A huge number of games are discounted for the next two weeks. Here's our best bargain buys — all Steam Deck friendly.
Yes, the Autumn Sale only wrapped up a mere 15 days ago, but Valve are back with yet another massive sales event, seeing thousands of games discounted over the festive period. From now until January 2nd, 2025 the Steam Winter Sale is taking place, putting savings on a ton of great games including the likes of Metal Slug Tactics, Helldivers 2, and Sonic X Shadow Generations.
As ever, we've gone through the list of titles currently on offer, and picked out the best Steam Deck friendly games that you can snag for under ten bucks. Bargains a plenty here!
So, get your wishlists and wallets at the ready as here are our picks for the best sub-ten dollar Steam Deck compatible games you can pick up over the holidays in this winter sale. Let's go!
(December 19th, 20:00 CET)
❄️ Steam Winter Sale Bargains:
HITMAN World of Assassination - $2.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
Jump into the role of Agent 47 and eliminate your targets with class!
‣ HITMAN World of Assassination on Steam
Sid Meiers Civilization VI - $2.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Playable
The classic of turn-based strategy games, that works surprisingly well on the Steam Deck, thanks to the trackpads.
‣ Sid Meiers Civilization VI on Steam
Mass Effect Legendary Edition - $4.79
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Playable
Probably one of my favorite Sci-fi series ever, and this bundle gives you the complete first trilogy following the adventures of Commander Shepherd.
‣ Mass Effect Legendary Edition on Steam
It Takes Two - $7.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
It Takes Two is probably one of the cutest co-op games you can currently get on Steam Deck, and so a clear recommendation from us.
Deep Rock Galactic - $9.89
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Playable
This co-op FPS lets you and your badass space dwarf crew mine, fight, and survive in fully destructible caves swarming with alien monsters.
House Flipper - $2.49
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
The oddly satisfying simulator where you buy, renovate, and sell homes for profit. Everyone's dream (cries in millennial)!
Okami HD - $4.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
One of the most beautiful action-adventure games ever made, now in HD. Play as Amaterasu, the wolf goddess, and bring light to a darkened world.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard - $7.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
Step into the chilling nightmare of the Baker estate. This first-person horror masterpiece revitalized the Resident Evil series. Best played in the dark with headphones on for maximum terror. (I say this but I am too scared to actually play it myself that way.)
‣ Resident Evil 7 Biohazard on Steam
Dying Light - $3.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
Parkour meets survival horror in this adrenaline-pumping zombie apocalypse.
STAR WARS Jedi Fallen Order - $3.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Playable
Step into the boots of Cal Kestis and experience an epic, story-driven adventure. I mean, this is the game Valve shared in the original Steam Deck trailer. Buy it already!
‣ STAR WARS Jedi Fallen Order on Steam
Devil May Cry 5 - $9.89
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
Unleash stylish combos and jaw-dropping action as Dante, Nero, and V in this high-octane hack-and-slash masterpiece.
Titanfall 2 - $2.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Playable
One of the best FPS campaigns ever, paired with exhilarating mech combat. Seriously, it's really good, and everyone is asking for a sequel.
Mafia Definitive Edition - $7.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Playable
Step back to the 1930s in this beautifully remade mobster classic.
‣ Mafia Definitive Edition on Steam
Control Ultimate Edition - $7.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
Step into the eerie halls of the Federal Bureau of Control in this mind-bending action-adventure. The Remedyverse is one of my favorite universes in gaming.
‣ Control Ultimate Edition on Steam
Little Nightmares II - $9.89
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
A hauntingly beautiful puzzle-platformer that plunges you into a dark and twisted world. (We saw Little Nightmares III at gamescom, and believe everyone should play this before the sequel drops.)
‣ Little Nightmares II on Steam
Rise of the Tomb Raider - $4.49
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Playable
Follow Lara Croft in her quest to uncover the secrets of immortality, and become the legendary Tomb Raider!
‣ Rise of the Tomb Raider on Steam
Ghostrunner - $8.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Playable
An intense cyberpunk slasher where every move counts. Fast-paced combat, thrilling parkour, and an electrifying soundtrack.
Valheim - $9.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
Whether braving harsh winters or fighting mythical beasts, Valheim is a journey of discovery and creativity.
Ghostrunner 2 - $9.99
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
Part 2 of the cyberpunk slasher is also on sale, so it was a natural recommendation from us.
Enter the Gungeon - $4.49
🎮 Steam Deck compatibility: Verified
A bullet hell dungeon crawler packed with charm, challenge, and wild weaponry. I have so many hours into this game.
🎮 Even more Steam Deck friendly games under ten bucks:
As there are just so many great games to go through in this winter sale we're going to round things off with a quick fire list of other great recommendations. Again, all Steam Deck friendly:
- Firewatch — $1.99 [90% discount] (Steam Deck Verified)
- State of Decay 2 Juggernaut Edition — $2.99 [90% discount] (Steam Deck Playable)
- Need for Speed Heat — $3.49 [95% discount] (Steam Deck Playable)
- Assassins Creed Origins — $5.99 [90% discount] (Steam Deck Playable)
- Stellaris — $3.99 [90% discount] (Steam Deck Playable)
- Sleeping Dogs — $2.99 [85% discount] (Steam Deck Playable)
- SCARLET NEXUS — $9.59 [84% discount] (Steam Deck Verified)
Alrighty, that's a wrap on our recommendations from the Steam Winter Sale. Remember you have until January 2 to snag your picks. Let us know over on Bluesky if you pick anything up, or if you have any great suggestions for games we should add to the list.
