In celebration of International Women's Day, Steam has launched its annual Women's Day Sale, featuring significant discounts on games developed by teams led by women. This year's sale includes a wide array of genres, from atmospheric horror to heartwarming visual novels, and innovative gameplay mechanics. Here are some standout titles to consider adding to your library before the sale concludes on March 9th.
Table of Contents
- Signalis
- Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
- Dredge
- Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
- Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
- Pacific Drive
- Medieval Dynasty
- When The Past Was Around
- Tiny Glade
- Reka
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center
- shapez 2
Signalis
Download: Steam
Release Date: October 27, 2022
Developer: rose-engine
Signalis, developed by rose-engine, is a retro-futuristic horror game that blends an isometric perspective with a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. Players take on the role of android Elster, who is searching for her partner on a crashed spaceship. With its limited inventory management and survival horror elements inspired by classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, Signalis offers a compelling narrative enhanced by retro-anime visuals.
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
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Release Date: September 21, 2023
Developer: Little Leo Games
Little Leo Games introduces Astrea, a unique dice-based roguelike that replaces traditional cards with six-sided dice. Players choose from six oracle characters and embark on a mission to save a star system. The game's dual mechanic of purification and corruption adds strategic depth, while charming visuals and music enhance the experience, despite the inherent randomness of dice rolls.
Dredge
Download: Steam
Release Date: October 24, 2023
Developer: Black Salt Games
Black Salt Games' Dredge combines Lovecraftian horror with fishing simulation. Players explore a mysterious archipelago, manage resources, and upgrade their boat during daylight hours. However, they must avoid venturing into dark waters after sunset when unknown horrors emerge. This game offers a satisfying mix of resource management, exploration, and survival elements.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
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Release Date: December 24, 2023
Developer: Awaken Realms
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, by Awaken Realms, reimagines Arthurian legends in a dark open-world setting post-King Arthur's death. Players navigate a corrupted Avalon where reality distorts daily. The game emphasizes exploration, decision-making, and resource management over combat, providing a thought-provoking experience set against a constantly changing landscape.
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
Download: Steam
Release Date: April 20, 2023
Developer: Toge Productions
Toge Productions continues their popular series with Coffee Talk Episode 2, set in an alternate Seattle where humans coexist with mythical creatures. Players manage a cozy late-night café, serve custom beverages, and influence character storylines through careful recipe choices. The game's soothing lo-fi music and pixel art graphics contribute to a relaxing interactive narrative.
Pacific Drive
Download: Steam
Release Date: February 22, 2024
Developer: Ironwood Studios
Ironwood Studios' Pacific Drive challenges players to transform a vintage station wagon into a rugged vehicle to escape the Olympic Exclusion Zone. Navigate surreal environments filled with bizarre phenomena by gathering resources and upgrading your car. Success in this game depends on strategic planning and adaptability rather than direct confrontation.
Medieval Dynasty
Download: Steam
Release Date: September 22, 2021
Developer: Render Cube
Render Cube's Medieval Dynasty combines city-building, survival, and RPG mechanics in a medieval setting. Starting as a humble peasant, players grow their settlement from a simple hut into a thriving community. Engage in hunting, crafting, farming, and diplomacy while shaping your reputation as either a benevolent leader or ruthless ruler.
When The Past Was Around
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Release Date: September 19, 2020
Developer: Mojiken
Mojiken Studio's When The Past Was Around is a wordless emotional journey exploring themes of love and loss. Its watercolor-inspired visuals and evocative soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere without dialogue. Players experience poignant storytelling through interactive environmental puzzles and heartfelt moments.
Tiny Glade
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Release Date: September 27, 2024
Developer: Pounce Light
Pounce Light's Tiny Glade offers a stress-free creative outlet for building whimsical castles and towers. With no resource constraints or objectives, players can freely experiment with architectural designs. Intuitive controls allow for easy construction and customization, resulting in unique structures that evolve organically.
Reka
Download: Steam
Release Date: September 10, 2024
Developer: Emberstorm Entertainment
Emberstorm Entertainment's Reka is a life simulation inspired by Slavic mythology. As a young witch apprentice, players travel across the world in their own chicken-legged hut after completing an unusual initiation ritual. Collect ingredients, practice magic, assist villagers, and decorate your living space in this enchanting experience.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center
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Release Date: February 24, 2025
Developer: Hakababunko
Hakababunko's Urban Myth Dissolution Center combines visual novel elements with detective gameplay. Protagonist Azami Fukurai, with her supernatural vision, becomes entangled in mysterious events at a paranormal research center. Players investigate locations, gather evidence, formulate hypotheses, and switch between realities using specialized technology.
shapez 2
Download: Steam
Release Date: August 23, 2024
Developer: tobspr Games
tobspr Games' shapez 2 challenges players to automate geometric figure production in a space-themed factory. Focus on optimizing processes such as cutting, rotating, and coloring shapes while expanding facilities and connecting platforms via trains. Similar to Factorio but emphasizing geometric patterns and logical problem-solving, this game provides endless optimization possibilities.
These diverse selections showcase the creativity and talent within women-led development teams, offering something for every gaming preference at reduced prices during Steam's Women's Day Sale.
