Steam Winter Sale 2023: best RPGs to grab at a discount

If you were waiting on a Baldur’s Gate 3 discount, the time has come

The holidays are a happy time for many people, but they can also be a challenge for many of us. What could be better than diving right into a detailed world full of thrilling adventures and exciting encounters to forget all about that? That’s right: Doing that while saving money!

Your next adventure doesn’t have to be expensive, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best RPGs to grab at a discount at Steam Winter Sale 2023.

Baldur’s Gate 3

• 10% off.
• Find Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam.

Sure, it’s just a small discount, but let’s be honest: Basically any price is fair for this monumental masterpiece that has deservingly been crowned Game of the Year 2023. No matter if it’s thrilling turn-based combat, a high degree of freedom, or deep characters you’re looking for, this game has all of that and more in store.

Did you expect something else? / Larian Studios

Elden Ring

• 40% off.
• Find Elden Ring on Steam.

You thought we only had one Game of the Year in store? Hah! Arise, ye Tarnished! This team-up of Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin has an open-world full of hidden lore to offer that’ll allow you to discover new things even if you’ve put dozens of hours into it. Add the challenging combat and fantastic boss designs you’re used to from the hands of FromSoftware, and you’ve got the recipe for 2022’s greatest success.

Don't worry, Ranni, we haven't forgotten you :: FromSoftware/Bandai Namco

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

• 43% off.
• Find Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam.

Is Cyberpunk 2077 good now? Yes, the answer to that question is a resounding ‘yes.’ Update 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty expansion as well as subsequent patches have really brought the game around, restoring CD Projekt Red’s reputation.

Cyberpunk 2077 made a great comeback this year / CD Projekt Red

Hogwarts Legacy

• 50% off.
• Find Hogwarts Legacy on Steam.

Controversies aside, Hogwarts Legacy is a dream come true for any fans of the Wizarding World – allowing you to explore Hogwarts like never before, dive deep into the lore, and cast spectacular spells, this open-world title is hard to beat for Harry Potter enthusiasts. A 50% discount in the year of release is also pretty sweet.

Hogwarts Legacy is on track to be the best-selling game of 2023 / WB Games

Persona 5 Royal

• 50% off.
• Find Persona 5 Royal on Steam.

Persona 5 has it all: exploration, lots of awesome character interactions, and thrilling turn-based combat. This anime-style JRPG is a great one not only for fans of the series, but also those who may be interested in getting into this sub-genre.

It's your typical highschool anime setting / Atlus

Divinity 2: Original Sin

• 70% off.
• Find Divinity 2: Original Sin on Steam.

Want to know what the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 were up to before working on the Dungeons & Dragons game? They already made a banger of a CRPG before and you can grab it at a very solid discount right now. While not quite as free and mechanically smooth as BG3, Divinity 2: Original Sin is a fantastic title in its own right.

Don't miss out on this one, BG3 fans! / Larian Studios

Starfield

• 30% off.
• Find Starfield on Steam.

Did Starfield deliver on its hype? Maybe not, but that doesn’t make it a bad game by any means. You may not play it as long as Skyrim, but it’s still a great pick-up for fans of Bethesda RPGs and getting it at a 30% discount just a few months after launch is quite a nice deal.

It's easy to forget that Starfield came out this year / Bethesda

Lies of P

• 20% off.
• Find Lies of P on Steam.

Lies of P was one of the big surprises this year – in a positive sense. People expected the game made in South Korea to be a solid attempt at the Soulslike genre, but it greatly exceeded those humble expectations with its strong gameplay and theming.

Master! Master! Master of puppets, I'm pulling your strings! / Neowiz

Remnant 2

• 40% off.
• Find Remnant 2 on Steam.

Speaking of surprisingly successful Soulslikes: Remnant 2 combines elements of Soulslikes, RPGs, and shooters to create an intriguing mixture that has found lots of popularity among players. It also has a co-op mode, so you can enjoy it with your friends.

Remnant 2 is an odd and very engaging mix / Gearbox Publishing

Sea of Stars

• 20% off.
• Find Sea of Stars on Steam.

This beautiful 2D adventure with pixel art visuals features a great story and fantastic turn-based combat. Rightfully hailed as one of the best indie games of 2023, Sea of Stars is inspired by the classic JRPG series everyone knows and loves.

Look at how adorable that is / Sabotage Studio

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