Steam Summer Sale 2025

[Zed Clampet]

Shooter recommendations from someone who doesn't normally like shooters:

(Note: all of these are co-op except for RE4. The Remnant games may be difficult to complete by yourself)

Save 75% on Remnant: From the Ashes on Steam

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

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Save 60% on REMNANT II® on Steam

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

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Save 50% on Resident Evil 4 on Steam

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

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Save 90% on Strange Brigade on Steam

Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!

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Save 85% on Evil West on Steam

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.

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Save 80% on Serious Sam 4 on Steam

Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

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Save 20% on HELLDIVERS™ 2 on Steam

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

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[Zed Clampet]

It doesn't officially start for a few days, but it kinda has started. LOTS of games have gone on sale through the 27th, which is when it really starts on Steam. GOG has already started.

Jeez, Everspace is just a dollar!

EVERSPACE™

EVERSPACE™ is an action-focused single-player space shooter combining roguelike element

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To me, this looks like the boring part of better space games like No Man's Sky.

 

[BeardyHat]

I added Robocop back to my cart. Really debating if I want to pull the trigger on $10 worth of games...

My buddy is also trying to get our group to play Neverwinter Nights EE with him and his brother. I'm tempted, but it's another $10 and I don't actually see myself playing it very much, so I might wait and see what the rest of my friends do before I pull that trigger.

 

[BeardyHat]

Upon further consideration, maybe I don't need to buy anything...

Was reading Reddit and someone suggested Sleeping Dogs. I figured, oh that game is pretty old now, I bet it's very cheap and would be a fun experience on Deck.

Loaded up the Steam page for it and I already own and apparently have for a number of years. Well...

 

[Johnway]

Upon further consideration, maybe I don't need to buy anything...

Was reading Reddit and someone suggested Sleeping Dogs. I figured, oh that game is pretty old now, I bet it's very cheap and would be a fun experience on Deck.

Loaded up the Steam page for it and I already own and apparently have for a number of years. Well...

Sleeping dogs isn't a bad game. it captures the feeling of hong kong fairly well, i would say it does have a few clunky elements (gun management being a notable one) but its still damn fine game.


Speaking of summer sale, i still haven't commited to anything. The one game i want (hades) was cheaper on epic some time ago and i didn't buy it then. i will wait a bit more and see what happens. i need to cut back man, i'm like a junkie at this point.

 

[Zed Clampet]

I bought Neverwinter Nights, the first two Baldur's Gates, and Icewind Dale.

 

[Johnway]

I added Robocop back to my cart. Really debating if I want to pull the trigger on $10 worth of games...

My buddy is also trying to get our group to play Neverwinter Nights EE with him and his brother. I'm tempted, but it's another $10 and I don't actually see myself playing it very much, so I might wait and see what the rest of my friends do before I pull that trigger.

if it helps, you can get the complete edition of robocop for less then $4 at fanatical i would have gotten this if it hadn't run out when i did it. then again, the extras aren't all that special.

Robocop: Rogue City Alex Murphy Edition | PC Steam Game | Fanatical

In Robocop: Rogue City Alex Murphy Edition become the iconic...

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[BeardyHat]

if it helps, you can get the complete edition of robocop for less then $4 at fanatical i would have gotten this if it hadn't run out when i did it. then again, the extras aren't all that special.

Robocop: Rogue City Alex Murphy Edition | PC Steam Game | Fanatical

In Robocop: Rogue City Alex Murphy Edition become the iconic...

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Yeah, the extras aren't terribly enticing. But the full game for less than $4 seems like a steal, thanks.

 

[Zloth]

I got Dragon's Dogma 2 - it's clearly not going to get an expansion at this point. I also got a couple of game soundtracks and a few of the very late DLC for Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children.

I've still got Elden Ring waiting in the wings and keep putting BG3 down.

 

[Zed Clampet]

I got Dragon's Dogma 2 - it's clearly not going to get an expansion at this point. I also got a couple of game soundtracks and a few of the very late DLC for Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children.

I've still got Elden Ring waiting in the wings and keep putting BG3 down.

I believe I've finally given up on Elden Ring for good. I just never could get used to the very sketchy m/kb controls. With multiple things bound to the spacebar (and unchangeable), I only managed to dodge roll about 50 percent of the time. I very briefly tried controller, but I'm just embarrassingly bad with it. I just can't get the hang of movement plus camera control with a controller.

 

[Pifanjr]

I'm still considering buying Heat Signature and Noita, but I might also just wait for the next sale. It's only 10 bucks together, but I still have plenty of games on my backlog and just got a couple more free games I'm interested in as well.

 

[BeardyHat]

I'm still considering buying Heat Signature and Noita, but I might also just wait for the next sale. It's only 10 bucks together, but I still have plenty of games on my backlog and just got a couple more free games I'm interested in as well.

This is what I've decided just now. I want the games in my cart, but I already have so much to play that I've either barely touched or haven't touched at all, I might as well not spend the money and instead just explore what I've got.

 

[Zed Clampet]

I'm considering the $4.99 Robocop thing. Hard to pass up a recent major game for that price.

 

[Zed Clampet]

Bought a couple of games for my daughter. She had mentioned wanting Passpartout, so I got her that and SuchArt!

I thought about getting her Art Shop Simulator, but the art tools are very simple and the emphasis is on running the gallery.

 

[Pifanjr]

I bought Noita yesterday, but then ended up watching a movie instead. And today I played Baldur's Gate 3 during my break, so I haven't actually gotten around to playing it yet.

 

[BeardyHat]

Ok, so current tally of actual purchases:

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - (I thought I was in the mood for a Metroidvania, but I still haven't actually touched it)

Blasphemous - I had intended to play this on my Vita via the Homebrew Port, but that's incomplete, so nevermind. I've spent some actual time on this via my Deck and it's pretty interesting, though I haven't made it very far yet.

Death Stranding: Directors Cut - I owned the original, free version on Epic, but figured if I was going to play it, I might as well have all the new QoL features that come in the DC, so I picked it and here we are.

And actually, between Bloodstained and Death Stranding, I actually didn't buy them on steam, but Fanatical and GreenManGaming respectively. They were a few bucks cheaper...

But, I still have other things in my cart I'm contemplating (still no luck spending less money on games this year...actually playing Death Stranding was an attempt at that, but now I've spent money on it anyway, because I'm dumb.)

Currently in my Cart:
Crow Country

Save 40% on Crow Country on Steam

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…

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This one has been on my wishlist since it released last year. I very much enjoy classic Resident Evil and love the art style here, plus it's supposed to be pretty short and sweet.

Lunacid

Save 20% on Lunacid on Steam

Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

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Modeled after the Kings Field games, I've been curious to try it. Kings Field interests me, but it's pretty dated and didn't end-up holding my attention, so this seems like an interesting spiritual successor.

Legends of Amberland

Save 50% on Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown on Steam

Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous and without the need of endless grind to progress.

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Had this one on my list for awhile because I'm looking for an old school game like this. That said, I've owned what's considered the best Might & Magic game on GoG (4 + 5, World of Xeen) and I feel like I should probably just play that, even though it's hella dated. I have played it a couple of hours and repeated the intro town numerous times over the years, just haven't stuck with it.

Mirrors Edge

Save 65% on Mirror's Edge™ on Steam

In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.

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I've owned this game forever now, but it's just stuck on the EA App/Store and I'd like it if I had it on Steam so I could install it easier on my Deck.

 

[Zimbaly]

I like Sleeping Dogs. Wasn't a bad game, I liked the story and some of the characters. It's a little clunky as mentioned, but it's not horrible. It's a game of it's time, but it was a fun game. Maybe I'll toss it on my steam deck.

Speaking of Steam Deck I picked up Outer Worlds, just the base game, to play it on the deck. I didn't feel like getting the dlcs. Money's tight and I bought a lighting setup for photography, so I was super cheap. Plus the base game is all ya really need. Runs good, got it set to medium for now. Might adjust settings at one point, but for now it works.

 

[Johnway]

Still nothing this summer sale. i haven't really found anything that i felt needed to be purchased now. i might have one last look before deciding.

 

[Frindis]

Got myself Ghost of Tsushima. Not the best discount, but it is historically low at least. I'll try it for just under two hours and see how it goes.

Save 33% on Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT on Steam

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

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[Zloth]

Death Stranding: Directors Cut - I owned the original, free version on Epic, but figured if I was going to play it, I might as well have all the new QoL features that come in the DC, so I picked it and here we are.

 

[Zloth]

Yep, Steam is down

The store is slow or won't load altogether, and games that rely on Steam connectivity appear to be inaccessible.

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I got Skin Deep just under the wire

Save 20% on Skin Deep on Steam

Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter. We got sneezing. We got things getting stuck in your feet. Stalk through a vast non-linear starship and sneak, subvert, and sabotage to survive in this stellar sandbox. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and have no shoes. Welcome to Skin Deep!

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P.S. Steam seems fine for me.

 

[Pifanjr]

My wife bought the Odyssey DLC for Rimworld on an impulse, so now I'm considering getting Ideology and/or Biotech as well.

They're pretty expensive though and we were also talking about buying a new fridge, so I'm not sure about it yet.

 

[Zed Clampet]

My wife bought the Odyssey DLC for Rimworld on an impulse, so now I'm considering getting Ideology and/or Biotech as well.

They're pretty expensive though and we were also talking about buying a new fridge, so I'm not sure about it yet.

I'm going to have a hard time replacing my refrigerator due to a feature it has, so I'm going to try to fix it whenever it breaks down.

I drink a ton of water, and I love water to be ice cold, so in the fridge door, there is a place for 2 gallon jugs, and there is a vent in that spot that brings in air from the freezer and a door you can shut to keep the extra cold air inside it. My water stays just barely above freezing and it tastes amazing.

 

[Johnway]

ultimately, i didn't buy anything on steam. I felt i could wait and the recent glut of games i bought this year has made me be opt to skip anything. There will be an autumn and winter sale anyway. I'll see those prices again.

 

[Pifanjr]

I said I was considering getting either the Ideology or Biotech DLC for Rimworld, but after reading about all of the DLC some more I think I'll get the Royalty DLC instead. Biotech adds a ton of content, but most of it is mid- to late-game stuff and neither me or my wife gets there very often. Ideology doesn't really add much beyond the belief system, which I'm not sure my wife would be interested in and which doesn't change the game much beyond adding more roleplaying opportunities.

Royalty on the other hand adds a progression system that would help me set some extra goals beyond just surviving and which help alleviate some of the more boring parts of the game. Normally I ignore most of the quests the game throws at me because the reward is often not worth the risk, but the Royalty quests give you access to a new currency that can be exchanged for, for example, a group of labourers or warriors that help you out for a set duration or to make one of your colonists a Psycast who can use all matter of useful abilities.

EDIT: I only just now realised the Summer Sale is over. The Rimworld DLC is still discounted to celebrate the release of the new Odyssey DLC.

I'm going to have a hard time replacing my refrigerator due to a feature it has, so I'm going to try to fix it whenever it breaks down.

I drink a ton of water, and I love water to be ice cold, so in the fridge door, there is a place for 2 gallon jugs, and there is a vent in that spot that brings in air from the freezer and a door you can shut to keep the extra cold air inside it. My water stays just barely above freezing and it tastes amazing.

We have the cheapest IKEA refrigerator, a model that isn't even sold any more. All but one of the drawers have been broken and the door only has a single compartment left at the top, with the bottle holder being the last to break. It does still work, but it's not ideal.