Christmas is here and with it comes Steam’s most awaited “Winter sale”. There are tons of games which are worth recommending but we have narrowed down the following games which you should consider while buying. These are the top games available on discount in the Steam’s Winter sale.
Bioshock Infinite
Original price: Rs. 1,499
Current price: Rs. 374
Don the role of Booker DeWitt, a veteran of the U.S. cavalry who is now a hired gun. Your mission is to rescue a mysterious girl called Elizabeth, who is imprisoned in the flying city of Columbia. The game has a mind-boggling story line along with complex characters. If you want to play a game with a story that will keep you hooked, then Bioshock Infinite is the one for you.
Tomb Raider
Original price: Rs. 565
Current price: Rs. 84
Relive the adventurous ways of Lara Croft as she finds herself on the remote island of Yamatai in the Dragon’s Triangle. This long awaited reboot of the series gave the franchise and the adventure genre a game to be proud of.
DmC
Original price: Rs. 1,799
Current price: Rs. 539
One more reboot on this list, DmC puts you in the action packed shoes of Dante. The game breathes action, and the number of combos that you can pull off is motivation enough to play this game multiple times.
Thomas was alone
Original price: Rs. 369
Current price: Rs. 110
Thomas was alone is one of the best puzzle games we have seen. Your character is a coloured rectangle block and if you thought this sounds boring, we’d like to tell you that this game has a well-written story. The soundtrack too deserves special mention.
Grand Theft Auto V
Original price: Rs. 2,937
Current price: Rs. 1,762
Who hasn’t played GTA? The game defined the open world genre and brings with it an interesting story. The game lets you live your wildest criminal fantasies. GTA V brings with it a vast open world, a lot of side quests and is more fun when you play the game with friends.
Witcher 3
Original price: Rs. 1,179
Current price: Rs. 589
The Witcher 3 was not only nominated for some of the most prestigious awards in gaming but won Game of the Year as well. It is without a doubt, one of the best games that released this year. Isn’t this much information enough? What are you waiting for?
Dark Souls II
Original price: Rs. 2,627
Current price: Rs. 998
Dark Souls II is as punishing and as demanding as its predecessor. The second game in the franchise brings with it better controls. The pace of the game will keep you at the edge of your seat, sweating!
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Original price: Rs. 1,179
Current price: Rs. 176
Set in an alternative history where Nazis have won the world war, Wolfenstein: The New Order revives the the 9 year old in you. The game was one of the best first person shooters of 2014 and won many awards for the same. At its current price, the game is a steal.
Pillar of Eternity
Original price: Rs. 929
Current price: Rs. 371
If you like RPG games, you might have this game on your Steam wishlist already but if you have no clue what we are talking about, just try this game and you will. The game is a beautiful top-down RPG, set in the fantasy world Eora.
Ori and the Blind Forest
Original price: Rs. 565
Current price: Rs. 339
Ori and Blind Forest is a single player platform adventure video game which stands among the best in its genre. Developers Moon Studios has brought a 2D world to life in an era dominated by 3D games. The game offers tons of challenges and pushes player to think on their feet as they take on not only foes but the environment as well.
Rocket League
Original price: Rs. 565
Current price: Rs. 395
Winning the coveted “Best Independent game” and the “Best sports/racing game” awards at the The Game Awards 2015, Rocket league is in a league of its own. The games mixes sports and cars, twisting the mechanics of physics to bring you an addictive game. Split screen multiplayer is the sweet cherry on top!
Metal gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Original price: Rs. 3,923
Current price: Rs. 2,628
Kojima’s last outing might be a little bleak on the story front and the absence of Mission 51 was a bullet straight to the heart, but nonetheless, Kojima and his team put together a gameplay masterpiece. The team once again showed the world how to make a great action stealth game but this time in the open world.
Star Wars Collection
Original price: Rs. 1,929
Current price: Rs. 443
The bundle has 14 Star Wars games including — Dark Forces, Knights of the Old Republic, The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition, The Force Unleashed II, Battlefront II, Empire at War - Gold Pack, Jedi Knight -Dark Forces II, Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy, Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith, Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast, Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords, Republic Commando, Starfighter, The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes. The Force is definitely strong with this bundle. Is it strong with you?
Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Complete Edition
Original price: Rs. 2,499
Current price: Rs. 624
Sid Meier’s Civilization V can be summed up as one of the all time greats games when it comes to the turn-based strategy genre. The game, in its fifth iteration captures the essence of Civilization in the best possible way. It makes you feel like God in-charge of humanity.
Battleblock Theater
Original price: Rs. 479
Current price: Rs. 119
Lately platformers; more specifically 2D platformers, have been improving, and Battleblock Theater, brings with it comedy to distinguish itself from other games in this genre. Cry or laugh, as your stick-figure cartoon-ish character is forced to do all sorts of deadly theater performances for the amusement of the cats. It gets more fun as your friends join in. The game supports up to 4 player co-ops online.
Valve complete pack
Original price: Rs. 1,929
Current price: Rs. 482
Let’s just list all the games in this pack: CS:GO, Portal, Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 1, Left 4 dead 2, Team Fortress Classic, Team Fortress 2, CS: Source, CS, CS: Condition Zero, Day of Defeat, Day of Defeat: Source, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, Half-Life 2: Lost Coast, Half-Life 2: Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Half-Life, Half-Life: Blue Shift, Half-Life: Opposing Force, Half-Life Deathmatch: Source, Half-Life Source, Ricochet, Deathmatch Classic. If you haven’t played any of these, well then you can stop calling yourself a gamer.
P.S.
CS is short for Counter Strike
Dishonored
Original price: Rs. 565
Current price: Rs. 141
From raving reviews to winning game design award from the British Academy of Film and Television, Dishonored is one of the most interesting role-playing, story-driven game till date. This first-person action adventure game emphasises on stealth, and each level is designed to offer gamers multiple paths to the goal.
Life is strange
Original price: Rs. 565
Current price: Rs. 378
Life is strange is a gripping tale of Maxine Caulfield, a 12th grade student of Blackwell Academy, in the fictional city of Arcadia Bay. This photography student finds herself in a difficult position when she finds out that she has the ability to rewind time. Each decision taken affects how the story progresses.
Outlast
Original price: Rs. 565
Current price: Rs. 141
Do you like horror games? If yes, then Outlast should be at the top of your list. The game has the potential to send shivers down your spine. Want the ultimate immersive effect? Try playing the game with headphones. We dare you.
Don’t Starve Together
Original price: Rs. 479
Current price: Rs. 320
If you were tired of playing Don’t Starve, do you want to give the game another shot, this time with a friend? Don’t Starve Together, as the name suggests is about surviving together. Collect resources, build up your defences and survive the night. The objective of the game is easier said than achieved.
Batman: Arkham City
Original price: Rs. 565
Current price: Rs. 141
Considered as the best Batman game from the Arkham Knight trilogy, Arkham City puts you in the shoes of the caped crusader as he glides across Gotham city taking on some of the most iconic villains from the Batman universe. If you are a batman fan, then you have to play this game. At its current price, it is a steal deal.