Steam Winter Sale 2025: Epic Discounts on This Year’s Hottest Games – Even Worth Snagging in Pakistan Despite Regional Rip-Offs

The Steam Winter Sale 2025 is in full swing, running from December 18, 2025, to January 5, 2026 – giving you just a few days left to score massive savings before it wraps up. This annual event is packed with deep cuts on thousands of titles, including some of 2025’s biggest releases. Originally spotlighted by Game Informer just as the sale kicked off, these deals highlight fresh hits that delivered critical acclaim, innovative gameplay, and endless replayability.

Whether you’re into sprawling RPGs, pulse-pounding shooters, or quirky indies, there’s something for every gamer. Below, we’ve rounded up the standout 2025 discounts (US pricing) in a handy table – all verified still active as of January 2, 2026. These aren’t just sales; they’re steals on games that defined the year.

The Pakistan Pricing Problem: Higher Costs, But Some Gems Shine Through

Here’s the frustrating part for Pakistani gamers: Steam’s regional pricing system should make games cheaper in emerging markets like Pakistan, where the rupee’s value (around 278 PKR to 1 USD) demands adjustments. Valve recommends ultra-low tiers for South Asia to match local purchasing power. But many publishers, especially for AAA 2025 releases, ignore this, opting for “global” USD-equivalent pricing. This results in PKR prices that translate to higher than US sale costs, killing affordability.

Examples abound: Recent complaints highlight titles like Crimson Desert hitting 70 USD equivalent in South Asia despite Steam’s 23 USD suggestion. For Winter Sale hits like Assassin’s Creed Shadows or Avowed, PKR tags often hover at or above US sale levels (e.g., 10,000+ PKR for a $35 USD deal), due to devs prioritizing profits over accessibility. It’s no wonder piracy spikes and sales tank locally – a single AAA game can eat half a month’s rent.

If you’re a member of the Facebook Group PC Gamers of Pakistan (PGOP) one member recently brought forth this argument and asked the members of the PC Gaming Community to request steam support for two of the following changes:

1. To have the pricing set in PKR instead of USD, to make it easier for Gamers across the nation to buy original games, instead of resorting to conversion rates from USD to PKR
2. To make gaming accessible, regional pricing needs to be better balanced. Most PC Gamers in Pakistan resort to pirating videogames, and making themselves an easier target for phishing or virus attacks. When regional pricing is affordable, players will naturally feel more secure and enjoy gaming to the fullest.

If you’re interested in joining the cause, please join the group from the link below and help your fellow gamers in making a change:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D9UXBsEp6/

Pro tip: Use SteamDB to check PKR prices before buying (search app IDs like 3159330 for AC Shadows). VPN to compare regions at your own risk – Steam locks accounts for frequent changes.

The clock’s ticking – with the sale ending January 5, prioritize these 2025 standouts now. Happy hunting, and may your wallet survive the frenzy!