If you’re a fan of digital board games, Steam’s biggest tabletop event is almost here! Steam Board Game Fest 2026 is back, bringing you the best digital versions of classic board games with unbeatable discounts to grow your collection.

Here’s what you need to know about this year’s festival:

Steam Board Game Fest 2026: Dates and Details

Steam is gathering tabletop gamers for a huge sale and demo event at the end of January. Been waiting to grab digital editions of favorites like Catan, Terraforming Mars, or Gloomhaven? Don’t miss your chance.

Event Schedule

• Start: Monday, January 26, 2026

• End: Monday, February 2, 2026

• Time: The event usually goes live at 9:00 PM (Europa time).

What Awaits You at the Festival?

1. Massive Discounts: Save big on top board game adaptations, card games, and strategy hits.

2. Free Demos: Try out tabletop games for free including new or rare titles.

3. Developer Streams: Watch live streams from creators for strategy tips and sneak peeks at upcoming releases.

4. Genre Variety: It’s not just classic board games deckbuilders, turn-based strategy, and digital chess are in the spotlight too.

Top Games to Add to Your Wishlist

Hunting for the best deals? Don’t miss these must-try games during the fest:

• Wingspan: A relaxing bird-watching game with deep strategy.

• Root: Asymmetric battles for forest domination.

• Slay the Spire: The ultimate deckbuilding adventure.

• Tabletop Simulator: Build your own games or dive into thousands of community mods on this huge platform.