The best gaming deals from the Steam Summer Sale

Steam has started its annual Summer saleoffering some great discounts on a number of new releases and other essential titles through July. You can even get 15% off the 64GB and 256GB versions of the original Steam Deck . While there are literally hundreds of games on sale, we’ve picked out a handful of recommendations that we think you should check out, many of which happen to be Steam Deck Verified.


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Elden RingFrom Software’s brutal, open-world RPG recently received its first expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. While the expansion is not currently discounted, the base game is on sale for $41.99, marking its lowest price ever. Steam.

Kingpaca with several Melpacas bowing to it in Palworld

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The open word creature catching sim Palworld just got its biggest update since launch, introducing a new island with new strongholds, items and even more Pals to catch. The $30 early access title is currently on sale for $22.49 at Steamand thus matches the best price to date.

A screenshot of Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition

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Horizon Forbidden West has been ported to PC and is currently on sale for $47.99, the lowest price yet. This version of the game, called the Complete Edition, includes graphical options only available on PC and also includes the Burning banks DLC.

A screenshot of Celeste

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Celeste is one of the best platformers ever made, thanks to its tight controls, challenging gameplay, and extensive accessibility options. This lively and sometimes bold title offers poignant insights into how we look after our mental health. If you haven’t had a chance to play yet Celeste Still, we can’t recommend it enough, especially since it’s on sale for $1.99 (was $19.99).

A sample image for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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CD Projekt Red’s 2015 medieval fantasy RPG still has plenty of juice, especially when served up on the Steam Deck, and is currently on sale for its lowest price ever. If you’ve never experienced this amazing game for yourself, here’s how to play it The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt via Steam for only $3.99 (was $39.99).

A screenshot from Fallout 76

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Autumn 76 has had its ups and downs, but we can say with certainty that the post-apocalyptic MMORPG is worth your time and attention. You can pick up a copy for just $9.99 via Steam (was $39.99).

Fallout 76 cover art


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Fall 76

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The new Fallout 76 expansion, Deserters, brings human NPCs back to Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic action RPG.

A screenshot from Warhammer: Rogue Trader

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Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader takes the grim, dark setting of the 41st millennium and gives it the CRPG treatment with complex mechanics and memorable characters. A rogue trader is currently on sale for just $32.49 Steamthe lowest price ever.

A screenshot of Blasphemous 2

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The sequel to the ultra-violent Metroidvania Blasphemous, Blasphemous 2 is more accessible thanks to new traversal and building options without taking away the sharpness of the merciless combat and epic boss battles. You can pick up a copy at Steam now only $14.99 (was $29.99).