Steam Summer Sale 2024

[ZedClampet]

Put your wallet-destroying or penny pinching hijinks here

Pre-sale question--Anything in particular you are hoping will get a deep discount?

The games I'm looking for are all relatively new, so the discounts are probably going to be relatively small. I think I'm good on older games at this point.

 

[neogunhero]

Most times I don’t have any planned purchases for these sales. I will most likely pick something up, but when I do it’s usually games I have only a slight interest in but the discount amount is too good to pass up. I’ll be sure to report back here whenever I destroy all my personal finances give Lord Gaben some pocket money.

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

I have Elden Ring and Alan Wake 2 DLCs that I want to get through so I dont have any plans either. Probably end up grabbing something anyway but wont be going crazy this time.

 

[Johnway]

come on elden ring for a fiver. Wish me luck boys...

Jokes aside the store isn't working atm. So i'll let you guys know if i see anything killer. i did see american trucker for less then £2. if you're into that thing. Just be prepared to pay through the nose on DLC. Wouldn't be surprised if they charged for each state in the US and thensome.

 

[DXCHASE]

Too much grinding and new stuff going on in games i play to buy a game i wont finish. Also, usually anything i want on sale in steam sales are found other places with a similar sale or even cheaper

 

[Pifanjr]

Too much grinding and new stuff going on in games i play to buy a game i wont finish. Also, usually anything i want on sale in steam sales are found other places with a similar sale or even cheaper

I also have too many games I still want to play to consider buying something new. There isn't anything I'm particularly excited about either.

 

[neogunhero]

… but the discount amount is too good to pass up.

And just like that, Steam brings a brand new section called Deep Discounts listing games 90% off or more only. Good thing tomorrow is payday…

Edit: it doesn’t seem to list EVERY game at that steep of a discount, just a Featured section. Still, there are some tempting picks there…

 

[Frindis]

Hogwarts Legacy is 60% off, so might order that. Hmm, seems some of the latest updates for it have made the performance bad, so have to dig a little before making a buy.

 

[BeardyHat]

I'm thinking about:

Frostpunk - Already own it on Epic, but would be nice to have a lazy way to install it on Deck

Shadow of War - Mildly interested in it, I thought Shadow of Mordor was ok, but I heard this was better. It's cheap, so that's a maybe.

Humankind - The most expensive at $5, but probably the most likely one I should buy, as I really loved Endless Legend and I've been eyeballing this one since before release. Poor reviews always scare me away, however and I should also probably try to get into Old World first, which I bought 3 years ago or whatever and didn't play more than a couple hours of.

 

[Brian Boru]

Pre-sale question--Anything in particular you are hoping will get a deep discount?

Old World
Talos Principle 2

 

[ZedClampet]

Old World
Talos Principle 2

Old World are a bunch of cheapskates. Game is only 30 percent off after 2 years.

Talos Principle 2 is 50 percent off, which isn't bad considering how old it is.

 

[ZedClampet]

So far I've bought Wizard with a Gun at 50 percent off and Scarlett Hollow at 36 percent off (through already owning Slay the Princess).

 

[Zloth]

I should be able to buy stuff this time around, with the next big sale not being until November!

Hehe, Baldur's Gate 3 is only 20% off after all this time. They know they've got a good thing.

 

[Brian Boru]

Baldur's Gate 3 is only 20% off after all this time

Deep breath… Patience my lad, Patience!

Couple of good deals I saw when scanning:
90% $5 Humankind
95% $3 Civ 6
90% $4 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut

Personally not interested in Disco, I have Civ 6, and Humankind doesn't seem to be worth the investment of time judging by a few well-written reviews on Steam.

 

[Pifanjr]

Shadow of War - Mildly interested in it, I thought Shadow of Mordor was ok, but I heard this was better. It's cheap, so that's a maybe.

I loved Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War has been on my mental wishlist since I first heard about it (and then it left when I heard about the microtransactions, but then it returned when they removed those).

My backlog is already big enough though, so I've just added it to my Steam wishlist.

 

[ZedClampet]

You all are completely ignoring the most important discounted software on Steam

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BmVcYKVlA4

HAELE 3D - Feet Poses Pro - Drawing References on Steam

HAELE 3D - Feet Poser Pro renders realistic and stylized foot anatomy drawing reference poses and animations. Edit every detail down to wrinkles of the soles, nail polish, veins, fingerprints and even calluses.

store.steampowered.com

These people make artists' posers for all sorts of things, but this one has always struck me as humorous. Apparently they think so, too, based on their trailers.

 

[BeardyHat]

I loved Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War has been on my mental wishlist since I first heard about it (and then it left when I heard about the microtransactions, but then it returned when they removed those).

My backlog is already big enough though, so I've just added it to my Steam wishlist.

I ended up picking it up, mostly because of how damn cheap it was. No idea when I'll play that one, but here's what I did end up with:

Frostpunk - no idea when I'll play, but just wanted to get it away from Epic

Shadow of War

Metro 2033/Last Light Redux - been thinking about this series again lately. I bought and played a good amount of 2033 back when it first released and kind of hated it, but I don't think I gave it a fair shake. I expected Stalker and that's not what I got, so I was kind of mad about it. But at $2 a piece, I figure I'll give the first two games another go.

Forza 4 Ultimate - Been awhile since I played a racing game, but open world is appealing. Honestly, I mostly got this one guy my kids and the Lego DLC. I'll probably give it a try and see how I like it, but it's really more for them to get a couple of hours out of before they go back to Minecraft.

 

[Johnway]

I loved Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War has been on my mental wishlist since I first heard about it (and then it left when I heard about the microtransactions, but then it returned when they removed those).

My backlog is already big enough though, so I've just added it to my Steam wishlist.

i played it a couple of years back. I loved Shadow of Mordor but i was pretty sick of Shadow of war. it was shadow of mordor stretched 4 times as long and the content is far too little. Wasn't particularly compelling and tedious for my liking. I did try the DLC and honeslty, meh. The end game is still a huge grind and i just said f-that and just went on youtube to see the ending.

its ok for the rock bottom price, but i was left disappointed.

 

[ZedClampet]

I loved Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War has been on my mental wishlist since I first heard about it (and then it left when I heard about the microtransactions, but then it returned when they removed those).

My backlog is already big enough though, so I've just added it to my Steam wishlist.

When I played Shadow of Mordor I had a game-breaking bug about an hour into the game. It was a rare bug, but I managed to find a few other people who experienced it.

I might go back to it now that I'm on a different system. I enjoyed it for the one hour I got to play.

 

[Hveðrungr]

Ever since 2022, I have had that old-person problem that inflation has increased a lot faster than my mental model of what counts as expensive. So I look at a game and think “phoo, that's a bit steep!” when actually it's quite reasonable in 2024 prices. On the bright side it is leading me to save money by not buying so many games.

Even so, I feel justified in being vexed that there aren't steep sales on older items like we had back when I were a lad. TW:WH1's “Call of the Beastmen” expansion from 2016 is still £7.49 on sale. 2017's Battle Brothers is still £12.49 on sale. Come on guys, these should be available for a couple of quid by this point.

 

[Johnway]

Ever since 2022, I have had that old-person problem that inflation has increased a lot faster than my mental model of what counts as expensive. So I look at a game and think “phoo, that's a bit steep!” when actually it's quite reasonable in 2024 prices. On the bright side it is leading me to save money by not buying so many games.

Even so, I feel justified in being vexed that there aren't steep sales on older items like we had back when I were a lad. TW:WH1's “Call of the Beastmen” expansion from 2016 is still £7.49 on sale. 2017's Battle Brothers is still £12.49 on sale. Come on guys, these should be available for a couple of quid by this point.

Same here. Take sekiro for example. never drops below 24.99. i did buy it a few years back but the price has remained mostly static. You sometimes have a knack for some games how quickly they'll drop and some will never discount. but tbh its probably because i wait so long that the only way it was going was down.

i did notice one or 2 things i want, but i just feel like with my current collection of games i need to play, i could probably wait till the autmn/winter sale. Who knows? humble choice might have it at a knock down price.

 

[Zloth]

Shadow of War should have been called The Ballad of Bruz! That guy knows how to deliver a tutorial.

I got (so far):

The Forgotten City on Steam

The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.

store.steampowered.com

The Invincible on Steam

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

store.steampowered.com

Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition on Steam

Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.

store.steampowered.com

Edit: Ooops, forgot a DLC:

X4: Timelines on Steam

Embedded in a new X4: Timelines storyline, you'll find a wide range of scenarios in which you will experience the many different aspects of X4 gameplay.

store.steampowered.com

 

[Hveðrungr]

I got (so far):

The Forgotten City on Steam

The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.

store.steampowered.com

fwiw The Forgotten City is absolutely free right now with an Amazon Prime subscription

 

[neogunhero]

Okay, I think I’m finally done spending money. I said I wasn’t going to spend much, but eh, who cares about that. Here’s what I got (so far…):

Death Stranding Directors Cut ($14.99)
Hades ($9.99)
Gloomwood ($14.99)
Celeste ($1.99)
Cultic ($7.99)

So, $50 basically. Who needs groceries when you have video games, amirite?

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

I cant not buy Celeste for 1.99 damn.