Nancy MillerThe 2025 Steam Winter Sale runs from Dec 18, 2025 to Jan 5, 2026 (10:00 AM Pacific)—which means you have time to buy smart, not fast. Steamworks+1
This list is built for two types of readers:
- PC gamers who want great games they’ll actually play
- deal hunters who want the best value-to-dollar picks (not filler)
TL;DR: If you only buy 3 games
- Slay the Spire ($2.49, -90%) — absurd value-per-hour PC gamer
- Control Ultimate Edition ($5.99, -85%) — AAA-quality for a fast-food price PC Gamer
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 ($29.99, -50%) — big modern RPG at its lowest price so far PC Gamer
What deal hunters are focusing on this Winter Sale (and why you should too)
1) “Deep discounts” and lowest price yet beats scrolling “Top Sellers”
A recurring community theme is that many discounts feel familiar—so the real wins come from deep discount highlights and new lows rather than browsing endless charts.
2) No flash sales: don’t time the sale, verify the value
Modern seasonal sales generally keep prices stable across the event window. Your edge comes from price history checks, bundle math, and picking games you’ll finish, not waiting for a “last-day drop.”
The 2-minute Deal Hunter Toolkit (use this before checkout)
- Wishlist-first: buy what you already wanted, not what a banner pushed.
- Check price history and “new low” flags using SteamDB’s sale pages and filters. SteamDB+1
- Compare editions (Standard vs Deluxe vs Complete) before buying DLC-heavy games.
- Set a cart rule: one long game, one replayable system game, one “finish-in-a-weekend” title.
The Top 10 Deals (with “who it’s for” notes)
1) Slay the Spire — $2.49 (-90%)
Add Workshop QoL/content mods for replayability; keep trainers offline only—Slay the Spire 2 Trainers & Mods
A “small price, massive hours” roguelike deckbuilder that stays fresh for dozens (or hundreds) of runs.
Who it’s for: system lovers, roguelike fans, anyone who wants maximum replayability per dollar.
2) Hogwarts Legacy — $5.99 (-90%)
Use performance/UI/camera QoL mods for smoother exploration; trainers single-player only—Hogwarts Legacy Trainers & Mods
A huge open-world action RPG at a deep discount that’s hard to ignore if you want a long single-player holiday game.
Who it’s for: open-world explorers and “comfort AAA” buyers.
3) Control Ultimate Edition — $5.99 (-85%)
Try FOV/camera + performance/reshade-style mods for comfort; trainers offline only—Control Ultimate Edition Trainers & Mods.
Stylish supernatural action with strong worldbuilding—Ultimate Edition value makes this an easy “instant buy” tier deal.
Who it’s for: story-driven action fans; players who want premium single-player without premium pricing.
4) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — $7.99 (-80%)
Install auto-loot/HUD/texture QoL mods to reduce tedium; trainers offline convenience only—The Witcher 3 Trainers & Mods
One of the best content-per-dollar RPGs on PC. If you’ve somehow never done it, this is your sign.
Deal-hunter note: PC Gamer also highlights the Complete Edition at $9.99 (-80%) when you want both expansions in one shot.
5) Monster Hunter Rise — $7.99 (-80%)
Stick to UI/input/cosmetic mods; avoid any trainer that affects hunts, drops, or online play—Monster Hunter Rise Trainers & Mods.
A co-op-friendly monster-hunting loop that is ridiculously efficient for group play value.
Who it’s for: squads, grind enjoyers, and players who like “one more hunt.”
6) Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 — $29.99 (-50%)
A modern, systems-heavy RPG and PC Gamer’s GOTY pick—half off is the kind of “new release discount” that actually matters.
Who it’s for: RPG players who like depth, immersion, and learning curves.
7) Sons of the Forest — $9.29 (-69%)
Standardize co-op QoL mods (build/inventory/markers); skip trainers in multiplayer—Sons of the Forest Trainers & Mods
A survival sandbox with strong co-op potential and a fresh low price.
Who it’s for: survival crafting fans, co-op chaos groups.
8) Persona 5 Royal — $17.99 (-70%)
Grab UI/texture/audio theme mods for polish; trainers single-player only—Persona 5 Royal Trainers & Mods.
A long-form JRPG with huge content volume; great if you want a single purchase to cover weeks of playtime.
Who it’s for: JRPG fans and story-first players with time off.
9) Hollow Knight: Silksong — $15.99 (-20%)
Look for map/practice QoL mods when available; trainers offline accessibility only—Hollow Knight: Silksong Trainers & Mods
A high-skill Metroidvania style pick that’s already seeing a modest discount—great for players who buy for gameplay mastery, not discount percentage.
10) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — $39.99 (-20%)
Start with performance/UI scaling mods; trainers offline and light-touch—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Trainers & Mods
A newer premium RPG pick: not a “deep discount,” but a meaningful cut if it was already on your shortlist.
Buying checklist (prevents regret and saves money)
- Verify the “deal story”: is it a deep discount, a new historical low, or simply “nice-to-have”? SteamDB’s sale flags help here. SteamDB+1
- Bundle math matters: if a Complete/Ultimate edition is close in price, you often save more long-term.
- Don’t overbuy: the best deal is still wasted if it becomes backlog dust.
- Remember the event is also tied to Steam Awards voting, which runs through the sale window. Steamworks+1
Closing: Your turn
If you’re shopping like a deal hunter, drop a comment with:
- your best “under $10” find
- any “lowest price yet” pickups
- one hidden gem you think deserves more attention
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