A fresh week has ushered in a new wave of sales on Steam, and as is customary, I have curated a selection of the most noteworthy deals and standout titles that warrant your attention. It’s important to note that these sales are not fleeting; they will remain active for several days, ensuring that even if you revisit this list a week later, you may still find enticing offers available. The larger publisher sales tend to have a longer lifespan, so there’s no need to rush.
Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale
No Game Pass? No Problem.
If you haven’t yet subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, this sale presents an excellent opportunity. A diverse array of titles from Xbox’s catalog, spanning both classic and contemporary releases, are available at discounts reaching up to 90%. These offers will be active until May 8, 2025, allowing ample time to explore and seize these deals.
Highlighted sales include:
- The Hellblade Bundle – 34% off: This bundle features both Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice and Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga, making it a prime choice since the first title is not available individually on sale.
- State of Decay: Complete Collection – 75% off: This comprehensive collection includes both State of Decay games along with all DLC, perfect for newcomers to the franchise.
- Halo Infinite – Campaign – 67% off: While opinions on the campaign may vary, it offers a unique gameplay experience, especially with the upgraded grapple hook that adds a dynamic twist to the classic Halo formula.
Additional noteworthy deals from the Xbox Game Studios sale include:
- Halo Master Chief Collection – 75% off
- Avowed – 20% off
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition – 50% off
- Sea of Thieves – 50% off
- Age of Mythology: Retold – 20% off
- Grounded – 50% off
- Ara: History Untold – 35% off
- Age of Empires IV – 60% off
- Sunset Overdrive – 80% off
- Forza Horizon 5 – 50% off
Indies You Don’t Want to Miss
Make Sure to Grab These Indie Games While You Can.
In addition to the major publisher sales, Steam consistently showcases a vibrant selection of indie games that are also on sale. This week, the following titles stand out:
- The Long Dark – 90% off
- Little Nightmares II – 67% off
- Overcooked! 2 – 75% off
- Golf With Your Friends – 68% off
- Ender Lillies: Quietus of the Knights – 60% off
- Patrick’s Parabox – 40% off
- Trepang2 – 50% off
- This War of Mine – 85% off
- World of Goo – 66% off
- Harold Halibut – 40% off
Games That Are Cultural Tastemakers
Must-Play Games You Should Have in Your Library.
Lastly, we spotlight a selection of games that have made significant cultural impacts, whether they are blockbuster titles or indie gems. These must-play games are currently on sale:
- Returnal – 50% off
- Resident Evil 7 – 60% off
- Alien: Isolation – 80% off
- Lies of P – 40% off
- Dragon Ball Z Sparking! Zero – 25% off
- Monster Hunter World – 67% off
- Grand Theft Auto IV – 65% off
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – 10% off
- Persona 5 Royal – 60% off
- Resident Evil 4 – 50% off
