Some of Steam's Best Strategy / Wargames Currently On Sale.

davidshq · December 22, 2015, 10:05:09 PM

Hi All,

Steam is having another one of their big wargame sales. I've curated a list of some of the most interesting games on the list. You can find it here:
http://www.freewargamer.com/2015/12/23/steam-sale-almost-free-games/

No, I'm not a Steam affiliate, so I derive no revenue from any purchases you make through Steam.

Enjoy!

Dave

gameleaper · December 22, 2015, 10:06:35 PM

Quote from: davidshq on December 22, 2015, 10:05:09 PM
Hi All,

Steam is having another one of their big wargame sales. I've curated a list of some of the most interesting games on the list. You can find it here:
http://www.freewargamer.com/2015/12/23/steam-sale-almost-free-games/

No, I'm not a Steam affiliate, so I derive no revenue from any purchases you make through Steam.

Enjoy!

Dave

thx Dave

Jarhead0331 · December 22, 2015, 10:26:28 PM

I have literally every game on that list.

davidshq · December 22, 2015, 11:02:10 PM

Wow! That is impressive! I have a good percentage of them, but not all. I just picked up a bunch in their Autumn sale (which was new this year I think).

Thjan · December 23, 2015, 05:54:20 AM

You are missing Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star on that page. It's -85% including all DLCs.

Jarhead0331 · December 23, 2015, 06:02:23 AM

^yep. Got that one too. Hehe

Anguille · December 23, 2015, 09:31:39 AM

I think that some games are missing from that list, for example:

- Horizon (classic 4x)
- Hegemony games (3)
- Battle Academy collection
- Imperium Romanum (great city-builder)
- Space Empires IV and V
....

Shelldrake · December 23, 2015, 10:28:26 AM

Quote from: Thjan on December 23, 2015, 05:54:20 AM
You are missing Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star on that page. It's -85% including all DLCs.

That is a steal for less than $5 Cdn! SOLD.

amandachen · December 23, 2015, 10:57:13 AM

Quote from: Anguille on December 23, 2015, 09:31:39 AM
- Horizon (classic 4x)

Oh yeah, that eventually turned into a great game.

Now I gotta think of some games to add to the list. Hmmm.

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence (still kinda pricey at 50% off)
Sengoku

davidshq · December 26, 2015, 03:43:02 PM

I've been off and about celebrating Christmas and feeling sick :P so it has taken me a little while, but I updated the post with your suggestions and did a few hat tip mentions. :) You can see here, under the heading "Other Recommendations":
http://www.freewargamer.com/2015/12/23/steam-sale-almost-free-games/

AmandaChen - I had considered including Nobunaga's Ambition in my original list but skipped over to it due to price. Your recommendation pushed me over the edge and I've listed it under other recommendations along with HT to you.

Dave

jomni · December 26, 2015, 07:45:05 PM

Nobunaga's Ambition is a steal if you know how much Japanese games are going for in the market.

GroggyGrognard · December 27, 2015, 11:42:07 PM

Faster Than Light is $3.99.

Groggy

Anguille · December 30, 2015, 04:17:20 AM

Some other great games:

Armada 2526 Supernova
Grand Ages Rome Gold

They are so cheap, it's almost a sin not to buy them...

Rayfer · December 30, 2015, 08:32:57 AM

Quote from: Anguille on December 30, 2015, 04:17:20 AM
Some other great games:

Armada 2526 Supernova
Grand Ages Rome Gold

They are so cheap, it's almost a sin not to buy them...

Agreed, Armada with Supernova add-on is a great 4X space game that's not too terribly complex but still has a lot going on. Do the tutorial and you'll be up and running without a steep learning curve.

Martok · December 30, 2015, 10:16:42 AM

I'll always second any recommendation of Armada 2526 (especially with the Supernova expansion). Great game.

On the flip side, Distant Worlds: Universe is currently 50% off during the Steam sale (I'm sure because it's part of the Matrix/Slitherine sale as well). A significantly steeper learning curve than Armada, but still a hell of a lot of fun.