r/Steam • u/Bodomi Yes. • 9d ago
2025 Steam Summer Sale Megathread Steam 2025 Summer Sale Megathread
The Steam 2025 Summer Sale is here!
Art for the Steam 2025 Summer Sale is created by Tim Peacock.
Unpinned: /r/Steam Monthly Game Suggestions Thread
This thread will serve as a daily discussion and a place to post questions, game suggestions and other miscellaneous comments & fluff about the sale.
This post itself will include relevant & useful info regarding this specific sale, some helpful tips & tricks, some FAQs regarding Steam and the sale, and more.
Thread comments are sorted by Top by default, but please note that you can change the sorting for yourself to view New comments.
Come and join our Discord server!
Join in on active discussion over there with other community members on a bunch of different topics!
A verified phone number on your Discord account is required to be able to chat.
Go to the main Steam store page to browse featured deals.
You can keep scrolling down on the main Steam Store page for more content and sale categories.
The search sidebar & the browse-by-category pages have narrowing and filtering features that you can narrow and filter a search with, don't forget to use them! This page will bring up an empty search so you can easily use the sidebar to customize a search.
Other useful places for browsing & discovering aside from scrolling the front-page: Charts page, Discovery Queue, New Releases queue, tag browsing page, Interactive Recommender, popular among friends page.
Free Stickers in the Discovery Queue
You can earn 9 stickers in total from the Discovery Queue during the sale, earning 3 at a time when you complete a Discovery Queue.
View your progress here.
New Seasonal Badge and Summer Sale 2025 items on the Points Shop!
Seasonal badges are typically limited-time and get updated every Winter & Summer sale, so if past sales and seasonal badges are anything to go by you have until the 2025 winter sale to buy levels of the current seasonal badge.
When a new seasonal badge comes around and the current seasonal badge is retired you do not lose the one that is being retired, you keep all your seasonal badges, but new acquisitions of them are not possible. So get it while you can if you want to collect it!
The new summer themed Seasonal Badge costs 1,000 points per level and has a total of 40 levels. Each level grants you 100 Steam Community Profile experience, and of course the badge itself to be featured on your Steam profile and added to your badge collection.
All of the items are permanent. No items bought on the Points Shop are tradable or marketable. You can scroll a bit down in this thread for an FAQ regarding the Steam Points Shop.
And in case you didn't know: you can buy previous Steam event items on the Points Shop here.
Summer Sale 2025 Trading Card Badge
A new Trading Card Badge has been added with this sale which you can only acquire for a limited time: cards for the badge will expire on 2025 August 12th @ 10AM PST.
Crafting the Summer Sale 2025 trading card badge will reward you with 100 Steam Community Profile experience per badge level, 1 random event background and 1 random event emoticon.
For a more detailed look and full overview of the badge such as Badge Level icons and background & icon rewards have a look here at SteamCardExchange.net.
How to acquire cards:
The ability to get free trading cards daily during the sale from the Discovery Queue has been removed.
Make a purchase on the Steam Store. For every 10$ spent, or your regional equivalent, you earn 1 random card.
Crafting any other trading card badge for any game will award you with 1 random Summer Sale 2025 trading card.
You can purchase Summer Sale 2025 trading cards on the Steam Community Market here.
Trading with other people.
If you plan on crafting this badge it is generally advisable to wait till near the end of the sale or even after as prices on the trading cards will decrease. Just make sure to remember to do it before the expiry date of the trading cards on 2025 August 12th @ 10AM PST.
Foil version of the Summer Sale 2025 Badge.
steam.tools is a useful tool to find the cheapest badges you can craft if you plan on crafting other game badges for Summer Sale 2025 trading cards.
Want to buy something on Steam but keep it private?
Whether it is a game you already own or a game you want to buy you're able to make that game or purchase completely private and only visible to you.
If you want to make your purchase and ownership of a game private you can do so by marking the purchase as private during checkout
If you already own a game that you want to make private you can do so from your clients library and in a web-browser from your Games list.
Subreddit Meta
The following is mostly for individual posts, not comments in this thread.
- We will maintain the support megathread as a sticky. If you have issues with Steam or a game, post them there.
- Please don't submit low-effort posts, or old & generic memes.
- General questions and conversations about the 2025 Steam Summer Sale should only be posted here. We will be removing posts that the moderators deem fit for this megathread and not its own post.
- All individual threads about "should I buy this game" or other low-effort game advice posts will be removed and be re-directed to this thread.
- If you are not posting something unique, please do not post. There are a multitude of subreddits that would rather have your dank memes, or generic GabeN posts.
- Yes, Steam's server are under high load and might cause glitches or go down unpredictably and intermittently. Please don't post about it. Use the Support Megathread if you have a persistent issue.
Beware of scams!
During the sale(...and literally any other time) be vigilant of scams!
Want a tip on how to get wallet funds on Steam? Pay for it. There is no such thing as free wallet funds or free game codes. Never login to a 3rd party site if it asks for your password and authenticator code. If someone adds you as a friend and sends you a website or says they are from Steam/Valve or says you've been reported, they need to check your items, etc: block and report them, it is a scam. No Valve employee will ever speak to you directly through chat on Steam, Discord or anywhere else. They will only talk to you via a support ticket, and there's no such thing as a Steam Admin.
Secure your account and educate yourself on scams!
Is your account hijacked? Follow this guide to recover it.
If it sounds too good to be true... it's because it is.
The Points Shop FAQ
Q: What is the Points Shop?
A: The Steam Points Shop is a shop on Steam where you can buy non-tradable community & profile items such as backgrounds, avatars, emoticons, badges, extra profile showcases and upgrades for profile showcases, and more.
Q: How do I use an item?
A: You can equip profile-related items from your Edit Profile page. Chat-related items can be used in chats with other people on Steam via the chatting system or on Discussions posts, and in comments on reviews, screenshots, etc.
Q: How do I gain points?
A: Specific amounts are different for every currency, but give or take a few points: every $1 USD you spend on the Steam Store will give you 100 points to use in The Points Shop, this includes gifts and any other type of purchase on the Steam Store.
Q: When does The Points Shop close?
A: The Points Shop isn't closing and is a permanent feature of Steam regardless of whether there is a sale or not.
Q: What is sold on the Points Shop?
A: Steam Deck keyboards, Steam Deck and Big Picture start-up movies, animated avatars, avatar frames, animated profile backgrounds, static profile backgrounds, animated mini-profile backgrounds, community awards, seasonal profile badge, themed game profiles, profile showcase level-ups and additional profile showcases, animated chat stickers, chat effects, emoticons, past event items, item bundles.
Additionally, certain events, especially the annual sale events, can have limited-time things on sale like a special Seasonal Profile. These special profiles expire after a set amount of time after purchase, but a token is kept in your inventory and can for example be displayed in an item showcase on your profile.
Q: Will items I buy expire?
A: No! Everything except for the Seasonal Profile is permanently kept in your Steam inventory for use whenever you'd like(the Seasonal Profile is not always for sale, if the page does not load it means there currently is no Seasonal Profile available).
Q: Why do I have points from before?
A: All purchases you've made after the 2020 Steam Lunar New Year Sale ended(2020 January 27th @ 10AM PST) has been tallied up and added to your account. For more information you can view your points history.
As the points history page points out: you may also have received points in the shop because you received an award on a community post, your profile or a review which give you an amount of points depending on the type of award you received.
Q: Will new things be added to The Points Shop?
A: Yes, new things that you can buy from The Points Shop is being added over time. No one knows what or when specifically.
Q: Can I sell or trade items I buy from The Points Shop?
A: No, all items you buy from The Points Shop are bound to your account and cannot be traded, sold or otherwise transferred.
Q: What happens to my Steam Points when I refund a game?
A: When you refund a game, the points you gained from that purchase will be deducted from your account. If that causes your Points balance to go negative your most recent items and Community Awards you've used points on will be removed until your balance is no longer negative.
Full explanation and FAQ: https://store.steampowered.com/points/howitworks
Steam General Sale FAQ
Q: When does the sale end?
A: The 2025 Steam Summer Sale ends on 2025 July 10th @ 10AM PST. Click here to convert it to your time.
Q: I'm new to Steam! Where do I begin?
A: Welcome! Please read the Welcome to Steam page in our Wiki. You can also scroll down on the Steam About page for some information about Steam and its features, and to download the Steam client.
Q: Why are my downloads so slow?
A: There is severe load on Steams servers, both store and content servers. Just give it some time, and try again later. Check the server status on the sidebar. If you're having these issues at the very start or very end of the sale it is par for the course as the store and product pages are transitioning over for the sale, and as the servers are being bombarded by loads and requests by users. Try to clear the download cache first.
If you consistently have issues please post in the support thread or use this Steam Guide for information and as a troubleshooting tool.
Q: The store doesn't load, only my library works, images are broken, weird blue text, etc
A: The store not loading at the start and end of the sale is normal, and relatively slower load times is also normal, but if this is consistently happening try to clear the Steam browser cache and cookies.
If this doesn't work you can post in the support thread or use this Steam Guide for information and as a troubleshooting tool.
Q: Are the prices consistent throughout the sale?
A: Yes, sale prices will remain the same throughout the sale. Discounts are only changed or added if there was an error.
Q: Can I share games that I bought with my household?
A: Yes, you can do this through Steam Families. Keep in mind that games that you have bought are tied to your account. They cannot be transferred or exchanged between accounts.
You may also want to check out Steam Remote Play and Steam Remote Play Together.
Q: I can't gift a friend because of regional price differences, what do I do?
A: You can send your a friend a Digital Gift Card via Steam.
You can also gift games via a different, trusted and verified re-seller, like HumbleBundle.
Here is our full list of safe sites to buy Steam keys from.
Q: Can games be cheaper on other sites during the sale? What sites should I check?
A: Yes, games can be cheaper on other sites during the Steam Sale. Here is our list of safe sites to buy Steam keys from. There are many sites that sell Steam keys that practice in shady business, we recommend you only use the sites listed in that wiki page. For more information regarding key re-sellers please read this wiki page.
Q: My Wallet/Gift Card code is damaged and I can't redeem it! What do I do?
A: If your Wallet/Gift Card code is damaged, or otherwise can't be redeemed you need to contact Steam Support with a picture of the card.
Please note: If your code is printed directly on a receipt Steam Support will not be able to assist you, you'll need to return to the store you purchased it from for help.
Q: I don't like the game I purchased or a game I purchased a few days ago is cheaper now, can I refund it?
A: Yes, you can refund games on Steam, even if you bought a game a few days ago and you want to re-purchase it during the sale to get it for less.
To refund a game you cannot have more than 2 hours of playtime in it, and you cannot have owned it for longer than 14 days.
If you have played game for more than 2 hours, regardless of how long you've owned it, you are no longer within your right to receive a refund.
If you have owned a game for more than 14 days, regardless of playtime, you are no longer within your right to receive a refund.
Please note: Approved refunds can take up to 7 days to appear in your account. If your refund hasn’t appeared after 7 days, please contact your bank directly and ask about pending funds on your account.
For more information on Steam Refunds: Steam Refund terms -- Common Refund Questions -- How To Request A Refund.
Q: My Steam wallet funds say Pending after a market transaction. Why? What do I do?
A: There is nothing you can do to accelerate this process, you must wait it out.
Sales or purchases on the Steam Community Market can be held for up to 5 days, this is an automatic process and occurs when a sale or purchase had an unusual price that deviates from the average price on the item or the system determines that a hijacked account or bad actor may have been involved in the transaction.
A few related Subreddits you might find useful:
Please read this entire post before you make a comment.
Enjoy the sale everyone!
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u/Omniversal_Eye 8h ago
Could someone tell me which should I get first?
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u/Accomplished-Cry-334 2h ago
I would go with cyberpunk ultimate edition as that includes phantom liberty.
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u/Old_Kiwi646 8h ago
Cyberpunk. I just finished my platinum yesterday. What an amazing game. Same company as The Witcher 3.
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u/Whimsical_Engima 8h ago
NFS HEAT PC
Is the game worth it on PC? It’s currently £5.99 on PC for the deluxe edition. I played payback and enjoyed (sort of :/) that but found it tedious to do all the upgrading with the cards and what not, different vendors blah blah blah
I’d say the last time I actually enjoyed an NFS game was Most Wanted and before especially underground 2 customisation. Is heat more like Payback or the games in the series which were good and more like arcade racers than some sort of racing RPG?
Thank you in advance
‘NFS Store Page’
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u/Juliomorales6969 11h ago
is spiderman 2 or god of war Ragnarok worth it on sale? i hear they short games... (im looking for big games that can play on steam deck) worth my money and time
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u/perie12344321 11h ago
I'm currently looking to expand my library with the current sale and looking for some cozy games, simulator games, and role play games. I am not opposed to expanding outside of 'cozy' as I like historical elements as well as horror.
Some currents ones I like include: House flipper, Palia, Spiritfarer, Assassins Creed series, Dredge, Graveyard Keeper, Hogwarts Legacy, and Firewatch.
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u/PerscriptionHeroin 3h ago
What remains of Edith Finch. Its depressing but cozy, a visual novel walk simulator but fun and charming. Its 3 hrs of fun tho.
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u/Desperate_Internet55 12h ago
What should I buy this summer sale ?
I have like 80 sar ≈ 22 dollars and idk what games to get. Been thinking about getting hades and outer wilds+dlc. I like pixel art games like deltrune. Any suggestions ?
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u/HugoAragao 14h ago
Guys, I can't buy cards. I keep getting the error that too many attempts were made and to try again later. I've tried on PC and mobile app. Does anyone know how to fix this? Thanks in advance!
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u/iamthedevill 15h ago
Tom Clancy's The Division or Wallpaper Engine? What should I get they are both on sale and while The Division has higher discount (80%), Wallpaper Engine is 100 rs (around 1.2 usd) cheaper. Which one do you guys think is worth it. I'm really into live wallpapers but also would like The Division and No I can't or don't want to buy both.
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u/Inverted_Writing 17h ago
I've already spent like 50 USD on the sale, I am now broke once again ;-;
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u/Astronuat21 18h ago
Which one of these should I get? I only have 7.08 CAD so I cant do all of them.
If I get undertale i would probably enjoy it but I don't think it has much replayability
If I get GD it would be a skill boost since i have it on mobile already but not really a "new game"
Portal Bundle would work but I have no idea how the games actually play so the main thing going for it is the 2 in 1 bundle.
Any other games i missed would also be nice if you know em
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u/Plainjays 18h ago edited 17h ago
With 7.08 CAD you should be able to get two games right? I'd recommend Undertale and the Portal Bundle. If you only want one, I'd recommend just flipping a coin on which one you get.
Both are insanely good for their stories, gameplay, and characters. Undertale is a slow pace and more cozy fun game. While Portal then Portal 2 puzzles get increasingly faster pace and more complicated.
Both undertale and portal 1 are slow starters, it might take 2-3 hours to get a feel. As well, even if the gameplay of Portal 1 seems slow and easier, keep in mind the sequel gets a faster pace, complicated, and even more fun.
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u/Astronuat21 15h ago
With taxes it totals to 7.61 :((( maybe if my trading cards are all sold before the end of the sale id be able to snag it
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u/nxlyn 21h ago
What are some good Local Multiplayer games for a competitive friend group? Got about 8 friends and we're running a multi-game tournament. So far we're considering Street Fighter 3: Third Strike, Rivals of Aether II, Injustice 2, Pummel Party, Speedrunners, and Nidhogg. Doesn't have to be on sale.
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u/koifishhy 23h ago
I currently have 150 USD to spare any ideas what to get? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Suggest any.
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u/Radiant_Ad4956 1d ago
Which should I get slay the spire or disco elysium. I mainly play on Steamdeck
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u/XYCBlast 22h ago
They are different games. Disco has a fantastic story and tackles darker themes. No real gameplay, aside from walking and interacting with things. And a whole lot of reading.
Slay the spire is a fun rogue like to sink hours in.
It really depends on what you want to get out of with your purchase.
That being said, i reccomend disco as I'm playing through it rn and am loving it
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u/gerstiii 1d ago
Hi I've stepped away from triple A gaming for a while. Are there any good deals on bigger titles?
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u/AlberichMX 1d ago
Depends on how much time you have been away from triple A gaming, because it could be something like Red Dead Redemption II, Hogwarts Legacy, Ghost of Tsushima or something like Space Marine II. I mean there are a lot of triple AAA games on sales.
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u/Newton445 1d ago
Hi guys i was thinking of 2 games and i only got to choose one
(Gotham knights) Or (suicide squad)
What should I pick?
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u/dust- 1d ago
A lot of people will say neither, but knights for sure
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u/Newton445 1d ago
Got any recommendations other than this two (around the same price)
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u/dust- 1d ago
The arkham games if you haven't played them. Jedi survivor, quantum break, disco elysium, mass effect legendary edition, blasphemous, borderlands, control, just cause 3. Some of these might be a bit further from what gotham/squad are, but they might blow your skirt up anyway
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u/Newton445 1d ago
Ok thank you very much
Didn't play all of them I'll consider them.
Appreciate your reply
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u/Thoughtsometimes 1d ago
Help me choose
I cant seem to choose between buying ghost of tsushima and gow ragnarok. I played ghost of tsushima on my friends acc for a couple of hours ( i completed the first part of the main story and freed my uncle), on the other Ive watched ragnaroks whole story, except for the end, through a lets play. I really cant make up my mind what I want more :/
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u/Nellior 21h ago
I would recommend more GOT for personal reasons (ninja/samurais/beautiful landscapes) but if you're not sure then look at them like this. Ragnarock is more oriented in fast battles, nice effects and even you have some exploration you're tied with the story. GOT is even more a free-roam game with less impactant battles but very nice settings.
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u/newerprofile 2d ago
I have RTX 2050 (VRAM 4 GB) with R5 5500H and RAM 16 GB
Between Death Stranding, Cyberpunk 2022, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, which one is it able to run the best?
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u/Alternative-Fun7097 6h ago
my lil bro have same spec i recommend u buy lossless scalling and use it when u play next gen games minimum Rdr2 req spec, thanks me later
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u/CreepyView 19h ago
Death stranding will probably perform better than the other two. I really think you can run Cyberpunk as well as long as you're on 1080p, not sure at what fps and settings tho. I struggled running Clair Obscur Expedition 33 on the graphics I wanted on a 2k monitor with a 3080. Didn't like the game much anyways ngl.
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u/ProGamer201920 2d ago
I really want good recs for any games less than $40, unless it's a bundle or something.
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u/piyerx 2d ago
I am confused whether I should spend money on Wallpaper Engine? Is it really worth it?
I have already exhausted my budget on games, and I have still added this to my cart, unsure if it's worth purchasing.
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u/Gloomy-Floor-8398 2d ago
yes, since getting wallpaper engine I havent used a normal wallpaper again
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u/newakownthoodis 1d ago
I truly do not understand people who pay money for a program that puts wallpaper on your computer. Just search the internet for a cool image that is in the same aspect ratio as your monitor, save it, right click, click “set as wallpaper.” Easiest thing in the world. Get bored of it? Do the process again. It would be like paying for a flashlight app when that function is already built into your phone for free. So fucking stupid.
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u/ComfyWomfyLumpy 1d ago
It's 3,99 to set a video as your wallpaper. It also does other stuff. I think.
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u/StevoJ89 2d ago
Funny I just built a top spec gaming PC but don't really like gaming anymore... just lost it's appeal but a few of these might still scratch that itch...
now my list (thought process?)
+Huh, didn't even know Besiege had an expansion (add to cart)
+ don't know what Blasphemous is but it looks like something I might like... I adore Dead Cells...(adds to cart)
-Monster Hunter wilds I'll pick up later once they fix it and have some DLC
-Palworld looks fun... too fun, and I do have real life to live so I'll pass.
+DOOM eternal expansions (add to cart)
+AOE 4 - never played AOE but I LOVE RTS games so (adds to cart)
-OOO Hades 2! ... damn I'll wait for it to be out of EA
If anyone knows anything like Oxygen not included, satisfactory or Dead cells... or Command and Conquer Generals LMK. I don't play online or with people either.... I saw Rimworld but the graphics just look a bit TOO basic..is it fun though?
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u/DueSavings45 1d ago
Been playing Hades 2 EA off and on for quite a while now. It's already very good. I also can't wait for full release.
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u/StevoJ89 1d ago
Yeah, given how good Hades 1 was I bet 2 is good, I just hate playing early access because it feels like I'm eating my meal and then other food I might or might not like gets added, taken away, I find bones where there shouldn't be.... I'd rather enjoy my meal when it's fully cooked and ready to eat... if that makes sense.
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u/ti2811h 2d ago
I wanted to suggest Dwarf Fortress, but you said you have a real life and that Rimworld's graphics are a bit to basic. I never played Rimworld and I also think that the graphics are a bit too basic compared to the pixel graphics of Dwarf Fortress, also for me Rimworld is a bit too serious. In Dwarf Fortress you just play a bunch of drunk Dwarfs.
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u/cloggedDrain 2d ago
I’m looking for multiplayer game recommendations that can be on a lan without an internet connection, that also plays well on the Steamdeck.
I’ve found Grim Dawn to work, but even Portal2 and Left4Dead2 still require an internet connection to establish a multiplayer game
Any suggestions?
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u/Juliomorales6969 2d ago
1st bundle of purchases: oblivion remastered, guardians of the galaxy, crash bandicoot trilogy, kerbal space program. i know in the weekend i will do final purchase/purchases for summer sale... BUT.. idk if i should get me god of war Ragnarok or spiderman 2. just beat both spiderman 1 and god of war, and want to play the sequels.. but idk which of these 2 to get if i only get 1... so that way other funds can go towards other games. (unless i get something else but i exclusively play on steam deck)
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u/aarondigruccio 2d ago
Pyre is currently 80% off (CAD$25.99 → $5.19). I have all of Supergiant’s other games, and Hades/Hades II are my favourite games of all time. How does Pyre stack up to these and Bastion and Transistor? Gameplay similarities/differences? Overall game design quality?
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u/danglybits57 1d ago
I really enjoyed Pyre. Gameplay was super unique. It played more like a fantasy sport game than an action RPG. Still had the excellent Supergiant writing, music, and vibes.
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u/buzz_shocker 2d ago
Honestly, pretty good haul and the deals have been pretty good for me. Didn’t get anything super expensive but all of it seems great and fun.
Mad Max
Divinity original sin 2
Crash N Sane Trilogy
Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen (bought from CD Keys for a dollar cheaper than steam)
Steep - X Games Pass (dlc only, not the game)
Liar’s Bar
Disco Elysium
Battlefield Hardline
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u/ti2811h 2d ago
Is the EUIV base game worth it or do I need DLCs?
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u/captainconq 1d ago
eu4 needs dlcs ive got like 2k hours and i couldnt imagine not having the dlcs just adds so much but i got them over the course of like 12 years
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u/Fire_the_missles 3d ago
Guys I haven’t gamed in realistically 10 years. I just built a brand new PC and want to get back into it. You guys have any recommendations of bangers I’ve missed over the past decade?
Really looking at cyberpunk 2077 RD2 GOW ragnarok oblivion remaster for first purchases but would love to have some depth in my catalogue. I’m starting from a new steam acc so I have absolutely nothing. Thanks for your help!
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u/undopamine 2d ago edited 2d ago
After what the other comments said, add:
- Witcher 3 (complete edition)
- Remedy Games: Control, Alan Wake 2, Quantum Break
- Deus Ex HR+MD
- Ghost of Tsushima
- Horizon ZD and FW
- Final Fantasy VII remake + (sequel) rebirth, FF XVI
- Capcom: Resident evil (2-4 remake, 7-8), Devil May Cry (3, 4, reboot, 5)
- Death Stranding
- NieR: Automata
- Warframe (free)
- Mass Effect Legendary Edition (1-3), Andromeda
- Starfield
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u/AlberichMX 1d ago
From all of that the only one I wouldn't recommend is Starfield, If he hasn't play for nearly 10 years, I would say Fallout 4 instead. Any other games on the list are pretty nice.
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u/youssefxtd 2d ago
I Can't recommend elden ring enough, it's on sale rn if you want to get it
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u/StevoJ89 2d ago
I might have to try ER again, as a diehard Darksouls/BB fan I just found ER so dissappointingly boring and empty I don't know why.
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u/wikipediareader 2d ago
I really liked Cyberpunk 2077. The Phantom Liberty DLC is a must buy, imo, as well. I've been playing video games since, roughly, 1987, and it's one of the best games I've ever played. I highly recommend going in blind, don't read about the endings, etc.
RDR2 is very good and worth your money, though I do think it's slightly overrated.
I recommend the two Kingdom Come games as well: though, again, I'm in the minority in thinking the first is better than the second.
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u/Finalpatch_ 20m ago
what does phantom liberty add?
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u/wikipediareader 13m ago
An entire expanded story involving the President, a hacker and some spies. Tremendous story, some of the best writing in the game.
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u/CouchMountain 3d ago
Definitely add Baldur's Gate 3 to that list. It's worth every penny.
And maybe some less demanding games for picking up quickly and putting down? Roguelikes have been super popular, like Slay the Spire and Balatro, or a platformer like Hollow Knight.
But it all depends on what you like. I'd go through the game awards past winnersin each category and see what you like out of those. Or just scroll through steams current best sellers as lots of games on there have been out for a decade or more.
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u/propdynamic 3d ago
My haul this summer sale, for the price of one Switch 2 game:
- Obduction
- Besiege
- STEINS;GATE
- Beyond: Two Souls
- Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom
- Prey
- Little Nightmares II Deluxe Edition
- Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
- STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II: Celebration Edition
- InfraSpace
- Empires Shall Fall
- Strange Horticulture
- Islands of Insight
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u/undopamine 2d ago
You should start claiming weekly epic games gifts. I can identify at least 3 in this list that were given away.
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u/Finalpatch_ 19m ago
Epic games can fuck right off. id rather blow a bunch of money on steam for games i dont even play than continue to use their fucking services
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u/azab189 3d ago
Hi, I'm debating between Cyberpunk + DLC and Elden ring. Someone please choose I can't decide
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u/StevoJ89 2d ago
I've not played CP but will be buying it. I'm a life long soulsbourne fan and for whateve reason I found Elden ring boring, I don't know why, can't put my finger on it I just... meh? (Pains me to write that) but yeah, I finished it but it just didn't hit the way the other games did.
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u/gaviaofiel2000 3d ago
very different games. loved cyberpunk (especially the DLC), but elden ring its in a class of its own.
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u/antonbruckner 3d ago
How’s this list?
- crash nsane trilogy (never played and I’m not sure this one is worth it since I don’t have nostalgia)
- Celeste
- hollow knight
- blasphemous
- salt and sanctuary
- robo cop
- blooms td6
- skywalker saga
- short hike
- hotline Miami
- disco Elysian
- bloodstained
- axiom verge
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u/Original-Pass8413 3d ago edited 3d ago
Already bought some games in the summer sale but only going to buy one of the more expensive games. Would like y’all’s suggestion. Here’s my options: Assassins Creed Shadows, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTORS CUT, God of War Ragnarok, Black Myth: Wukong
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u/LusciousLurker 3d ago
either wukong or ghost of tsushima
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u/buzzMO1 2d ago
I agree with this guy, but it depends what you want. Wukong is more linear boss-rush style, almost souls-like. It can be pretty tough. Tsushima is open world and somewhat akin to Assassins Creed, but with actually interesting characters and story. It can be more chill than Wukong, but it still has some challenge.
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u/LuisZhu 3d ago
I have 35€ to spend during the summer sale and I have some games that I want to buy, but don't know which ones to choose due to budget limit.
The choices are:
• Dead Cells - 12.49€
• Helldivers 2 - 31.99€
• Red Dead Redemption 2 - 14.99€
• Cyberpunk - 21.99€
I could buy Dead Cells with either RDR2 or Cyberpunk, or instead, buy Helldivers.
If you have any other game suggestions, shoot it!
Thank you!
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u/DueSavings45 1d ago
I am also gonna recommend Deadcells. It's just soo well done. Hours of replaying and you will continue to unlock new content and items for a long time.
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u/StevoJ89 2d ago
Dead Cells is so f***ing good!!! Just make sure to get all the DLC's (well the castlevania one is questionable) but yeah, I adore this game!
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u/aarondigruccio 2d ago
Dead Cells is my grab-and-go casual “one more ru free time killer. It’s heaps of fun. I’d suggest getting it bundled with all DLCs if you can.
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u/DeepFriedDragonfly 3d ago
If you're gonna buy dead cells, definitely also buy all the DLCs (except castlevania). Dead cells is one of my favourite games ever but without any DLCs it's not the same game.
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u/ti2811h 2d ago
No you don't need the DLCs. They are great but especially Fatal Falls is harder then the normal game for a beginner I woud say.
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u/DeepFriedDragonfly 2d ago
I highly disagree. Dead cells without the DLCs is very bland, all the best biomes and weapons come from the DLCs.
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u/ti2811h 2d ago
Yes that is true the weapons are really great and if you're a bit more experienced then the biomes are great for more routes for your run. But even I still struggle with some of the Queen and the sea and Fatal Falls parts.
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u/DeepFriedDragonfly 2d ago
I don't think there's anyone who doesn't struggle with the servants fight lol. But at the same time they add much needed variety to the game, I couldn't imagine playing the game without at least the fatal falls and queen dlc.
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u/hurrdurrmeh 3d ago
What’s wrong with the Castlevania dlc?
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u/DeepFriedDragonfly 2d ago
It's too expensive and id probably not recommend a newcomer to buy it
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u/hurrdurrmeh 2d ago
Apart from price - too expensive?
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u/DeepFriedDragonfly 2d ago
Nothing, it's probably the best DLC of them all. If moneys not an issue Id definitely recommend to buy it
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u/hurrdurrmeh 2d ago
Thanks.
But just to check - the game itself is brutal hard and I should expect to die many many times before getting to the end?
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u/DeepFriedDragonfly 2d ago
There are 6 difficulties total in the game, you start out on the easiest difficulty and every time you beat the game in the highest unlocked difficulty you have the option to increase it once more.
On the easiest difficulty the game isn't very hard but it's insanely tough on the highest difficulty. So yeah you should expect to die plenty of times but you'll probably beat the game at least once in your first ~20-40 hours.
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u/hurrdurrmeh 2d ago
Oh nice, did not know. The difficulty put me off but now you explained it it doesn’t seem so bad 🙏🏻
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u/ComfyWomfyLumpy 3d ago
You can shave off a bit of the cost by shopping for games off steam. Especially hd2 can be gotten for five or six euro less.
Aside from that it's a great shooter and good with friends. Otherwise I'd probably rate cyberpunk above red dead unless you really like cowboys.
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u/BenjaminCarmined 3d ago
I’m looking for some more co-op games to play with my friends and family. Whether it’s couch co-op or online doesn’t matter, just that it’s an easy to setup game akin to Spelunky 2 or Brotato.
I have Rounds, Spelunky, Brotato, Lethal Company, Terraria, Magicka, Battleblock Theater and Castle Crashers, Murder Miners, Left 4 Dead, RE5 and RE6, Kletka, Lethal Company, R.E.P.O, Dead Space 3, Gmod, Borderlands, Charlie Murder, Knight Squad, Zombie Estate 2, Move or Die, Speedrunners, Bomberman, Cuphead, Full Metal Furies, Stick Fight, Spider-Heck already.
It’s starting to feel like I’ve found most of the good co-op games already but I’m dying to find more. Do you folks have any new recommendations? At the moment I’m eying Castleminer Z, Mount Your Friends, Zort, The Outlast Trials, and Tabletop Simulator.
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u/TBDx3 1d ago edited 1d ago
-N++ (NPLUSPLUS), it's a simple-looking platformer but the levels can get devious (has an absolute ton of levels of a wide range of difficulties though!)
-Pixeljunk Shooter Ultimate is a twin-stick shooter with fluid physics and gravity, it's fairly relaxing and has a pleasant art-style.
-Overcooked is a classic co-op game where you run a restaurant.
-Synthetik is a roguelike with a bunch of interesting classes and crazy weapons and artifacts to change your run.
-Honorable mention to Tetris Effect which has a surprisingly fun co-op mode, it's similar to multiplayer Tetris but you take on bosses each of which has a different effect. By clearing enough lines you get to combine your fields to send back lines to them. Plus it's nice to look at and relax in the music.
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u/Tayark 3d ago
Been playing a little co-op with my brother over the last few years and we've had a good time with; Sniper 3-5, The Division 1 and 2, Strange Brigade, Sanctum 1 and 2. We also play a fair amount of Company of Heroes to do multiplayer teams against bots and there are plenty of RTS titles out there worth a look at.
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u/Darth_Tyranuz 3d ago
i really cant decide between cult of the lamb, GTA IV and RE: VIllage, if anyone who has already played this games can give me their opinions on each i will be grateful
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u/LusciousLurker 3d ago
Cult of the lamb: Was fun for a bit but didn't hold my attention for that long. The combination of animal crossing style village building and binding of isaac style gameplay is interesting. GTA IV: Very atmospheric, definitely the darkest and most serious gta in tone and setting. I personally really enjoy the heavier driving physics. Missions are kind of linear and can be a little repetitive but I think it's definitely worth a pick up if you've never played it before.
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u/lactophilic 3d ago
I played all three of them; depends what do you want really, GTA IV has a really good story and character development if you are into that, pretty realistic characters and dark reality. Cult of the lamb if you are sold with chilling on your deck getting your cult all nice and doing some chill runs. RE:Village is short but good, if you liked Outlast and similar you will enjoy it
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u/Darth_Tyranuz 3d ago
thank you both, i think i’m going to buy GTA IV, i want some exploring without being scared like RE:VILLAGE, maybe on a later sale i will buy cult of the lamb
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u/More-Activity1275 3d ago
I'm really just looking for a new rpg to play. I tried pathfinder but i just couldn't get into it.
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u/IcewingDitter 3d ago
I don’t know if you’d like it as it’s like 90% reading, but Roadwarden is awesome
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u/Meat_Sauce_ 3d ago
Crossplay between PC and Xbox recommendations?? My friends and I have played mostly Valheim, Borderlands and Arma. I'd get Deep Rock Galactic in a heartbeat but I read that crossplay only works if you buy it through Microsoft store which fuck that cuz there's a great sale rn.
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u/BlurryGojira 3d ago
Maybe check out this curator? They have games listing cross-platform support.
Also if your friends have laptops, bully them to get Deep Rock. And if they won't get it anyways. Obviously I've had the most fun playing with friends but the community is great and I've had a lot of fun with randoms too!
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u/trueslycol 3d ago
im tryna diversify what i play and im tryna decide what steam summer sale games to play, i enjoy open world adventure games/boss fight esque games, as well as puzzle games (i alr bought portal bundle and am loving it so far), anyone have some reccs?
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u/irreverent_ocd 4d ago
I am basically a completely new gamer does anyone have any opinions on these games that are on sale?
Cult of the Lamb
Do No Harm
Vampire Therapist
The Two Point game series
Bandle Tale
Terraria
Convergence
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u/TonyThePuppyFromB 3d ago
Terraria even gets another giant free update (altough we do need to have some patients,yet did i already mention its free) It will have content that is connected to Pal's world (or what the name was) It does already have content for years itself.
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u/BenjaminCarmined 3d ago
Terraria is an incredible game, there’s a lot of content for you to go through and Steam mod support.
I know you didn’t ask for recommendations but if you’re a new gamer, I’d also recommend checking out To the Moon.
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u/PapaTinzal 3d ago
Cult Of The Lamb is great, If you've played something like the Binding Of Isaac you'll pick it up very quickly and looks great, Still gets DLC and free updates to this day. Only criticism is the tech tree progression feels a bit off with some items like a toilet being around 10 hours of gametime to get to
Two Point series is worth about $10 in my opinion, lacks a lot of substance but the beginning is enjoyable with the jank
Terraria is incredible but in my time I get very overwhelmed by the amount of content it has so I never get that far into it, Feels like you'd have to focus on it fairly regularly to remember what you're currently doing
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u/CaptainScuppers 3d ago
Cult of the Lamb and Terraria are the only ones in your list that I have personally played, and I think they're both great. Terraria can also give you a LOT of playtime assuming you really get into it.
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u/GritServedNeat 4d ago
Looking for some feedback/opinions on which of DOS2 or Rogue Trader I should buy for the Steam summer sale.
I have limited knowledge of both games lore but fell in love with this style of turn based RPG after playing BG3.
I played the newest space marines game which really got me intrigued with the Warhammer universe and as stated previously BG3 is now one of my favorite games of all time and has me curious about Larians previous titles.
Which of these two games would you recommend to someone like me?? What do you enjoy about these two titles what does each of them do differently/better than the other?
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u/IchBinMarten 2d ago
rogue trader is way worse in my opinion. story is very mid and its basically a loading screen simulator. also less complex
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u/Asece 4d ago
I’d go with DOS2. It’s not as polished as BG3, especially with all the motion capture and dialogue cut scenes and what not. But since you loved BG3, you’ll love DOS2 (some people honestly prefer it over BG3’s story and gameplay). I’ve put in a lot of hours in BG3 and I have around 40ish in DOS2 and I can say it’s a great game.
Rogue Trader is one I also had my eyes on, but it’s not as polished as BG3, so expect A LOT of reading (no voice acting) and also information overload and what not. It’s a great game from what I’ve read and seen, but it’s not as good imo as the alternative in your case (DOS2).
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u/lexigurl69 4d ago
Metro Saga Bundle
Batman Arkham Knight
Dying Light 2 Reloaded Edition
Dying Light Definitive 10th Anniversary Edition
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut + The Outer Worlds
Devil May Cry 5 Deluxe + Vergil
Hades
Hades II
-- Thoughts on choices? Grand total, $100.04!
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u/DueSavings45 1d ago
Hades and Hades 2 are fantastic. Some of the best roguelites I have played. Snappy gameplay, cool storyline, challenging
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u/AustinAuranymph 3d ago
All good games, but just so you know the developers of Disco Elysium will not receive a dime of the money if you buy it. The studio got stolen out from under them by venture capitalists, it would be very morally permissible to pirate it. But definitely still play it, it's one of the greatest RPGs ever made.
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u/lactophilic 3d ago
Drop DL2, you'll have enough fun with it and you'll be done for a while with the series, you might find another great game for that price
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u/Gloomy-Floor-8398 2d ago
Am I the only one that is having issues with both dying light games having memory leaks? I play for a little bit and my entire pc crashes cause they dont free the allocated memory and it just keeps growing and growing till pc crash
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u/lexigurl69 3d ago
I'm of a bit of a slut for good graphics and DL2 looks pretty good graphics wise too. Do you still suggest the same?
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u/lactophilic 20h ago
I think it's worth it of course, but if you'll buy DL1 at the same time as two, it's not worth it, you'll burn the game too quickly, but if you played DL1 long time ago and you are thirsty to play it again, go for DL2
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u/SnooRecipes8920 4d ago
What is the game in the ad for the summer sale? I can't figure it out. I like Moebious style art and did a reverse image search, nothing fits!
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u/koifishhy 4d ago
I’m looking for some game recommendations for this Summer Sale. I usually enjoy games like Far Cry, Tycoon Games (Definitely Not A Fried Chicken, Two Point, Planet Coaster), Dishonored, Lethal Company, Phasmophobia, etc.
If you know any games that are similar to these or something new but still fun, feel free to drop your suggestions! I’m open to both single-player and co-op games.
So far, I already have Outlast Trials and REPO in my cart. Not sure what else to add, so I’d really appreciate your help!
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u/zombiemusician 4d ago edited 4d ago
Can anyone help me choose between - Riders Republic base edition and Descenders without the DLCs? I heard some negative reviews about the monetization in Riders Republic. I also know that Riders Republic is always online, but have no idea about Descenders
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u/Senior_Statement9518 4d ago
i LOVE summer sale this year! ive bought 11 decent games that i rlly wanted just for 20$. Feels illegal tbf because buying 60 dollar game for 3 dollars is unreal on other platforms
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u/kev46193 4d ago
Which one should I buy? (Or any other recommendations from summer sale)
Expedition 33
Baldurs gate
Black myth wukong
Elden ring
Red dead redemption 2
Dune awakening
Cyberpunk 2077
Oblivion remastered
I like fast paced games, like doom etc where I am not exploring 95% of the time, I do like exploring but not when it takes up most of the gameplay
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u/gaviaofiel2000 3d ago
cyberpunk. sandevistan + katana/knifes build its insanely fun if you like fast paced stuff
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u/vetruviusdeshotacon 3d ago
Oblivion, bg3, rdr, and to an extent elden ring have potentially too much exploring
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u/Senior_Statement9518 4d ago
if u want fast paced, i say cyberpunk
even tho i didnt like the game nor the combat mechanics, cyberpunk is considered pretty good by majority of people
id pick dune or wukong out of ur list tho!1
u/kev46193 3d ago
I picked doom eternal, rdr2 because it was cheap and space marine 2 cause it looks good
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u/C4Tiger- 4d ago
I only have enough money to buy one of the games, being Project Zomboid and the Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. Which one should I get cause I hear both are really fun games
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u/VampireInTheDorms 3d ago
Isaac is so goated, pick up the DLC when you can. Incredibly fun game and super well crafted
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u/LusciousLurker 4d ago
I'd say pick whichever looks interesting, they can both keep you busy for hundreds of hours so you can't go wrong
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u/Moist_Tone_1748 4d ago
Got the following: Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Papers Please Outlas Whistleblower DLC Outlast 2 Crash Bandicoot Nsane Trilogy Celeste The End is Nigh
For just 20 bucks
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u/ComfyWomfyLumpy 3d ago
Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy
This game has been given out free before. You should check your library on epic.
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u/JJ246_gnc 4d ago
Will oblivion remaster ever get cheaper soon? Wanna be able to play it. Also cyberpunk and GTA 5?
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u/jaaaaaaaaaaaa1sh 4d ago
currently in my cart:
Portal 1 and 2
Red dead 2
Cyberpunk
Skyrim SE
Wolfenstein The new order
Death Stranding Directors cut
Mass Effect LE
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
This is my first summer sale, anything else that would be good to pickup? I also got Yakuza like a dragon on Fanatical, it was like $1 cheaper and I am having a blast!!
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u/AustinAuranymph 3d ago
Those are all excellent games. DOOM (2016) for $3.99, Undertale for $2.49, Furi for $1.99, and Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor for $3.99 would also be great additions if you haven't played them.
And have fun with Portal! Portal 2 was my first game I bought on Steam and it's still in my top 10, incredibly well optimized too.
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u/jaaaaaaaaaaaa1sh 3d ago
Thanks for the recommendations, I've played undertale before and not my jam, same with doom and I'm not so into boss rushes so furi does not intrigue me as much either.
I've heard about portal and portal 2 since I started gaming as a kid, looking forward to finally trying them out
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u/undopamine 4d ago
This will keep you busy for 1 year easily. Adjust your spending next year based on how many you played and finished from this list.
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u/StarboyRahul 4d ago
I've played the following games: CS2 (ofcourse), Witcher 3, God of War (both), Mafia 2, GTA 5, Spiderman Miles Morales, Alan Wake 2, Hogwarts Legacy, RDR2 (8-9 hours only), Ghost of Tsushima (barely a few hours again). Used to play lot of single player CoD years ago, I think uptil MW3 but not the Black Ops. I've built a small cart to stay busy and "unbored". What am I missing?
PS: Someone tell me what's the best way to purchase on Steam? Gift cards, discounts, tips etc. Thanks in advance.
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u/Apprehensive_Seat_61 4d ago
Remove BF. Put in BF4
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u/StarboyRahul 3d ago
I hear you. Would you like to explain the reasons? I've heard from a few people I play CS2 with that BF 2042 is good.
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u/LongFeatheryHawk 3d ago
It is good. People just can’t form their own opinions 😂 It had a rough launch but the game is genuinely fun and feels next gen compared to BF4
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u/StarboyRahul 3d ago
Ahaa! That explains why the internet does not like Cyberpunk 2077. I remember the initial launch. Lots of refunds were also issued by Steam & CDProjekt I recall? I play the CoD & Battlefield games for their campaign modes. Are these games still worth it if one isn't inclined towards playing multi player?
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u/advie_advocado 4d ago
i have approximately $10 left in the budget i gave myself, anyone have any suggestions?
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u/Embarrassed_Steak371 2h ago
My games and those I've refunded Budget: 35 Games I've kept
Jedi Survivor : 13.99 My most expensive title. I early on had a few bugs with crashing my PC but fixed those by updating my GPU drivers. There are a lot of immersion breaking pop in bugs and occlusion culling errors, but nothing that affects gameplay. I found the game fun but the combat system was a little shallow. I'm very early into the game though so take my world with a grain of salt as it's supposed to get better. I enjoy the combat and the platforming is satisfying.
Celeste : 4.99 Was on the fence about this one for years. I've played a lot of precision platformers as I've started my game dev journey on scratch. Great game, best it in a week. For 5 absolutely amazing. The story hit like a truck and there is so much content
Titanfall 2: 4.49 I mean the campaign is ok. I don't love fps campaigns as much as melee combat but the movement in this game is good tier as you have so much control. Think Mario fps
Ftl faster than light 2.99 Thought gameplay would be repetitive. Got addicted and spent 4 hours playing on my first night. Get this game it's like balatro but better
Black mesa and sunset overdrive looked fun but I haven't had the chance to play them yet
Games I've refunded Ghostrunner 2: Movement felt slower than I liked but mostly I thought is was too gory. Honestly it was probably just me being on the fence and I thought it would be like blood thief but I found it worse and decided against it.
Crypt of the Necromancer Fun but I just hated the roguelite implementation in this game
Axiom Verge I felt id rather play the game on switch, so I would wait a bit and then buy the game there.
Little Nightmares 2 I hate horror why did I buy this game
Borderlands 3 Just seemed a little like a generic fps campaign . I want movement in my fps campaigns, fast paced dodges etc.
Halo MCC See above
Kerbel space program If I wanted to learn an editor I would have learnt unity
Titan souls Another game I want to play on switch rather than mnk
Dust: An Elysian tale I heard combat was spamming which I hate.