Steam’s weekly sales are always packed, but that also makes it easy to miss the gems buried under the noise. This week, we’ve pulled together five games tSteam’s weekly sales are always packed, but that also makes it easy to miss the gems buried under the noise. This week, we’ve pulled together five games that are genuinely worth your time — whether you want a full-on RPG to disappear into, a short narrative-driven experience, or something chill to relax with. These picks aren’t just cheap — they’re worth playing, period.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – £2.49 (90% off)
It’s hard to overstate the value here. Even if you somehow skipped it until now, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains one of the best open-world RPGs ever made. You’re looking at around 50 hours just to get through the main story, with hundreds of side quests and two expansions that could easily double that. At this price, it’s one of the best value-for-time deals you’ll see on Steam all year. Whether you’re finally diving in or replaying it to pick different choices, it’s an easy recommendation.
Mafia: Definitive Edition – £5.24 (85% off)
This isn’t just a graphical facelift. Mafia: Definitive Edition completely rebuilds the original game from the ground up, and the result is a tight, well-paced crime story that feels modern without losing its early-2000s charm. The campaign runs about 8 to 10 hours, making it perfect if you want something narratively strong that doesn’t demand a 40-hour commitment. At just over a fiver, it’s well worth playing — even if you’re not usually into crime games.
Against the Storm – £12.49 (50% off)
If city builders or management sims are your thing, you’ve probably heard people quietly hyping Against the Storm for a while. It blends settlement-building with roguelike structure, so each session is fresh and packed with tough decisions. Most runs take under an hour, but you’ll lose whole evenings chasing new upgrades and experimenting with builds. It’s still in active development, but what’s here is already excellent — and it’s only going to get better.
Spirittea – £10.05 (40% off)
This is a low-key charmer. Spirittea plays like a mix of Stardew Valley and Spirited Away. You manage a haunted bathhouse, help townsfolk, and slowly upgrade your space while keeping the spirits happy. Expect around 10 to 15 hours your first time through, with more being added through ongoing updates. A great pick when you want something calm but still engaging.
PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC – £4.99 (80% off)
Sometimes you just want something simple, and PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC delivers. This is a well-done remake of a 90s 3D platformer — quick levels, collectible hunting, basic puzzles. Nothing groundbreaking, but the kind of fun that doesn’t ask much from you. You can finish it in about 5 or 6 hours, which makes it ideal for a break between heavier titles.
Final Thought
You don’t have to spend big to get something worthwhile. All five of these games offer solid value, whether it’s a 100-hour epic or a short, satisfying one-off. The current sale runs until May 23, so there’s still time to grab a few for your backlog — just don’t wait too long.
