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You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: The winter sales are upon us once more: that yearly festival wherein we all unite in the warmth and splendor of substantial discounts. As always, we've put together our roundup of the best Steam Winter Sale deals, but I'm here to provide for a different sort of salesgoer—the kind of dealseeker who wants the absolute most game for the absolute minimum cost. Like, say, a dollar or less.For those of you seeking to stuff your game library's stockings while spending as little as possible, I've assembled a list of excellent games currently on sale for up to—but no more than—$0.99 USD.Super Hexagon — Developer Terry Cavanagh—who also created VVVVVV and the excellent Dicey Dungeons—calls Super Hexagon "a minimal action game." That's not inaccurate, but I might be more inclined to call it "a prolonged, rhythm-based panic attack." But like, in a good way.Shapez — All the optimizational thrills of a factory automation game without any superfluous luxuries like "sprites" or "3D models." Just you, your assembly lines, and an infinitely-expanding map to work with.Downwell — You are falling down a procedurally-generated well in search of treasure, and your boots are guns.Super Bit Blaster XL — If Asteroids had a few more decades in the oven. A bucket of upgrades and unlockables dumped over a classic arcade space shooter.Hylics — Psychedelic turn-based RPG with digitized claymation graphics. Upsetting. Inscrutable. Pretty neat.Superflight — You can fly through procedural mountainscapes in a wingsuit for less than sixty cents. That should say enough.Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition — It's unclear whether we'll ever get a new Deus Ex, so why not go in the other direction? To quote a Steam reviewer: "Incredible how well this game has held up over time. It's not a game, it's a prophecy."Thief Gold — While we're talking classic immersive sims, we can't forget our old friend Garrett. Thief's unscripted stealth gameplay felt like a revelation in 1998, and it still hasn't quite been equalled more than 25 years later.Bridge Constructor Portal — Physics-based bridge assembly meets pseudophysics portal puzzles. An unexpected pairing back in 2017, but one that's proven so perfect that it should've been obvious.Men of War: Assault Squad — Take my advice. Convince a friend to drop a dollar on this, and spend a few hours playing some of the best coop RTS skirmishes the two of you could share.Divine Divinity — Before Baldur's Gate 3, there was Divinity: Original Sin. Before Divinity: Original Sin, there was Divine Divinity. Trace Swen Vincke's endless journey to recapture his love of Ultima 7 with Larian's inaugural hack-and-slash RPG.Mainframe Defenders — A turn-based, loot-heavy mech tactics roguelike with a huge variety of viable builds and strategies. The lovely terminal-inspired interface is just a bonus.Everspace — Arcadey space shooter with a roguelike spin. An affordable place to act out your TIE pilot and X-Wing fighter fantasies in procedurally-generated levels.Itch.ioWindowkill — An experimental twin-stick shooter taking place in multiple windows on your screen. Shoot the edges of your own shrinking window to resize it while enemies attack from windows of their own.Long Live the Axe — A 2D brawler/platformer encouraging you to rip the legbones from skeletons as improvised weaponry.This Is Not Your House — A monochrome choose-your-own psychological horror adventure. Listed features include "crush someone's skull, suffer from hypothermia, transcend your mortal frame."10S — Imagine tennis. Now imagine that tennis was a bullet hell action game.Zones — A surreal walking sim in two acts, in which you'll roam procedural dreamscapes: through purple glades, beneath unfathomable spires of industry, and across a gentle hillside.GOGFEAR Platinum — The 2005 shooter that was brave enough to ask, "What if a spec ops shooter was kinda spooky?" Includes both expansion packs.Worms United — Compilation of the original Worms and its Reinforcements expansion. Delicately aim your arsenal of weapons, only to accidentally obliterate yourself and a sizable chunk of the map.Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior — Even if you've played plenty of 40K, you might've missed the 2003 FPS putting you into the digitigrade hooves of Tau fire warrior Shas'la Kais. Not exactly a classic, but maybe worth playing if only for the novelty of being on the receiving end of bolter fire for once.Her Story — Sam Barlow's police footage FMV murder mystery.Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team." temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].99 or less has been assembled, perfect for enhancing your gaming library this holiday season.
Steam Highlights
Super Hexagon — Created by the talented Terry Cavanagh, known for VVVVVV and Dicey Dungeons, this game offers a minimalistic yet exhilarating experience. It’s best described as a rhythm-based adventure that keeps players on the edge of their seats.
Shapez — Dive into the world of factory automation without the distractions of elaborate graphics. Here, you’ll focus solely on optimizing your assembly lines across an ever-expanding map.
Downwell — Experience the thrill of descending a procedurally-generated well in search of treasure, armed with gun boots that add a unique twist to the gameplay.
Super Bit Blaster XL — A modern take on the classic Asteroids, this game offers a plethora of upgrades and unlockables, revitalizing the arcade space shooter genre.
Hylics — This psychedelic RPG features digitized claymation graphics, creating an experience that is both perplexing and captivating.
Superflight — Glide through stunning procedural mountainscapes in a wingsuit for less than sixty cents, a deal that speaks for itself.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition — A timeless classic that continues to resonate with players, often described as a prophetic experience rather than just a game.
Thief Gold — Revisit the groundbreaking stealth gameplay of Thief, which remains unmatched even after 25 years, showcasing the evolution of immersive sims.
Bridge Constructor Portal — A delightful fusion of physics-based bridge building and portal puzzles, this game has proven to be a perfect match since its debut in 2017.
Men of War: Assault Squad — Team up with a friend for an engaging cooperative RTS experience that promises hours of strategic fun.
Divine Divinity — Before the acclaimed Divinity: Original Sin, there was this classic RPG, a homage to the beloved Ultima 7.
Mainframe Defenders — Engage in turn-based tactics with a loot-heavy approach, featuring a charming terminal-inspired interface.
Everspace — An arcade-style space shooter with roguelike elements, offering a budget-friendly avenue to explore your space combat fantasies.
Itch.io Gems
Windowkill — An innovative twin-stick shooter that unfolds across multiple windows, challenging players to resize their view while fending off enemies.
Long Live the Axe — A brawler/platformer that encourages creative combat, allowing players to use skeletons' leg bones as weapons.
This Is Not Your House — A monochrome psychological horror adventure that invites players to make chilling choices in a haunting narrative.
10S — A unique twist on tennis, reimagined as a bullet hell action game that promises fast-paced excitement.
Zones — A surreal walking simulator that guides players through dreamlike landscapes filled with intrigue and wonder.
GOG Treasures
FEAR Platinum — This 2005 shooter combines tactical gameplay with a touch of horror, complete with expansion packs for an enhanced experience.
Worms United — A compilation of the original Worms and its expansion, where players can unleash their arsenal while navigating the chaos of self-destruction.
Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior — Step into the shoes of a Tau fire warrior in this 2003 FPS, offering a fresh perspective on the Warhammer universe.
Her Story — A captivating FMV murder mystery that challenges players to piece together a narrative through police footage." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].99 or less. Notable games include:
- Super Hexagon: A minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, described as a rhythm-based experience.
- Shapez: A factory automation game focused on optimizing assembly lines without elaborate graphics.
- Downwell: Players descend a procedurally-generated well in search of treasure using gun boots.
- Super Bit Blaster XL: A modern arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring numerous upgrades.
- Hylics: A psychedelic RPG with digitized claymation graphics.
- Superflight: A wingsuit game allowing players to glide through procedural mountainscapes for under sixty cents.
- Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition: A classic game praised for its enduring quality.
- Thief Gold: A stealth game that revolutionized immersive sims, remaining influential after 25 years.
- Bridge Constructor Portal: Combines physics-based bridge building with portal puzzles.
- Men of War: Assault Squad: A cooperative RTS game ideal for strategic gameplay with friends.
- Divine Divinity: An early RPG that pays homage to Ultima 7.
- Mainframe Defenders: A turn-based mech tactics roguelike with a variety of strategies.
- Everspace: An arcade-style space shooter with roguelike elements.
Additional titles include:
- Windowkill: A twin-stick shooter across multiple windows.
- Long Live the Axe: A brawler/platformer using skeletons as weapons.
- This Is Not Your House: A psychological horror adventure with player choices.
- 10S: A bullet hell action game reimagining tennis.
- Zones: A walking simulator through dreamlike landscapes.
From GOG:
- FEAR Platinum: A tactical horror shooter with expansion packs.
- Worms United: A compilation of the original Worms and its expansion.
- Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior: A 2003 FPS set in the Warhammer universe.
- Her Story: An FMV murder mystery game.
