Playing video games is better than going outside. You know it. I know it. Steam knows it. The ubiquitous PC gaming platform is embracing the indoor life in July with a Summer Sale on nearly every kind of video game, from artsy indie titles to overblown AAA releases. I’ve picked through the virtual bargain bins like a backpacker at a record shop and compiled this list of the ten best games to download during Steam’s Summer Sale. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the perfect pick-it-up-on-sale game. It received mixed reviews on its release, so you might have been hesitant to pick it up, but at $11.99, it’s worth the risk. For what it’s worth, I love Valhalla. You get to be a damn Viking, which is all I’ve ever wanted from a video game and from life.Elden Ring
While it isn’t as steep discount as you’ll find, $42