Once again, the Steam Winter Sale is upon us to relieve us of the contents of our wallets in exchange for low-priced games. Every holiday sale has some exceptional deals, but some offers are more interesting than others. Pulling the trigger on these deals can be hard when there are so many to choose from, but fear not — this list will go over the best deals in the sale and which games are worth your time.
Since just about every game is on sale, this list will be focused on games that are at a stand-out price point for the quality of the game. Every game on this list is a must-play, and for these prices, there is no reason not to pick them up if you’ve had your eye on them.
10/10 Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order – $4.79 (-88% Off)
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order was a standout action RPG from Respawn Entertainment in 2018. Fallen Order was a refreshing game for Star Wars fans that boasted exciting lightsaber combat, Metroidvania-style backtracking, and puzzle-solving with force powers. Fallen Order has an interesting perk tree to specialize in force attacks or lightsaber combos.
This game is one of the best Star Wars titles in a while, and the sequel: Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, is coming out early 2023, making Fallen Order’s price tag more than a reasonable entry fee to get into the series that started it all for a very low price.
9/10 God Of War (2018) – $29.99 (-40%)
God Of War (2018) was finally brought to PC after being a PS4 exclusive on release. While we still have to wait for God Of War Ragnarok to port over to PC, nothing is stopping you from experiencing the first game of Kratos’ new journey for a very reasonable price.
God Of War (2018) is a fantastic game that takes a new spin on the God Of War formula, changing the combat and even the setting as you battle your way through gods and the perils of the silent treatment from your son. The combat is still meaty and brutal, with the Leviathan Axe being one of the most fun-to-use weapons in all gaming. The first game in a masterful series you won’t want to miss — especially once Ragnarok ports over.
8/10 Red Dead Redemption 2 – $19.79 (-67%)
Red Dead Redemption 2 has been out for a long time, but there has never been a better sale than this one. Experience Arthur Morgan’s journey in one of the best open-world games ever made for the lowest price it ever has gone. If you’re in the mood for outlaw antics or wild west shootouts, this game is worth picking up for this price point since it usually does not get this low.
Red Dead’s open world feels so alive and reactive to what you do, and the freedom to cause mayhem is well worth experiencing for this price. The amount of hours you can get out of this game far surpasses its price point, and if you haven’t played it yet, it’s well worth the hours.
7/10 Deep Rock Galactic – $9.89 (-67%)
Deep Rock Galactic is a horde shooter where you play as dwarfs who go into an alien planet’s various biomes, completing all the missions corporate asks of you while leveling up and unlocking new weapons, mods, perks, and customization options. Mine the planet of its natural resources while defending yourselves from the local wildlife as waves and waves of enemies spawn while you work towards one of several objectives.
A great game to play with up to three that provides more than enough content for this price point. Deep Rock Galactic is a great game to play with friends or alone that can provide hours and hours of entertainment.
6/10 Hunt: Showdown – $15.99 (-60%)
Hunt: Showdown has been out for almost five years, but it is still one of the freshest battle royale games on the market. You play as a squad of up to three bounty hunters tracking down monsters with bounties on their heads to kill them, take their bounties, and extract them off the map. On the side, it features interesting PvE combat with lower-tiered enemies sprinkled around the map to keep you on your toes.
The tension of the hunt alongside sudden PvP shootouts can turn hunting monsters into intense gun fights seamlessly. The weapons are slow reloading and slow rate of fire guns to make every shot count that much more. Hunt: Showdown is a great game and usually goes on sale for $20, making this sale an opportune time to get it cheaper than ever to join the hunt.
5/10 Disco Elysium – The Final Cut – $9.99 (-75%)
Possibly the most unique RPG experience ever made; Disco Elysium is an RPG about creating a psyche rather than the typical RPG stats. You play as a police officer trying to solve a murder as well as trying to remember who he is while navigating the very real challenges of crime solving as a depressed alcoholic with a fleeting grasp on reality.
This game is unforgettable and one of the best in the genre. If you haven’t played it before, $10 is a steal for the experience it provides. It’s not very action focused, but the moments you will find yourself in are so unique as a gaming experience that this game cannot be missed by fans of the genre.
4/10 Resident Evil 2 – $9.99 (-75%)
A timeless horror classic remade beautifully with updated graphics. Experience Resident Evil 2 for a low price that’s a steal for how much content is on offer here. The updated graphics and lighting in the remake are stunning, and as a horror game, it is actually quite good at building tension and capturing the spirit of how the undead would act.
Solve puzzles and stop the zombie outbreak in two varied campaigns as Claire or Leon. This game has a lot to do, and for only $10, if you are at all interested in survival horror or zombie games, this one has some of the coolest mechanics and moments that have made the series still so iconic even today.
3/10 Divinity: Original Sin 2: Definitive Edition – $17.99 (-60%)
A timeless RPG that can easily be played with friends over and over again, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is worth your time. The character-building is interesting, and with many different ways to play any one character or party, there’s a lot of experimentation to be done. From the creators of the up-and-coming Baldurs Gate 3, this RPG has interesting combat that makes you think differently, featuring elemental effects and various abilities and perks that can change how you play.
If you need something to scratch that fantasy RPG itch, this game is a great pickup — especially if you want something co-op. The writing is quite good, and the world is interesting to explore, from its death fog and evil crabs to its lizard people and living skeletons.
2/10 Dishonored: Death Of The Outsider – Deluxe Bundle – $11.99 (-80%)
A stand-out series in the immersive sim genre, Dishonored combines stealth and supernatural action in a fantasy steampunk world to play with your powers in. There are endless replay options for those who like to challenge themselves as well as many different play styles for the cold-blooded killer or the silent pacifist.
The collection contains Dishonored 2 and Death Of The Outsider, which concluded Billie Lurks’ story from the first game’s DLC. However, if you are new to the series, start with the first game and go from there since it is only $2. If you haven’t checked out this series, now would be a great time to pick up the entire story for a very low price.
1/10 Hades – $12.59 (-50%)
Supergiant can not miss when it comes to making great games, and Hades is no different. It is a rogue-like masterpiece that beautifully combines story with gameplay in a harmonious way to make everything you do feel worthwhile and noticed by the game.
The art is stylish and the gameplay loop of trying to escape and always feeding into some goal with underworld customization, dating sim-like conversations, and leveling up your overall power and trinkets keeps the game interesting even after you have learned every lesson there is. With a sequel on the way, now can be a great time to dip your toes in the underworld and escape while waiting for the next entry in the series.
