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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Five Steam deep cuts from last week, including Chinese horror and eldritch solitaire.
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Best of the best 2025 games: Upcoming releasesBest PC games: All-time favoritesFree PC games: Freebie festBest FPS games: Finest gunplayBest MMOs: Massive worldsBest RPGs: Grand adventures On an average day about a dozen new games are released on Steam. And while we think that's a good thing, it can be understandably hard to keep up with. Potentially exciting gems are sure to be lost in the deluge of new things to play unless you sort through every single game that is released on Steam. So that's exactly what we've done. If nothing catches your fancy this week, we've gathered the best PC games you can play right now and a running list of the 2025 games that are launching this year. Everdeep Aurora Steam page Release: July 10Developer: Nautilus Games People keep comparing this gorgeous platformer to games from the Game Boy Advance era, which isn't wrong, but it feels closer to something you might have found on an Amstrad Action cover mount back in the '80s, albeit with a higher pixel count. Set underground in the aftermath of an apocalypse, you play as Shell, who is—and this is important—a cat. Shell's mother is missing, so she needs to dig deeper and deeper into the unknown to find her. Naturally, things get more bizarre and dangerous the further she gets. This is ostensibly a platformer, though it has a lot of mining, making Steamworld Dig an obvious reference point. Dread Flats Steam pageRelease: July 11Developer: Ghostcase Everdeep Aurora may be cute, but the rest of this week's column is consistently morbid. Dread Flats is probably the worst offender: it's a first-person horror about exploring a "murder building". Set in 1990s China, it's definitely exploration-forward: you'll spend the majority of the game poking around in a big residential tower block that has seen better days (to be extremely euphemistic about it). The residents we meet are pretty effed up, as the trailer makes abundantly clear, so expect a lot of panicked running or, if you're smart, a fair bit of stealth. Last Report Steam page Release: July 12Developers: Moonpixel GamesAnother horror game, this time in the form of a point 'n' click adventure. You play as a night shift park ranger who notices some pretty unsettling stuff on the CCTV. Via exploration, conversations with fellow park rangers (all of whom are a bit suss themselves), and the monitoring of camera footage, the disturbing history of the park unfolds. It looks like a mix of Five Nights at Freddy's and Firewatch. Occlude Steam pageRelease: July 11Developer: Tributary Games It's an occult card game, basically, but with a "reality-bending" narrative and a cryptic, challenge-based approach to familiar rules. Judging by the Steam description, I think the less you know about Occlude the better, but it heavily emphasises secrets and mysteries. If Balatro is hauntological poker, I guess this is eldritch solitaire? I don't really play card games, but if you do, this seems like it's trying something new. Azrael's Tear Steam page Release: July 12Developer: Intelligent Games Ltd., Ken Haywood There are few things that excite me more than forgotten, vaguely cursed-looking '90s PC games, and Azrael's Tear is a perfect example. Originally released on CD-ROM in 1996, it's set in the distant future of 2012, and follows the protagonist's search for the Holy Grail in a mysterious underground sanctum that seems far more technologically advanced that it should be. I've never played this, but it has an approach to first-person exploration that feels akin to something like Ultima Underworld or System Shock, but with a heavier emphasis on puzzles and problem-solving.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Steam Summer Sale is live — get up to 80% off popular PC games
SAVE UP TO 80%: Until July 10, the Steam Summer Sale is offering a wide range of discounts on PC games. The Steam Summer Sale 2025 has officially kicked off, and it's a scorcher. Running now through July 10, Valve's annual discount blowout is delivering steep price cuts of up to 80% off everything from AAA blockbusters to indie darlings. Some of the most talked-about titles are on serious discount. One such game is the Resident Evil 4 Remake — 50% off at just $19.99. That's survival horror at its most affordable. Plus, with the recent announcement of the sequel Resident Evil Requiem — with 4's protagonist Leon Kennedy returning as a rumoured character, this is the ideal time to catch up. Another headliner is Cyberpunk 2077. Thanks to multiple patches, the Phantom Liberty DLC buzz, and the game's launch on the Nintendo Switch 2, it's back in the spotlight and down 65% to $20.99. Horror fans can snag Dead Space (2023) for just $11.99 at an 80% markdown — while Force-wielding action fans can grab Star Wars Jedi Survivor at a shocking $13.99 (that's 80% off). Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, arguably one of the best games of 2025 so far, has already had a price cut at $44.99. Meanwhile, Elden Ring, one of the finest games of this generation, has had 40% slashed off to only be $35.99. Monster Hunter Wilds is also now only $55.99 with a 20% discount, if you've yet to catch up on the latest multiplayer/co-op hunting action. Beyond the big hitters, the sale is stacked with great deals under $15. Vampire Survivors is basically a no-brainer at $3.74, and Slime Rancher 2 is a wholesome escape for just $19.79. Plus, American Truck Simulator is cruising at a low $4.99, perfect for those chill, podcast-fueled drives. This year's sale doesn't feature flash sales, so the prices you see now are what you'll get throughout. Make sure to check your Wishlist for custom alerts, and earn trading cards and other profile goodies as you browse and spend. And don't forget — all trading cards expire Aug. 12, so if you're hunting for the seasonal badge, plan accordingly.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Amazon gives out bonus FREE gifts worth more than £100 ahead of Prime Day – but there's not long left to claim
AMAZON is treating its Prime members to a bumper bundle of freebies ahead of Prime Day 2025 – and it's worth over £100. But you'll have to act fast, as the offers vanish after 7 July. 2 To mark the countdown to Prime Day, which officially runs from Tuesday 8 July to Friday 11 July, Amazon is giving away six full PC games to Prime members at no extra cost. These aren't just throwaway titles either – we're talking big-name fan favourites and cult classics. Among the games up for grabs is Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, a wild open-world adventure packed with outrageous weapons and superpowers. If that's not enough chaos, Saints Row 2 is also available – giving you full freedom to create your own character and carve your path through the gritty streets of Stilwater. For something more nostalgic, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered offers the original trilogy starring Lara Croft, fully updated for modern systems. It's the ultimate way to relive Lara's early adventures – or discover them for the first time. If you fancy something more relaxed, TOEM is a charming hand-drawn game where you set off on a photography expedition, helping quirky characters along the way. Strategy lovers will enjoy Dungeon of the ENDLESS: Definitive Edition, a unique blend of roguelike and tower defence gameplay that offers a real challenge. And for Star Wars fans, STAR WARS: Rebellion lets you take charge of the Rebel Alliance or the Empire and wage war across the galaxy. All six titles are available to download and keep forever, provided you're a Prime member. The games can be claimed via the Amazon Games App or through GOG, and some can also be played through Amazon's cloud gaming platform, Luna, in supported countries. It's not just games on offer either. Amazon Luna is rolling out a series of exclusive discounts for Prime members in the US and Canada. You can grab the Amazon Luna Controller for just $39.99 – a whopping 43 per cent off – or pick up bundle deals that include the controller and a Fire TV Stick with savings of up to 50 per cent. Canadian members can also snap up similar offers, with big discounts on controller bundles running until 11 July or while stocks last. And there's even more gaming goodness this month. Throughout June, Prime members can download additional free titles including Death Squared, Dark Envoy, Thief: Deadly Shadows, and Jupiter Hell. New games are added every week, so it's worth checking regularly. Meanwhile, the massive Steam Summer Sale is also in full swing, running until 10 July. Top deals include Automobilista 2, slashed from £34.99 to just £3.49, and Little Nightmares II, down from £24.99 to a barely believable £2.49. Other standouts include Palworld now £18.74, and Schedule reduced to £11.72. Game on – from Death Squared to Jupiter Hell Here is the full list of games you can get for free this month June 12: Station to Station - £14.99 Death Squared - £12.79 June 19: Dark Envoy - £24.99 Fate: Undiscovered Realms - £5.79 June 26: Thief: Deadly Shadows - £7.49 Jupiter Hell - £19.49 Gallery of Things: Reveries - £9.99 To bag them, all you need to do is head over to the Amazon Prime Gaming website. At a collective value of more than £100, it's a deal you can't ignore. 2
The Independent
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Amazon is giving away six free games to celebrate Prime Day
Amazon has officially revealed the dates for Prime Day 2025. Running from 8 July to 11 July, this year's Prime Day sale stretches the definition of 'day' past its breaking point. To celebrate the rapidly expanding sale, right now Amazon is giving Prime members six free PC games to keep forever. From now until Prime Day kicks off on 8 July, Prime Gaming members can add six fan-favourite PC games to their Amazon account. Those are Saints Row IV, Star Wars: Rebellion, Saints Row 2, Toem, Dungeon of the Endless Definitive Edition and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. The six new PC games have been added to Prime Gaming's existing library of freebies, which includes a batch of titles added at the start of June. Like a CeX bargain bin, Amazon's picks are a curious selection of both old and new games. But they include some real gems, lesser-known indie hits and games you might have missed the first time around. June's games include 2004 stealth classic Thief: Deadly Shadows – here's the full list: Mordheim: City of the Damned The Abandoned Planet Station to Station Death Squared Dark Envoy Fate: Undiscovered Realms Thief: Deadly Shadows Jupiter Hell Gallery of Things: Reveries Prime Gaming is included with your Amazon Prime subscription. One of the lesser appreciated benefits of membership, Prime Gaming features a rotating selection of free downloadable games to keep forever, even after you've cancelled your subscription. New games are swapped in every month, so it's worth grabbing what you can while it's available. You also get a free subscription to a Twitch channel of your choice every month – your favourite streamer still gets revenue from this, too – plus access to Amazon Luna, the retail giant's Netflix -style game streaming service. An Amazon Prime subscription costs £8.99 per month or £95 when you sign up for a year. As well as unlocking a bunch of free games with Prime Gaming, you get benefits like unlimited one-day and same-day delivery on eligible orders, access to Prime Video, and exclusive deals and discounts. 30-day free trial today.
The Verge
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Four great games from Steam's June Next Fest
Steam's June 2025 edition of its Next Fest is going on now through June 16th, and the event is packed with great-looking demos for games coming to PC. Seriously, it seems like there are a lot of demos; a search filter on my Next Fest homepage shows more than 2,500 English demos to pick from. If you open up the Next Fest page and are overwhelmed, I get it – admittedly, I am, too. But I've played a few and have four to recommend. Mina the Hollower Mina the Hollower, the next game from Shovel Knight creators Yacht Club Games, feels like a Game Boy Color title made in the modern era. You play as Mina the mouse in a top-down action-adventure game that reminds me a lot of Link's Awakening. Mina's signature move is a slick burrowing ability that lets you zip around underground for a few seconds, and even in the short demo, I found it immensely useful to get under obstacles or create space during hairy fights. The demo ends with an exciting boss fight, and I was sad when it was over after about 30 minutes. I'm really looking forward to the game's full release on October 31st. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a retro-style side-scrolling action-platformer with gorgeous pixel art and an electric guitar-filled soundtrack. Like other Ninja Gaiden games, it's filled with flashy combat and a lot of blood, but I also quite liked the old-school platforming – there's a lot of double-jumping off enemies, which never gets old. Like other Dotemu games, Ragebound seems to perfectly capture an old-school vibe but with a game made in 2025. And after finishing the three levels in the demo, I'm eager to play the rest of the game when it's out on July 31st. Ball X Pit Within moments of starting the Ball X Pit demo, I openly said to myself, 'oh no.' Not because it's bad. But because it immediately grabbed me as an engrossing blend of roguelikes, Puzzle Bobble, Breakout, and Vampire Survivors. As enemies slowly advance toward you, you move your character around and fire balls at them, which you can bounce off walls or even between enemies. (Naturally, you'll have to dodge bullets from the bad guys, too.) Dead enemies drop experience gems, and when you level up, you can pick from various upgrades, like balls that shock nearby foes. You can even fuse balls together, and between runs there's a land management game. And for the people that this will matter to, your health meter looks like it was taken right from Diablo. I can see losing a lot of time to Ball X Pit when it's out later this year. Word Play Word Play, from Mark Brown of Game Maker's Toolkit, mixes ideas from Balatro and word games. Each round, you're tasked with getting a specific score by spelling words that can be up to ten characters long before you run out of turns. As with games like Scrabble, different letter tiles have different point values, and words with five letters or more will get added bonus points that will help you reach the goal score more quickly. When you reach the goal score, you move on to the next round, which will have a higher goal. But you'll also be able to pick from an upgrade of some kind, like a modifier that automatically applies a 3x multiplier to the second tile of any word you spell. Unlike the rest of the demos I've recommended here, Word Play is a chill puzzle game, but like with Balatro, I found myself trying to sneak in one more run instead of going to bed. The game is set to launch on July 14th.
