I took a bit to "get into it" really rounded into amazing form after I understood the compass and map...plus the first decent powers.
I had the "large area WTF" for the first hour, but now it is finally breaking me of Rocket League. Just love it.
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I took a bit to "get into it" really rounded into amazing form after I understood the compass and map...plus the first decent powers.
I had the "large area WTF" for the first hour, but now it is finally breaking me of Rocket League. Just love it.
mindatlarge
Member
Paradigm is probably one she hasn't heard of that came out not too long ago. After I watched some Twitch steams of it, along with reading the glowing Destructoid review, I purchased it as well.
Paradigm is on sale for $11.99
metacritic 84% steam reviews 98% positive
"Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, who's past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy. Paradigms unfortunate life begins at DUPA genetics, a company who sells prodigy children to the rich and powerful who dont want to leave their inheritance to their poor excuse for biological children. Something went wrong during Paradigms growing process and he was left horribly mutated. To save their reputation, DUPA dumped the hideous infant in a nearby post Neo-Soviet abandoned town, forcing him to fend for himself."
More_Badass
Member
Are there any other under-the-radar recent CRPGs/RPGs besides Age of Decadence, Battle Brothers, and Starcrawlers?
themaskedndi
Member
This definitely looks like it's worth 8 bucks! Thanks!
I have! I should have mentioned that one too; I had a ton of fun with it. I don't think I got all the endings, so I might go back to it some time.
Cannon Goose
Member
Curse this thread... so far I've bought
Dead Cells
OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
Pharaoh Rebirth+
Unexplored
Valdis Story: Abyssal City
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
And I'm sure there will be more to come.
Dead Cells
OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
Pharaoh Rebirth+
Unexplored
Valdis Story: Abyssal City
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
And I'm sure there will be more to come.
nintendork666
Member
...
Xanadu Next
NiGHTS INTO DREAMS
Lords of Xulima
Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
NiGHTS INTO DREAMS
Lords of Xulima
Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
Learning/Educational game recommendations? Can be anything, Language, Coding, Math. Building, Physics, Music... anything.
The Typing of the Dead: Overkill
super-famicom
Member
Yo, Dead Cells is on sale for $12.40 on Bundlestars, and with the promo code RED5, you get an additional 5% off. Ended up paying $11.78 for it.
edit- Oops, meant to put this in the main thread. I'll leave it here tho.
edit- Oops, meant to put this in the main thread. I'll leave it here tho.
LurkerPrime
Member
I'm seconding the recommendations for Unexplored. It's a fantastic little roguelike that's filled with surprises, which I honestly find rare in most roguelikes these days.
Serpent in the Staglands, Dungeon Rats (an Age of Decadence combat-focused spinoff), Expeditions: Viking, Banner Saga 2, Avadon 3: The Warborn, and Cosmic Star Heroine spring to mind.
There's probably more but they're too under-the-radar for me.
Serpent in the Staglands, Dungeon Rats (an Age of Decadence combat-focused spinoff), Expeditions: Viking, Banner Saga 2, Avadon 3: The Warborn, and Cosmic Star Heroine spring to mind.
There's probably more but they're too under-the-radar for me.
Mackenzie 92
Member
Stuff I haven't seen mentioned yet
From this year
Alvora Tactics (from the dev of Voidspire tactics)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/643900/Alvora_Tactics/
The Long Journey Home
http://store.steampowered.com/app/366910/The_Long_Journey_Home/
The Keep (port of a 3ds game)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/317370/The_Keep/
2-3 years old
NEO Scavenger
http://store.steampowered.com/app/248860/NEO_Scavenger/
Heroine's Quest
http://store.steampowered.com/app/283880/Heroines_Quest_The_Herald_of_Ragnarok/
Early Acess stuff to keep an eye on
Crosscode
http://store.steampowered.com/app/368340/CrossCode/
Stellar Tactics
http://store.steampowered.com/app/465490/Stellar_Tactics/
Not a steam game, but fallout 1.5 mod is pretty darn good.
Ugh, I keep jumping back and forth between this one. I want to get that bundle with Shadow Tactics in it, but this game is driving up the price. Even at the bundle discount, it'll still be about $20. It looks interesting, but I'm not sure it'll be $20 interesting. I wish there was some sort of demo for this.
I'm a big platformer fan and although the discounts on these two games aren't super high, they're still worth picking up if you're a fan of old school platformers. I see Hollow Knight/Axiom Verge/Guacamelee mentioned all the time but rarely these:
Rosenkreuzstilette
http://store.steampowered.com/app/564150/Rosenkreuzstilette/
Basically anime Megaman. An old indie Japanese Megaman clone that's a bit wonky on Windows 10 (fixes supposedly incoming), but absolutely worth picking up if you're a Megaman fan. Doesn't fall into the ultra-difficulty trap that many Megaman clones do, just an all around well designed good time. Also super anime.
Alwa's Awakening
http://store.steampowered.com/app/549260/Alwas_Awakening/
A mix between Simon's Quest (Castlevania 2), Metroid, and Battle Kid. A bit slow, but still recommended. Fun sequence breaks are possible, the art and music are both great, and the game doesn't overstay its welcome.
Rosenkreuzstilette
http://store.steampowered.com/app/564150/Rosenkreuzstilette/
Basically anime Megaman. An old indie Japanese Megaman clone that's a bit wonky on Windows 10 (fixes supposedly incoming), but absolutely worth picking up if you're a Megaman fan. Doesn't fall into the ultra-difficulty trap that many Megaman clones do, just an all around well designed good time. Also super anime.
Alwa's Awakening
http://store.steampowered.com/app/549260/Alwas_Awakening/
A mix between Simon's Quest (Castlevania 2), Metroid, and Battle Kid. A bit slow, but still recommended. Fun sequence breaks are possible, the art and music are both great, and the game doesn't overstay its welcome.
Kadin
Member
Well I'm glad you posted it here because I just saw it and I'm buying it now. Thanks!
AppleSeason
Member
Mmm. Might have to check on that Dead Cells game. suddenly half of my friends on Steam own it.
Maxwood
Oh rock of ages, do not crumble, love is breathing still. Oh lady moon shine down, a little people magic if you will.
This is completely bonkers.Paradigm is probably one she hasn't heard of that came out not too long ago. After I watched some Twitch steams of it, along with reading the glowing Destructoid review, I purchased it as well.
Paradigm is on sale for $11.99
metacritic 84% steam reviews 98% positive
Wishlisted.
I love these kind of thread's. I've been discovering a lot of interesting stuff i've never heard about until now.
Other than the ones I mentioned for the Winter Sales, i'd like to suggest these gems:
Wyv and Keep (1,49)
Awesome coop arcade game, hardcore rooms for 2 friends: http://store.steampowered.com/app/263960/Wyv_and_Keep_The_Temple_of_the_Lost_Idol/
Megabyte Punch (2,09)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/248550/Megabyte_Punch/
"Megabyte Punch is a fighting/beat em up game in which you build your own fighter! As you travel through different environments, you battle other creatures to get their parts. Parts have their own powers and bonuses, like gun arms for a shoot ability or powerful hips for a devastating pelvic thrust attack." + coop and "Smash Bros + Custom Robo Alike" multiplayer mode
Bucket Detective (2,95)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/461170/Bucket_Detective/
"A dark comedy/horror game by Jesse Barksdale, creator of the static speaks my name. Help a cult complete a ritual in exchange for divine inspiration to finish writing your terrible novel. A story-focused experience which takes around 45 minutes to complete"
ClusterPuck 99 (0,99)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/337960/ClusterPuck_99/
"Introducing ClusterPuck 99, a sporty competitive sports game about sports based on athletics! Featuring 8-player local competitive action for PC, Mac and Linux. "
Magical Battle Festa (3,99)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/292480/Magical_Battle_Festa/
Awesome Arena Fighting Game (similar to Virtual On, Gundam VS, etc,) with anime-inspired characters, online and offline split-screen multiplayer up to 4 players.
Wyv and Keep (1,49)
Awesome coop arcade game, hardcore rooms for 2 friends: http://store.steampowered.com/app/263960/Wyv_and_Keep_The_Temple_of_the_Lost_Idol/
Megabyte Punch (2,09)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/248550/Megabyte_Punch/
"Megabyte Punch is a fighting/beat em up game in which you build your own fighter! As you travel through different environments, you battle other creatures to get their parts. Parts have their own powers and bonuses, like gun arms for a shoot ability or powerful hips for a devastating pelvic thrust attack." + coop and "Smash Bros + Custom Robo Alike" multiplayer mode
Bucket Detective (2,95)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/461170/Bucket_Detective/
"A dark comedy/horror game by Jesse Barksdale, creator of the static speaks my name. Help a cult complete a ritual in exchange for divine inspiration to finish writing your terrible novel. A story-focused experience which takes around 45 minutes to complete"
ClusterPuck 99 (0,99)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/337960/ClusterPuck_99/
"Introducing ClusterPuck 99, a sporty competitive sports game about sports based on athletics! Featuring 8-player local competitive action for PC, Mac and Linux. "
Magical Battle Festa (3,99)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/292480/Magical_Battle_Festa/
Awesome Arena Fighting Game (similar to Virtual On, Gundam VS, etc,) with anime-inspired characters, online and offline split-screen multiplayer up to 4 players.
TeamLeftMatch
Member
Just to add some more recommendations
Party Hard
Fun little game where you go to every party killing everyone because they're too loud. The game never takes itself seriously and is fun.
Megabyte Punch
Hard to describe this game but think of a beat em up platforming game, where you pick up enemy parts adding it to yourself. The customisation is good and while the story was nonexistent, playing co-op was a blast.
While not an under the radar game Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is at the lowest price and has not been on sale for a while.
Do you want to be a ninja to cut shit up while an amazing soundtrack plays in the metal gear universe. While short Revengence is fun and chaotic from start to finish with a great combat system. Just final boss is one of the best final bosses I've ever faced.
Transformers Devestation
Do you want to be a transformers destroying shit up while having and hearing the OG Transformers cast in their own universe. Does that sound similar to Revengence? That's becuase it was developed by the same Devs (Platinum studio). The games play the same but this game has multiple playable characters and is a love letter to the original transformers.
Now if you had to pick one over the other...
The Typing of the Dead: Overkill
Want to learn how to type better? How about typing the right words to kill Zombies in the House of the Dead game. Its really just House of the Dead, but with typing. If you're not that interested in typing, then at least House of the Dead: Overkill is included.
Ok, Last game because I need to end this or else I'll go on forever
Call of Juarez Gunslinger
A Western FPS where you see a cowboy recount his tales of adventure. The game is solid and the story will fuck with you for example
. The duels are intense and it has a great atmosphere. If you've ever loved those western movies, this is for you.
Party Hard
Fun little game where you go to every party killing everyone because they're too loud. The game never takes itself seriously and is fun.
Megabyte Punch
Hard to describe this game but think of a beat em up platforming game, where you pick up enemy parts adding it to yourself. The customisation is good and while the story was nonexistent, playing co-op was a blast.
And I'm unsure why boss fights turn into smash
While not an under the radar game Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is at the lowest price and has not been on sale for a while.
Do you want to be a ninja to cut shit up while an amazing soundtrack plays in the metal gear universe. While short Revengence is fun and chaotic from start to finish with a great combat system. Just final boss is one of the best final bosses I've ever faced.
Transformers Devestation
Do you want to be a transformers destroying shit up while having and hearing the OG Transformers cast in their own universe. Does that sound similar to Revengence? That's becuase it was developed by the same Devs (Platinum studio). The games play the same but this game has multiple playable characters and is a love letter to the original transformers.
Now if you had to pick one over the other...
The Typing of the Dead: Overkill
Want to learn how to type better? How about typing the right words to kill Zombies in the House of the Dead game. Its really just House of the Dead, but with typing. If you're not that interested in typing, then at least House of the Dead: Overkill is included.
Ok, Last game because I need to end this or else I'll go on forever
Call of Juarez Gunslinger
A Western FPS where you see a cowboy recount his tales of adventure. The game is solid and the story will fuck with you for example
There's a choice to be made where your character goes down a mine shaft, only to have a stray bullet blow up all the TNT, destroying the mine. When asked how he got out of there the narrator says that he remembered it wrong and took the other path. The game then rewinds everything to the beginning of the level where your character takes the other path
Weltall Zero
Member
Wyv and Keep (1,49€
Awesome coop arcade game, hardcore rooms for 2 friends: http://store.steampowered.com/app/263960/Wyv_and_Keep_The_Temple_of_the_Lost_Idol/
A co-op game to play with the missus for 1.49€? Don't mind if I do! (as a bonus, she has long blonde hair and I have black hair, like the game's characters!).
Current haul (I'm keeping it deliberately small due to backlog and finances):
Shadow of Mordor 4€
Pharaoh Rebirth+ 4€
Wyv and Keep 1.50€
Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar
No Truce With The Furies
There are more I can think of, but they are still in development like Bard's Tale IV
Snakethesniper
Member
Not sure were they mentioned but i would like to recommend both GO games:
Lara Croft GO (-66%, 3.39)
Hitman GO Definitive Edition (-75%, 1.99)
I love them both. And have them on iOS, Android, PC...
They are great puzzle games and Lara Croft GO recently received The Mirror of Spirits expansion for free. These 2 are very cheap and must buy imo.
Hitman looks nice! Might buy it! Is it like a puzzle game?
Is there a recommended list of which sprites, music, and etc you should enable?
I'm conflicted: I want a really good, well written horror VN experience. I know that allegedly Fata Morgana has that, but Higurashi is much cheaper and has voice acting.
Keep in mind that Fata Morgana is 1 complete purchase, while Higurashi has many episodes that probably end up more expensive than Fata Morgana in the end.
That said, Fata Morgana isn't really horror in the same sense as Higurashi. Higurashi is definitely more horror.
It has plently of fanservice in its writing, but when the horror/super natural hits it hits hard.
themaskedndi
Member
Higurashi is split up into a number of chapters. The first four chapters are "question arcs," which are designed to introduce mysteries that the player can try to explain. They are followed by answer arcs. Right now, there's only one answer arc on Steam. Each chapter works as a standalone story, but if you'll be bothered by a lack of resolution, you should probably avoid Higurashi for now.
Fata Morgana is excellent, but if you really want a horror story, it might not scratch that itch. It has creepy and disturbing elements, but it's not really in the horror genre.
Wingamestore is even less.
Look, even with a sale yall should be using Enhanced steam and Isthereranydeal.com before you buy Anything.
I got Dead Cells for $11 and I added like 20 games from this thread to the wishlist to watch.
Glad the sale is another week.
But, I was hoping that we'd get the full monthly humble reveal before the end of the sale though. Kind of sucks because I don't want to buy too much, and get a couple in the monthly.
Probably gonna risk it since I have a lot of money saved up thanks to card selling.
ecosse_011172
Junior Member
I have a 3570K/GTX970/8GB
Dishonored 2 for PC or pick it up for PS4 pro in a later sale?
Dishonored 2 for PC or pick it up for PS4 pro in a later sale?
Stephen's Sausage Roll perhaps?
More_Badass
Member
He said "something relaxing"
petran79
Banned
Got 27 Euro from Slightly Mad Studios as a former backer of Project Cars.
Browsed Steam Store.What to buy with that sum?
Fallout 4, Asseto Corsa and Witcher 3 sounded interesting.
Then I said "Screw those games" and decided to buy the following:
House in Fata Morgana, Kero Blaster and Mad Father.
Browsed Steam Store.What to buy with that sum?
Fallout 4, Asseto Corsa and Witcher 3 sounded interesting.
Then I said "Screw those games" and decided to buy the following:
House in Fata Morgana, Kero Blaster and Mad Father.
Thanks for this, I'm always looking for more Metroidvania!
My under the radar:
Epistory, it's a typing RPG. Think of an earthy fairy like fantasy RPG but all your attacks are typing ala Typing of the Dead. The story is surprisingly good and there's quite a bit of voiced narration not unlike Bastion (not as good but that's a high bar to clear).
Wok
Member
OnionPowder
Member
Pick it up. Try it out at medium settings and see if you get 60FPS. If it's not good then just give it the ol' refund.
autoduelist
Member
Do we know anything about Grimoire? I'm curious, but it's not released yet, etc.
Pick the "indie" tag, in the middle of the address of the page should appear "tags=492", add a minus like this: "tags=-492" and you will get all the games without the indie tag(not every game you get is AAA though), i guess this works with every tag.
ecosse_011172
Junior Member
Good idea, thanks.
Just checked it out, seems more frustrating than relaxing to be honest :/
I'm not a "he", but I agree with your point
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
There's also CrossCells. How about Yankai's Triangle or Hook? Hook is actually pretty short though, like an hour long.
Tizoc
Member
OnionPowder
Member
If you're playing at 30FPS either way does it matter? PC port has some issues anyways so why not?
They also might have the pro hooked up to a 4K TV vs the PC hooked up to a 1080p monitor.
They were already on the fence on picking it up for the pro, so there might be a reason.
Bucket Detective (2,95)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/461170/Bucket_Detective/
"A dark comedy/horror game by Jesse Barksdale, creator of the static speaks my name. Help a cult complete a ritual in exchange for divine inspiration to finish writing your terrible novel. A story-focused experience which takes around 45 minutes to complete"
This sounds wonderful, thanks for recommending!
