Steam Scream Fest 2026 (Steam Scream V, Oct 26–Nov 2): Halloween sale dates
Short answer: The next Steam Scream Fest is Steam Scream V, October 26 – November 2, 2026. That is 11 days from today. Updated .
Dates from Valve's Steamworks calendar (Steamworks; calendar also on upcoming events). We never invent facts about specific demos or unlisted discounts.
What is Steam Scream Fest?
Steam Scream (Steam Scream V in 2026) is Valve's Halloween-themed fest. Per Steamworks, it spotlights horror-category games and explicitly Halloween-centric titles, with discounted games prioritized; demos, Coming Soon pages, and free games may also appear. It is a themed fest on Steam, not a Steam-wide seasonal sale like Autumn or Winter.
Dates
| Edition | Dates | Start time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Scream V | October 26 – November 2, 2026 | — | in 11 days |
Tips
Open the Steam Scream hub when it is live
Valve promotes the fest on the Steam homepage with horror and Halloween-centric sections once the event starts.
Compare horror prices to all-time lows
A fest discount is not always a record low. Use our buy-or-wait pages before you buy.
Wishlist what you skip
If a horror title is still too expensive during Scream, wishlist it so you get a Steam notice on the next cut — and our daily email catches authorized-store drops too.
Horror and Halloween deals right now
Titles whose names clearly look like horror or Halloween games, discounted today at authorized stores (deals.json has no genre field, so this is title-based, not a full horror catalog):
| Game | Price | Regular | Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| God of War | $46.79 | WinGameStore | Get deal | |
| Resident Evil Requiem | $57.39 | GreenManGaming | Get deal | |
| Resident Evil 4 | $33.14 | GameBillet | Get deal |
FAQ
When is Steam Scream V?
Steam Scream V runs October 26 – November 2, 2026. Source: Valve Steamworks.
What is Steam Scream Fest?
Steam Scream is Valve's Halloween-themed fest for horror-category games and explicitly Halloween-centric titles. Discounted games are prioritized; demos and Coming Soon pages may also appear.
Is Steam Scream a Steam-wide seasonal sale?
No. It is a themed fest (like Cooking Fest), not a seasonal sale such as Autumn or Winter. Only eligible horror and Halloween-centric games participate.
Is Steam Scream live right now?
It starts in 11 days: Steam Scream V runs October 26 – November 2, 2026.
Should I wait for Steam Scream to buy horror games?
Not always. Check each game's all-time low on our buy-or-wait pages — a fest discount is not automatically a record low.
See also: all Steam sale dates · Black Friday 2026 · bundles · free games · buy-or-wait verdicts.