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Daily Deal:
Please check the Steam homepage.

Weeklong Deals:
Steam usually has week-long deals that change on Mondays at 6PM UTC. They mostly feature indie games, and may not run every week.

Sale summary lists:

Key:
⤷ indicates DLC, — specifies part of a pack, + shows alternative versions, ⚠ highlights things worth knowing, ♫ is obvious, and ... denotes a multi-pack.

Holiday Sale 2013 | 19/12/13 through 3/1/14:
Days 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-14.

Spring/Autumn Sale 2013 | 27/11/13 through 3/12/13:
All days.

Steam deals on other stores: (Related threads on CAG.)

Indie* bundle threads: (*Not always indie, nor always a bundle.)

Free stuff:
There are quite a few free games (mostly Free to Play) and mods available via the Steam platform, a comprehensive list of which can be found in this thread on the SPUF.
(NOTE: free games are not permanently attached to your Steam account like actual purchases would be. You'll need to manually download a game again from the website if you uninstall it.)

Past Steam Deals Threads:

 
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I wasn't trying to do the four in February but I'm pretty close to beating three of them at the moment. Binary Domain I've nearly finished, Zelda: Link Between Worlds I'm at the last dungeon, and Spelunky I actually killed the boss a couple times but didn't make it out of the stage...

 
I think I'll grab that God of war with a whip game. I have $5 burning in my steam wallet (from cards). The demo was a bit disappointing, but I'll give it another chance
 
4 for Feb for me so far completed:

Risk of Rain
Brothers a Tale of Two Sons
Freedom Fall...

Not sure what the 4th game should be I have so many it is hard to pick 1.
 
juanjava said:
I think I'll grab that God of war with a whip game. I have $5 burning in my steam wallet (from cards). The demo was a bit disappointing, but I'll give it another chance
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I picked it up for 5.60 using steam bucks to buy 2 tf2 keys and a tour of duty ticket

Lots of people seem to be trading for that offer
 
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After 123 hours, and having completed 6 guilds or so in addition to just now beating the main quest, I'm gonna say I'm done with Morrowind for a bit. Maybe I'll beat the guilds I didn't finish in a different playthrough or something. That game is huge though...you could spend a lot more time with it than Oblivion or Skyrim, imho. There were a few guilds I didn't beat in the vanilla game, and I didn't even touch the Tribunal expansion, and barely dipped into the other one. Plus, with Tamriel Rebuilt...jesus. But yeah, I'll count that as my first February game for this four in February thing. Next up is Bastion, then Guacamelee, I think. Not sure what my fourth game will be.

 
I've never actually progressed very far in the main quest.  Usually just explore... get to the point where I'm overpowered... and lost interest.

 
pasports31 said:
After 123 hours, and having completed 6 guilds or so in addition to just now beating the main quest, I'm gonna say I'm done with Morrowind for a bit. Maybe I'll beat the guilds I didn't finish in a different playthrough or something. That game is huge though...you could spend a lot more time with it than Oblivion or Skyrim, imho. There were a few guilds I didn't beat in the vanilla game, and I didn't even touch the Tribunal expansion, and barely dipped into the other one. Plus, with Tamriel Rebuilt...jesus. But yeah, I'll count that as my first February game for this four in February thing. Next up is Bastion, then Guacamelee, I think. Not sure what my fourth game will be.
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Wowsers @ 123 hours. Hope you didn't get Betheada-game burn-out from doing so much of that huge Bethesda game at once!

Both Tribunal + Bloodmoon are both at least really good - so when you get that craving and knack for some more Morrowind, make sure you do them two expansions.

The Almalexia-related stuff in Tribunal's awesome; and being a werewolf in Bloodmoon rocks.

 
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Mooby said:
I've never actually progressed very far in the main quest. Usually just explore... get to the point where I'm overpowered... and lost interest.
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Yeah, a problem w/pretty much every elder scrolls game I've played is it's really easy to get overpowered. Once that happens though, I turn the difficulty slider up a little and start focusing on a different form of attack.

 
I'd consider that but the combat itself is sort of 'meh.'  Still, the exploration can't be beat.  Much better than it was in Derpblivion

 
Mooby said:
I'd consider that but the combat itself is sort of 'meh.' Still, the exploration can't be beat. Much better than it was in Derpblivion
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Yeah, you never really play elder scrolls games for the combat. I've always found it odd how addicting I find the Elder Scrolls games to be considering how mediocre the combat is.

 
So for anyone who's played the Dead Island Epidemic Alpha/Beta - how does it compare to other MOBAs?  I don't think I've actually played a MOBA before so I don't know how to compare it.

I thought the tutorial was fun and so was the first scavenger mission I played.  Both played like MMORPG stuff you would expect, but I got into the main gameplay and was a bit lost as to what I was supposed to do.  We were split in three teams and we were going around trying to capture bases in different spots on the map with the more bases we captured increasing our supply count.  Other teams were doing the same and we were fighting zombies as well as the other teams. It was entertaining, but at the end my team had the second highest supply count, but we finished third so I was confused about that.  

 
I played DOTA2 quite a bit but I've come to realize most multiplayer communities are intolerable.  Doubt I'd play Epidemic that much.

 
Drabelincoln said:
I picked it up for 5.60 using steam bucks to buy 2 tf2 keys and a tour of duty ticket

Lots of people seem to be trading for that offer
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Care to point out where can I get this deal? I have $6 steam wallet atm and I'm willing to get the game by that price.

 
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really detriue man this  is worst than being lazy really captials and really lots words  togetheer it lazy worst than lazy do u get too much gril slapping you ?

 
So my 4 in Feb is complete. I did a cupcake puzzle, a colored pencil puzzle, a crayon puzzle, and a fish puzzle. Time to start another fish puzzle.
 
plft said:
So my 4 in Feb is complete. I did a cupcake puzzle, a colored pencil puzzle, a crayon puzzle, and a fish puzzle. Time to start another fish puzzle.
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So, what adventure game w/ obscures puzzles from the 90's have you been playing of late...? ;)

 
So I actually played and finished three games this past week. Four in February all of the sudden seems like a palpable idea. I quickly dumped some of my thoughts below if anyone's curious about these games. All spoiler free of course. If not, carry onward with the great game deal discussions...

1) Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons - 2/5

It's a fairly straight forward story and game with puzzle elements. Two brothers on a long journey to save their father, let the emotional investment begin.

The puzzles themselves are not that difficult to figure out, but it's the controls that are somewhat challenging (initially). The control mechanism of using two analog sticks to move two different characters is a bit disorienting. It did help to keep each brother on the side of the screen that corresponded to their own  analog stick. I liked the unique setup even though I'd sometimes forget which side was which.

Visually I really liked the world in which the game takes place. I also liked how the story telling and the brother's character development was based on their individual mannerisms and actions rather than dialog. Leaving it open to interpretation and letting the player figure it out without being told what to think.

It's a game in which if you give it a chance from beginning to end and push aside being cynical about such games, I think almost everyone would come away with some emotional feelings (either positive or negative). Yes, it's pretty linear. Yes, it's another game surrounded by hype and great reviews. It's worth playing even if you like to hate what people seem to like. While I wouldn't call it a masterpiece, I would say that it's a journey worth diving into.

I completed the game and all achievements in about 3 hours. I wish the game was a bit longer but then again maybe not. Sometimes these shorter games are better served being brief and not overstaying their welcome.

2) Gone Home - 2/7

I'm kind of mixed after playing this "game", but I'm leaning towards liking it overall. I stayed away from all spoilers and any reviews because of the hype until I finished the game. It seems like some people loved it and gushed over it, while others were a bit distraught story wise and felt taken by the MSRP. I can see why both have their strong opinions, but I'd suggest just playing this game (if it interests you) and deciding for yourself.

It's difficult to summarize this game without spoiling it. So I'll just say I liked being thrown into the mysterious environment, the pop culture references, how the story presented itself, and how the details unfolded within this interactive medium. It is a unique 2deep4u type game, lots of hype but everyone's going to come out of this game/story with a differing opinion.

I completed the game in about 4 hours, with a few pause breaks throughout. It's fairly short, even if you read everything you came across to complete the story arcs. Of course, if you're a CAG, wait for a sale on this one if it interests you.

3) Element4l - 2/9

Element4l is a unique game based on motion and fluid transformations. The four elements (Air, Ice, Rock, & Fire) you can become serve as how your character moves through each level. Each one of your transformations use a set amount of your energy, which replenishes over time, forcing your elemental changes to be calculated.

It's somewhat comparable to a platformer game like Limbo, using silhouettes and slight visuals to move the game forward. However, this is also a game that has a pretty high level of difficulty which I was not expecting. I spent 35-40 minutes on each of the last four maps/levels. Trying to determine what transformation combinations to use while not using all of your energy becomes challenging. Timing is everything and it can get frustrating, so I had to take a few breaks between playing sessions.

I started the game using a controller, but finished the game using a KB+M because some of those later levels need you to perform faster transformations to get through certain areas. The controls are pretty tight overall, and there are four intro levels to help you get comfortable using each of the four elements.

There is some fun visual commentary throughout the game. Those comments come from the element character you control. Some are ominous, some are encouraging, and some are nicely timed pop-culture references (i.e. Goonies, Indiana Jones, etc...). They helped add another dimension of fun while playing.

Also, the game music is quite excellent! Although, I found the randomized tracks to sometimes not match the level, but that's just a minor complaint. I love when devs include their soundtracks, so If you dig the music you can find a copy in your Steam/steamapps/common/Element4l folder.

I enjoyed the challenge and really enjoyed the game overall as well. Platformer fans will enjoy this one. It's a fairly short game, difficult but fun. If you're pretty good at platformers and can pick things up quickly, completing the game would take about 6 hours.

I think I'll shift gears and take on Arkham Origins next.

 
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So I played more TESO beta this weekend that I was expecting... underneath the skill/crafting/combat systems it feels kinda of like classic WoW.  It sure is pretty for an MMO.  I'm an ES noob.  But like my prior poke at Skyrim, I really don't like the combat system... it's limited and dull.  They also aren't very good with the carrot (a Blizz specialty).  I got up to level 6 on my Sorcerer, but the new skills with each level didn't feel meaningful enough.  I will say their questing structure is nice, main quests and side quests each being a quest string lasting for a good half dozen quests or so.  For old WoW-addict kitty it would seems to hit the mark rather well...

However, I've broken free of MMO subs, and well, I've got those little games called Skywind, Morrowwind, and Oblivion in ye-old-massive backlog.  (In addition to the likes of Fallout 3 & NV, KOTOR 1&2), and I should get back to TSW and I haven't even touched that StarWars MMO.  No, I'm not paying $60-80 then $15/month.  (Really it's the sub that I object to.)  It's a good move for them to release it during WoW's late-expansion blues.

Lorewise, TESO wasn't pulling me in that well... eventually I got a bit invested in the various main quest lines... save my city/kingdom, but I was expecting betting.  I really prefer TSW's storytelling and combat (and reasonably priced B2P model).

I admit, I wasn't expecting to sink 10 hours into it this weekend (still short of the 12 or so it took to download...)

 
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I haven't played a game in a week.  I'm almost finished DA:O, too.  I hate being back at work.

(Though, not coughing up brown mucus is a plus.)

 
Drabelincoln said:
Its kinda like Idiotekque's steam key for sale list in the trade forum over there...

AM I RIGHT?
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Yeah, but at least Idiot is pricing his keys cheaper than retail. What was the cheapest Arma X glitched at? $5? So instead of buying their own 8 pack for $4ish someone is going to essentially buy 1 copy for $3 above retail.

 
asheskitty said:
So I played more TESO beta this weekend that I was expecting... underneath the skill/crafting/combat systems it feels kinda of like classic WoW. It sure is pretty for an MMO. I'm an ES noob. But like my prior poke at Skyrim, I really don't like the combat system... it's limited and dull. They also aren't very good with the carrot (a Blizz specialty). I got up to level 6 on my Sorcerer, but the new skills with each level didn't feel meaningful enough. I will say their questing structure is nice, main quests and side quests each being a quest string lasting for a good half dozen quests or so. For old WoW-addict kitty it would seems to hit the mark rather well...

However, I've broken free of MMO subs, and well, I've got those little games called Skywind, Morrowwind, and Oblivion in ye-old-massive backlog. (In addition to the likes of Fallout 3 & NV, KOTOR 1&2), and I should get back to TSW and I haven't even touched that StarWars MMO. No, I'm not paying $60-80 then $15/month. (Really it's the sub that I object to.) It's a good move for them to release it during WoW's late-expansion blues.

Lorewise, TESO wasn't pulling me in that well... eventually I got a bit invested in the various main quest lines... save my city/kingdom, but I was expecting betting. I really prefer TSW's storytelling and combat (and reasonably priced B2P model).

I admit, I wasn't expecting to sink 10 hours into it this weekend (still short of the 12 or so it took to download...)
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Never played an elder scrolls game? :shock:

Outside of racing games, I don't know much about your game tastes...but if you like western rpgs at all I'd highly recommend playing an Elder scrolls game

 
Drabelincoln said:
Its kinda like Idiotekque's steam key for sale list in the trade forum over there...

AM I RIGHT?
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Eh? I haven't even posted a trade list in ages. Either way though, I'd rather sell for a bit more and wait than just fire sale everything for a buck or less. Patience = more money = more bundles.

vince_carter said:
one day he will get that PM about cherry tree high comedy club, then who's gonna be laughing?
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I started with like 4 or 5 of them, and I only have one left, so...

 
asheskitty said:
Lorewise, TESO wasn't pulling me in that well... eventually I got a bit invested in the various main quest lines... save my city/kingdom, but I was expecting betting. I really prefer TSW's storytelling and combat (and reasonably priced B2P model).
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You were playing the wrong game if that's what you were expecting:

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Even this would have been a better... bet:

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pasports31 said:
Never played an elder scrolls game? :shock:

Outside of racing games, I don't know much about your game tastes...but if you like western rpgs at all I'd highly recommend playing an Elder scrolls game
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Oh, yes - I certainly would highly recommend Elder Scrolls series for SP-based games. Morrowind: GOTY; Oblivion: GOTY Deluxe; and Skyrim are all great, all in their own ways.

asheskitty said:
So I played more TESO beta this weekend that I was expecting... underneath the skill/crafting/combat systems it feels kinda of like classic WoW. It sure is pretty for an MMO. I'm an ES noob. But like my prior poke at Skyrim, I really don't like the combat system... it's limited and dull. They also aren't very good with the carrot (a Blizz specialty). I got up to level 6 on my Sorcerer, but the new skills with each level didn't feel meaningful enough. I will say their questing structure is nice, main quests and side quests each being a quest string lasting for a good half dozen quests or so. For old WoW-addict kitty it would seems to hit the mark rather well...

However, I've broken free of MMO subs, and well, I've got those little games called Skywind, Morrowwind, and Oblivion in ye-old-massive backlog. (In addition to the likes of Fallout 3 & NV, KOTOR 1&2), and I should get back to TSW and I haven't even touched that StarWars MMO. No, I'm not paying $60-80 then $15/month. (Really it's the sub that I object to.) It's a good move for them to release it during WoW's late-expansion blues.

Lorewise, TESO wasn't pulling me in that well... eventually I got a bit invested in the various main quest lines... save my city/kingdom, but I was expecting betting. I really prefer TSW's storytelling and combat (and reasonably priced B2P model).

I admit, I wasn't expecting to sink 10 hours into it this weekend (still short of the 12 or so it took to download...)
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Wow @ FO3 + NV + KOTOR 1&2 in the backlog.

FO3 + NV are both great - namely for different reasons. I think FO3 really reinvented the framework for the FO series and the actual game + the game-world itself was fantastic; while FO:NV took everything that was great about FO3 + basically added Obsidian's trademark of fantastic writing, dialogue, and characters to the mix.

KOTOR 1 is fantastic - BioWare did a hell of a job w/ that; and laying the ground-work for a SW game as an actual RPG w/ the trademark fantastic BioWare writing, dialogue, and characters.

KOTOR 2 was great and has Obsidian's trademark stuff all over it, for the most part...well, until the last 1/3rd of the game - which screams of rush-job, since LucasArts more or less kicked it out the door too soon.

I ain't played it in years - so, I didn't really follow & check on how the Restoration Project Mod turned-out.

 
Cheaplikeafox 3.0 said:
You were playing the wrong game if that's what you were expecting:

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Even this would have been a better... bet:

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When it comes to characters, writing, dialogue, and narrative - Obsidian's one of the best....

...as long as their Q&A Dept is in full-swing and actually does its job + as long as publishers don't kick the game out the door too damn early!

I still <3 this cartoon...so true...

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MysterD said:
KOTOR 2 was great and has Obsidian's trademark stuff all over it, for the most part...well, until the last 1/3rd of the game - which screams of rush-job, since LucasArts more or less kicked it out the door too soon.

I ain't played it in years - so, I didn't really follow & check on how the Restoration Project Mod turned-out.
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I have the sith lords restored content mod. Haven't played KOTOR 2 yet, but the mod is apparently a must have. Supposed to fix a lot of the problems w/the base game in terms of rushed conent and all

 
Where would you recommend I start on the Elder Scrolls games?

I have all of them. (I think it's a tossup between Morrowing and Skyram)

MysterD said:
Oh, yes - I certainly would highly recommend Elder Scrolls series for SP-based games. Morrowind: GOTY; Oblivion: GOTY Deluxe; and Skyrim are all great, all in their own ways.

Wow @ FO3 + NV + KOTOR 1&2 in the backlog.
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I also forgot that I have Mass Effect 1+2+3 as well and Dragon Age: OU in ye-old-backlog....

 
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asheskitty said:
Where would you recommend I start on the Elder Scrolls games?

I have all of them. (I think it's a tossup between Morrowing and Skyram)

I also forgot that I have Mass Effect 1+2+3 as well and Dragon Age: OU in ye-old-backlog....
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I'd say start with Morrowind, because if you start with Skyrim it might be hard to go back to an earlier game. Morrowind is a bit dated at this point, though, so if you're playing it and just can't get into it, skip to Skyrim.

 
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