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.

Meccha Chameleon is the next major indie phenomenon after R.E.P.O. and Schedule I. The simple hide-and-seek game from Japan has sold 15 million copies in just one month. Players on Reddit are now speculating about the formula behind its success.

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.

GTA 6 is undoubtedly one of the biggest game releases of all time. But does that alone explain the almost obsessive behavior of some fans, or is there something deeper behind the hype? That is exactly what players are currently discussing on Reddit.

Deal | Dishonored is a critically acclaimed stealth adventure known for its exceptional gameplay freedom. As part of the Summer Sale, the game is available with a 90% discount for the first time, bringing the price down to around $2.

Deal | Dorfromantik is not the only laid-back city builder. Pan'orama may be nowhere near as well known, but it has earned solid reviews and is currently available on Steam with an 85% discount for the first time.

Deal | Ghostwire: Tokyo is cheaper than ever on Steam. Bethesda’s open-world adventure currently costs just around $6 instead of $60. In return, players get a deserted Tokyo filled with ghosts, yokai and Japanese folklore.

Deal | Men of War: Assault Squad 2 is currently heavily discounted on Steam. Instead of $29.99, strategy fans can pick up the demanding real-time tactics game for around $6 during the Summer Sale.

Deal | Anyone looking for an RPG that rewards tactical thinking rather than simple button-mashing should take a look at Tower of Time. The hidden gem is currently available at a bargain price, offering more than 50 hours of gameplay for just $1.74.

Deal | For the first time this year, Disco Elysium is once again available on Steam at a 90% discount, reducing the regular price from $39.99 to $3.99.

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.

Deal | For the first time ever, Transport Fever costs just $3 on Steam. For that, management-sim fans get a deep transport tycoon experience with trains, ships, aircraft, supply chains and 150 years of transport history.

No sooner had Valve opened SteamOS to more hardware than what appears to be the first Steam Machine clone surfaced in China. The listing is currently fueling heated debate in the Steam Machine subreddit – but not because everyone is eager to buy one.

Many people see the Steam Machine as little more than an expensive mini PC for the living room. However, a recent Reddit thread suggests that Valve’s compact gaming PC could be interesting for a range of use cases that many users may not have considered.

Deal | One of Steam’s most realistic GT racing simulations is cheaper than ever: Assetto Corsa Competizione has received a 90% discount for the first time and now costs around $4.

Too expensive, too weak – or technically underrated? On Reddit, fans are defending Valve’s Steam Machine as a “technical marvel.” The focus is not on SteamOS, but on the compact 15-centimeter cube itself.

Deal | The Steam Summer Sale once again has some spectacular deals in store, and one of the highlights is Planet Zoo. The building and management simulation is 95% off through July 9 and is available for just $2.24 – a new all-time low.

Deal | Steam currently has a real bargain on offer for anyone who finds clean street races a little too tame: WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship is 90% off until 1:00 p.m. EDT today and is available for just under $2.

The start of pre-orders has given GTA fans a large batch of new screenshots, which are now being discussed on Reddit. Several details stand out – mostly in a positive way.

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.

According to the product page for the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition, it appears to include several exclusive shops. If that is the case, Rockstar would be locking entire parts of the game world behind a paywall for the first time – and many fans are not happy about it.

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.

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.

Deal | The much-hyped cartoon shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is on sale on Steam for the first time. With a 20% discount, the game is currently available for around $24 – but only for a limited time.

Deal | Lords of the Realm II is one of the great strategy classics of the ’90s and is currently available for less than $1. The medieval strategy game is 76% off on Steam until June 25 and costs just $0.71.

A free tactical FPS is currently taking the gaming world by storm. However, the reason has less to do with revolutionary gameplay mechanics and more with the platform it was developed on: Roblox.

A New Zealand team used Claude Fable 5 to create a playable online role-playing game in just one weekend. The MMO was developed using vibe coding and is free to play in a browser, but it has also drawn significant criticism.

Anyone who has never been to Japan can hardly judge just how authentic the world of Forza Horizon 6 really is. A Japanese player is now shedding some light on the matter. The Reddit user has plenty of praise – but one detail bothers them.

The Steam Machine was eagerly anticipated for months. After the official price reveal, however, the mood in the community has become noticeably subdued. Among more than 2,700 Reddit comments, hardly anyone says they actually plans to buy one.

Deal | More than 20 years after its release, Act of War: Direct Action might still be worth a look for fans of classic real-time strategy in the style of Command & Conquer: Generals. On Steam, the RTS classic is 60% off until June 25 and currently costs just $1.19 instead of $2.99.

Deal | Hexarchy blends classic 4X strategy with deckbuilding and condenses an otherwise complex genre into a surprisingly compact format. The strategy game is 90% off on Steam until June 25 and currently costs just $1.99.

Valve is opening SteamOS to traditional gaming PCs. Starting with SteamOS 3.8, users will be able to build their own Steam Machine from the PC components of their choice. This should be especially interesting for those who are not convinced by the price or performance of Valve’s official Steam Machine.

Valve’s new reservation system is designed to make the Steam Machine launch more orderly and fair. The approach has gone down well with the community – but the account requirements completely exclude one group of potential buyers.