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Steam Winter Sale: best deals, how long is the sale, and more

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year — not only is it the holiday season, but the Steam Winter Sale starts soon. This massive Steam sale will slash prices for all sorts of games, from blockbuster AAA hits to indie darlings you may have missed over the course of the year.

Now is the perfect time to scout the sale and pick up any games you’ve had on your wish list for a while or take a risk on a deeply discounted game you normally wouldn’t pick up. You can even buy a game to send directly to a friend as a holiday gift. These deals don’t last forever. Check out all the details below so you don’t miss out.

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When is Steam Winter Sale 2022?

The Steam Winter Sale goes live at 10 a.m. PT on Thursday, December 22, and will run for two weeks until January 5, 2023.

Best deals for Steam Winter Sale 2022

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These are some of the best deals we’ve seen during the Steam Winter Sale so far. We’ll update this list as we explore the massive sale.

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