Steam’s Summer Sale for 2018 is live and ongoing. Valve recently launched the annual promotion, which takes the form of the Steam Intergalactic Summer Sale. You likely already know the basics of what to expect: It offers significant discounts on countless games. That spans everything from big-budget, triple-A games to lesser-known (but nonetheless excellent) indie games. According to Valve, there are more than 10,000 on sale. So many options can make it downright overwhelming to browse Steam’s store.
Rather than have to wade through countless pages or rack your brain for the games you forgot you wanted to buy, we’ve rounded up a selection of worthwhile games that you should consider buying before the sale ends. And to be more considerate of your wallet (or not), we’ve provided recommendations that fall at or under $20. We’ve asked GameSpot’s staff for their favorite deals, and we’ve come up with a diverse selection of games across multiple genres.
The Steam Intergalactic Summer Sale, like recent sales on the platform, is relatively straightforward. No longer are there any daily and flash deals, as well as voting; an aspect that many found exciting, but was ultimately difficult to follow and unkind to personal bank accounts. The new shift does make shopping easier, as you can now purchase a game without the worry of it becoming heavily discounted at the latter end of the sale.
This sale does feature one fascinating new feature, which is where the “intergalactic” aspect in its name comes in. Steam’s homepage allows you to jump into what’s called the Summer Saliens game. It’s a browser mini-game where you travel to planets and save various games that have been abducted by aliens. You’ll earn XP and unlock new abilities. It may be simplistic, but you should still check it out, as doing so can earn you the much sought after Steam trading cards (if you’re into that). In addition, defending certain planets enters you to win a corresponding game for free, with your odds increasing as your Salien stays on the same planet for longer.
The Steam Summer Sale runs from now until July 5, so be sure to purchase the games you want sooner than later. And there’s even a variety of anime on sale too. If these deals aren’t enough and you want even cheaper deals, check out our recommendations for Steam sale games under $5. Be sure to let us know your picks for worthwhile deals, as well as what you plan to pick up, in the comments below.
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