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What are people excited about for with the steam sale? Any hidden gems you'd like to share with the class?

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[–] Pxtl@lemmy.ca 51 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

We all have hundreds of games that are $0, it's called "all the games in your steam account you already own that you haven't played yet".

[–] ampersandrew@kbin.social 28 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Yeah, but we already know what those are. These games that we didn't buy yet are new to us and, therefore, shiny.

[–] detectivemittens@beehaw.org 10 points 9 months ago

Gotta collect ‘em all!

[–] Dalek_Thal@aussie.zone 5 points 9 months ago

As a fellow Steam user/gamer, I'm in this picture and I do not like it whatsoever

[–] Sabata11792@kbin.social 11 points 9 months ago

But that's way too many choices, it stresses me out.

[–] Vodulas@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Am I weird for not having a backlog? I have games I haven't played much of, usually because it didn't click with me, but can't thing any that I have never played.

[–] MJBrune@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I have almost 1000 games. There are certainly genres I own but don't want to even install. The games that I haven't played are those I don't want to play but somehow ended up owning. Probably through bundle deals.

[–] Vodulas@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The bundles might be the thing. I rarely buy them, so don't end up with games I know I won't like. No shame, btw, I was just curious.

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[–] Stillhart@lemm.ee 13 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Might finally pick up Risk of Rain 2...

[–] Malice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Recommend you do, it's a pretty great game. And if mods are your jam, there's a ton of them that add a lot of content to the game.

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[–] Deconceptualist@lemm.ee 13 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Meh. I'm seeing a lot of prices that aren't even that close to historical lows. e.g. Mass Effect Legendary was $10 somewhere recently but now it's $12 on Steam (though I'm not giving EA any money for it until they fix the stupid launcher for good on Steam Deck).

Prototype is like $4 though, might snag that if I don't already own a copy elsewhere.

[–] BmeBenji@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

palpatine voice do it.

Prototype is among the most fun open world games to just screw around in. Right up there with Marvel’s Spider-man and Just Cause 3

[–] ampersandrew@kbin.social 3 points 9 months ago

One of the worst protagonists in all of video games, but it is also a lot of fun.

[–] Lojcs@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

Steam reviews for prototype aren't very positive

[–] Deconceptualist@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Some others:

  • Cloudbuilt, currently $6.99, lowest $2.99
  • Dead Cells, currently $ 14.99, lowest $11.99
  • Tropico 5 Complete, currently $23.81, lowest $9.99
  • XCOM 2 Collection, currently $11.88, lowest $6.99
[–] spriteblood@kbin.social 11 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Wandersong is $7 USD right now and it's a real gem if you like more casual games. It's a 2D adventure game where you interact with the world by singing. It's cozy and heartwarming, and I'd recommend it to anybody who might be into that kind of experience.

Also Prey is the opposite of heartwarming but it's one of my all time favorite games (easily top 5) and it's somehow $3 right now.

Same goes for the whole Dishonored series.

[–] Ultimatenab@beehaw.org 4 points 9 months ago

So erm... I read your paragraph on Wondersong and thought, "that sounds amazing, I must get". Go to the game page "this game is already in your library"...... Fine fine, I'll get on with my backlog.

[–] myfavouritename@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I love seeing recommendations for Wandersong. It's a completely different type of adventure game with a unique, and lovely, plot.

[–] spriteblood@kbin.social 1 points 9 months ago

Their next game, Chicory, is currently in my backlog and should probably get kicked up to the top.

[–] Romanmir@lemmy.today 11 points 9 months ago

Just picked up Kenshi.. becasue I'm a masochist.

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 9 points 9 months ago

Chants of Sennaar is on sale. Found out about it here.

I suspect there's a limited target demographic, but I was a linguistics major for a time.

[–] stargazingpenguin@lemmy.zip 7 points 9 months ago

Not exactly hidden gems, but I finally bought Stray. Also decided to pick up Xenonauts. I can't decide whether I should grab Phoenix Point though. I keep eyeing up Terra Invicta too, but I'm almost positive it's going to be a bit too much micromanagement for me to enjoy it.

[–] six_arm_spider_man@reddthat.com 6 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I snagged a bunch of Williams pinball tables already. Very excited to be able to play No Good Gophers in the comfort of my own home.

May also finally pull the trigger on Cyberpunk now.

[–] spriteblood@kbin.social 5 points 9 months ago

FWIW I can't speak to the pre-2.0 update but I'm having a lot of fun with Cyberpunk 2077. Solid AAA game, and it seems like they hammered out a lot of the performance issues from earlier in its life.

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[–] MrGerrit@feddit.nl 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Got:

Halo: master collection for €10 Broforce €3 Prey €3

Not a hidden gem but whenever it's on sale I personally recommend: Enter the Gungeon!

A rogue-lite/like? Game that has puns for everything gun and bullet related.

See if you can survive the Gungeon and kill your past!

"Kill your past, you already damned your future!"

[–] fleet@lemmy.ca 2 points 9 months ago

Enter the Gungeon is amazing. I just played through Hades, and while it's a great game, Enter the Gungeon is still my favorite roguelite.

[–] saigot@lemmy.ca 5 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I see darkest dungeon 2 is on sale. I remember being excited to play it on release before seeing it was an exclusive, so I might pick it up on sale now.

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[–] turing_spider574@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago

I got besiege for 5$CAD, had been waiting for a sale to finally buy it

[–] toastus@feddit.de 4 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Disco Elysium is a good one but I know I don't have the time right now.

Maybe I get me another Metroidvania.
I have Blasphemous (which I think was already on sale), Bloodstained RotN or Sundered EE on my wishlist, but again I would probably just make the pile of shame grow.

[–] EsteeBestee@beehaw.org 4 points 9 months ago

Haiku, the Robot is a very fun metroidvania that you can blast through in under 10 hours if you want something in that genre, but also something short and sweet that wont consume two weeks of your life.

[–] elauso@feddit.de 3 points 9 months ago

I envy you for not having played Disco Elysium yet. Hope you find the time soon :)

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[–] ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Unfortunately not at all. I was excited for Persona 5 Royal and was prepared to purchase it again (got it on PS5). Wanted to play it with a Trainer for fun.

However the discount is meh for an rebuy, it’s like €35(?). Was more hoping for €15-20.

[–] spriteblood@kbin.social 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I'm waiting for them to remove Denuvo DRM before I buy. I'd love to play it on PC with higher resolution (and hopefully framerates) but that DRM is a dealbreaker for me, unfortunately.

[–] ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 9 months ago

If they remove Denuvo, I won’t buy it very honestly. The community I’m in should say enough hah.

But yeah, you’re right. Best thing even for legit players is Denuvo being removed.

[–] DoctorButts@kbin.melroy.org 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

P5R is mildly tempting even though I also own it for PS4. I think I will pass on it until it goes under $20. I also want to hang onto my gaming cash in case Persona 3 Reloaded ends up being legitimately good.

[–] ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 9 months ago

I’m very curious as well about Persona 3 Reload! I’ll wait a few months after it is out to see the reviews and overall game.

[–] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 3 points 9 months ago

Project Highrise was like $3.60

[–] Maestro@kbin.social 3 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I'm debating whether to get "Total War: Warhammer" (just part 1) and/or "V rising". They both appeal to me but I'm a frugal/patient gamer and the deals don't appear to be that special

[–] Kruulos@sopuli.xyz 2 points 9 months ago

TW:Warhammer 1 has the added bonus that if you like TW:W games and in a few years buy the second Warhammer you can 'merge' the campaigns in to a bigger campaign called Mortal Empires. You can play all the factions (and DLCs you own) from both games in that campaign. Same applies to Warhammer 3

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[–] Faydaikin@beehaw.org 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Just got 'Metal: Hellsinger' It's pretty fun take on the Doom-like Shooter genre.

Also got 'Dredge'. Very chill, while being a creepy lovecraftian fishing game.

Both games are really good, if a bit short. But for the discounted price, the length of them is just fine.

[–] averyminya@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Thanks for reminding me of Hellsinger! I played the demo but forgot to wishlist it!

[–] phi1997@kbin.social 3 points 9 months ago

Mighty Gunvolt Burst is a great Mega Man-style platformer

[–] toxicbubble420@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago

surprisingly switch has a better sale than steam for once (at least for my wishlists)

[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago
[–] Poopfeast420@feddit.de 2 points 9 months ago

I got one of those new Steam Deck OLEDs today and am thinking about getting some casual games for that (even though I got a ton of stuff in my backlog).

Dave the Diver is currently the forerunner, and maybe Mega Man Battle Network. I might just wait until the Steam Winter Sale though, since the prices won't be worse, and maybe even a tiny bit better.

[–] Sabata11792@kbin.social 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I picked up Bonelab. Going to play it as soon as I'm home from work. I just hope it won't cost me $300 in controllers.

[–] averyminya@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Damn, I just bought it the other day but only put 31 minutes in, hopefully I'll be able to get a refund. That $9 goes a long way on a Steam Sale!

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[–] comicallycluttered@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Huh, didn't even realize it had started.

Taking a look at my wishlist, and seems like I've got enough in my wallet to snag a couple of heavy sale games purely from all the cards I've sold on the marketplace.

May not get anything, though. Got tons of other shit to play and I'm not aching for anything in particular, although Charrua Soccer and Kopanito All-Star Soccer might be options because I want some good old fashioned arcade football and they seem fun enough.

Oh, and Shadow Gambit and Desperados 3, mainly because getting them now is one of the last opportunities to actually have the money go directly to Mimimi (the developers), who are shutting down end of year (which at least was their own choice and not because some publisher/holding company fired them).

Edit: Oh, I might get one of Frogware's Sherlock games. Don't know what the consensus is on the newer ones.

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