The Steam Summer Sale 2024 is now live and kicking, and there are plenty of titles available for gamers to pick from.
In the world of $70 AAA titles, $10 won’t usually get you anywhere. But that’s where Valve’s seasonal sales come in, offering steep discounts on several titles. In fact, there are some fantastic games to choose from, even if you can’t spare over $10 to get a game for your summer holidays.
10 Best Steam Summer Sale 2024 games under $10
I have tried to ensure that the games mentioned on this list can cater to gamers’ varying tastes. While it’s hard to expect recent releases at such low prices, I have included both indie and AAA titles (do remember that these AAA titles have been available for quite some time now, hence the steep discounts).
Hades
Hades 2 is out on Early Access and the initial reception for the game is excellent. However, you have certainly missed a masterpiece if you are yet to play the first game. There’s a lot of carryover, and you can see how parts of this world formed before Melinoë entered the picture. While Hades is well worth its price in full, why not make the most of the 50% discount available on the occasion of the Steam Summer Sale 2024?
Borderlands 3
Borderlands 3 has often divided the hardcore fans, but I have loved it since trying it out about three years ago. Unlike 2021, you can secure the base version for a hefty discount. While the additional DLCs do add a lot of content, the base package will offer plenty of hours. Moreover, the build system adds the scope for replayability once you’re done with the main campaign. The Ultimate Edition is also available at a discount, but doesn’t fall under the $10 category.
Inscryption
Inscryption is one of the best card games I have ever played in my life, and I have played a lot. It’s a deckbuilding roguelike, where you try to draft a deck from the cards being dealt to you. It’s a bizarre mix of cards and psychological horror mixed with puzzles. Inscryption is a pretty affordable title even at full price, but you can get it at 60% off during the Steam Summer Sale 2024.
Green Hell
In recent years, many survival games have been released on the market. Some are good, and others not so, and Green Hell definitely falls in the first category. Surviving in the wild on your own is never easy, and the job becomes harder when the entire Amazon rainforest is after your life. I have picked up some really useful life skills at this point by playing this amazing survival simulator from Creepy Jar, and you should do as well.
Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight: Silksong may be one of the most anticipated games around right now. If you want to know what all the hype’s about, there’s always the first game to try out. With a 50% discount due to the Steam Summer Sale 2024, there’s never been a better time to get a copy. While the core gameplay isn’t entirely unique (although it’s entertaining), the 2D graphics and hand-drawn art presentation have always been the winners in my books. It’s one of the very few games where I have tried to play more after beating it.
Vampire Survivors
You might be wondering why I have kept a game that is originally available for a $5 budget, lest aside 10. I think this is the best chance to get a copy of Vampire Survivors, along with all the paid expansions. Be it the DLCs or the base game, the content is well-worth the price you’re paying. For those who already have the base game, make sure to make the most of the discounts on all the paid DLCs.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt may be getting old now, but it has very little competition, even in 2024. With so much content available (even with the base version), a 90% discount is too good of an opportunity to turn down. The Witcher 3 also received one of its biggest updates earlier in 2022 when CD Projekt Red provided a free next-gen upgrade. If you have a bigger budget, the Complete Edition is also a great deal to consider, offering a 75% discount.
Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included might seem like a cute space-building colony management title, and it is indeed one. But there’s a lot of emphasis on strategy as you explore the depths of space and expand your base. One wrong step and your colony might end up becoming a pool of toxic methane. There’s always a new challenge waiting at every moment when surviving in such extreme conditions. A 66% discount has reduced the base version to a price of only $8.49.
Pentiment
Pentiment is undoubtedly not everyone’s cup of tea, as it’s a slow-paced, narrative-rich experience. But if the presentation piques your interest, there’s a fantastic story here to capture your attention. The story follows a journeyman scribe uncovering the secrets and intrigue within Tassing and Kiersau Abbey, amongst an interesting cast of characters. Interestingly, the graphical presentation is heavily inspired by 16th-century artistry found in the manuscripts of that time.
Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium – The Final Cut is enjoying a 90% discount as part of the Steam Summer Sale 2024, and yes, this is the record low price for the game. If you haven’t played this masterpiece, now is the best chance. This game is undoubtedly the best narrative-rich title I have ever experienced. As a detective, you not only have to solve a case, but also determine what type of human being you want to be. In fact, there are no right or wrong decisions. It all boils down to who you want to, or wish to, be.
