Deal | Imperiums: Greek Wars combines classic 4X gameplay with the historical conflicts of ancient Greece and an unusually deep diplomacy system. The strategy game is currently available on Steam with a 75% discount, matching its all-time low price of $7.49.
Linux has evolved into a serious alternative for PC gamers in recent years. However, a new comparison by Meta PCs shows that while the open-source operating system can outperform Windows in some productivity workloads, Windows 11 still holds the lead in gaming performance and compatibility.
Deal | Looking for some old-school strategy? Sid Meier's Colonization is still considered one of the most influential games in the 4X genre and is currently available on Steam with an 85% discount for just over $1.
Even though GTA 6 is already available for pre-order, Trailer 3 and an in-depth gameplay presentation are still nowhere to be seen. As Rockstar's silence continues, frustration within the community is growing. Some fans no longer believe any new information will arrive in July.
PlayStation fans apparently have no intention of accepting Sony's planned move away from physical games without a fight. By canceling their PS Plus subscriptions and threatening to boycott the PS6, they hope to convince the company to change course.
Electoral Carnage throws U.S. presidents into satirical 2D duels and is quickly becoming a hidden gem on Steam. The fighting game currently holds a 96% positive user rating and is completely free to play.
Deal | Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic stands out from traditional city builders not only because of its Cold War-era socialist setting, but also thanks to its complex production chains and realistic construction mechanics. The challenging city builder, which holds a 90% positive rating on Steam, is once again available at its lowest-ever price of around $10.
How much do Nintendo's top executives actually make? The company's latest annual report reveals the exact figures, and judging by the reaction on Reddit, many people consider them surprisingly modest.
The Steam Deck has long been considered a benchmark for repairability among handheld gaming PCs, but that reputation may be starting to crack. According to an email from Valve's official repair partner iFixit, the company appears to be phasing out one of the handheld's most important replacement parts.
The Steam Deck has long been considered a benchmark for repairability among handheld gaming PCs, but that reputation may be starting to crack. According to an email from Valve's official repair partner iFixit, the company appears to be phasing out one of the handheld's most important replacement parts.
A PS5 owner suddenly found themselves unable to launch their digitally purchased copy of Ghost of Yōtei, sparking a heated debate on Reddit. Many gamers see the incident as further proof that their criticism of Sony's digital strategy is justified.
An RTS currently sitting at No. 2 on Steam's Popular New Releases chart is standing out from the competition thanks to one key feature: instead of being confined to a single map, the entire planet serves as the battlefield.
Deal | In this car game, you'll spend far less time behind the wheel than under the hood. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is available on Steam for around $2.50 for the first time ever – but only until tomorrow.
While EA has not officially confirmed the end of Need for Speed, recent comments from the company have already put many fans on alert. According to a senior EA executive, Need for Speed developer Criterion is now focused entirely on Battlefield.
Ever since the first GTA 6 trailer, the community has been speculating about a gigantic tower on the horizon of Leonida. Three years later, new findings have significantly changed the discussion.
Deal | Anyone who is easily distracted while working at a PC can currently try an unusual solution on Steam for free. gogh: Focus with Your Avatar is a cozy coworking sandbox featuring anime avatars, lo-fi music and virtual workspaces. It is free to play this weekend and will then remain available at a 40% discount.
Deal | Anyone looking for an unconventional alternative to Cities: Skylines or SimCity may want to give Urbek City Builder a closer look. Compared with more traditional genre entries, the game takes a different approach in several key areas and is currently available on Steam for just $2.84 instead of $18.99.
In response to criticism over the large number of paid add-ons in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft has stressed that the Standard Edition already includes the complete game. While many fans remain critical, others believe the backlash is overblown.
Oblivion Remastered is currently being advertised on Steam as one of the most-played games on the Steam Deck, prompting a heated debate on Reddit: Can the open-world RPG actually deliver a playable experience on Valve’s handheld?
Deal | In Wartales, players take command of a mercenary company in a medieval world ravaged by war, disease and lawlessness. The strategy RPG is 72% off on Steam until July 13, dropping from $34.99 to $9.79 – its lowest-ever price.
Deal | In ARK: Survival Ascended, players fight for survival on an island overrun by dinosaurs. The survival game is free to play on Steam until July 13 and will then remain 75% off until July 23, bringing the price down from $44.99 to $11.24.
Deal | In Against the Storm, city-building fans have to accept that the settlements they painstakingly construct are never meant to last – and that is exactly what gives the indie hit its distinctive appeal. The strategy game is free to play on Steam until July 13 and will remain available at a 70% discount for just $8.99 until July 23.
A Reddit user spent more than a week extensively testing Valve’s Steam Machine, trying out over 60 games from a wide range of genres. His detailed assessment is largely positive, although he also identifies several shortcomings that prevent the device from delivering a fully console-like experience.
id Software appears to have been particularly hard hit by Microsoft's wave of layoffs. Shortly after work on the new DOOM DLC was completed, numerous employees reportedly lost their jobs. A former developer describes the situation as a "bloodbath," while fans fear for the future of the long-established studio.
The first reviews for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced are surprisingly strong, and the reaction on Reddit is largely enthusiastic as well. Fans and critics are praising the successful modernization of the classic and its unmistakable pirate atmosphere. However, many players remain skeptical about the full price.
Deal | OverDrift Festival combines a large open world with fun drift physics and extensive vehicle customization. The drift racer is 37% off on Steam until July 14, bringing it down to its previous all-time low of $6.29.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants to turn Xbox into a brand that reaches more than one billion players every day. On Reddit, however, that vision is being met with fierce criticism.
Sony plans to release new PlayStation games exclusively in digital format starting in 2028, officially citing changes in customer behavior. However, as profit-margin estimates by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier show, the financial benefits are hard to ignore.
A mysterious young man appears twice in the second GTA 6 trailer but has not been officially introduced so far. Fans are now discussing whether Rockstar may be deliberately keeping an important story character under wraps.
Deal | Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a classic shooter that is often overlooked next to genre heavyweights like Call of Duty and Battlefield. Among fans, however, the game enjoys cult status and is still considered one of the best World War II shooters ever made. Anyone looking to catch up on the classic can get it on Steam through July 9 for $2.49 instead of $9.99.
Deal | Crusader Kings III blends two genres that rarely overlap: grand strategy and role-playing. Paradox Interactive’s medieval epic is currently 70% off on Steam through July 9, bringing it down to its all-time low of $14.99.
Deal | Shadow Warrior delivers classic old-school shooter action, but the katana is the real star of the game. Anyone who wants to see what makes it so satisfying can currently pick up the title on Steam for less than $3.
Deal | Building castles, managing your economy and laying siege to enemy fortresses: Stronghold Crusader remains one of the most iconic real-time strategy games ever made. Now, its remastered edition is available on Steam with a 40% discount for the first time, dropping the price from around $20 to about $12.
With ENDS, British indie studio Concrete Realm is working on an open-world game set in modern-day London – and comparisons to GTA are almost inevitable. However, the developers stress that ENDS is meant to follow a very different path from Rockstar’s blockbuster series. A new developer diary now shows fresh pre-alpha gameplay.
In a recent interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino hinted at future PlayStation hardware, prompting many fans to think of a possible PlayStation Vita 2. Some are already hoping for a device that could work similarly to the Nintendo Switch.
A look at old GTA boxes has sparked nostalgia on Reddit. Many fans miss the maps, posters and manuals that came with earlier Rockstar games – and wonder whether the studio still shows the same passion today.
Deal | Instead of building something, Plague Inc: Evolved is all about developing a contagious and deadly pathogen to wipe out humanity. As part of the Summer Sale on Steam, this macabre strategy game is currently available for under $1.50 for the first time.
Deal | Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, one of the top contenders for the 2025 Game of the Year award, is discounted by 60% for the first time. The open-world RPG dispenses with dragons, magic, and fantasy, instead opting for a medieval setting that is as believable as possible. As part of the Steam Summer Sale, the role-playing game is available for $23.99 until July 9.
Deal | At its core, Oriental Empires is strongly reminiscent of the games in the Civilization series, but it also brings some exciting ideas of its own. The 4X strategy game is currently 85% off on Steam through July 9 and available at its previous best price of $4.49.
Cornelius Fudge is one of the more controversial characters in the Harry Potter universe. Now, HBO actor Bertie Carvel has spoken for the first time about his interpretation of the Minister for Magic. To him, Fudge is less of a coward than a traumatized politician.
Following Sony's announced end to disc-based releases, a Reddit discussion has fundamentally called the PlayStation 6 into question. Many fans see the shift to purely digital games as the decisive break from the traditional console, though not everyone shares this view.
There is currently a discussion on Reddit about alleged Half-Life 3 screenshots that are said to have come from a Discord server associated with Gabe Follower. While most people doubt the authenticity of the images, it cannot be completely ruled out.
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.