Another summer, anotherSteam Summer Salebringing incredible deals on PC games. Regular steep discounts help keep Steam as the preeminent PC gaming storefront, and the Summer Sale consistently delivers. 2025 is no different, and we’ve curated a list of exceptional deals on exceptional games.
You won’t find anything below that is normally listed for relatively cheap. For instance, bothTerrariaandUndertale– considered must-play games by many – can be acquired for just a few bucks in 2025’s Steam Summer Sale, but both have a regular price of just $10. The deals that follow are an eclectic band of titles, spanning genres, but are singularly regarded as more than worth a look, especially at these prices.
10Battlefield 1
Sale Price: $1.99 (95% Off)
Despite approaching its 10th anniversary next year,Battlefield 1remains one of the most popular recent games in the series, and is generally considered much better than2042and is frequently preferred over its World War 2 counterpart,Battlefield 5.BF1stands out for its World War 1 setting, being the series' earliest-set game. Its multiplayer spans multiple theaters of the Great War, and the new Operations game mode does an interesting job simulating an actual conflict from the frontlines.
For $2,Battlefield 1is a steal, even this far out from release.It remains relatively popular, peaking at over 10,000 concurrent players nearly every day. The version on sale is alsoBattlefield 1 Revolution, which bundles the entirety of the game’s post-launch content together, including all four multiplayer expansions.
Sale Price: $14.99 (75% Off)
Red Dead Redemption 2is among thebest games of all time, so if you haven’t had a chance to play it, the Steam Summer Sale is the perfect time to pick it up.Rockstar Games' Western opus is down to $15 during the sale– 75% off its full price. It’s not even close to the cheapest discounted game on this list, but the sheer quality ofRDR2earns it a spot.
A prequel to 2010’sRed Dead Redemption,RDR2follows the tragic journey of Arthur Morgan as he grapples with the destruction of his way of life. As a member of thedoomed Van der Linde Gang, Arthur lives his life on the run as the Wild West is rapidly industrializing.Rockstar’s attention to detail inRDR2is unparalleled, and its lenghty main story is only rivaled by its side narratives.
8DOOM (2016)
Sale Price: $3.99 (80% Off)
The iconic FPS series made a triumphant comeback with 2016’s soft reboot, simply titledDOOM. It’s the modern reimagining of a bona fide classic, seeing the Doom Slayer return to Mars for an exceptionally gory and tightly designed campaign.2016’sDOOMis a triumphant return to formafter the divisiveDOOM 3, and has spawned two follow-ups, sequelDOOM EternalandprequelDOOM: The Dark Ages.
$4 is more than fair for what is generally a 10–12-hour campaign, butDOOM’s combat is so fluid you’ll likely want to stick around for more, with optional content tacking on anywhere from a few more hours to doubling its runtime.DOOM Eternalis also discounted during the Summer Sale, being offered for $10, and makes enough changes to gameplay that you won’t feel bored going from one to the other.
7Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous
Sale Price: $6.99 (65% Off)
There are few games more meaty thanPathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, an adaptation ofPathfindersecond edition. It’s the secondPathfindergame from Owlcat Games, followingKingmaker, a studio that’s become well-known for its CRPGs, its most recent release beingWarhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.WOTRis 65% off during the Summer Sale, making its discounted price $7.
Wrath of the Righteous' RPG mechanics are exceptionally deep, and its script is even deeper. World-building abounds and a dizzying number of characters play into this very, very lengthy game. Alongside the likes of the darlingBaldur’s Gate 3,Wrath of the Righteousis at the forefront of modern CRPGs.Pathfindertends to have a higher learning curve thanDungeons & Dragons, but if you’re looking for a complex game to get sucked into, look no further.
6Borderlands 3
Sale Price: $2.99 (95% Off)
The iconic looter shooter series is on the cusp of releasing its next mainline entry in September, so what better way to prepare than with a heavily discountedBorderlands 3?It’s a whopping 95% off during the Steam Summer Sale, bringing its price down to just $3. Its gameplay has the most modern sensibility of the series, and it’s even better with friends, supporting up to four-player co-op.
Borderlands 3’s story is frequently derided, mostly because of poor writing for its main antagonists, butit’s easy to overlook when you’re busy slinging lead out of millions of different guns(literally, having an absurd number of weapons to choose from isBorderlands' whole shtick).Borderlandsis still the preeminent looter shooter, and it’s difficult to pass up such a low price.
5Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy
Sale Price: $5.99 (90% Off)
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxywas a victim of association with thenow-delistedMarvel’s Avengers. The latter was a bit of a live-service mess, butGOTGis a dedicated single-player experience that superhero fans shouldn’t overlook – it’s truly fantastic. Star-Lord, Rocket Racoon, Gamora, Groot, and Drax star in the galaxy-spanning romp, which plays like a surprisingly tactical third-person shooter.
You primarily control Star-Lord, but your combat abilities involve every member of the Guardians. Choices you make throughout affect the story, and there are some genuinely tear-jerking moments to be found.It’s among the best superhero games, but sadly didn’t get its flowers upon release. At just $6, it’s hard to pass up if you have even a passing interest in the characters.
4Chivalry 2
Sale Price: $7.99 (80% Off)
In stunning contrast toGuardians of the Galaxyis the brutally medievalChivalry 2, a competitive multiplayer hack-and-slash. You can play in first- or third-person, andwield a wide variety of medieval weapons as you bash, slash, and stab your opponents in chaotic skirmishes featuring 64 total players. The only barrier to entry isChivalry 2’s smaller active community, meaning you’re likely to go up against veterans who have put a lot of time into mastering its mechanics.
Still,Chivalry 2is a unique experience that’s worth more than the $8 it can be gotten for during the Steam Summer Sale. You’ll typically either defend or storm a castle, accomplishing various objectives in the course of a single match.Chivalry 2’s brilliance is really felt in its organic comedy; it’s a darkly funny game simply because of the absurd situations that can unfold on the battlefield.
3Crusader Kings 3
Sale Price: $14.99 (70% Off)
A notably different take on the medieval era isCrusader Kings 3, a grand strategy game revolving around diplomacy. Paradox Interactive is a major player in the grand strategy space, butCK3has an RPG slant. You don’t just build one character, however;you’re in charge of a whole dynasty. Its simulation systems are very sophisticated, and there are many different paths you can take your rulers as you expand your influence throughout Europe.
$15 may not be especially cheap as far as Steam sales go, but it could be an exceptional deal ifCrusader Kings 3turns out to be your type of game. It’s almost endlessly replayable, especially when mods are thrown into the mix, andit can turn into a time sink just like any other strategy game.
2Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2017)
Sale Price: $3.99 (90% Off)
Battlefront 2is having a momentafter Star Wars Day andAndor’s second season rejuvenated interest in the famed franchise.Its concurrent player count has skyrocketed recently, regularly exceeding 30,000 players on Steam, which makes it a perfect time to pick upBattlefront 2for just $4. Even better, the version that’s 90% is the Celebration Edition, which includes all the cosmetics added to the game post-launch.
2017’sBattlefront 2is the second modern reboot of the iconicStar Warsclassics from the 2000s. Despite an incredibly rough launch,Battlefront 2is now genuinely great, putting players into battles that take place in the galaxy far, far away’s most iconic locales. It’s primarily a first-person shooter, butyou’ll also get to control iconicStar Warsheroes and villains, and pilot starfighters in space battles.
1Death Stranding: Director’s Cut
Sale Price: $15.99 (60% Off)
This last one is admittedly a bit of a homer pick – I will never stop trying to convince people to playDeath Stranding– but it’s still a great deal. TheDirector’s Cutis thedefinitiveDeath Strandingexperience, including more content and a handful of improvements over the base game. Newly releasedDeath Stranding 2probably won’t come to PC for a few months, but it’s never too early to prepare by picking up the first game for a very reasonable $16.
You take on the role of a porter in a post-cataclysmic America, where the realms of the living and the dead have become so close that nearly invisible ghosts are regular obstacles.Death Strandingis a truly bizarre game, but its gameplay turns into a fascinating logistics puzzle as you work with other players to build infrastructure. It’s also an exceedingly touching and endlessly intriguing story, earningScreen Rant’s 2019 Game of the Yearhonors, making it one of the best deals in the 2025Steam Summer Sale.
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