If you have some extra cash left after the holidays and are looking for something fun to spend it on, here are 5 cheap but fun games currently on sales on Steam that you can grab right now. The Steam Winter Sale ends after today, so don’t hesitate if you are interested.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War (-75%) – Rs 360
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a sequel to the 2014 action game Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. It is set in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings universe, but its story is completely unrelated to the books or the movies. You will play as Talion, a ranger from Gondor. After his family was murdered by servants of the Dark Lord Sauron, Talion found himself bound to a mysterious Elven spirit who is later revealed to be the great smith Celebrimbor, maker of the Rings of Power himself. Now, after killing his wife and son’s murderers in the first game, Talion continues his mission of exacting vengeance upon the army of Mordor with Celebrimbor’s assistance in Shadow of War.
Throughout your adventure alongside Talion, you will get to meet some iconic characters from the movies such as Gollum and the spider Shelob, and with your own Ring of Power, you can raise your own army to rival that of the Dark Lord.
Stardew Valley (-25%) – Rs 372
Stardew Valley is a farming simulator very similar to Harvest Moon, and you start out in the same manner: You have just inherited a farm from your grandfather, and now you begin your new life in the Stardew Valley with nothing but a few old tools and a little bit of money. You will grow crops and raise animals for a living, and over time you can save up to craft useful machines to make your life easier. Besides all the hard work, you can also mingle with the community, befriend the locals, explore the surrounding areas, and participate in restoring the Valley to its former glory.
Since its release in 2016, the game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, and now multiplayer features are available as well.
Overcooked! 2 (-25%) – Rs 498
Overcooked! 2 is a cooking game you are tasked with preparing a variety of dishes such as pasta, sushi, or burritos and serve them to hungry customers. The fun part is, the kitchens you are working in are somewhat…unconventional. Sometimes you will be cooking on the streets, other times on rafts in the middle of a river, or even on a balloon. With each unique setting comes unique challenges that you have to overcome, from fire to collapsing floors or vehicles passing by the road. The best part is, you can invite up to three more friends to join in the chaotic fun.
Outlast 2 (-75%) – Rs 188
This horror title is set in the same universe as the previous Outlast, but this time it follows a brand new story, with brand new settings and characters. You will take on the role of Blake Langermann, an investigative journalist who, along with his wife Lynn, is on a mission to uncover the truth behind the murder of a mysterious woman named Jane Doe. Your investigation will take you to a small rural town full of religious fanatics, and into darkness deeper still, with horrible secrets that can drive any man to insanity.
Undertale (-60%) – Rs 145
Undertale is a highly-acclaim RPG from indie game developer Toby Fox. With an engaging story, fun combat system, and unique design, the game has received 95% positive reviews from over 85,000 users on Steam. Additionally, it was also nominated for multiple Game of the Year awards.
The protagonist of Undertale is a child who got lost in an underground world full of monsters. To make it back to the surface, you need to go through several quests and challenges and make difficult choices along the way.