The Steam Winter Sale has become legendary. It’s a brief event that takes place at the end of December every year, and millions of PC gamers flock to the platform to take advantage of substantial discounts on some top-tier games. This year’s Steam Winter Sale runs from December 21 to January 4, which means it’s already underway. It’s an exciting season that tends to scare wallets globally, so we’ve compiled a list of the finest deals available right now – so you don’t get lost in the shuffle.
Best Games in the Steam Winter Sale 2023
The Last of Us Part I (-33%)
The Final Chapter I didn’t have the finest PC launch, but Naughty Dog improved it over time to become a fantastic product that’s definitely worth a revisit. It costs $40 during the Steam Winter Sale.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition (-90%)
The Mass Effect Legendary Edition is an astounding buy, with a stunning 90% discount, offering you three incredible games for just $5.99. You’ve missed out on some of the best narrative in video game history if you’ve never played the Mass Effect series.
Red Dead Redemption II (-67%)
You’re either not interested or have been living under a rock if you haven’t played Red Dead Redemption II. This massive game is Rockstar’s most recent offering, and at $19.79, you’re getting a steal on one of the best games of all time.
Hogwarts Legacy (-50%)
Hogwarts Legacy is one of the best-selling games of 2023, and it garnered millions of players and spectators on streaming platforms when it was introduced earlier in the year. It’s a terrific open-world game that feels completely real to the Wizarding World, plus it’s half the price at $29.99.
Rainbow Six Siege (-60%)
Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft’s flagship shooter and one of the most constant competitors to Call of Duty, is a robust, steady, and popular tactical shooter with one of the genre’s longest shelf life. In the Steam Winter Sale, it’s only $7.99.
Forza Horizon 5 (-50%)
If you’re looking for one of the most visually stunning open-world racing games ever created, don’t pass up Forza Horizon 5. With one of the largest automotive catalogs and a tremendous amount of information to explore, this truly is a genre jewel, and it’s only $29.99 on Steam right now.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 (-75%)
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a never-ending present. It’s classic, authentic, and incredibly engaging – it’s the ideal game to unwind with while cruising down the highway in complete charge of a big rig, trying to make your fortune. In the Steam Winter Sale, it’s only $4.99.
Sons of the Forest (-20%)
Sons of the Forest isn’t cheap, but it’s one of the most realistic, horrifying horror survival games out now, with a massive open world, the potential to develop magnificent communities, and intense, vicious fighting techniques. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can get it for $23.99 during the Steam Winter Sale.
Modern Warfare 3 (-30%)
The lowest-rated Call of Duty game gets discounted in the Steam Winter Sale, so you can come on board for just $48.99. Will you listen to the crowds or discover for yourself how horrible this game is?
Civilization VI (-90%)
You won’t find a cheaper strategy game with as many hours of pleasure for less than 10% of the original price. It’s one of the most popular games on Steam, with 211,297 reviews, and it’s only $5.99 during the Winter Sale.
Fallout 76 (-80%)
The most current installment in the iconic post-apocalyptic genre, Fallout 76, has a twist. It’s the series’ first (and only) online game, and it’s been active since 2018, with Bethesda Game Studios constantly adding new content. In the Steam Winter Sale, it’s only $7.99.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (-75%)
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the most vast game in Ubisoft’s renowned series. It has hundreds of hours of content spread throughout a vast open world full of peril, deception, and mystery. Right now, it’s only $14.99 on Steam.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (-75%)
As the winner of hundreds of Game of the Year awards, The Witcher 3 is one of those titles that you simply must play. It’s a beautiful game with epic storytelling and some of the best acting in recent years. At just $9.99, it’s well worth the investment.
Atomic Heart (-50%)
Atomic Heart launched midway through 2023, offering an intense and at times bizarre story that sees players wrestle with a Soviet-themed mechanical menace of an uprising. It’s a solid shooter with some innovative elements and a great world, and it’s $29.99 in the Steam Winter Sale.
Resident Evil 2 Remake (-75%)
It’s largely regarded as the best Resident Evil game of all time – or, at the very least, the best Resident Evil Remake. Resident Evil 2 Remake combines a famous story with one of gaming’s most terrifying locations, all for $9.99 on Steam.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 (-75%)
Play with genetics and take control of the lives of those who visit your park as you seek to build a phenomenon – a thriving, fully working Jurassic Park. Manage your structures, creatures, and earnings – and try not to break out. On Steam, it’s only $14.99.
Mortal Kombat 1 (-50%)
One of the year’s top combat games is now available for $34.99. It’s difficult not to find that price highly appealing, given that Mortal Kombat 1 features some of the most horrific, gory action scenes you’ll ever see, as well as an immersive, all-new story and tons of side stuff.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales (-40%)
Miles Morales was a superb standalone expansion (or spin-off) to 2018’s Spider-Man. It was one of the best games of its generation. It puts players in control of Miles Morales, a guy who gains extraordinary abilities as the game progresses. On Steam, it’s only $29.99.
Grand Theft Auto 5 (-63%)
Can you truly say you’ve never played GTA 5 now that Rockstar Games has released GTA 6? It’s currently on sale for $14.99 on Steam, and at that price, you’re getting a steal – it’s nearly the best-selling game in history.
EA FC 24 (-60%)
For those who are feeling sporty, consider investing just $27.99 in one of the most consistently impressive sports games ever. In EA FC 24, you’re getting everything that FIFA was but with a different branding – it’s the perfect game for soccer fans.
