In celebration of International Women's Day, Steam has launched its annual Women's Day Sale, featuring significant discounts on games developed by women-led teams. This year's sale includes a wide array of titles, from atmospheric horror to heartwarming visual novels and innovative gameplay mechanics. Here are some standout games you should consider adding to your library before the sale ends on March 9th.
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- 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 control the android Elster as she searches for her partner on a crashed spaceship. With its limited inventory management, this survival horror game draws inspiration from classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, while also incorporating retro-anime visuals and a compelling narrative.
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
Download: Steam
Release Date: September 21, 2023
Developer: Little Leo Games
Astrea, from Little Leo Games, offers a unique spin on card-based roguelikes by using six-sided dice instead of cards. 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, complemented by charming visuals and music, despite the randomness inherent in dice rolls.
Dredge
Download: Steam
Release Date: October 24, 2023
Developer: Black Salt Games
Dredge by Black Salt Games is a cosmic fishing adventure that blends Lovecraftian horror with fishing simulation. Explore a mysterious archipelago, manage resources, and upgrade your boat during the day. Avoid venturing into dark waters after sunset, as unknown horrors lurk beneath. The game strikes a balance between resource management, exploration, and survival elements.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Download: Steam
Release Date: December 24, 2023
Developer: Awaken Realms
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, developed by Awaken Realms, reimagines Arthurian legends in a dark, open-world setting following King Arthur's death. Players navigate a corrupted Avalon where reality shifts daily. The game emphasizes exploration, decision-making, and resource management over combat, offering a thought-provoking experience in 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. Manage a cozy late-night café, serve custom beverages, and influence character storylines through your recipe choices. Enjoy soothing lo-fi music and pixel art graphics in this relaxing interactive narrative.
Pacific Drive
Download: Steam
Release Date: February 22, 2024
Developer: Ironwood Studios
Pacific Drive by Ironwood Studios is an anomalous road trip survival game where players transform a vintage station wagon into a rugged vehicle to escape the Olympic Exclusion Zone. Navigate surreal environments filled with bizarre phenomena, gather resources, and upgrade your car. Success hinges on strategic planning and adaptability rather than direct confrontation.
Medieval Dynasty
Download: Steam
Release Date: September 22, 2021
Developer: Render Cube
Medieval Dynasty, from Render Cube, combines city-building, survival, and RPG elements in a medieval setting. Start as a humble peasant and build your 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 a ruthless ruler.
When The Past Was Around
Download: Steam
Release Date: September 19, 2020
Developer: Mojiken
Mojiken Studio's When The Past Was Around is an emotional visual novel that explores themes of love and loss without dialogue. Its watercolor-inspired visuals and evocative soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere. Experience poignant storytelling through interactive environmental puzzles and heartfelt moments.
Tiny Glade
Download: Steam
Release Date: September 27, 2024
Developer: Pounce Light
Tiny Glade by Pounce Light 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
Reka, developed by Emberstorm Entertainment, is a life simulation inspired by Slavic mythology. As a young witch apprentice, travel across the world in your 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
Download: Steam
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. 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
shapez 2 by tobspr Games 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 with an emphasis on geometric patterns and logical problem-solving, this game offers endless optimization possibilities.
These diverse selections highlight the creativity and talent of women-led development teams, providing something for every gaming preference at reduced prices during Steam's Women's Day Sale.