The STEAM Sales and Releases Thread - WINTER SALE 2024

[oscar]

If it's not the Darkest Dungeon artist himself this is some daylight theft

 

[LESS T_T]

Wigmund. The Return of the Hidden Knights, some kind of fantasy RPG with skill-based action gameplay:

Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip, top-down co-op zombie shooter based on the movie:

 

[Merlkir]

It's not like DD wasn't ripping off Mignola big time. I kind of enjoy all the games trying to copy that style now, it's so pointless and silly.

 

[Dayyālu]

If it's not the Darkest Dungeon artist himself this is some daylight theft

In be4re EYES ON THE CHARACTERS LITERALLY UNPLAYABLE

Tbh, from the vids it seems that they learnt all the wrong lessons from DD and DD already was the definition of an incredibly well-polished turd (that I liked a lot because ambience, the gameplay itself overstood its welcome and the grind was insane). Plus I wonder how much variety you can get with simply Nazis to shoot.

EDIT: It's a pity tho, the set-up is very interesting and novel.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

Didn't really care for DD gameplay, becomes far too RNG heavy. Not a bad thing in itself, but it just turns your units into cannon fodder because of a bad RNG streak which is boring for me.
I'd be entirely unsurprised if DD is actually scripted to perform 'negative' RNG streaks.

 

[Modron]

New Close Combat installment


The Wild Eight survival game comes out of early access to some fanfare.


Neo Cab comes out and I can't tell if it is a hipster VN or has actual gameplay from the trailers or from the 4 minutes of people streaming it I tried to watch kek.


Austerlitz rereleased

 

[LESS T_T]

Xeno Crisis, room-based top-down shooter made for Mega Drive/Genesis:

 

[Bahamut]

This was unexpected

Spyro and Crash remakes dirt cheap for what their worth

https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=gol

 

[Modron]

Freeman Guerilla Warfare came out of early access, still waiting on some codex impressions.



Rain of Reflection's first chapter comes out on steam it's an adventure game with tacticool combat



Another retro rerelease


Kingdom of Rhea enters beta and is freely available.

 

[LESS T_T]

Vampire's Fall: Origins, single-player turn-based RPG originally released on mobile. Looks mostly about standard fare of loot and grind, similar to Diablo, but turn-based yeah:

For countless years the villagers of Vamp’Ire have enjoyed a life of peace and happiness. But now, rumors are spreading about a wielder of dark magic - a Witchmaster. Fearing the rumors to be true, the village musters a militia to prepare for the worst. You are a recruit enrolling to defend the village. Little do you know, fate has something special in store for you…

A tribute to classic RPGs. Made with passion, by old-school gamers.

Vampire’s Fall: Origins is a 2D open-world RPG with tactical combat. Create your character, choose your bloodline and venture out in the world. Will you wreck havoc in the land, or be the hero people are longing for?

• Open world
  
• Fully customizable characters
  
• Tactical combat
  
• Immersive stories
  
• Dialogue choices
  
• Skills and abilities to shape your character
  
• Choose your bloodline: Nosferatu, Ranjeni, Magistrav or Equides
  
• Over 250 graphically unique weapons and armor

Miegakure, the 4D puzzle game:

Trajes Fatais: Suits of Fate, cool looking 2D fighting game from Brazil:

 

[Citizen]

LUCY FEERNANDEZ
SHITS

 

[Citizen]

i am retatrded

 

[Gerrard]

Just Cause 3 is 85% off, that's my kind of price.

Techland's Crime Cities (2000) re-released on Steam:

Too bad the game is actually kind of shitty.

 

[passerby]

Wigmund. The Return of the Hidden Knights, some kind of fantasy RPG ( Roll Playing Game ) with skill-based roll-based action gameplay.

Spoiler

 

[LESS T_T]

"Enhanced" re-releases of Aladdin and The Lion King:

Two of the most beloved Disney games of all time make their long-awaited return to PC in Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King! This unforgettable package of Disney classics is filled with tons of new features, enhancements, game modes, and display options, plus multiple versions of the games! Join Aladdin and his sidekick, Abu, as they race through the marketplace toward their date with destiny. Relive Aladdin’s classic adventure as you travel through Agrabah, the Cave of Wonders and more to defeat Jafar and rescue Jasmine. Jump, fight, dodge and carpet-ride your way through this adventure, collecting gems along the way. The Lion King brings to life the majesty and mystery of Africa through the tale of Simba, a lion cub faced with the challenging transition to maturity. Now, you too can be part of the adventure! Driven into the wilderness by his evil uncle Scar, Simba finds salvation and Hakuna Matata with Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat. Tackle heinous hyenas in the elephant’s graveyard, avoid the trampling hooves of stampeding wildebeest as you battle through 10 levels to ensure Simba claims his rightful place as The Lion King.

Features
• Multiple Game Versions: Play through several different versions of the beloved Aladdin and The Lion King games that have been created over the years, including both console and handheld versions. An all-new “Final Cut” version of Aladdin, developed exclusively for this collection, is also included and features difficulty adjustments, camera refinements, bug fixes, as well as a few additional surprises for fans.
• Display Options and Updated Visuals:
1080P graphics and enhancements for modern HD TVs
Adjustable screen aspect ratios and borders
Custom filter options designed to replicate classic CRT TVs and other popular screen types
• In-Game Rewind: Instantly rewind any of the games in real-time in order to retry difficult areas
• Interactive Game Viewer: View full game playthroughs, with the ability to skip forward, jump in, and start playing at any point
• Save Feature: Quickly save your progress in each of the games and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want
• Museum Features: Take a journey behind-the-scenes and learn more about the creation of these incredible games. Watch video interviews with the original development teams or explore numerous galleries containing hundreds of previously unreleased HD concept images and marketing assets.
• Soundtrack: Listen to the entire soundtracks for both games in the included music players. The ability to repeat and shuffle the songs is also supported.

Users who have previously purchased Disney’s Aladdin or Disney’s The Lion King on Steam will receive credit from that purchase toward Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King.

 

[LESS T_T]

Shadowplay: Metropolis Foe, turn-based Chinese cyberpunk RPG?:

Well, I was excited until seeing the core is a card game.

We are the reflection below neon lighting. We are the remnants of desire. We are the deprived and the humiliated. Those at the top, they shudder at the mere thought of breathing the same air as us… But what's ironic is that the reason that this world is so beautiful, the reason it is so insane, the reason it is so worth living is because they can't get rid of us, and they never will. Look through the prism of my eyes, of my life, and perhaps you will be able to see a world entirely different from the one in your imagination; but, then again maybe you were right all along? Then you're crazy, just like me.

·You've most likely never come across a card game with such an extensive plot before.
A plot with hundreds of thousands of words, and it is no bedtime story at that. All the goings on in Starcity are as crazy as it gets! Take on the role of a band of lawless rebels in this strange gargantuan cyberpunk city with battle and adventure around every corner! The city also hosts dozens of lurking informants: find them, take on the missions they give, and bring the city under your control!

·Companions, each with unique abilities and complex personalities.
The story features more than 10 characters, each with distinct personalities and unique decks. Take companions with you to confront challenges ranging from robot guards to labyrinths of the mind! Want to storm the CEO offices to the accompaniment of explosions, to sneak past guards or take out opponents with a well-honed slash of your sword? The decision is yours!

·Cards perfectly complement the plot.
Exploring the city will open the map up to you and the city itself is full of uncharted opportunities, with each step along the way bringing about changes to your deck. No matter whether it's wounds from the battlefield, psychological suffering, allies' assistance or a gang's hit list, they may all become cards in your deck, granting your battles a whole-new level of unpredictability. Each choice you make has a chance of showing up as a card, bringing victory to you—or to your opponent.

Still sounds a bit interesting.

 

[Modron]

Pretty good haul today.

Hard to miss with the banner ad but Indivisible is out.


Donkey Kong countrified Yooka-Laylee sequel comes out.


The fourth installment in the Trine series was released.


Pilgrims by Amanita Designs the team behind Machinarium, Samarost, et cetera got released.


The Shadowgate people Zojoi released a new adventure game Argonus

 

[FreshCorpse]

If I'm interested in Trine, am I as well to start with Trine 1, which is often discounted to less than £5?

 

[Abu Antar]

Play 1 & 2, skip 3.

 

[Fedora Master]

 

[LESS T_T]

Larian's wet dream becomes real.

Ultimate Games S.A. presents:
Duhvinity 2: Ergo Drunkenness

In the RPG game The Handler of Dragons you play as a warrior who can speak to the dragons. How did it happen? What will be the consequences?
The adventure begins...

Decide and see how your fate unfolds.
During adventures, you will meet various people and creatures. You will choose whether you want to become a friend of dragons or their slayer.
Are you going to protect dragons at all costs?
How far will you go to obtain their power?

Manage relations with your relatives and see how they will help you (or not) along your journey. For instance, if your wife can fight on your side if you develop a good relationship with her.

As you proceed you’ll be given a chance to improve: learn new skills, magic attacks, and others. You decide.

Features:

• DRAGONS,
  
• Multiple creature sets (example: Orcs, Skeletons, Rock Giants, Trolls, Golems)
  
• Multiple character sets (Warriors, Sorceress, Wizards, Dwarfs etc. ),
  
• Decisions having impact in the game,
  
• Variety of maps/levels
  
• Humor,
  
• Weapon items and others,

 

[rusty_shackleford]

Features:

• DRAGONS

S0rcererV1ct0r

 

[PrettyDeadman]

Unity of Command of sale with 85% discount!

Probably due to Unity of Command 2 release being soon.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

 

[Zombra]

The Handler of Dragons

Developer: Hi-Quality Jerzy Calinski

You know something's high quality when they even cut the corners off spelling "high quality".