Steam Summer Sale: 12 Reviewed Games You Should Add to Cart ASAP
Here is a list of the indie games I've reviewed that are on the Steam Summer Sale. Watch the reviews to assist you with your next backlog addition.
The Steam Summer Sale runs until July 10, and I’m highlighting great deals on games I’ve reviewed over the past two years. Not sure yet? Check out the review videos or Substack links—and let me know if you grab any, have played them, or have your own recs! Want to get the deals directly on Steam as I review them?👀 Check out my curation page here.
Indie Game Reviews on Sale Now!
Here are 12 Indie Games reviewed in 2024 and 2025 on sale right now on Steam. A nice group of genres from horror, puzzle, Metroidvania, and more!
A psychological horror game that plays out like a movie with its pacing and short completion time. The low-poly style and fantastic writing make for a cinematic experience. Read the full review here.
Game | Mouthwashing
Genre | Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Lowpoly
Price | Was $12.99 Now $9.09
The first game that felt like a TV show to me. Thank Goodness You’re Here is the best animated TV show you will ever play as a game. Its humor is Adult Swim, and its design is Cartoon Network. It’s fun to play and a great comedic experience. Read the full review here.
Game | Thank Goodness You’re Here
Genre |Adventure, Comedy, Funny
Price | Was $19.99 Now $12.99
The indie game Death Stranding fits when it comes to the amount you will travel in your truck, connecting to the world and discovering its past. It’s fun, beautifully designed, with an addicting soundtrack, and the creators are hilarious on socials. Read the full review here.
Game | Caravan SandWitch
Genre | Exploration, Adventure, Driving
Price | Was $24.99 Now $17.49
Metroidvanias are now a staple for me, and Crypt Custodian was my first that was top-down and not a pixel side-scroller. It adds depth to the vibrant world, making the bullet-hell enemy fights addicting. Read the full review here.
Game | Crypt Custodian
Genre | Metroidvania, Adventure, Action, Exploration
Price | Was $19.99 Now $13.99
Flock was my first Hollow Ponds game, and the fact that they also released Wilmot Works It Out in the same year is wild to me. It's a cute puzzle game that continues to grow in complexity yet keeps things easygoing for a wonderful time. Plus, Eli Rainsberry is a legend on the soundtrack. Read the full review here.
Game | Wilmot Works It Out
Genre | Puzzle, Casual, Relaxing, Hand-drawn
Price | Was $14.99 Now $11.99
ARCO is one of the best turn-based games I’ve played. The story is rich with betrayal and redemption, following three storylines that intersect for a truly unforgettable game. Read the full review here.
Game | ARCO
Genre | RPG, Turn-Based Strategy, Action-Adventure
Price | Was $19.99 Now $12.99
One of the most unique puzzle games I’ve ever played, folding the world like paper to create new paths. Beautifully illustrated and with a great gameplay loop. Read the full review here.
Game | Paper Trail
Genre | Puzzle, Nature, Atmospheric, Nature
Price | Was $19.99 Now $4.99
A cozy and relaxing experience with gorgeous hand-drawn artwork and an easy playthrough. A game my non-gamer family was even obsessed with! Read the full review here.
Game | NAIAD
Genre | Adventure, Exploration, Puzzle
Price | Was $19.99 Now $13.99
The review that started it all. Almost one year ago (July 15, 2024, to be exact) was when I reviewed SCHiM — an exploration game where you play as a person’s shadow, working your way around collecting hidden items and creating shadows to find your lost person. It’s been a fantastic year, and I can’t wait to review more games. Read the full review here.
Game | SCHiM
Genre | Exploration, 3D Platformer, Relaxing
Price | Was $16.45 Now $9.87
Watching Jake develop this game and finally getting to play it blew my mind — the style of gameplay, puzzle solving, and overall glitchy madness. Read the full review here.
Game | Babushka’s Glitch Dungeon
Genre | Exploration, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer
Price | Was $5.99 Now $3.89
Into the Emberlands is a cozy exploration and scavenging adventure where you restore light, build your village, and venture through colorful, ever-changing biomes while pushing back the Miasma. Read the full review here.
Game | Into The Emberlands
Genre | Exploration, 3D Platformer, Relaxing
Price | Was $6.59 Now $3.95
Discover the world of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector in this in-depth review of the highly anticipated sequel to Citizen Sleeper. Find out why it is the must-play indie game of 2025! Read the full review here.
Game | Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
Genre | RPG, Dice, Cyberpunk, Story Rich
Price | Was $24.99 Now $18.74
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