SteamThe winter sale is in full swing and budget-conscious gamers still have time to enhance their game libraries at a cheap price. But with so many different games available on Steam, it can be difficult to narrow down the biggest deals to get the best savings.
The Steam Winter Sale went live on December 18th, and players only have until January 5th to take advantage of it. There are literally thousands of games and DLCs, new and old, marked down by varying amounts, ranging from a few dollars to close to the normal purchase price, which can make going through the storefront quite overwhelming. With that in mind, here's just one way to get a bunch of great games on a budget of just $100.
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Batman Arkham Collection – $8.99 (85% off)
Players who want multiple games at once for just a few dollars can get Batman Arkham Collection on Steam for just under $9 while the sale lasts. It has been more than 10 years since the release of the last game in the Batman Arkham trilogy, but there is something to be said for appreciation for the classics. Rocksteady Studios bundle with Batman games have stood the test of time, providing an excellent choice for players who have never tried them before.
This game pack includes Game of the Year releases for Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham Citytogether with Batman: Arkham Knight and its season ticket. Two of the three have “Overwhelming Positive” scores on Steam, and Arkham Knight is not far off that mark. All told, that's a value of nearly $80, which would practically wipe out the hypothetical $100 budget if the sale wasn't on.
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Shipping – $26.99 (10% off)
The Steam discount on Dispatch is much less significant, but it only came out a few months ago, so that's understandable. A combination of an interactive animated film and a chaos simulator, Dispatch has players step into the role of Robert Robertson III, an ex-superhero turned rescue worker for a group of misfit ex-villains trying to turn their lives around.
Released in eight episodes between October 22nd and November 12th, it has received a 97 percent approval rating on Steam, and while the discount isn't that big compared to other games on the list, it still takes a small chunk off the usual $29.99 price tag for such a highly rated new release. It also has an amazing cast, with the talents of Aaron Paul and Laura Bailey, plus a bunch of social media stars like Yung Gravy, Thot Squad, jacksepticeye and MoistCr1TiKaL, providing laugh-out-loud moments in the epic superhero story.
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Hades – $7.49 (70% off)
Hades 2 is one of the best video games of 2025 in the minds of many gamers, but the first game in the series is certainly nothing to scoff at for anyone who hasn't picked it up yet. Since launching in September 2020, Hades has amassed more than 136,000 reviews on Steam, and 95 percent of players have gone away and left it a positive review, putting it just a notch below the popularity of its much more recent sequel (which is also available for 25 percent off during the Winter Sale).
It's a fantastic achievement for Supergiant Games' roguelite, which packs plenty of high-energy action into an engaging story. The Steam discount for Hades is also a great deal for those who dove headfirst into the second game without playing the first.
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Blue Prince – $19.79 (34% off)
There have been many great indie games released in 2025, and Blue Prince is easy to count among them. The debut entry for solo developer Tonda Ros, the mansion-crawling puzzle game took roughly eight years to create, and players can feel the love put into it over time as they place and explore its wide variety of rooms to try and unlock the secrets of the Mount Holly Estate.
Released in April, Blue Prince was the best-reviewed game of 2025 upon release, with a combined score of 90 on Opencritic. While it didn't hold that crown forever, it's still near the top of the highest-rated games of the year. Many console players have already had access to Blue Prince due to its day one inclusion on both Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, but those who want to stick with it forever can use the Winter Sale to add Blue Prince to their Steam library permanently.
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Megabonk – $7.49 (25% off)
If Blue Prince is too peaceful and thought-provoking, it Megabank discount on Steam gives players some chaotic battles against hordes of enemies and ridiculous level scaling. Released in September, Megabank registers with a 94 percent approval rating on Steam, and its usual sub-$10 price tag is lowered even cheaper with its inclusion in the Winter Sale.
Fans of Vampire Survivor have flocked to try Megabanks characters, and they'll recognize a similar gameplay loop as they wipe out waves of enemies with randomly received power-ups. It may have received particular attention for withdrawing from consideration from The Game Awards 2025 due to a technicality, but many fans feel it deserved a shot at the podium.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 – $14.99 (75% off)
The winter sale also includes a substantial discount on Red Dead Redemption 2. The classic western action-adventure game has been around since 2018, but it's another game that falls into the timeless hit category, and it's being offered as a steal for anyone who's avoided it for so long.
After the story of outlaw Arthur Morgan, the turn of the century tale of the Van der Linde gang is one of the most celebrated in all of gaming. Red Dead Redemption 2 garnered Game of the Year honors from more than 175 different sources, and while it lost to The God of War at The Game Awards 2018, it remains a hot property for Rockstar Games that has fans asking if they will ever get a Red Dead Redemption 3.
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Dave the Diver – $10.99 (45% off)
It might be a couple of years old at this point, though Dave the diver is still getting DLCs in 2025, which makes the combination of action-adventure and restaurant management sim feel fresh. Developed by Mintrocket, Dave the diver has an all-time approval rating of 96 percent on Steam, making it one of the best-received games on this list.
Presented through a deliberately pixelated art style, players guide Dave through deep-sea diving during the day before switching to running a sushi restaurant with the day's moves at night. The duality of the game has earned it many awards, including Best Independent Game at The Game Awards 2023, and the discounted price of Dave the diver giving potential players a good reason to pick it up before the sale ends.
