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Weekend PC Game Deals: Steam Summer Sale 2023 Edition (www.neowin.net)
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[–] Lars 9 points 1 year ago

I just want to give a shout out to Subnautica. I've been having a blast playing it for the last two weeks. In my opinion, it's actually the best game I have played in terms of the open world design. At the start of the game, there are just two map-related things on your hud, the location of the life pod where you start and a depth indicator. There is no mini map or a million question marks on a map and you don't even start with a compass. I honestly had a lot of fun driving around in a submarine and placing beacons in each biome to sort of make my own map. Exploration is a lot of fun in this game.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can never go wrong with Slay the Spire. I've bought that on my switch, PS4, Android phone and now Steam. Just endless awesome fun.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Yep it’s a great game that you can pickup for 30 to 40 min round.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I am currently playing Half Life Alyx with a Quest 2 and a cable to my PC. Incredible game, totally recommended. If you want to feel what Virtual Reality (VR) is about, please play that game.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Check out the SP campaign mods that people made for it!

Not that many, but even right now the ‘best’ one adds a few hours of gameplay. I can’t remember the name of it though, sorry

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Thanks! I can't wait to finish the campaign to play the community made content! I took a quick look and saw a lot, LOT of content! Makes me feel nostalgic for HL2!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Did you do much to optimize the play experience? Last time I was trying to get things running smoothly, I kept running into stutters and whatnot, being such a headache to find solutions online to no avail.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Was gifted Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.

That game is wild, super eerie but fun! Not usually a SP gamer but I’m trying to expand into it more and I think it’s a good start.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Hellblade in VR with good headphones is possibly the best gaming experience I've ever had...

[–] prole 5 points 1 year ago

I got 5D Chess with Multiverse Time Travel... It's breaking my brain.

[–] Lifetrip 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I might pickup Stray, I kinda like how it looks and play. Gonna be a great game to do with the girlfriend.

[–] UnRelatedBurner 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I enjoyed it w/o a gf 🙃

[–] _haha_oh_wow_ 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have a gf, but she was unrelated to my enjoyment of Stray. It's one of those games you can play without being in relationship just like pretty much every other video game.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

My kitten kept meowing and chittering at the tv and jumping up and down. So I’d say it gets his cat seal of approval.

It’s very quiet and a little peaceful in a dystopian sort of way.

[–] Master 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Picked up sea of thieves. Has been ok. Wish you could do 6 player crews though. I enjoy just sailing about in it. But wish it wasnt quite so toxic pvp oriented.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You should really consider Sailwind then. No combat, just sailing. And the sailing is very realistic. It's a single dev game, but an absolute gem. He recently added modification options for all of the available boats, so you can play around with different sail plans and rigs!

[–] Master 1 points 1 year ago

Sailwind

SP only sadly.

[–] _haha_oh_wow_ 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I picked up Dredge: Been hearing it's great so I'm excited to try it out when I get some time. Don't see it on the list either, but I believe it's on sale for maybe $5-10 off.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I started playing Rainworld, and I really like its survival and mystery elements. The sounds and art is also top notch. I'm also considering picking up the recently released Downpour DLC.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Awesome list! Probably not too good news for my wallet though...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I bought Arma 3 years ago but that’s a damn good deal

[–] MartianInAHumansBody 2 points 1 year ago

Good thing I haven't had time to game for years, that my wishlist stuff is going on sale now :D

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I picked up Outer Wilds which is on sale but I don't think is on the list. I hear it's amazing so I'm excited to play.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

If you are a Humble Bundle subscriber and you haven't played it for 2hrs yet, it's included in the new Humble Monthly.

Edit: I mixed up the two games for the umpteenth time.

[–] sockenklaus 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You're e not the only one. My mind directly jumped to Outer Worlds too. ¯\(ツ)/¯

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