Slipways. Very well made space puzzle game. This game really surprised me.
Also, hidden gems thread... feels just like home :)
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I just got and am obsessed with UnderMine, an adorable roguelite dungeon crawler a la Binding of Isaac. Currently on sale for $5!
Norco! It’s this post-apocalyptic Southern gothic point and click game. I downloaded the demo and got hooked.
just grabbed god of war, disco elysium, and hellblade senuas sacrifice...
as far as recommendations go, Mass Effect legendary edition and dragon age are very enjoyable if you like RPG with a focus on lore, story and characters. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a wonder and a steal at $20. Witcher 3 for $12. Horizon Zero Dawn for $16.50
Red dead 2 is available for less elsewhere.
Witcher 3 is available for the same price on GOG, DRM free. Same goes for Disco Elysium.
TLDR: do your research.
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I'll also recommend Mass Effect LE, Witcher 3, and Horizon Zero Dawn. They're all incredibly cheap at the moment, and they're all phenomenal games.
I've already got a Steam Deck and I really enjoy it, but I've been eyeing the Dock for a while too. It's on sale now for even less than the alternative I was considering so I'm probably going to grab one very soon
Wytchwood is a fun crafting adventure game with a lot of fetching. Not too long of a game either and I finished it in a few days.
I suppose it depends on what a person considers a hidden gem because everyone's tastes are different. I'll list a few categories and at least 1-2 of my favorites in those categories that I've found on Steam and are currently on sale:
Exploration/Base-Building:
- Grounded
- Raft
- Rimworld
- Subnautica/Subnautica: Below Zero
Story based/Farming/Romance:
- My Time at Portia*
- My Time at Sandrock
Visual Novels:
- Basically anything made by PixelFade (Ace Academy, Ethereal Enigma, Crystalline). One of the few English-based VNs that are fully voiced in English and have a pretty decent plot/story. Interactive with different choices affecting different outcomes and even some minigames at least in EE.
- Nekop-er, Hush Hush. Ok, listen. I'll admit there IS an 18+ DLC for this but it's not necessary to enjoy the game. It honestly has a pretty interesting story/premise and I did get pretty heavily emotionally invested in the characters.
*Note that MTAP has been fraught with issues. Although these issues don't necessarily make the game unplayable, and it's still enjoyable, be aware that it is was Pathea's (the studio) first such attempt and as such they were still learning. Their second game Sandrock has solved a lot of the issues and it's not necessary to play the first one