The Steam Summer Sale is running from June 24 until July 8 and it includes a lot of great games, both old and new that are worth checking out. From survival and co-op to story-rich and horror games, Steam Summer Sale has something for everyone and for a cheap price.

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Nevertheless, out of the thousands of games on sale, some manage to stand out due to their highly positive Steam reviews, their solid discounts, and the fact that some of them are still receiving updates often.

Sea of Thieves (-33%)

Sea Of Thieves - Jack Sparrow Collaboration

One of the best games of the last few years, Sea of Thieves, is now on sale with a solid discount. As a highly rated game that is known for its' unique pirate multiplayer concept, it is definitely a great choice.

On top of that, the dev team is committed to releasing updates often, with the latest one being a surprising collaboration with the well-known movie series Pirate of the Caribbean, thus bringing some of the movies' best pirates to the game.

It Takes Two (-25%)

Cody and May arguing in their shed in It Takes Two.

It Takes Two is one of the best co-op games released to date. Two players engage in a unique storyline filled with puzzles and riddles that can be solved only through cooperation.

The game's engaging story combined with its beautiful graphics and well-made co-op mechanics makes it a solid choice to check during the sale and is one of the highest-rated games overall during 2021. Now that it is on sale, it is the perfect buy.

Dead By Daylight (-40%)

Dead By Daylight - Killer Nemesis Hunting Survivor Leon

It could be said that Dead By Daylight is the best game available in the genre of asymmetrical horror games. Five players engage with one acting as the killer and four as survivors. The survivors have to escape the map quickly and the killer has to use their special powers to stop them.

The greatest aspect of Dead By Daylight is its' replayability since it can offer hundreds of hours of gameplay with new DLCs and events being released every few months. On top of that, it offers some great collaborations with horror movies like Scream or games like Resident Evil.

The Forest (-60%)

The Forest - The Dangerous Locals

The Forest is an old gem that is recommended to anyone who enjoys open-world, survival crafting games and hasn't tried it yet. With a great discount, The Forest offers a unique experience that can be played solo but becomes even better when done co-op with other friends.

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On top of that, it features great building and base defense mechanics against the unwanted visitors on the island that often attack the player.

No Man's Sky (-50%)

No Mans Sky - Exploration

The well-received No Man's Sky is a game that has made an incredible comeback. Following its terrible launch, multiple high-quality updates have made the game one of the best in the genre of open-world survival exploration.

It offers a vast world filled with secrets that even the most faithful players might not know about. A solid sale, combined with the fact that the game is still receiving great updates makes it a solid option to buy.

Subnautica (-50%)

Subnautica Base With View

Subnautica is one of the better-reviewed games of the past decade that is still relevant to date. Even though it was released back in 2014, it offers a unique combination of story and exploration of the deep sea world that is like no other.

While it did release Subnautica Below Zero as a follow-up game, the first game is still considered the best by most fans and its' 96% positive reviews on Steam reveal the same.

Phasmophobia (-15%)

Phasmophobia - Equipment Van

Phasmophobia is a unique game in the genre of online co-op horror. Four players travel to a haunted map (house, school, prison, etc.) and try to identify the ghost type that's there through ghost events like jump scares, creepy sounds, talking to it, and more.

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It also offers VR features that make the game even scarier. On top of that, with the current sale, it's available for really cheap, thus making it a great choice for horror fans.

Dark Souls III Deluxe Edition (-75%)

Dark Souls 3 - Iudex Gundyr

Dark Souls III is considered by many fans as the best game to play while waiting for the forthcoming Elden Ring, which has fans on edge with some great things revealed in its' latest trailer.

Especially now when its Deluxe Edition is available at a great price, players have a chance to experience both the core game and all the DLCs added. For any fan of the Dark Souls series, or anyone that's hyped for Elden Ring, this is a great option.

The Hunter: Call of the Wild (-76%)

The Hunter COTW - Yukon Valley Foxes

One of the biggest discounts throughout the Steam Summer Sale is offered in The Hunter: Call of the Wild, a great open-world hunting simulation game. It is considered by many as one of the best games that make hunting extremely fun.

On top of that, it constantly adds new biomes to hunt in, with unique species that makes fans keep coming back through the form of DLCs that are also on sale.

Planet Zoo (-55%)

Planet Zoo - Editing Terrain

Planet Zoo is a great zoo management simulation game where the player builds their own zoo from scratch. They choose every pathing, facility, enclosure, and of course animals that will be added.

It allows for a lot of creativity in the way that a zoo will be built since it allows the player to fully alter the terrain in any way that they please. On top of that, it still receives constant updates in the form of DLC content that adds new animals and buildings.

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