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Hey all. Always enjoyed reading everyone's suggestions on more unknown games available during big steam sales.

I'll start off with one that I have been a fan of for a long time: Death Road to Canada

This game is like a zombie action Oregon Trail like game, where you manage supplies and fight through hordes of zombies on your way to the safe haven of Canada. Only US$3.74 right now and well worth it imo!

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[–] ColonelSanders@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I suppose it depends on what a person considers a hidden gem because everyone's tastes are different. I'll list a few categories and at least 1-2 of my favorites in those categories that I've found on Steam and are currently on sale:

Exploration/Base-Building:

  • Grounded
  • Raft
  • Rimworld
  • Subnautica/Subnautica: Below Zero

Story based/Farming/Romance:

  • My Time at Portia*
  • My Time at Sandrock

Visual Novels:

  • Basically anything made by PixelFade (Ace Academy, Ethereal Enigma, Crystalline). One of the few English-based VNs that are fully voiced in English and have a pretty decent plot/story. Interactive with different choices affecting different outcomes and even some minigames at least in EE.
  • Nekop-er, Hush Hush. Ok, listen. I'll admit there IS an 18+ DLC for this but it's not necessary to enjoy the game. It honestly has a pretty interesting story/premise and I did get pretty heavily emotionally invested in the characters.

*Note that MTAP has been fraught with issues. Although these issues don't necessarily make the game unplayable, and it's still enjoyable, be aware that it is was Pathea's (the studio) first such attempt and as such they were still learning. Their second game Sandrock has solved a lot of the issues and it's not necessary to play the first one

[–] sickday@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I've already got a Steam Deck and I really enjoy it, but I've been eyeing the Dock for a while too. It's on sale now for even less than the alternative I was considering so I'm probably going to grab one very soon

[–] Whirlgirl9@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

just grabbed god of war, disco elysium, and hellblade senuas sacrifice...

as far as recommendations go, Mass Effect legendary edition and dragon age are very enjoyable if you like RPG with a focus on lore, story and characters. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a wonder and a steal at $20. Witcher 3 for $12. Horizon Zero Dawn for $16.50

[–] Zorque@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] ANuStart@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

This comment made me sharply exhale cocaine chunks

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[–] oblast@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

APICO, a nice little beekeeping simulator with bee-breeding mechanics and building.

Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator, an incredibly cheap God-game/nation simulator. Not comparable to WorldBox, though. Just a little game for making nations fight and painting maps

[–] ColonelSanders@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I suppose it depends on what a person considers a hidden gem because everyone's tastes are different. I'll list a few categories and at least 1-2 of my favorites in those categories that I've found on Steam and are currently on sale:

Exploration/Base-Building:

  • Grounded
  • Raft
  • Rimworld
  • Subnautica/Subnautica: Below Zero

Story based/Farming/Romance:

  • My Time at Portia*
  • My Time at Sandrock

Visual Novels:

  • Basically anything made by PixelFade (Ace Academy, Ethereal Enigma, Crystalline). One of the few English-based VNs that are fully voiced in English and have a pretty decent plot/story. Interactive with different choices affecting different outcomes and even some minigames at least in EE.
  • Nekop er Hush Hush. Ok, listen. I won't beat around the bush here. There IS an 18+ DLC for this but it's not necessary to enjoy the game. It honestly has a pretty interesting story/premise and I did get pretty heavily emotionally invested in the characters.

*Note that MTAP has been fraught with issues. Although these issues don't necessarily make the game unplayable, and it's still enjoyable, be aware that it is was Pathea's (the studio) first such attempt and as such they were still learning. Their second game Sandrock has solved a lot of the issues and it's not necessary to play the first one

[–] Yavandril@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

For me it’s Songs of Conquest - spiritual successor of Heroes of Might and Magic 3. It looks great, the gameplay is awesome, they took all of the best parts of HoMM and got rid of the more frustrating ones (for example there is a unit cap for a single slot, so you can’t have 2000 skeletons in a single unit). There are also some cool new mechanics, like every unit gives some kind of essence, which is used as a resource for using spells, so depending on your team composition you get access to different spells. Overall definitely worth checking out for every HoMM fan!

[–] FlashMobOfOne@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

A few to add in:

Solasta: Crown of the Magister - Old school D&D and tactics RPG. It’s indie so has rough edges here and there, but it’s so fun, and there aren’t a ton of games that fill the void.

Dungeon of the Endless - It’s a tower defense / tactical game with great pixel art and one of the best soundtracks I’ve ever heard.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar - Excellent RPG that will remind you of old school Final Fantasy.

Tower of Time - Excellent tactical RPG

Detroit: Become Human - Cinematic narrative game about androids becoming self aware.

The Dark Anthology: Man of Medan - Cinematic narrative horror game, the first in a series of several, therefore if you enjoy there’s a lot more where that came from. (Made by the same studio that created Until Dawn.)

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[–] salarua@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 years ago

i'm sure you all have heard of Outer Wilds (which i highly recommend and is 40% off right now) but a lesser-known game is Rain World. it's an absolutely brutal survival platformer where you play as a little slugcat trying to find their way home in a dying world. it's not for everyone, but if you like exploration, ancient mysteries, action, a bleak atmosphere, and you don't mind dying a hundred times, absolutely give it a go

[–] loffiz@vlemmy.net 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Death's Door 19.5€ → 7.8€ It's a very cozy game but still fun mechanics and adventurous. Kinda similar to Hyperpixel in feels. Spent 3 days while sick playing from the sofa, enjoyed every bit.

[–] shapesandstuff@feddit.de 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Death's door is also on Gamepass!
Very cute game, not as easy as it's cutesy makeup might have people think

[–] anji@lemmy.anji.nl 1 points 2 years ago

I loved Death's Door. I think the difficulty was actually perfectly tuned. Boss fights are more about discovering patterns and mechanics while the combat itself was much more forgiving than, say, Tunic. Great soundtrack too.

[–] altz3r0@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (6 children)

EXAPUNK - 50% - 96% Positive

If you like old time puzzle games, and have a pinch for programming, then you will love this. In this game you control bots by creating algorithms to extract data and other challenges. The cool part is you must study the game language and learn the lore from manuals and magazines that the game provides.

SHENZHEN I/O - 50% - 93% Positive

From the same creator of EXAPUNK, only the thematic here is electronics.

Road 96 - 50% 91% Positive

Summer 1996, Today is the day! You hit the road. Adventure. Freedom. Escape. Run. Flee the Regime. Try to survive.

On this risky road trip to the border, you’ll meet incredible characters, and discover their intertwined stories and secrets in an ever-evolving adventure. But every mile opens up a choice to make. Your decisions will change your adventure, change the people you meet, maybe even change the world.

[–] liminis@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Zachtronics games are great. ^Especially their solitaires...^

[–] brsrklf@compuverse.uk 1 points 2 years ago

They are. I was hooked on SpaceChem long ago and since then I've bought all of them (even Infinifactory ~~despite the lack of solitaire~~)

I'd recommend Silicon Zeroes too, not by Zach Barth but in very much the same genre and well made too.

[–] averagedrunk@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Road 96 was so much fun! Definitely worth it at that price.

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[–] mabd@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Slipways. Very well made space puzzle game. This game really surprised me.

Also, hidden gems thread... feels just like home :)

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