10:00 AM PT
12:00 PM CT
1:00 PM ET
For Indian users, this translates to 10:30 PM IST. During this fortnight-long sale, users can expect significant markdowns across thousands of titles, including AAA releases, indie gems, and expansions.
Best Steam Summer Sale Games Expected This Year
While Valve has yet to drop its official teaser trailer showcasing the top offers, a preview list has confirmed some of the best Steam Summer Sale games set to be discounted this year, as mentioned in a report by Dailystar. These include:
American Truck Simulator
Death Stranding: Director's Cut
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Slime Rancher 2
Lethal Company
Foxhole
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remastered
Vampire Survivors
Bodycam
Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut
Timberborn
A Little to the Left
Balatro
PICO PARK 2
GTFO
This curated selection of fan favourites and indie breakouts will headline the event, but they represent only a fraction of what's expected.
Live Events
Blockbuster Deals Already Surfacing
Gamers are already bracing for major discounts on marquee titles. Although not tied directly to the Summer Sale, these pre-sale reductions offer a glimpse into what's coming:
GTA 5 Enhanced Edition
– 50% off
Starfield
– 40% off
Dragon's Dogma II
– 43% off
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
– 48% off
Baldur's Gate 3
– 20% off
Diablo 4
– 45% off
Forza Motorsport
– 50% off
Resident Evil 4 Remake
– 50% off
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
– 80% off
XCOM 2
– 95% off
Seasonal favourites like
Hades 2
,
Manor Lords
,
Crusader Kings 3
, and
Elden Ring
are also likely to feature heavily with compelling discounts.
How to Prepare for the Steam Sale
As in previous years, users are advised to populate their Steam wishlists ahead of the sale. Valve automatically sends out alerts when listed games receive discounts. With discounts expected to mirror those from earlier seasonal sales such as Spring and Autumn, some of the deepest cuts could go up to 95%.
Additionally, early indicators suggest that new titles such as
Assassin's Creed Shadows
,
Monster Hunter Wilds
,
Kingdom Come Deliverance II
, and
DOOM: The Dark Ages
could also be part of the upcoming deals.
A Treat for PC and Steam Deck Users
With the continued rise of handheld gaming, users of the Steam Deck OLED are expected to benefit from these deals just as much as desktop gamers. Valve's platform continues to set the benchmark for deep, platform-wide sales, offering exceptional value across genres.
FAQs
When does the Steam Summer Sale 2025 start and end?
The Steam Summer Sale 2025 begins on Thursday, June 26, and will run until Thursday, July 10. The sale spans two weeks and will feature extensive discounts across thousands of games.
Are new or upcoming titles expected to be part of the sale?
Reports suggest that high-profile releases such as
Assassin's Creed Shadows
,
Monster Hunter Wilds
,
Kingdom Come Deliverance II
, and
DOOM: The Dark Ages
may also feature limited-time discounts.