Top Indie Games for Summer & Must-Have Star Wars Deals
- PlayStation's Summer Sale offers cheap co-op games like A Way Out, Overcooked! All You Can Eat, and It Takes Two.
- Helldivers 2's new update makes Scout Striders tougher enemies.
- Star Wars games on sale ahead of Outlaws' August 30 release.
- Alan Wake Remastered is now available on sale.
- Cult of the Lamb celebrates its second anniversary with a sale.
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We're in the thick of summer right now and while many of us are already looking forward to the cooler days and changing colors of fall, we shouldn't miss the chance to snag some great games on the cheap as various platforms run their big summer sales.
We'll clue you in on some of the biggest deals on some of the best games.
We'll also recommend some great indies to stay cool with on these hot summer days and help you deal with some of Helldivers 2's trickiest new enemies.
Great PS5 Co-op Games You Can Get Cheap on the Summer Sale
PlayStation's Summer Sale is nearly over. Sony is slashing prices across various games, DLCs, and even some in-game currency.
If you've had a game you've been eyeing for a while, it might be fairly cheap at the moment.
If you're looking for a fun cooperative game to play with a friend, a lover, or a family member, here are a few cheap quick games for you two to finish in a night or two on your PS5 through PS4 backwards compatibility:
- A Way Out
- Overcooked! All You Can Eat
- It Takes Two
How to Take Out Helldivers 2's New Fully Armored AT-ST Scout Striders
For the longest time, the third-person co-op shooter Helldivers 2 has had its very own "chicken walkers." These bipedal robots, officially known as Scout Striders, have typically been pushovers.
However, with the Escalation of Freedom update, they've gotten a fresh new upgrade that makes them bigger threats.
A Bunch of Star Wars Games Are on Sale Ahead of Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws is just around the corner. The Ubisoft open-world game set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi will take you scheming throughout the galaxy as scoundrel Kay Vess.
While you wait for Outlaws to launch on August 30, a handful of Star Wars games are on sale on Steam as part of the EA August sale until August 19. Here are a few Star Wars games to whet your appetite:
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- Star Wars: Battlefront II
- Star Wars: Squadrons
This Remaster of a Weird and Beloved Classic Is Now on Sale
Back in 2012, Remedy put out Alan Wake, a pulpy third-person shooter about a troubled author literally battling the forces of darkness with a flashlight and a gun.
Nearly a dozen years later, Alan Wake finally received a critically acclaimed sequel, and it's now part of a connected universe of titles from its developer, sometimes called the Remedyverse.
If you want to jump in on one of the strangest and most exciting stories in games at the moment, start at the beginning with Alan Wake Remastered.
Pick Up Bloodborne, the Best Game Ever, on Sale This Month
The more I sit with it, the more confident I am that Bloodborne may actually be my favorite game of all time.
It's one of FromSoftware's most accessible games and the first one that I ever finished. It's a game I've shared with loved ones, and now I'm sharing it with you all because it's on sale.
Why You Ought to Grab Final Fantasy VII Remake for Cheap While You Can
Final Fantasy VII Remake is probably one of the boldest left turns in modern games. The remake of one of the most legendary RPGs simply needs to be seen for oneself.
Now you can experience it at a pretty affordable price.
Get This Diabolical and Hilarious Cult Game on Sale ASAP
Back in 2022, one of the most unexpectedly big games of the year was a cute little cult simulator, Cult of the Lamb. Developed by Massive Monster and published by Devolver Digital, it made a huge splash when it launched two summers ago.
Its hybrid of Animal Crossing-style daily tasks, recruitment and relationship maintenance, as well as Hades' roguelike design and fast-paced combat, made for a compelling venture into the heart of evil.
As it celebrates its second anniversary, you can get it and all of the DLC that's come out since launch for especially cheap.
The Very Best Indie Games to Play This Summer
It's been a great year for indie games. While the first two-thirds of the year in AAA were dominated by RPGs and Helldivers 2, 2024 in indies has been a great excuse to get weird.
We've seen legally distinct militarized Pokémon, a roguelite road trip through haunted Oregon, the most addictive card game on planet Earth, a cheerful undersea adventure, an old-school city builder, the revival of Stardew Valley, and whatever the hell you'd call Animal Well.
Where to Find Astro's Playroom's Special Gran Turismo Bot
Astro's Playroom has added its third Special Bot since it began counting down to Astro's return in his upcoming full-length adventure, the aptly titled Astro Bot.
This latest bot pays homage to Sony's long-running racing sim franchise, Gran Turismo.
