Valve’s annual Winter Steam sale runs until January 5 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET, which means those who receive Steam gift cards/money as Christmas presents will have a couple of weeks to take advantage of the reduced prices. In addition to the sale, Steam users can also vote in the Steam Awards up until January 3 at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET. The full list of categories and nominations can be found at the bottom of the page. As for the games themselves. One of the biggest draws is Elden Ring. Despite all the accolades that FromSoftware’s title has received this year, those who struggle with Soulslike titles are still wary of paying full price for the game. But, for the first time since release, Elden Ring is discounted, down by 30% down to $42 on Steam, which should make its purchase slightly less of a risk for those who don’t or can’t git gud. The excellent God of War is another highlight, down by 40% to $29.99. And if you’ve never had the chance to try Remnant: From the Ashes, it’s down to just $15.99. Elsewhere, two of the greatest cRPGs in recent years, Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition & Original Sin II - Definitive Edition, are available in a bundle pack for $22. PC Gamer’s greatest game of all time, Disco Elysium - The Final Cut, is just $10. Metro Exodus is $7.50, and Hades is $12.50. The criminally underrated Guardians of The Galaxy is down to $21, Cyberpunk 2077 is $30, and if you’re looking for something to do for the next 100+ hours, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is $19.80. Days Gone, which is better than you might have heard, is down to $16.49. Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is $24, Dying Light 2 is $30, Resident Evil Village is $20, and Horizon Zero Dawn - Complete Edition is $16.49. Those are just some of the highlights, so make sure to check out the full Steam sale for everything on offer. The Steam Awards categories and nominees.
Game of the Year
Dying Light 2: Stay Human Elden Ring Stray God of War Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
VR Game of the Year
Bonelab Hitman 3 Green Hell VR Among Us VR Inside the Backrooms
Labor of Love
Dota 2 Project Zomboid No Man’s Sky Deep Rock Galactic Cyberpunk 2077
Better With Friends
Raft Ready or Not Monster Hunter Rise Multiversus Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
Outstanding Visual Style
Scorn Bendy and the Dark Revival Cult of the Lamb Spider-Man: Miles Morales Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Most Innovative Gameplay
Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Teardown Stray Neon White Dome Keeper
Best Game You Suck At
GTFO Victoria 3 Total War: Warhammer 3 Elden Ring FIFA 23
Best Soundtrack
Metal Hellsinger Sonic Frontiers Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Persona 5 Royal Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
Outstanding Story-Rich Game
A Plague Tale: Requiem God of War Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe Spider-Man Remastered
Sit Back and Relax
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Power Wash Simulator Disney Dreamlight Valley Dorf Romantik Slime Rancher 2
Best Game on the Go
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Vampire Survivors Death Stranding Director’s Cut Brotato Marvel Snap
