The best PC games worth buying right now

steam's summer sale has finally begun. This gives you great discounts on everything from major triple-A releases to niche indie titles. As usual, the sale will last about two weeks, giving you plenty of time to purchase the items you're interested in before they disappear.

That means there are hundreds of games on sale, so it can be difficult to keep track of all the best deals. Especially if the game isn't on your wishlist yet. For this reason, we've put together a list of the best deals you can find at one of the best sales of the year!

Steam Summer Sale Ends July 9, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time; So before then, grab all the deals you've been eyeing!

20

Resident Evil Requiem

$55.99 $69.99

In Resident Evil Requiem, Grace meets a girl.

20% off might not be the best deal on this list, but it's still a crazy deal considering this game was released less than six months ago. This is the second time this game has been sold on Steam since its release. The first sale took place earlier this month as part of Capcom's own discount event, so we don't expect to see prices this low anytime soon.

The games on this list are They are listed by current price at the time of sale.It's not about the discount rate or whether one game is better than the other.

Steam machine with steam controller.

Despite its significantly higher price, Steam Machine performance can't keep up with PS5 Pro

Considering the price difference, you'd expect more from the Steam Machine, but it's unlikely you'll get it.

19

Baldur's Gate 3

$44.99 $59.99

The player and his party standing in front of a relic from Baldur's Gate 3.

I don't think I need to tell you what this game is. But if you haven't played the 2023 Game of the Year winner yet, you should do so now. $45 may still seem quite expensive compared to the other discounts included in this sale, but BG3 has never been more than 25% off on Steam for its entire life, so it's still the best deal.

18

Claire Obsker: Expedition 33

35.99 44.99

Gustave scattering flower petals at Claire Obsker. Sandpole Interactive

Considering that Clair Obscur won the most profitable award for 2025, we'd be shocked if you haven't already chosen it. Even if this game is outside of your general interest, it's definitely worth playing, and you can get it for 20% off right now.

17

Borderlands 4

$34.99 $69.99

Rafa in Borderlands 4 slashes two enemies with his blade.

Despite being released less than a year ago, you can currently get Borderlands 4 for 50% off, the lowest price on Steam! That said, if you also missed Borderlands 3; In fact, if you buy B3 and B4 in a bundle, you can get them much cheaper than buying B4 alone..

16

Elden Ring Nightlane

$29.99 $39.99

Players completing the Undertaker Remembrance quest in Elden Ring: Nightreign.

Nightreign is on sale for the third time since launch, and while the price isn't any lower than previous sales, there's still great value for this standalone adventure set in the world of one of the best games of the past decade.

15

Kingdom Come Salvation 2

$23.99 $59.99

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - An armored knight makes his way through a forest full of corpses.

Although it couldn't beat the beast that was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at the 2025 Game Awards, this GOTY candidate still stands as one of the best of the best of 2025, and is now available for more than half its original release price.

14

persona

Persona 3 Reload $20.99 $59.99 | Persona 5 Royal US$17.99 $59.99 | ReFantazio Metaphor US$27.99 $69.99

Joker standing with his entourage in Persona 5 Royal.

With Persona 6 finally revealed at this year's Xbox Showcase during Summer Game Fest, now is as good a time as any to catch up on the series. Persona 4 will soon be getting a remake for players to enjoy as well, but there's no need to play them in any particular order, so grab Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal while you wait.

If you're looking for more of a traditional fantasy setting, Atlus' Metaphor ReFantazio is also on sale!

13

god of war

God of War $19.99 $49.99 | God of War Ragnarok €40.19 $59.99

Kratos touches Fae's head in Ragnarok, God of War.

Despite popular belief, God of War Laufey is not a sequel and instead takes place parallel to the events of God of War and God of War: Ragnarok. This means no prior God of War knowledge is required. But some background knowledge can't hurt either, so if you want to catch up, now's your chance!

12

Deltarune

$19.99 $24.99

Sans in Deltarune is talking to Chris.

With Chapter 5 recently released, there's no better time to catch up on Undertale's spiritual sequel. You can enjoy the remaining chapters as they are released.

11

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix

$19.99 $49.99

kingdom-heart-hd-1-5-2-5-remix-press-image-2.jpg

As we wait patiently for more news on Kingdom Hearts 4 following a brief trailer from this summer's Nintendo Direct, now is as good a time as any to catch up or re-enjoy the rest of the game.

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