The Steam Summer Sale went live on June 25, bringing thousands of discounts across the storefront. With over two weeks of deals ahead, here is a curated list of the best games available for under $10 based on actual store prices and discount depth.
For background, see Steam Summer Sale 2026 Starts This Week.
The Steam Summer Sale went live on June 25 and runs through July 10. More deals may appear during the second week as publishers adjust pricing. The games listed below are verified discounts available as of the sale launch and represent some of the best value picks across different genres for under $10.
Stardew Valley at 40 Percent Off
ConcernedApe farming and life simulation classic offers hundreds of hours of content across farming, fishing, mining, and relationship building. It runs on virtually any hardware and supports multiplayer.
Sons of the Forest at 70 Percent Off
One of the most polished co-op survival games available. The island-based narrative, building system, and AI companion have been widely praised.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Base Edition at 90 Percent Off
The base edition is discounted by 90 percent, making it one of the deepest cuts in the sale. This includes the campaign, multiplayer, and Warzone integration.
The Binding of Isaac Rebirth Complete Bundle at 90 Percent Off
Includes Rebirth and all major expansions for under $5. This is one of the deepest discounts available in the entire sale.
Celeste at 75 Percent Off
The precision platformer needs no introduction. Tight controls, emotional story, and optional assist mode make it accessible to all skill levels.
Best Picks
The games listed above are verified deals. To find more, use the SteamDB price range filter set to under $10 and sort by discount percentage. The sale runs through July 10.
To find more deals under $10, use the SteamDB price range filter set to a maximum of $10 and sort by discount percentage. Checking the Hidden Gems category on SteamDB can also surface well-reviewed games with lower player counts that may offer exceptional value for the price.
These prices are based on current store listings as of late June. Actual discounts may shift during the sale period, so checking back closer to the end of the sale could reveal additional deals not available in the opening days.
Beyond the featured deals, the under-$10 segment of the Steam Summer Sale includes hundreds of quality titles. Using the SteamDB custom search tool with a price cap of $10 and Metacritic minimum of 75 filters out low-quality titles and highlights genuine value. Sorting by user review percentage rather than discount depth also helps find hidden gems.
