The Steam Summer Sale is live again (June 26 to July 12), and yeah, it’s kind of overwhelming. There’s a ton of stuff on sale, so if your backlog isn’t scary enough already, get ready to make it worse.
I’ve been poking through the discounts and figured I’d throw together a list of games I think are worth the money — either because they’re rarely this cheap, or they’re just plain good.
So let’s check out the best deals you can grab during the Steam Summer Sale 2025.
Top Picks for the Steam Summer Sale 2025
1. Metaphor: ReFantazio – $41.99 (40% off)
This is from the Persona devs, and honestly, it feels like a Persona-adjacent fantasy RPG with the same gorgeous menus, same turn-based combat, same weirdly specific character interactions. The political story’s a bit heavy, but the battles are fun and the vibe is strong. If you like anime and JRPGs, you’ll probably eat this up.
2. Silent Hill 2 Remake – $41.99 (30% off)
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical. But Bloober did a pretty solid job here. It’s still Silent Hill 2, just prettier and slightly more modern-feeling. Some of the new puzzle stuff is hit-or-miss, but the fog and atmosphere are legit creepy again. If you never played the original, this is probably the best way to jump in.
3. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – $41.99 (40% off)
Rebirth takes all the stuff that made Remake fun and just piles on more of it i.e. side content, flashy combat, extra character stuff. It’s a little bloated, but honestly, you won’t mind. Also, they’re bundling this with Remake for $60 if you somehow missed both. That’s a ridiculous amount of game for the price.
4. Pacific Drive – $14.99 (50% off)
Kind of a sleeper hit. You’re in a busted-up car, driving through this cursed zone full of weird anomalies, and somehow it’s equal parts relaxing and unsettling. You fix your car, dodge freaky stuff, and try not to die. Hard to explain, but if you like slow-burn survival stuff, give it a shot.
5. Red Dead Redemption 2 – $15 (75% off)
Yes, yes, everyone already knows. But still — $15 for one of the best open-world games ever made is kind of insane. Even if you just ride around on your horse and ignore the main story, there’s enough in here to justify the price ten times over.
6. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut – $3.99 (90% off)
In this game, you’re basically arguing with different parts of your own brain while solving a murder. Some folks bounce off it hard, but if you’re into slow, text-heavy games with sharp writing and no real “combat,” this is top-tier stuff. Also, it’s four bucks.
7. Balatro – $13.49 (10% off)
I wasn’t expecting to get sucked into this, but here we are. It’s poker, but mixed with deckbuilding and roguelike randomness. Sounds messy, but it’s super addictive once it clicks. Only 10% off, but even full price, it’s worth it.
8. Grounded – $19.99 (50% off)
You’re tiny, everything else is huge, and the backyard is a terrifying place. It’s got that survival-crafting loop but with a fun premise, and it’s more polished than most games in the genre. With the sequel dropping soon, now’s a solid time to catch up.
9. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – $4 (90% off)
These hold up better than I thought. Controls are way tighter than the PS1 versions, and if you’ve got nostalgia for Crash, this is the best way to relive it. Three games for four bucks? Easy yes.
10. Tactical Breach Wizards – $13.99 (30% off)
Don’t let the silly name throw you off — this is a clever turn-based tactics game where wizards shoot guns and toss people through windows. It’s short but super smart, like if XCOM had more jokes and less frustration.
