You can now buy more than 2,000 games for $5 or less on Steam

Valve’s 2026 Steam Autumn Sale has officially begun, featuring widespread discounts across thousands of titles. Shoppers can find games priced at $5 or less by using Steam’s price slider or the SteamDB website, which currently lists 2,105 discounted titles. The sale includes a mix of genres and user ratings, though many of the lowest-priced entries may not be top-tier releases. SteamDB’s price update queue is currently delayed due to high traffic, so the exact number of discounted games may fluctuate slightly.

Steam’s built-in price filter shows 1,243 discounted games under $5, a lower count likely due to stricter filtering criteria. Users can refine their search further by applying genre tags, user ratings, release dates, and other filters to narrow down options. The sheer volume of deals makes manual browsing impractical for some players, prompting suggestions to use curated lists or third-party tools.

A previous PC Gamer roundup by Ted Litchfield highlighted 31 standout games available for $5 or less during the Summer Sale, and a similar list is expected for the Autumn Sale. The sale runs for one week, concluding on October 8, giving players a limited window to capitalize on the discounts. Valve’s seasonal sales typically draw significant traffic, often straining external price-tracking sites like SteamDB.

The Autumn Sale’s discounts span a wide range of titles, from indie gems to older releases, though many of the cheapest options may not be critically acclaimed. Players seeking higher-quality picks at low prices are advised to use additional filters or rely on curated recommendations to avoid wading through less desirable options.