{"id":5471,"date":"2026-06-10T15:55:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/?p=5471"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:56:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:56:19","slug":"steam-bullet-fest-2026-best-deals-free-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/steam-bullet-fest-2026-best-deals-free-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Steam Bullet Fest 2026: Best Deals, Free Games, and What to Buy Before June 15"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steam Bullet Fest 2026 is live until June 15, bringing discounts up to 90% on thousands of games. Returnal, Cuphead, and Resident Evil 4 Remake hit new all-time low prices. Gravity Circuit and Tell Me Why are completely free to keep.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steam Bullet Fest 2026 is now live and runs until <strong>June 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time<\/strong>, bringing deep discounts on thousands of shooter, bullet hell, and roguelite titles. Valve&#8217;s latest themed sale event is the 12th festival on this year&#8217;s Steam event calendar, and it features several new historical low prices alongside two completely free games and a large selection of playable demos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Steam Bullet Fest?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bullet Fest is one of Valve&#8217;s themed sale events that spotlights a specific category of games. According to Steamworks documentation, the theme covers &#8220;games where the screen is a chaos of bullets, either from the player or from enemies.&#8221; That includes bullet hell shooters, twin-stick shooters, survivor roguelites, run-and-gun platformers, and classic FPS titles. The event also showcases upcoming releases with playable demos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a week-long sale, not a major seasonal event. The next big seasonal sale on Steam is the <strong>Summer Sale, starting June 25 and running until July 9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout Deals at New All-Time Low Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several high-profile titles have dropped to their lowest recorded Steam prices during Bullet Fest 2026. According to SteamDB tracking data, these are the most notable new historical lows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Game<\/th><th>Discount<\/th><th>Sale Price (USD)<\/th><th>Steam Rating<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Returnal<\/td><td>67% off<\/td><td>$19.79<\/td><td>79.55% Mostly Positive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cuphead<\/td><td>40% off<\/td><td>$11.99<\/td><td>95.06% Overwhelmingly Positive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resident Evil 4 (2023)<\/td><td>75% off<\/td><td>$9.99<\/td><td>96.17% Overwhelmingly Positive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resident Evil 2 (2019)<\/td><td>80% off<\/td><td>$7.99<\/td><td>95.87% Overwhelmingly Positive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resident Evil Requiem<\/td><td>20% off<\/td><td>$55.99<\/td><td>94.81% Very Positive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Path of Exile 2<\/td><td>50% off<\/td><td>$14.99<\/td><td>73.25% Mostly Positive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CONTROL Ultimate Edition<\/td><td>90% off<\/td><td>$3.99<\/td><td>84.81% Very Positive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Megabonk<\/td><td>30% off<\/td><td>$6.99<\/td><td>93.21% Very Positive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GTFO<\/td><td>69% off<\/td><td>$12.39<\/td><td>82.83% Very Positive<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cuphead reaching $11.99 is particularly noteworthy. The hand-drawn run-and-gun classic had never dropped below $14.99 before this sale. Similarly, the Resident Evil 4 Remake at $9.99 represents a massive price drop for one of the highest-rated games on Steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Games Under $10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For budget-conscious players, Bullet Fest has an excellent selection of quality titles under the $10 mark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enter the Gungeon ($2.99, 80% off):<\/strong> One of the best bullet hell roguelites ever made, with hundreds of guns and extremely high replay value. Its all-time low was $1.49, but this is still an excellent price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brotato ($2.99, 40% off):<\/strong> A potato wielding up to six weapons simultaneously in a top-down auto-shooter. Simple, addictive, and rated 94% positive on Steam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vampire Survivors ($3.74, 25% off):<\/strong> The game that launched the entire survivor genre. With a 97% approval rating from over 200,000 reviews, it remains one of Steam&#8217;s highest-rated games. DLC packs are also discounted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CONTROL Ultimate Edition ($3.99, 90% off):<\/strong> Remedy Entertainment&#8217;s award-winning third-person action game with telekinetic powers and a deeply atmospheric world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resident Evil 5 ($4.99, 75% off):<\/strong> Classic co-op action horror from Capcom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mafia: Definitive Edition ($5.99, 85% off):<\/strong> A fully rebuilt open-world crime drama set in the 1930s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor ($8.44, 35% off):<\/strong> A single-player auto-shooter spinoff set in the beloved Deep Rock Galactic universe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resident Evil 2 Remake ($7.99, 80% off):<\/strong> Capcom&#8217;s masterful reimagining of the 1998 survival horror classic, at its lowest price ever.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monster Hunter Rise ($7.99, 80% off):<\/strong> Capcom&#8217;s action RPG with hundreds of hours of content, also at its lowest recorded price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Games Are Completely Free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running alongside Bullet Fest, two games are currently free to claim and keep permanently on Steam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gravity Circuit<\/strong> is a Mega Man-inspired 2D platformer from Domesticated Ant Games. It carries an &#8220;Overwhelmingly Positive&#8221; rating (95% positive from over 2,100 reviews) and normally costs $16.99. The giveaway celebrates the announcement of Gravity Circuit 2, coming in 2027. The free claim window closes on <strong>June 14<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tell Me Why<\/strong> is Dontnod Entertainment&#8217;s narrative adventure game published by Xbox Game Studios. Originally $19.99, it has become an annual Pride Month giveaway. This time, it is free until <strong>July 1<\/strong>. The game holds an 80% positive rating across nearly 8,000 Steam reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both games are permanent additions to your library once claimed, not trials or temporary access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beyond Shooters: Unexpected Deals in the Sale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Bullet Fest focuses on shooter and bullet-heavy games, the broader Steam sale ecosystem running alongside it includes notable discounts across other genres:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sons of the Forest (70% off, $8.99):<\/strong> The survival horror sequel as a Weekend Deal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forza Horizon 5 (50% off, $29.99):<\/strong> Open-world racing in Mexico.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition (65% off, $13.99):<\/strong> Pirate adventure with ongoing live service content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (50% off, $34.99):<\/strong> The latest in the Budokai Tenkaichi series.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (75% off, $17.49):<\/strong> Sega&#8217;s massive JRPG at a new historical low.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Undertale (75% off, $2.49):<\/strong> The beloved indie RPG for less than a coffee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Buy Now or Wait for the Steam Summer Sale?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Steam Summer Sale begins June 25<\/strong> and runs through July 9. It will cover a much wider catalogue of games with similarly deep discounts. So should you wait?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer depends on the specific game. Titles that have hit a <strong>new historical low<\/strong> during Bullet Fest (marked in blue on SteamDB) may not reach the same price again during the Summer Sale. Games like Cuphead, Resident Evil 4 Remake, and Returnal are safer to buy now. For games that have been this cheap before, waiting for the Summer Sale is a reasonable strategy since you might find them at the same price or bundled with DLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are managing a tight budget, prioritise the new all-time lows now and save the rest of your wishlist for the Summer Sale two weeks later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Comes After Bullet Fest on Steam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steam&#8217;s June 2026 schedule is packed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Steam Next Fest (June 15-22):<\/strong> Hundreds of free demos for upcoming games, plus developer livestreams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steam Summer Sale (June 25 &#8211; July 9):<\/strong> The year&#8217;s biggest seasonal sale with platform-wide discounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Deduction Fest (July 13-16):<\/strong> Focus on Among Us-style social deduction games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Get the Most Out of Steam Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use your wishlist:<\/strong> Add games you want and Steam will email you when they go on sale. During events, wishlisted items appear highlighted in the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check price history:<\/strong> Tools like SteamDB track every game&#8217;s price history. Look for the &#8220;new historical low&#8221; label to identify genuinely exceptional deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consider bundles:<\/strong> Publishers often offer franchise bundles during sales. The Metro series bundle, for example, includes multiple games for under $10 during this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Try demos first:<\/strong> Bullet Fest includes playable demos for upcoming titles. Testing before buying is always smart, especially for niche genres like bullet hell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for Steam accounts with established game libraries, you can browse verified listings on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/listings\/steam-account\">GamerMarkt&#8217;s Steam account marketplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things Players Often Want to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When exactly does Steam Bullet Fest 2026 end?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sale ends on <strong>June 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time<\/strong> (17:00 UTC, 18:00 BST, 19:00 CEST).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the single best deal in the sale?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CONTROL Ultimate Edition at 90% off ($3.99) offers the most value per dollar for a premium game. For free-to-keep titles, Gravity Circuit (normally $16.99) is the standout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Bullet Fest only for shooter games?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The theme is shooters and bullet-heavy titles, but the wider Steam store also runs concurrent deals. Games like Mafia: Definitive Edition, Sea of Thieves, and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero are all discounted despite not being traditional shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will the Summer Sale have better prices?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not necessarily. Games at new historical lows during Bullet Fest may not reach the same price during the Summer Sale. The Summer Sale will have a broader selection, but individual prices are not guaranteed to be lower.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steam Bullet Fest 2026 is live until June 15, bringing discounts up to 90% on thousands of games. 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