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Steam Summer Sale: 20 Steam Deals You Can't Afford To Miss


Steam Summer Sale: 20 Steam Deals You Can't Afford To Miss


Biggest Game Sale of the Year

Steam is well-known for having a few sales annually throughout the year, with many of the best deals coming out in their summer sale. Lots of avid gamers hold off in wait for this sale before buying, and it’s definitely worth it. Whether you want to pick up some games for later or are looking for your next fix, here are the 20 most popular deals everyone has their eyes on.

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1. Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a new game that has already captured the attention of many fans. It’s a turn-based role-playing game with a very captivating story. Not to mention, the graphics are simply stunning. It follows a group of characters determined to break a curse that causes people to pass at the age of 33, with the age getting one lower every year. Since it’s very new, the discount is only 10%, but it’s still a great opportunity to grab a contender that might just win Game of the Year.

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2. Borderlands 3

Borderlands is a popular and beloved franchise, and now you can grab the most recent iteration for as little as $2.99 USD. Just be warned, it’s not as popular as some of the other Borderlands games, but it’s still very entertaining. And at that price, it would be foolish not to snatch it.

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3. Little Nightmares 2

Also at $2.99 USD is Little Nightmares 2. After the stellar success of the first one, this new iteration has a lot to offer the horror genre. It shines as a puzzle platformer where you control a young boy navigating a dark world. It relies on setting to tell its story, and you’ll have to be inquisitive to understand the true lore.

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4. Satisfactory

Satisfactory is the perfect cozy game for people who like management and efficiency above all. It’s an open-world game where you’re responsible for building and automating a factory, albeit on an alien planet. It’s currently available on Steam for $27.99 USD after a 30% discount.

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5. Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight is also getting a 50% discount, putting it at only $7.49 USD. This is a game that has been popular for ages, and is beloved by the gaming community as an epic adventure with a heartfelt story and beautiful palette. That being said, if you somehow haven’t played it yet, now’s your chance.

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6. Cyberpunk 2077

Despite its initial bugginess, Cyberpunk 2077 is now regarded as a fantastic game. It’s an open-world role-playing game set in a dark future. Sure, there’s combat, and your decisions really matter, but what might be most impressive is Night City itself. It’s simply expansive and feels so lived in. You can grab all that for 65% off at $20.

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99 USD.

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7. Red Dead Redemption 2

Many gamers regard RDR2 as one of the best video games ever made, especially when it comes to story and narrative. It follows an outlaw named Arthur Morgan as he ventures across America, facing both the frontier life and the dawning of modernity. It’s now available for 75% off at $14.99 USD.

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8. Enshrouded

Enshrouded is a survival-action role-playing game that is relatively new as well. You can play it solo or with friends, but either way, you’ll be exploring a fantasy world shrouded in a dangerous mist. It’s got everything from a gripping story to combat to base building. Despite only a 20% discount, this is still a good time to grab the game for as low as $29.99 USD.

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9. Guardians of the Galaxy

Despite typically selling for around $60, you can now grab Guardians of the Galaxy for $5.99 USD. This is incredibly low for a very complete and action-packed game. It follows Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy through a heartfelt and humorous story as they battle cosmic threats.

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10. Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 is still renowned as one of the best role-playing games around, and it appropriately won Game of the Year on its outing. It’s a game you can replay again and again, and so much heart and soul clearly went into its development. With all that in mind, the 20% discount alone is a steal, bringing the game’s price down to $47.99.

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11. Coral Island

For fans of Stardew Valley looking for something new to sink into, consider giving Coral Island a try. This game has its roots in Kickstarter and is now available for 30% off at $20.

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99 USD. It follows your farmer as they make a home on an island, meet the locals, and fight for sustainability.

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12. Slay the Princess

This is the kind of game every fan of the genre should play. It’s a psychological horror visual novel game where you are tasked with slaying the princess. Despite how weird but easy that sounds, the game has a lot of depth and twists and turns. You can grab it now for 30% off for $12.59 USD.

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13. Hogwarts Legacy

Fans of Harry Potter were eager to grab this vibrant adventure role-playing game. Well, it’s experienced many sales, and if you still haven’t gotten it, now’s your chance. You can buy it for $14.99 USD, which entails a whopping 75% discount. Now you can finally attend Hogwarts yourself and craft your own magical story.

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14. Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3 is a game that goes on sale very often and is still ridiculously popular despite being out for years and years. You play as a monster hunter named Geralt in search of his adopted daughter. But what’s more compelling than the fantasy setting is its choice-based narrative system. This game can be yours with an 80% discount for $7.99 USD.

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15. Gris

If you want a smaller and cheaper game to keep you busy during those boring evenings, then consider picking up Gris. This game is currently 90% off, meaning it’s selling for as little as $1.49 USD.

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It’s a poetic and beautiful game that silently tells the story of a girl’s grief through a flowing platformer.

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16. Sons of the Forest

Shifting gears to a more horror-focused game, Sons of the Forest is the long-awaited sequel to The Forest. You find yourself having to survive on a mysterious island with a very dark secret, and a sinister threat hunting you. It’s a resource-focused forest game, and it’s currently on sale for $10.19 USD.

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17. Lies of P

Lies of P is another popular game you can grab for $29.99 USD thanks to its 50% off discount. It tells the story of Pinocchio, but with a dark and gothic reimagining. It’s actually a very challenging game and is often considered soulslike in action.

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18. Helldivers 2

Helldivers gained a lot of popularity thanks to its over-the-top satire and addictive gameplay. It’s very tongue-in-cheek as you’re tasked with protecting Super Earth from aliens. The sequel could be yours for only $31.99 USD.

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19. Fields of Mistria

If you’re still looking to scratch that cozy gaming itch, then consider grabbing Fields of Mistria. This adorable game follows you as you build the farm of your dreams and start a new life in this fantasy world. It’s currently 20% off, bringing the price down to $11.19 USD.

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20. Elden Ring

If you haven’t played Elden Ring yet and have just been waiting for a sale, well, this is your moment. The game is 40% off right now, making it only $35.99 USD. It’s critically acclaimed for its beautiful open world and soulslike combat. The story is deep and mysterious, and the very tone of the game makes you feel like a myth in the making.

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