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How was your year, gamers? Good or bad, you're here anyway to grab the best games, am I right?

2024 was a decent year for gaming, but it's just the calm before the storm because 2025 promises to be a game-changing year – we all know why.

That said, the calm will last through the first two months of the new year, so you’ll need something to play in the meantime. Now’s the perfect time to grab games at great prices.

Let’s take a look at what’s on sale for 80-90% off in the Steam store till January 2nd.

What’s on sale for 90% off in the Steam now?

I’ll write the following: title, original price, discounted price, and a brief description. The list will feature games I enjoy, all of which have very positive or overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam – essentially, the best Steam games discounted by up to 90%.

The Witcher Series

The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut:

• Old price: 9.99 USD

• On Sale: 1.49 USD (-85%)

The Witcher is a role-playing video game based on Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series, developed by CD Projekt RED. Set in a medieval fantasy world, the game follows Geralt of Rivia, a mutant monster hunter, who faces moral choices that impact the game's world. Using BioWare's Aurora Engine, the game received high praise for its story, graphics, sound, and combat system, selling over 2 million copies by 2012.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition:

• Old price: 19.99 USD

• On Sale: 2.99 USD (-85%)

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is a role-playing video game developed by CD Projekt RED, based on Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series. It is the sequel to the 2007 game The Witcher and was released internationally on May 17, 2011, for Windows (PC), with an Xbox 360 version announced for 2012. The game features an enhanced combat system, with Geralt using two swords – one for humans and one for monsters – and the ability to parry, dodge, and use bombs and traps. Geralt also utilizes magical signs for offense and defense, along with crafting and consuming elixirs for various buffs. The game takes approximately 40 hours to complete and has a production budget of over 30 million złoty. It was published by different companies in various regions, including Atari in North America and CD Projekt in Poland.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt:

• Old price: 39.99 USD

• On Sale: 7.99 USD (-80%)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an action RPG by CD Projekt RED, based on Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series. Released in May 2015, it quickly became a massive success, selling over 20 million copies by 2017. The game features a vast open world, non-linear storytelling, and refined combat mechanics, including interactive environments and improved animations. Players can customize Geralt through talent trees and mutagens, and the revamped magic system offers secondary forms for each Witcher sign. With its deep narrative and expansive world, The Witcher 3 is widely regarded as one of the best RPGs ever made.

It Takes Two

• Old price: 39.99 USD

• On Sale: 7.99 USD (-80%)

It Takes Two (2021) is a cooperative action-adventure game where two players control a couple transformed into dolls, working together to mend their relationship. The game is designed for split-screen multiplayer, requiring players to use unique abilities to progress through various levels. It won multiple awards, including Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2021.

Battlefield™ 1

• Old price: 39.99 USD

• On Sale: 2.99 USD (-93%)

Battlefield 1 is a first-person shooter set during World War I, developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts. Released in October 2016, it offers a departure from previous installments by focusing on historical warfare. The game features a single-player mode called War Stories, which follows soldiers from different fronts of the war, and a multiplayer mode with large-scale ground battles and aerial dogfights. Players can use a variety of World War I weapons, including rifles, submachine guns, flamethrowers, and poison gas, as well as engage in melee combat with new weapons like sabers and shovels. The game also introduces vehicles such as tanks, bi-planes, and armored trains. Battlefield 1 received critical acclaim for its immersive setting, visuals, and sound design, and was a commercial success, selling over 15 million copies.

Hogwarts Legacy

• Old price: 59.99 USD

• On Sale: 14.99 USD (-75%)

Hogwarts Legacy (2023) is an action RPG set in the Wizarding World, taking place a century before the Harry Potter books. Players control a Hogwarts student who learns magic and embarks on a journey to uncover an ancient secret. The game features combat, potion brewing, and spellcasting, with a focus on exploration and character development. Players can choose their houses, form relationships with NPCs, and complete unique quests. The game received praise for its world design and combat but faced criticism for lack of innovation and technical issues. It sold 30 million copies by October 2024.

Need for Speed Heat

• Old price: 69.99 USD

• On Sale: 3.49 USD (-95%)

Need for Speed Heat (2019) is a racing game set in the open-world environment of Palm City, a fictional version of Miami. Players switch between day and night, where day races are sanctioned and reward cash, while night races are illicit and reward REP. The night races attract police attention, with pursuits escalating as players increase their heat levels. The game received mixed reviews and was praised for improvements over previous entries but not a full return to form. It marked Ghost Games' final entry before EA shifted the franchise back to Criterion Games.

South Park: The Stick of Truth

• Old price: 29.99 USD

• On Sale: 2.99 USD (-90%)

South Park: The Stick of Truth (2014) is a role-playing game set in the animated world of South Park. Players control the New Kid, who joins a fantasy role-play war involving humans, wizards, and elves fighting for the Stick of Truth. The game features a 2.5D, third-person perspective and allows exploration of South Park while engaging in turn-based combat using melee, ranged, and magical fart attacks. Players choose from four character classes: Fighter, Thief, Mage, or Jew, each with unique abilities. The game received positive reviews for its humor and faithfulness to the show but faced criticism for easy combat and technical issues.

HITMAN World of Assassination

• Old price: 29.99 USD

• On Sale: 2.99 USD (-90%)

As known Hitman 3, is a stealth game and the final entry in the World of Assassination trilogy. Players control Agent 47 as he eliminates targets across six locations, including Dubai, Dartmoor, and Berlin, with a new map, Ambrose Island, added post-launch. The game focuses on storytelling and immersive sim mechanics, receiving praise for its level design and stealth gameplay. It became the most successful game in the series, offering free updates and a new "Freelancer" mode in 2023. A VR version was released in 2024 for Meta Quest 3.

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition

• Old price: 19.99 USD

• On Sale: 5.99 USD (-70%)

Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) is an action-adventure game set in the fictional Liberty City, inspired by New York City. Players control Niko Bellic, an Eastern European war veteran trying to escape his past while navigating a world of criminals. The game features an open world with three main islands, where players can roam on foot or by vehicle. It also includes a multiplayer mode for up to 32 players. The game was praised for its narrative and open-world design, becoming one of the best-selling video games with over 25 million copies sold. It also generated controversy for its violence and ability to drink-drive.

Portal 2

• Old price: 9.99 USD

• On Sale: 1.99 USD (-80%)

Portal 2 (2011) is a puzzle platformer where players use portals to solve puzzles. The game follows Chell as she navigates the Aperture Science facility, guided by the supercomputer GLaDOS and aided by new characters like Wheatley and Cave Johnson. It features new mechanics like tractor beams, lasers, and paint gels. The cooperative mode allows two players to control robots Atlas and P-Body. The game received widespread acclaim for its puzzles, humor, writing, and voice acting.

Firewatch

• Old price: 19.99 USD

• On Sale: 1.99 USD (-90%)

Firewatch (2016) is an adventure game where players control Henry, a fire lookout in Wyoming, who communicates with his supervisor, Delilah, via walkie-talkie. As Henry explores the Shoshone National Forest, he uncovers a mystery surrounding his tower and a shadowy figure. The game focuses on narrative-driven gameplay, with player choices affecting the relationship between Henry and Delilah. It received praise for its story, characters, and visual style, winning multiple awards, but faced criticism for technical issues and its ending.

The Forest

• Old price: 19.99 USD

• On Sale: 1.99 USD (-90%)

The Forest (2018) is a survival horror game set on a remote forested island, where the player controls Eric LeBlanc, searching for his missing son Timmy after a plane crash. The game features an open-world, nonlinear gameplay style, with no set quests, allowing players to make their own survival decisions. Players must craft shelter, weapons, and tools to survive against various threats, including cannibalistic mutants that inhabit the island. While these mutants are not always hostile, they are typically aggressive, especially at night. Following a four-year-long early access beta phase released in 2014. The game sold over five million copies by the end of 2018, and a sequel, Sons of the Forest, was released in early access in 2023.

Dying Light

• Old price: 19.99 USD

• On Sale: 3.99 USD (-80%)

Dying Light (2015) is a survival horror game set in a zombie-infested city. Players control agent Kyle Crane, navigating the open world with parkour and combat mechanics. The game features a dynamic day-night cycle, with zombies becoming more aggressive at night. It includes co-op multiplayer and a story-driven campaign. The game received praise for its combat and exploration but faced criticism for its story and technical issues. It sold 20 million copies by 2022, with a sequel released in 2022 and a new project announced in 2024.

Alan Wake Franchise

Includes two games.

• Old price: 24.99 USD

• On Sale: 3.99 USD (-80%)

Alan Wake (2010) is an action-adventure game that follows crime novelist Alan Wake as he investigates his wife's disappearance in the town of Bright Falls, Washington. The story unfolds like a thriller TV series, with episodes filled with plot twists. The gameplay blends action and psychological thriller elements, focusing on combat with light against shadowy enemies. Originally developed as an open-world game, it was reworked into a linear, episodic format.

Alan Wake's American Nightmare (2012) is a third-person shooter spin-off featuring flashlight-based combat. It introduces new weapons like a machine gun and crossbow, with collectible manuscript pages unlocking additional content. The game focuses more on action and battles than the original.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint

• Old price: 59.99 USD

• On Sale: 11.99 USD (-80%)

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint (2019) is an online tactical shooter and the eleventh installment in the Ghost Recon series. Set in the open world of Aurora, a fictional island chain in the Pacific, players control Lieutenant Colonel Anthony "Nomad" Perryman, tasked with investigating disturbances linked to Skell Technology. The game features third-person shooting mechanics with optional first-person aiming, a variety of vehicles, and a focus on tactical gameplay, including camouflage and terrain advantages.

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

• Old price: 59.99 USD

• On Sale: 2.99 USD (-95%)

Sid Meier's Civilization VI (2016) is a 4X turn-based strategy game where players develop a civilization from an early settlement to a global power. The game offers multiple victory conditions, such as military domination, technological advancement, or cultural influence. Players explore the world, build cities, advance through technology and civics, engage in diplomacy or war, and manage resources. New mechanics include districts for buildings, technology influenced by terrain, and an updated government system. The game received positive reviews and won several awards.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

• Old price: 39.99 USD

• On Sale: 3.99 USD (-90%)

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) is an action-adventure game where players control Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis, who is hunted by the Empire while trying to rebuild the Jedi Order. Set in the Star Wars universe, it combines lightsaber combat and Force powers with Metroidvania-style exploration. The game received positive reviews for its combat and world design, selling over 10 million copies.

A Way Out

• Old price: 29.99 USD

• On Sale: 2.99 USD (-90%)

A Way Out (2018) is a cooperative action-adventure game where players control two prisoners, Leo and Vincent, as they escape from prison and evade authorities. The game is designed for split-screen cooperative play, requiring two players either locally or online. The story unfolds simultaneously for both protagonists, and players must cooperate to solve puzzles and complete tasks, often with each character playing different roles. The game features interactive dialogue options and various approaches to progressing through situations. It has been praised for its unique cooperative design and sold over 9 million units by June 2024.

Metro Exodus

• Old price: 29.99 USD

• On Sale: 2.99 USD (-90%)

Metro Exodus (2019) is a first-person shooter and the third entry in the Metro series. Players control Artyom as he travels across post-apocalyptic Russia and Kazakhstan aboard the Aurora. The game blends linear missions with large, open-world environments, focusing on exploration and survival. It features a minimalist HUD, with key information displayed through in-game objects like Artyom's wristwatch. Praised for its visuals, gameplay, and story, Metro Exodus has sold over 10 million copies. Two expansions were released, and a sequel is in development.

Crusader Kings III

• Old price: 49.99 USD

• On Sale: 14.99 USD (-70%)

Crusader Kings III (2020) is a grand strategy role-playing game set in the Middle Ages, where players control a dynasty starting in 867, 1066, or 1178. The goal is to manage your dynasty across generations, navigating politics, war, and succession. The game map is expansive, covering Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. Players continue as heirs after the death or deposition of their character and can form cadet branches of their dynasty. The game emphasizes managing resources like Renown and making key decisions to shape your dynasty's legacy.

Assassin's Creed® Unity

• Old price: 29.99 USD

• On Sale: 4.49 USD (-85%)

Assassin's Creed Unity (2014) is an action-adventure game set during the French Revolution, following Assassin Arno Dorian as he seeks revenge and uncovers the truth behind the Revolution. The game features an open-world exploration of Paris, revamped combat and parkour systems, and introduces cooperative multiplayer. Despite its praise for visuals and setting, it faced criticism for bugs and issues at launch, leading to an apology and free expansion. It sold over 10 million copies and was followed by Assassin's Creed Syndicate in 2015.

Red Dead Redemption 2

• Old price: 59.99 USD

• On Sale: 19.79 USD (-67%)

Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) is an action-adventure game set in a fictionalized U.S. in 1899, following Arthur Morgan, an outlaw in the Van der Linde gang. The game features a vast open world with interactive elements such as shootouts, hunting, horseback riding, and moral choices that impact the player's honor. Players can engage in missions or freely roam, encountering random events, participating in activities like dueling or poker, and interacting with NPCs. The game also includes a bounty system based on crimes committed.

Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition

• Old price: 29.99 USD

• On Sale: 2.99 USD (-90%)

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 (2016) is a third-person shooter and the sequel to Garden Warfare. The game introduces 10 new plant and zombie classes, including Citron, Rose, and Kernel Corn for plants, and Imp, Super Brainz, and Captain Deadbeard for zombies. It features new modes like Graveyard Ops and Herbal Assault, where zombies defend bases from plant attacks. Players can engage in familiar modes like Team Vanquish and Garden Ops, while also experiencing updated abilities for returning characters. The game supports up to 24 players per match and maintains the series' playful combat style.

Mafia: Definitive Edition

• Old price: 39.99 USD

• On Sale: 7.99 USD (-80%)

Mafia: Definitive Edition (2020), a full remake of the 2002 game, was developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K. Set in 1930s Lost Heaven, Illinois, it follows cab driver Tommy Angelo's rise and fall within the Salieri crime family. The game updates its predecessor with enhanced graphics, expanded storylines, and gameplay inspired by Mafia III, introducing motorcycles and a challenging "Classic Difficulty" mode. Released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on September 25, 2020, it was praised for its revitalized narrative and visuals, despite minor criticism of its animations, and was included in the Mafia: Trilogy alongside remastered versions of its sequels.

Fallout 76

• Old price: 39.99 USD

• On Sale: 9.99 USD (-75%)

Fallout 76 (2018) is an action role-playing game and a prequel to previous Fallout titles. Set in 2102, players control a resident of Vault 76, tasked with re-colonizing the Appalachia region and uncovering the cause of a deadly plague. It is Bethesda Game Studios' first multiplayer game, featuring an online-only world where players can complete quests, trade, and engage in combat together. The game initially received mixed reviews for its technical issues and lack of human NPCs but improved after updates like the Wastelanders expansion. It sold 1.4 million copies by 2018 and gained more players over time, especially after the release of the Fallout TV series in 2024.

Dead Space

• Old price: 59.99 USD

• On Sale: 14.99 USD (-75%)

Dead Space (2023) is a survival horror remake of the 2008 classic, developed by Motive Studio and published by Electronic Arts. Set on the mining ship USG Ishimura, overrun by Necromorphs unleashed by the Marker, players control engineer Isaac Clarke, now fully voiced, as he battles the creatures and grapples with psychosis. Built-in the Frostbite Engine, the remake features updated systems, dynamic lighting, enhanced gore with a "peeling" system, improved zero-gravity mechanics, and seamless transitions between levels. Released on January 27, 2023, for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, it was praised for its fidelity to the original and modern upgrades, earning a Golden Joystick nomination for Ultimate Game of the Year.

Borderlands 3

• Old price: 59.99 USD

• On Sale: 5.99 USD (-90%)

Borderlands 3 (2019) is an action role-playing first-person shooter developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. The sequel to Borderlands 2 and the fourth in the series, it follows four new Vault Hunters—Amara, Moze, Zane, and FL4K—teaming up with the Crimson Raiders to stop the Calypso twins and their cult from exploiting alien Vaults across the galaxy. Players complete missions, gain experience and collect procedurally generated loot in single-player or multiplayer modes. Praised for its gameplay and expanded character builds, the game faced some criticism for writing and technical issues but achieved record-breaking sales, with five million copies sold in five days.

Far Cry Bundle

• Old price: 274.91 USD

• On Sale: 54.14 USD (-80%)

This bundle contains:

- Far Cry

- Far Cry 2: Fortune's Edition

- Far Cry 3

- Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon

- Far Cry 4

- Far Cry Primal

- Far Cry 5

- Far Cry New Dawn

- Far Cry 6

The Far Cry series is an anthology of first-person shooter games published by Ubisoft, known for their open-world gameplay and wilderness survival themes. The franchise debuted in 2004 with Far Cry, developed by Crytek to showcase their CryEngine. Ubisoft later acquired the rights and transitioned to using the Dunia Engine, allowing expansive open-world exploration. Each mainline game places players in a lawless frontier, facing despots and navigating wild terrains, with minimal narrative continuity between titles. The series combines action-adventure elements with single-player and co-op campaigns, competitive multiplayer, and map-editing tools. Praised for its engaging worlds and antagonists, but sometimes critiqued for lack of innovation, Far Cry remains a commercial success.

Also, you can check TOP Games Under $10 and TOP Games Under $1 lists to find something juicy for yourself on winter sales!

Pleasant seeking, discount-hunter!