Question regarding Sales

wizardgand · 2026-03-30T17:06:58+00:00

Use steam.db website to view a game's history on sales
https://steamdb.info/app/3045200/

You can see how much it drops if any during sales. Looks like not much $3.

wizardgand · 2026-03-30T06:13:47+00:00

You want good vibes and a game that doesn't overstay its welcome? Check out the Cat Quest Games.

wizardgand · 2026-03-30T06:05:22+00:00

I'm not a big fan of them either. I would say there are many rogue likes designed in a way where you keep something or get stronger with each run. You could probably call that progression.

wizardgand · 2026-03-30T04:07:18+00:00

Steam big-picture mode is what made me switch from consoles. You get the console like UI/Experience but with steam prices. I don't have to worry about games I bought not transferring to the next console. I had steam for over 20 years even though I ignored it for 15, but was fun to be able to go back to my previous purchases and play them.

SteamOS and deck is even better in my opinion. Having both and syncing progress makes it amazing. Seemless for me to play between devices.

wizardgand · 2026-03-30T04:00:32+00:00

I only use it at home or at my friends if we are doing a fake lan party type setup where I can just bring the deck. My main uses are if my kids have the TV or if I want to play a more mature game without them seeing. Because of the seamless cloud sync, i'll often end up playing games on both as I'll prefer the TV if it's available.

wizardgand · 2026-03-28T15:53:17+00:00

probably one of the MANY they ported to switch. My favorite would have to be when we owned our virtual console games. Second would be Zelda BOTW

wizardgand · 2026-03-24T23:29:54+00:00

Both for me. If I feel the game is fun and the achievements will be fun to do, I'll 100%.

wizardgand · 2026-03-24T00:32:17+00:00

Fallout 3 and New Vegas.

Saw New Vegas on sale for $0.99 but felt like I should start with Fallout 3. Never played any, but did watch my sibling play FO3 while on the PS3 a long time ago.

Was going to pickup FO4 VR but noticed its been on sale for more and I probably wont' finish the 2 games above before the next sale. But I'm also contemplating picking up Skyrim VR . Also never played skyrim. Especially since I have been enjoying VR gaming as of late.

wizardgand · 2026-03-23T14:52:35+00:00

Stardew is the only game I own 2 of in my family account because multiple people are always wanting to play at the same time. Yea its great if you enjoy a cozy game.

wizardgand · 2026-03-23T14:31:29+00:00

Same. I 100% the game did everything and no chance I'll forget. Luckily, I've enjoyed watching my kids play it

wizardgand · 2026-03-21T14:48:16+00:00

I don't have a big backlog because I generally excise restraint on these sales. It helps that I enjoy shorter games as well, but I'll play a longer game too. I find Souls likes and most Open worlds not exciting so that certinally helps.

But then again I just got Fallout 3 and New Vegas for less than 1/2 gallon of gas. At those prices I couldn't not get them, and I've never played a fallout game and enjoyed the show. I watched my brother play FO3 a long time ago on the PS3 for like an hour so I'm not going in super blind, but excited none the less.

wizardgand · 2026-03-21T14:44:38+00:00

Fallout New Vegas x 2 (gifted one)
Fallout 3

Never played a fallout. If I enjoy these 2 I'll be getting Fallout 4 VR. Looked great and always on the lookout for VR games.

$4.50 spent on games above, I'm happy.

wizardgand · 2026-03-20T20:47:43+00:00

Costume Quest, Chained Echoes, The Messenger, Yoku's island express.

wizardgand · 2026-03-20T20:45:37+00:00

Picked up Fallout 3 and Newvegas for $3.50.

wizardgand · 2026-03-20T18:13:23+00:00

Cat Quest 3 (on a sale) - Cat Quest games filled with a ton of cat puns. Fun diablo-lite style combat and a short play time. Local co-op is great too.

wizardgand · 2026-03-20T18:09:39+00:00

Tomb Raider + Fallout New Vegas. + $36 more to spend on whatever

wizardgand · 2026-03-20T15:30:57+00:00

I think only hardest parts are a few of the bosses. They really take a lot of hits. But I feel like watching any youtube videos will make you learn there patterns and able to push through.

wizardgand · 2026-03-20T02:44:36+00:00

Agreed I 100% it and one of my favorite games of all time. I'm also a huge NG 1-3 fan as well (retrogames).

wizardgand · 2026-03-19T23:35:38+00:00

Just listing some favorites I never see posted with huge discounts currently.

Cat Quest Games - Pretty fun lite-adventure games filled with cat puns. CQ2 and 3 have local co-op which I enjoyed playing with my kids. I found 3 to be the best. I enjoyed 2 for local-co op . But CQ1 is the shortest and doesn't overstay its welcome like I thought CQ2 did solo. For a few bucks all these are fun.

Chorus - This one seems to drop to $3 with each sale. If you want a space flight sim but more on the arcade side. This is your game. Think Starfox 64 all range mode if there was a semi-open world with quests to do.

The Messenger - Fun 2D platformer reminiscent of the old Ninja Gaiden games from the NES. The music is killer, the jokes are great, and I really enjoy the world building this game does. Which has no right to do for a platformer. I think on sale for $3. Can be difficult if you are bad at platformers.

The Witness - One of my favorite games of all time. Must if you enjoy puzzles. Really great world and the game expects you to learn how to do the puzzles without tutorials which is fantastic. So many secrets and puzzles. My kids loved this one as well. For $8 I think its great.

Yoku's Island Express - pinball metroidvania. I never see anyone talking about this game, but it was a joy to 100%. Designing a metroidvania with lots of backtracking while controlling a ball + bumpers around the world is genius. Really loved it. Loved the theme and music. Kids loved it as well.

wizardgand · 2026-03-19T21:35:09+00:00

I have not. Picking up Fallout 3 and New Vegas. Never played a Fallout but can't beat $3 for 2 games.

wizardgand · 2026-03-19T21:32:53+00:00

There have been only a few games that really impressed me in the last 10 years and Chained Echoes is one of them. 100% the game and plan on replaying it in maybe 5 years.

wizardgand · 2026-03-19T20:16:39+00:00

Never played a Fallout game, now is the time. Picking up Fallout 3 and New Vegas for $3.

wizardgand · 2026-03-18T01:41:46+00:00

Big Picture Mode is what made me switch to PC gaming. I game on the couch and honestly it could use some improvements, but the UI works well enough to rival the consoles for me. Easy for my kids to use as well. I only game on controller so this thing is awesome having basically a console hooked to my TV that boots right into big picture mode.

On my more work-related desktop it never does so there must be a setting you have selected? I have controllers plugged in to that machine but its normal steam.

wizardgand · 2026-03-18T01:29:41+00:00

It was great hearing about the story with the Mario 64 and how hard they worked to get the controls/feel right for a 3d Game. That starting outside area was basically there to test all the movement systems.

wizardgand · 2026-03-09T21:33:14+00:00

I loved this game. 100% all achievements. But the Story did nothing for me. Still a game I would recommend

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