The 2021 Autumn Steam sale has arrived. Black Friday may be taking over a plethora of online retailers right now, but Valve's gaming pl...
The 2021 Autumn Steam sale has arrived. Black Friday may be taking over a plethora of online retailers right now, but Valve's gaming platform is also getting in on the action.
Rather than actually taking part in the Black Friday sales, Steam is doing its own thing. Just like every other year, then, really. Still, the Autumn Steam sale is the perfect time to pick up one, two, or even a whole bunch of new games that you've been eager to play. Or add to your back catalog, whichever takes your fancy.
Usually, games that are available on Steam are also ported to other consoles, including Xbox and PlayStation. If you're in the market for some Black Friday deals concerning either of these systems, check out our Xbox Series X Black Friday and PS5 Black Friday buying guides. We've also got one for Nintendo Switch, too, if you've been long searching for that console hybrid.
But we digress. There's a seemingly infinite number of games that have had their prices slashed in the Autumn Steam sale – or the Fall Steam sale, if any US residents are reading this – so you may feel overwhelmed about which titles you should be spending your hard-earned cash on.
That's where we come in. We've taken a deep dive into every corner of Steam's current sale, which began on November 24 and runs right through to December 1, to search for the best (and cheapest) games that you'll want to pick up. You can thank us later – or, if you prefer, right now. It's Thanksgiving weekend in the US, after all.
What are the best games in the Steam Autumn sale?
As we mentioned in our intro, there are plenty of games that have been discounted in the Steam Autumn sale. As such, it can be hard to work out which ones you should opt for.
Chances are good you've already got a list of titles that you want to bag. But the Steam Autumn sale can throw up the odd surprise or two, and this may change which game you prioritize.
Alternatively, you may be going for a scattergun approach. You've got a bundle of cash that's burning a hole in your pocket, and you aren't overly fussed about what you should buy. This might be particularly true if you're a gamer who dabbles in multiple genres as opposed to a single one, including first-person shooters, JRPGs, sports sims, and other game types.
Regardless of how you want to play this, we've hand selected 10 of the best Steam Autumn sales for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021 period. You can check them out in the bullet-point list below, and we've handily linked out to each Steam page. All you need to do is click on the link and you'll be whisked away to the right part of Steam. We're nice like that.
These, then, are the 10 best Steam Autumn sale deals around:
- Deathloop (Standard Edition) – Arkane's excellent time-loop FPS title is currently 50% off. That means you can grab the Standard Edition for £24.99 (down from £49.99) in the UK, or $29.99 in the US.
- Death's Door – This indie darling has been the talk of the gaming town throughout 2021. And, with 25% on Steam right now, it's available to buy for just £12.59 or $14.99.
- Disco Elysium: The Final Cut – Speaking of marvelous indie title, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is also on sale. You can pick it up for £17.49 or $19.99 – a savings of 50% – and enjoy arguably the best indie game of the 2010s today.
- Half-Life: Alyx – Grab this VR-specific entry in the iconic Half-Life series for half its usual retail price. Pick it up for £23.24 today, down from £46.49, or $29.99, down from $59.99.
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection – With Halo Infinite set to land on December 8, there's no better time to pick up six other titles in the franchise within one gaming package. It's available for £19.99 and $19.99 right now.
- Horizon: Zero Dawn (Complete Edition) – Save 50% on Guerrilla Games' beautiful action-adventure game today. It's been reduced from £39.99 to £19.99, and $29.99 to $24.99, so grab it before its sequel – Forbidden West – arrives next year.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 – It's two years old now, but Red Dead 2 is still one of the best games of recent years. Its price has been slashed by 50% to £27.49 and $29.99, so grab it if you haven't experienced its heartbreaking story, expansive open world, and rich gameplay.
- Sid Meier's Civilization VI – Need a new RTS to add to your collection? Look no further than Civilization VI, which has been discounted by a whopping 85% in the sales. Purchase it now for only £7.49 or $8.99.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition – Another old game now, but one that some people still won't have played. First of all: why not? And secondly: grab it for just £11.54 or $13.19 today, which is a price reduction of 67%.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Game of the Year Edition – The Witcher season 2 arrives on Netflix soon, so why not immerse yourself in The Witcher's world before it's released? You can bag this bargain for just £6.99 and $9.99 at the moment, which is a savings of 80%.
When does the Steam Autumn sale end?
You may have missed it earlier, so we'll repeat it for anyone who did: the Steam Autumn sale will end on Wednesday, December 1 at 10 AM PT. That's 1 PM ET for east coast US citizens, 6 PM GMT for UK dwellers, 11:30 PM IST for Indian residents, and 4 AM AEST (on Thursday, December 2) for Australian readers.
That means, at the time of writing, you've got six days left to decide what you want to buy. After that, you'll be waiting until the Steam Winter Sale rolls around, in mid to late December, for the next sales period.
More Black Friday gaming deals
If you're after some other Black Friday gaming deals, we've got you covered. You can check out our Black Friday gaming laptops buying guide for discounts on the latest computing hardware, our Black Friday PC gaming deals hub for other price reductions, or Black Friday gaming chairs if you need a new seat to chill out on while you game.
We mentioned our Xbox Series, PS5 and Switch hubs before, too. But, if you need something more refined for those consoles, we've got you covered. Read up on our Black Friday Xbox controller deals hub, view our Black Friday PS4 deals buying guide, check out our Black Friday PS Plus buying guide, and our Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals article.
And, speaking of Cyber Monday, why not view our dedicated hub for that, which covers all of the best deals that'll be available until Monday, November 29?
The sales, offers and discounts will keep coming, so be sure to bookmark all of these pages and regularly check back in with our experts for more over the next few days.
More Black Friday deals
In the US:
- Amazon: 30% off 4K TVs, Fire TV Stick and more in the Black Friday sale
- AirPods Pro: on sale for $189.99 at Amazon
- Adidas: 50% off sportswear and shoes + free shipping
- Best Buy: up to 50% off Keurig coffee makers, 4K TVs, laptops and more
- Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $99.99 at Best Buy
- Christmas: lights, trees, and ornaments from $6.99 at Amazon
- Christmas pajamas: matching family sets from $14.99 at Amazon
- Clothing: up to 50% off coats, running shoes, and watches at Amazon
- Costco: up to $900 furniture, laptops, TVs, and jewelry
- Dell: up to $700 off the XPS 13, Inspiron, and Alienware
- DIY: 40% off power tools, leaf blowers, and more at Walmart
- DreamCloud: $200 off luxury mattresses + $399 free gifts
- Gifts under $30: books, toys, and cheap gift ideas at Amazon
- H&M: fashion gifts from $5.99 for men, women, and kids
- Home Depot: up to 40% off tools, grills, appliances and Christmas decor
- HP: laptops starting at $199.99
- Instant Pot: from $84 at Amazon
- Keurig: up to 30% off single cup and carafe coffee makers at Amazon
- Layla: up to $900 off mattress bundles in the Black Friday event
- Lowe's: 50% off tools, appliances, and holiday decor
- Microsoft: save up to $400 on the Surface Pro 7
- Nectar: $499 off mattresses + $399 in free gifts
- Nike: up to 40% off running shoes, hoodies, sweatpants, and more
- Nintendo Switch: latest stock updates on consoles and games
- Nordstrom: up to 40% off North Face, Adidas, UGG, Nike, and more
- Oculus Quest 2: get a $50 e-gift card at Best Buy
- Saatva: TechRadar exclusive - save $250 on luxury mattresses
- Samsung: Black Friday savings of up to $3,500 on 4K and 8K QLED TVs
- Shark vacuum: up to 15% off cordless and corded vacs at Amazon
- Target: massive deals on TVs, toys, Dyson, Keurig, and more
- Toys: discounts on LEGO, hoverboards and Barbie at Walmart
- TVs: smart Fire TVs from Amazon starting at $99.99
- Walmart: big savings on TVs, cordless vacs, and more
- Wayfair: up to 50% off Christmas trees, decor, wreaths, and stockings
In the UK:
- Amazon: just £29.98 for a Fire TV Stick and Echo Dot bundle
- Adidas: up to 50% off trainers and sportswear at Amazon
- AllSaints: 30% off leather jackets and all fashion
- Asos: up to 80% off all clothing and accessories
- Argos: 20% off Lego, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig and more toys
- AO: £100 off top appliances from Samsung, LG, Beko, Hotpoint and more
- Boots: 50% off fragrances, beauty, makeup and gift sets
- Christmas decorations: from £8.99 at Amazon
- Currys: lowest price ever on the Fitbit Sense - just £189
- Debenhams: 60% off fashion and homewares
- Dell: up to 50% off Inspiron, XPS and Alienware laptops
- Ebuyer: up to 42% off computing components from Intel, Asus and more
- EE: free Xbox Series S with select phone contracts starting from £29
- Emma Sleep: 50% off mattresses - this is the biggest-ever sale
- Go Outdoors: 50% off clothing, camping gear and footwear
- JD Sports: half-price trainers from Nike, Adidas and Puma
- John Lewis: get 20% off Lego, Dyson and Le Creuset
- Le Creuset: check out the exclusive Harry Potter Signature collection
- Lego: up to 40% off Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter and more sets at Amazon
- Lovehoney: 60% off sex toys + an extra 10% off lingerie
- Nectar: get 45% off any mattress and up to 30% off bedding
- Nespresso: up to 60% off Nespresso coffee machines at Amazon
- Nike: trainers, T-shirts, tracksuits and hoodies discounted by up to 40%
- Ninja: save £70 on Ninja food processors and air fryers
- Nintendo Switch: console + Mario Kart 8 and Switch Online for £259
- Oculus Quest 2: £50 voucher when you buy the Oculus Quest 2 at Amazon
- Samsung: up to £500 off TVs, fridge freezers and more
- Shark vacuums: up to £200 off Shark cordless vacs at Amazon
- Sky: save over £500 on the iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy S21
- Smart lighting: smart light bulbs from £6.99 at Amazon
- Smyths Toys: save up to 50% on Lego, Nerf, Barbie and more
- TVs: budget 4K smart TVs with an extra 10% off at Argos
- Very: up to £200 off Apple, Samsung, Nintendo Switch and more
- Wayfair: save on furniture, rugs, desks and lighting
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