Buying guides

Tips for buying games at the right time: sale schedules, how to read price history, and more.

• When Is the Next Steam Sale? Steam Sale Schedule Explained

  When the big Steam seasonal sales happen each year, how themed fests and publisher sales fit in, and how to time your purchases for the lowest price.

• How to Read a Historical Low (and Decide Whether to Buy or Wait)

  Why the discount percentage alone is misleading, and how to use historical lows and price charts to decide if a game deal is actually good.

• Bought a Game Right Before a Steam Sale? How Steam Refunds Work

  Steam's refund rules (within 14 days and under 2 hours of playtime) and how to handle a price drop right after you bought a game.