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There's thousands on sale as always. You likely know what you're after already, I'm sure most readers have wishlists full of games ready to be picked up.
If you don't know what to get, I will suggest 10 awesome indie games on sale that no one should pass up on. Every single one of these would be a fantastic choice to add to your collection:
- Don't Starve Together - (includes 1 extra copy) 60% off
- Hand of Fate 2 - 60% off
- Slime Rancher - 60% off
- Slay the Spire - 50% off
- Oxygen Not Included - 33% off
- Dead Cells - 30% off
- Streets of Rogue - 30% off
- CrossCode - 25% off
- Parkitect - 25% off
- Baba is You - 20% off
The recently released Linux port of Life is Strange 2 is also on sale, you can get the first episode with 75% off if you want to get a taster of it. Plenty more fantastic Linux ports from Feral Interactive are worth picking up too, check them all out here.
Paradox Development Studio have supported Linux for a long time, with their games also on sale and worth picking up if you enjoy a good strategy game:
- Europa Universalis IV - 75% off
- Stellaris - 75% off
- Hearts of Iron IV - 60% off
For those of you who want to try out some more games with Steam Play Proton, I can easily recommend Deep Rock Galactic which is 33% off right now and Risk of Rain 2 at 20% off. You can see all Linux games currently on sale using this link.
As a little extra, during the Steam Winter Sale you can earn Festivity Tokens when you shop and then use them in the Holiday Market. There's also some special quests to complete, to get extra tokens to spend in the market.
If you pick up anything you're really excited to try, do let us know in the comments. Our Forum is also open if you need a lengthier chat about a specific game or you need help.
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Noooo! Why am I poor?!?
On a side note, how is slime rancher for young kids? In particular, ones that can't read yet. I'd like to introduce them to the world of Linux gaming, but finding games for kids that young (and not so stupidly annoying to an adult) is a lot harder than I thought.
Happy holidays.
D
On a side note, how is slime rancher for young kids? In particular, ones that can't read yet. I'd like to introduce them to the world of Linux gaming, but finding games for kids that young (and not so stupidly annoying to an adult) is a lot harder than I thought.
Happy holidays.
D
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I can give a warm recommendation to Nowhere Prophet as well, 25% off.
I might get Hand of Fate 2 although I haven’t quite managed to beat the first one yet.
I might get Hand of Fate 2 although I haven’t quite managed to beat the first one yet.
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Noooo! Why am I poor?!?My own kid was able to enjoy it quite a lot, thankfully there's not a big amount of reading needed to get the basic idea down.
On a side note, how is slime rancher for young kids? In particular, ones that can't read yet. I'd like to introduce them to the world of Linux gaming, but finding games for kids that young (and not so stupidly annoying to an adult) is a lot harder than I thought.
Happy holidays.
D
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On a side note, how is slime rancher for young kids? In particular, ones that can't read yet. I'd like to introduce them to the world of Linux gaming, but finding games for kids that young (and not so stupidly annoying to an adult) is a lot harder than I thought.My own kid was able to enjoy it quite a lot, thankfully there's not a big amount of reading needed to get the basic idea down.
Happy holidays.
D
I guess in that age, you should accompany your kids anyway when they are playing computer games (at least when the game is new). It's still theory for me, though. :)
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Sweet! Thanks my dudes! I think I might pull some OT and splurge a bit. I'd love a nice game for the kids to play, especially when it's cold out.
I agree in accompanying young children with games, but I also want to foster some independence as well. Not only in terms of playing the game, but emotionally as well (like frustration).
I think it's important to do games and other screen time together, that way I can help and more importantly provide context and talk to them about the game. But I also want them to be able to play independently. Basically I try to treat it like their train sets and other toys.
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I agree in accompanying young children with games, but I also want to foster some independence as well. Not only in terms of playing the game, but emotionally as well (like frustration).
I think it's important to do games and other screen time together, that way I can help and more importantly provide context and talk to them about the game. But I also want them to be able to play independently. Basically I try to treat it like their train sets and other toys.
Last edited by denyasis on 19 December 2019 at 7:11 pm UTC
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Yup, you will still need to be there with them. If they can't read, at that age any games IMO should absolutely be sat with a parent to play with.On a side note, how is slime rancher for young kids? In particular, ones that can't read yet. I'd like to introduce them to the world of Linux gaming, but finding games for kids that young (and not so stupidly annoying to an adult) is a lot harder than I thought.My own kid was able to enjoy it quite a lot, thankfully there's not a big amount of reading needed to get the basic idea down.
Happy holidays.
D
I guess in that age, you should accompany your kids anyway when they are playing computer games (at least when the game is new). It's still theory for me, though. :)
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Kids too young to read would probably find that kind of game too difficult. My kids used to really enjoy any of the Humongous Games adventures, and games similar to those such as the Brøderbund adventure games for kids (Little Monster/Little Critter, etc). The thing with games outside of those age ranges is while they don't mind watching them and spending time with you/the parent/etc, they bore quickly since the content is usually too advanced for them to follow or interact with.
Noooo! Why am I poor?!?
On a side note, how is slime rancher for young kids? In particular, ones that can't read yet. I'd like to introduce them to the world of Linux gaming, but finding games for kids that young (and not so stupidly annoying to an adult) is a lot harder than I thought.
Kids too young to read would probably find that kind of game too difficult. My kids used to really enjoy any of the Humongous Games adventures, and games similar to those such as the Brøderbund adventure games for kids (Little Monster/Little Critter, etc). The thing with games outside of those age ranges is while they don't mind watching them and spending time with you/the parent/etc, they bore quickly since the content is usually too advanced for them to follow or interact with.
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Half of my wishlist discounted.. My wallet is really going to hate this sale.
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Noooo! Why am I poor?!?
On a side note, how is slime rancher for young kids? In particular, ones that can't read yet. I'd like to introduce them to the world of Linux gaming, but finding games for kids that young (and not so stupidly annoying to an adult) is a lot harder than I thought.
Happy holidays.
D
If they are that small I would highly recommend GCompris, which you will find for free in most if not all Linux distributions already. My kids loved it (especially they loved TuxPaint) when they where really small.
There is always Minecraft!
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Expalphalog Dec 19, 2019
My 6 year old adores the Pajama Sam games. Don't know if they are on sale or not but I can't imagine they are very expensive either way.
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If they are that small I would highly recommend GCompris, which you will find for free in most if not all Linux distributions already. My kids loved it (especially they loved TuxPaint) when they where really small.
If they are small, I recommend to play with them in real life. Kids with about 6 years really do not need to play video games. My daughter is 7 and very happy without video games and so was my son.
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I've picked up Islanders (50% off), Pathway (40-46% off), Fate Hunters (50% off), and Captain Forever Remix (90% off) in the Steam sale. Very happy with Fate Hunters, which is a similar game to Slay The Spire. Pathway looks improved, compared to its earlier version released earlier in the year (Plus, you can get extra discount if you already own Halfway).
Hoping to generate sufficient Steam Sale Tokens to claim the 5000 token voucher, and then probably use that to get another title.
Hoping to generate sufficient Steam Sale Tokens to claim the 5000 token voucher, and then probably use that to get another title.
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Projectile Vomit Dec 20, 2019
I have my eye on Parkitect! :o
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If they are that small I would highly recommend GCompris, which you will find for free in most if not all Linux distributions already. My kids loved it (especially they loved TuxPaint) when they where really small.
If they are small, I recommend to play with them in real life. Kids with about 6 years really do not need to play video games. My daughter is 7 and very happy without video games and so was my son.
That is not mutually exclusive, besides playing video games I taught my kids at that age to Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift (my girl that is now 18 is stronger than most boys her age).
I learnt to program basic by myself when I was 7 so I kind of have a different view of these things than you there ;)
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Half of my wishlist discounted.. My wallet is really going to hate this sale.Everything on mine is. Ev... er... y... thing.
Help. :'(
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I'm glad they didn't botch the event like they did with the summer sale. 
I've already spent far too many pennies this last month or so, so I've had to padlock my wallet until payday.
I've already spent far too many pennies this last month or so, so I've had to padlock my wallet until payday.
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https://youtu.be/A_iAE2JIyEEHalf of my wishlist discounted.. My wallet is really going to hate this sale.Everything on mine is. Ev... er... y... thing.
Help. :'(
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Do yourself a favour and buy Return of the Obra Dinn: hands down one of the best games I ever played in my entire life. It is an investigative adventure, and (to me) it's like being into the "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket" book from E. A. Poe. Absolutely great!
It runs perfectly under Steamplay/Proton.
EDIT: fixed some typos
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It runs perfectly under Steamplay/Proton.
EDIT: fixed some typos
Last edited by ziabice on 21 December 2019 at 10:27 am UTC
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Does anyone complete holiday quests? I cannot do today's one (to watch a friend's broadcast). I get this: "Your web browser does not support the minimum set of features required to watch this broadcast." Is this a Steam for Linux problem?
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Last edited by ageres on 28 December 2019 at 8:39 am UTC
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