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Steam Summer Sale: 97%-positive roguelike hit falls below $1.50 for the first time

Deal | The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth combines things that seemingly don't belong together: its world is both cute and unsettling, grotesque yet strangely captivating. Widely regarded as one of the most influential roguelikes ever made, the game is now available for less than $1.50 for the first time on Steam.

"Forza Horizon from 2005": Simcade racer drops below $2 for first time ever in Steam Summer Sale

Deal | Before the Forza Horizon series popularized open-world racing games, World Racing 2 had already introduced several ideas that would later become closely associated with the genre – more than 20 years ago. As part of the Steam Summer Sale, the racing classic is now 80% off, dropping below $2 for the first time.

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Anno too laid-back? This post-apocalyptic city-builder is now just $2.50 instead of $25 on Steam

Deal | Endzone: A World Apart turns city-building into a fight for survival, with radiation, droughts, sandstorms and looters constantly threatening the settlement. As part of the Steam Summer Sale, the post-apocalyptic city-builder is available for just $2.50 instead of $25, matching its all-time low according to SteamDB.

Study suggests AI is hurting video game sales

AI is no longer some distant future topic in game development. But on Steam, even disclosing its use could become a problem for many studios. An analysis by Game Oracle shows that games with disclosed AI use receive significantly fewer reviews than comparable titles without an AI disclosure. The study is now sparking plenty of discussion on Reddit.

"Stim Machine": Steam Machine rival packs more performance for the same price

With the “Stim Machine,” French hardware retailer LDLC has launched a provocative alternative to Valve’s Steam Machine. The cube-shaped mini-PC also costs €1,039 ($1,179), but comes with a more powerful Radeon RX 9060 XT and standard Mini-ITX hardware. However, it does not ship with SteamOS pre-installed – and that is exactly where opinions on Reddit are divided.

Forza Horizon 6 too arcadey? Steam's most popular racing sim is on sale for $5 until tomorrow

Deal | According to SteamDB, Assetto Corsa is the most popular racing simulation on Steam and should be a welcome alternative for anyone looking for a change from the arcade-heavy driving feel in FH6. The game is currently available on Steam at a 75% discount for around $5 – but only until tomorrow.

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