The STEAM Sales and Releases Thread - WINTER SALE 2024

[Beowulf]

[...]exploration of the world(s) and a very fun crafting system are at the base of The Mirror's End gameplay. [...]

 

[Mastermind]

Most adventure games have some sort of primitive crafting system (usually just combining items). I don't see the problem with actually putting some effort into that.

 

[Dexter]

If you just want some pure unadultered Space Mehreen action like that Astartes fan movie which game would be recommended? I played 40K: Space Marine by SEGA a few years back and it was kinda okay I guess, but got a bit boring after a while. Also Dawn of War II, but it felt a bit cartoony and forced. The last game I remember playing kinda scratching the itch was Star Craft II: Wings of Liberty.

I was thinking these maybe, but the reviews seem kinda concerning:

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 had a Free Weekend during which you could play freely, I'm about 15 hours on and I'm enjoying it quite a lot so far.

Love the intricate Cinematics they made and the story ain't half bad so far either:


But I can already tell it's probably going to get a bit boring after a few dozen hours of the same-ish fleet battles and system upgrading repeating without much variation.

 

[Azalin]

If you just want some pure unadultered Space Mehreen action like that Astartes fan movie which game would be recommended? I played 40K: Space Marine by SEGA a few years back and it was kinda okay I guess, but got a bit boring after a while. Also Dawn of War II, but it felt a bit cartoony and forced. The last game I remember playing kinda scratching the itch was Star Craft II: Wings of Liberty.

I was thinking these maybe, but the reviews seem kinda concerning:

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 had a Free Weekend during which you could play freely, I'm about 15 hours on and I'm enjoying it quite a lot so far.

Love the intricate Cinematics they made and the story ain't half bad so far either:


But I can already tell it's probably going to get a bit boring after a few dozen hours of the same-ish fleet battles and system upgrading repeating without much variation.

I played the second one during the free weekend for a few hours and seems interesting,the campaign had a nice for the Emprah 40k feel,what the Kodex Kritical Konsensus on these?
I am mostly interested in the single player campaign and don't really care about the multiplayer

 

[Removal]

The first game is better than the second but they play almost the same, the second starts off pretty decent but quickly turns into a bunch of samey battles against enemy fleets that spawn in off map
most battles are just skirmish style with a few special missions tossed in here and there, some are okay and some are downright terrible, with the last mission especially falling under this category
not worth it at full price, but it's decent if you snag it on sale

 

[Azalin]

The first game is better than the second but they play almost the same, the second starts off pretty decent but quickly turns into a bunch of samey battles against enemy fleets that spawn in off map
most battles are just skirmish style with a few special missions tossed in here and there, some are okay and some are downright terrible, with the last mission especially falling under this category
not worth it at full price, but it's decent if you snag it on sale

I think I read somewhere that the first one only has a Imperial campaign,is that true?Because that would make it boring faster

 

[Modron]

The Castle, a maniac mansion inspired adventure game, came out a day ago


A fishing adventure





A game about girls riding bikes in set in the now in vogue 80s


If any genre is over saturated it is the metroidvania.


Kind of slim pickings but Frostpunk got some dlc as well.

 

[LESS T_T]

Yet another game by Frozenbyte, huh. Boreal Blade, a team-based melee fighting game:

Are they that big? Well, 91 employees listed on Linkedin.

 

[Removal]

Because that would make it boring faster

more isn't always better
that said, 2 is a decent enough game that you can sink some hours into and have fun, there's rough edges though

 

[rusty_shackleford]

This game has been delayed like 4 times so far this year alone. It's going to be an absolute shit show.
I can't wait to buy it.

Got delayed again

Delayed again

Seems like the developer is going to release it when it's done. Probably better that way.

 

[pOcHa]

but the game looks totally bland with weak combat, along with store bought assets and randomly placed chest high walls - why the interest at all?

 

[Life of the Party]

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[Life of the Party]

 

[Modron]

Didn't see anyone post this but Din's Legacy came out of early access


Decay of Logos comes out reasonably priced.


A Voltron puzzle game comes to early access???


A floating city builder


Description says both story focused and randomly generated areas kek.


Would be nice if you could embed a couple more of these here be an adventure game
https://store.steampowered.com/app/801480/Agent_A_A_puzzle_in_disguise/

here be nightmare fuel

https://store.steampowered.com/app/947070

 

[LESS T_T]

Hot Brass, top-down tactical SWAT action:

 

[Infinitron]

Cheap: https://store.steampowered.com/bund...ered_Collection_and_Deserts_of_Kharak_Bundle/

 

[Baron Dupek]

out of Early Accesss and -80% discount

Serious Sam Classics: Revolution includes additional enemies and 8 brand new campaign maps, including an epic new boss you can scrap with. Revolution is powered by an updated Serious Engine 1 featuring all-new advanced graphics shader support, full 64-bit compatibility, and Steamworks integration.

Serious Sam Classics: Revolution is a standalone product and it is completely free to owners of original Serious Sam Classic games on Steam (Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter and Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter).

 

[CreamyBlood]

Who cares about the Serious Sam 'Classics' rebundled for the millionth time. I want the new one of which we've heard nothing since they announced it so very long ago.

 

[Unkillable Cat]

Who cares about the Serious Sam 'Classics' rebundled for the millionth time. I want the new one of which we've heard nothing since they announced it so very long ago.

I do. This is very cool news, as the original non-HD versions of First and Second Encounter are still pretty fun to play, especially with friends.

 

[CreamyBlood]

Oh yes, I don't disagree, very fun with friends, even the third one. Great mindless adventure shooting and two bucks is a great deal if you don't have them already. It just feels like they've been repackaging the same games over and over again for the last decade or so.

I want to play this one:

 

[Unkillable Cat]

Oh yes, I don't disagree, very fun with friends, even the third one. Great mindless adventure shooting and two bucks is a great deal if you don't have them already. It just feels like they've been repackaging the same games over and over again for the last decade or so.

This I have to agree with 100%, except I'll take it a step further: They've been doing this for the past 15 years at the least. At this point I only have Serious Sam 4 wishlisted out of sheer curiosity, as in "how the fuck are they going to make this relevant in today's market?"

Meanwhile, I now have a (somewhat) upgraded version of the originals to play with, and my primary co-op partner could use a night off from the missus and kids.

 

[A_boring_GOG_bot]

I wonder what the ATOM developers think about it .

 

[Projas]

whoa transphobic

should be TRANSHE/TRANSSHE/TRANSIT: Post-apocalyptic indie game

 

[rusty_shackleford]

Starpoint Gemini games are on sale, franchise bundle is 83% off
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/3781/Starpoint_Gemini_Franchise/

 

[Modron]

Nobody linked this here but Savage the Shard of Gosen hit early access a few days ago


Jason Liang keeps the original installed just to play the card game.


Children of Morta an ARPG with local coop and upcoming online coop


Das Gesundheit is half off at the moment


The second south park game is 90% off again