Gamers love these huge discounts on amazing games – the best of the Steam Summer Sale 2023

THE Steam Summer Sale is finally here, offering up to 95% off the biggest games around.

However, with over 1k games on offer, it can be hard to pick out the right games for you.


Gamers love these huge discounts on amazing games – the best of the Steam Summer Sale 2023
Forza Horizon 5 is one of the best racing games for exploration.

We’ve rounded up the best deals from the sale in a number of different categories.

Here’s our favourite gaming deals from the Steam Summer Sale 2023.

Best indie deals

These indie games are stand-out hits from the many amazing games made by smaller teams all over the world.

From platformers to RPGs to deck builders, these are some of the best from each genre on Steam.

Here are our favourite indie offers.

  • Celeste – £3.74 / $4.99 (75% off)
  • Undertale – £2.09 / $2.99 (70% off)
  • Dead Cells: Medley of Pain Bundle – £23.12 / $24.99 (47% off)
  • Hades – £10.49 / $12.49 (50% off)
  • Slay the Spire – £6.62 / $8.48 (66% off)

Best from popular series

If you prefer big sweeping 3D games then there are some great offers available to you.

These five games have sweeping open worlds, with plenty to do and explore.

Here are our favourite big releases from the Steam sale.

  • Monster Hunter Rise – £13.19 / $15.99 (60% off)
  • Forza Horizon 5 – £24.99 / $29.99 (50% off)
  • Sid Meier’s Civilization 4 – £4.99 / $5.99 (90% off)
  • Need for Speed Unbound – £17.99 / $20.99 (70% off)
  • Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade – £39.89 / $39.89 (43% off)

Best family games

If you’re looking for games to play with family and friends, then here are some great choices. 

There are some great co-op games here, and a few that are perfect for younger players.

Here are the family-friendly games that we recommend.

  • Overcooked! 2 – £4.99 / $6.24 (75% off)
  • Dirt Rally 2.0 – £3.59 / $3.99 (80% off)
  • Dragon Ball Z Kakarot – £12.49 / $14.99 (75% off)
  • Deep Rock Galactic – £8.24 / $9.89 (67% off)
  • The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles – £15.99 / $19.99 (50% off)

Best editor’s choice

These games don’t fit snugly into any category but are some of the best games out there.

There are big bargains to be had here, on these must-play games.

Here are the favourite games we recommend.

  • The Nonary Games – £9.51 / $11.99 (60% off)
  • Control Ultimate Edition – £8.74 / $9.99 (75% off)
  • Code Vein – £5.99 / $8.99 (85% off)
  • Humankind – £7.99 / $9.99 (80% off)
  • Elden Ring – £34.99 / $41.99 (30% off)

Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.