Steam Summer Sale 2024: 7 Games You Shouldn’t Think Twice About Buying

The Steam Summer Sale 2024, which started on 27 June, has generated palpable excitement among gamers. This yearly event is popular for dishing out incredible discounts and is the perfect opportunity for gamers to purchase all the acclaimed titles they have always wanted to try.   

With the gaming industry witnessing a slew of recent AAA releases, the timing for the Steam Summer Sale 2024 couldn’t be better. Undoubtedly, some of the newer releases will be available at this sale at a decent discount.   

Whether you are looking to buy new games or some classic oldies, one thing is for sure; this latest sale will have some incredible new titles to choose from. From immersive RPGs to atmospheric horror games, fans of every genre will have something to choose from.   

However, it can be quite hard for a Steam user to choose which games they want to play amid all the offers. To fix this, we have handpicked seven video games available on Steam, that fans of every genre should give a try at this sale.

But before that, let’s take a look at the full schedule for the sale.  

Steam Summer Sale 2024 date: 27 June to 11 July 2024

7 games you should get your hands on during the Steam Summer Sale 2024

Forza Horizon 5

Release year: 2021  
Genre: Driving, Open World  

Cars designed with painstaking details, a vibrant and expansive open world and the ever-changing landscapes of Mexico to explore — Playground Games have left no stone unturned in ensuring their driving game offers an unmatched immersive experience.   

For arcade racing fans, this game has numerous challenges to complete and races to win. For people who just want to relax, this game’s long roads are always open for a long drive as you listen to your favourite songs.

Gears 5

Release year: 2019 
Genre: Third-person shooter, action   

The most unique entry in the Gears of War franchise in years, this game takes players on an unforgettable journey. They would be able to explore an open world and discover the mystery behind the Locust invasion.   

In terms of story, Gears 5 is a very important title, as it will end with a difficult choice that will change the franchise forever. Play it before Microsoft releases Gears of War: E-Day, a game that will explore the franchise’s roots.

Horizon Forbidden West

Release year: 2024 (PC version)  
Genre: Open World, Sci-Fi, Action, RPG  

Following the success of Horizon Zero Dawn, Horizon Forbidden West takes players on a grand new journey with Aloy. Explore a post-apocalyptic America brimming with mechanical bests and awe-aspiring landscapes.   

Master all the weapons and tools Aloy has as you destroy machine after machine and uncover yet another mystery in its compelling story full of fantastic performances.   

Dying Light 2

Release year: 2022 
Genre: First person, Action, Horror  

A sequel to one of the best Zombie games ever made, Dying Light 2 brings back the incredible parkour mechanics and adds enhanced combat features to the already perfected formula. Once again nighttime brings some horrific Zombies for players to fend off, but it’s the story that brings the real thrill.   

Set 22 years after the events of Dying Light, this game stars Aiden Caldwell, a pilgrim searching for his long-lost sister. In this story player choices make a lot of difference, they can change the world around them with their decisions. 

Batman: Arkham trilogy

Release year: 2009 (Asylum), 2011 (City), 2015 (Knight) 
Genre: Action, Adventure  

Every superhero fan, especially those who love The Dark Knight should give this trilogy a go. This series includes Arkham Asylum, Arkham City and Arkham Knight, with each game illustrating how Batman‘s journey as he grew as a vigilant crime-fighting hero.   

With their easy-to-learn and hard-to-master combat system, intriguing world tailor-made for comic book fans and voice cast lifted straight from Batman: The Animated Series, these games leave no stone unturned in giving fans an incredible gaming experience.  

Resident Evil Village

Release year: 2021
Genre: Survival, Horror   

The latest in the long-running survival horror series Resident Evil Village is the direct follow-up to Resident Evil VII, but it does a lot of things very differently. Shifting away from the hardcore horror-focused scenarios of VII, Village is a campier action-horror title.   

Its characters have silly one-liners, and its levels are full of exhilarating sequences, some of them are chase sequences, while others are literal rollercoaster rides loaded with werewolves. This game is the kind of experience most players want from most titles they play.  

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition

Release year: 2015
Genre: RPG, Open World   

Geralt of Rivia’s latest adventure is almost a decade old now, yet it stands as one of the best open-world role-playing games ever made. A masterpiece of narrative depth, this game lets players master swordplay, magic, alchemy and a card game, all the while they play through an intriguing story.   

They can make choices, which can alter the endings, they can let monsters live and kill seemingly harmless people, the choice will always be in their own hands. Fair warning for every gamer who will buy it: clear your schedule as it will be a very long adventure as the complete edition includes all the story expansions. Do not miss this one; there’s a reason it is counted among the best RPG games of all time.

(Hero and Featured Image Credits: Capcom, CD Projekt Red, Xbox Game Studios, WB Games, Techland, Sony Interactive Entertainment )