Steam has launched its Halloween sale, offering discounts on beloved horror games like Phasmophobia and Dead By Daylight. Steam is well known for its seasonal sales, offering massive discounts on prominent and beloved video games. Remarkable discounts can crop up even outside of seasonal sales, though; earlier this month, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 became free to download thanks to SEGA's 60th anniversary.
It's been a good year for horror games on PC. Phasmophobia has seen remarkable success; the immersive co-op ghost hunt has become a hit online thanks to its clever use of voice recognition software and the eerie, suspenseful atmosphere it manages to nail just right. Dead by Daylight has also seen a lot of success recently; the asymmetrical game pits a group of survivors against a single player-controlled monster, who can choose from a wide array of original spooks or a few familiar faces from classic horror properties like Stranger Things and Silent Hill. The game's recent crossplay update ensures that PC players will be able to keep up with next-gen gamers as they enjoy the game's major visual upgrades.
Both games, and many more, are discounted in Steam's Halloween sale, which is live from now until November 2nd. Phasmophobia is only 10% off, but that doesn't mean it should be overlooked; it's a remarkable title, and it's being maintained by a very small team that deserves the extra funds. Fans looking for a bigger deal can turn to Dead By Daylight, which can be purchased at a 60% discount for only $8. And in true Steam sale fashion, that's only the tip of the iceberg. If players still aren't sated by these multiplayer horror offerings, they can look to the classic Left 4 Dead games, both of which are being offered for only two dollars. If fans want something a little less spooky, they can turn to Doom Eternal, which is half off, or Control, which is 30% off.
Steam is offering some pretty impressive deals, and it's a wide spread, which is good news for players who want to get in on the Halloween spirit but don't handle scares well. Devil May Cry 5, for instance, is being offered for 20% off, and while it certainly has some dark themes, it's a far cry from the horror of, say, Alien Isolation, a terrifying simulation of the iconic horror movie franchise that Steam is currently offering for only $10, at a 75% bargain. There's something here for everyone.
The sale will only be around for half a week, so PC gamers are encouraged to act fast. A lot of Halloween festivities have been called off thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, so this sale should give fans a lot of opportunities to keep the Halloween spirit alive while they're locked indoors. Check it out now; these might just be the best deals on Steam until the holiday sale a few months from now.
Source: Steam