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The Best Steam Winter Sale Discounts On 2025 Games

Game Informer

Game Informer

Snow is falling, the chimney fire is blazing, and hot cocoa is brewing. Maybe that's happening for real in your life, or maybe you live in Florida like me and have to imagine these nice Winter scenarios because they don't exist here. Nonetheless, it's Winter here in the U.S., and that means it's time for the 2025 Steam Winter Sale, which went live today and lasts through January 5. 

Though the sale just began, we're already seeing some deep discounts on some of 2025's biggest and best games. While you're free to peruse the sale yourself, your wallet might be afraid. It's dangerous to go alone, though, so pull up the Steam storefront with this handy dandy round-up while you shop. 

The Biggest And Best Steam Winter Sale Discounts On 2025 Games

Game Informer

Alrighty folks, we've all got some gaming to do, so we're going to keep this simple with some alphabetized bullet points, links to the games, and the discount price alongside the standard price. And, if it's for a game Game Informer reviewed, we'll link to that, too, to help your decision-making process. Let's get to it!

If we're missing anything big here, please let us know in the comments below and we'll get it added! Happy holidays, and happy gaming!!!

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