The Steam Winter Sale 2025 kicked off on December 18 and runs through January 5, 2026, offering massive discounts on thousands of titles. If you love vast worlds to explore, immersive stories, and endless adventures, this is your chance to score some of the best open-world games at rock-bottom prices. Here are five absolute essentials that demand a spot in your library.
1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - 90% Off ($3.99)
One of the greatest RPGs ever made, The Witcher 3 drops you into a breathtaking medieval fantasy world filled with moral dilemmas, monstrous hunts, and sprawling side quests. Play as Geralt of Rivia, exploring from war-torn villages to ancient ruins, with choices that reshape the story and relationships. At just $3.99, this complete edition (including expansions) is an insane value for hundreds of hours of content.
2. Red Dead Redemption 2 - 75% Off ($14.99)
Step into the dying days of the Wild West as outlaw Arthur Morgan in Rockstar's magnum opus. This open world pulses with life: hunt wildlife, rob trains, build camp bonds, and witness stunning vistas that change with weather and time. The narrative depth and attention to detail make it a benchmark for immersion. Snag it now for under $15.
3. Cyberpunk 2077 - 65% Off ($20.99)
CD Projekt RED's neon-drenched dystopia has evolved into a masterpiece post-updates. As mercenary V, roam Night City in flying cars or on foot, customizing cyberware, hacking foes, and diving into branching stories. The Phantom Liberty expansion adds even more depth. For $20.99, experience one of gaming's most ambitious open worlds.
4. Hogwarts Legacy - 90% Off ($5.99)
Live out your wizarding dreams in the Harry Potter universe. As a fifth-year student, explore the vast grounds of Hogwarts, master spells for combat and puzzles, tame magical beasts, and uncover ancient secrets. The open world brims with side activities like potion brewing and house competitions. At $5.99, it's pure magic.
5. Assassin's Creed Valhalla - 90% Off ($5.99)
Embody Viking warrior Eivor in a saga of raids, conquests, and Norse mythology. Sail longships across stormy seas to pillage England, build settlements, and forge alliances in a massive historical open world. Dual-wield axes in brutal combat and unravel mysteries. This steal at $5.99 revives the series' exploratory glory.
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