Every gamer dreams of finding a wish-listed title in a sale. And if you are a fan of Roguelikes, Roguelites, Soulslike and Metroidvania games, you need to grab one of these discounted games via the Steam Going Rogue sale before it’s over at 10 am pacific on May 9, 2022. Let’s take a look at some of the best games that you can buy and spend 15+ hours getting immersed in the story and gameplay.
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Steam Going Rogue Sale – Best Deals & Discounted Games to Buy
These are the titles that I recommend and have the best discounts while being greatly loved by the gaming community as well. Note that these aren’t all the best games, you can scroll through the entire sale right here.
Sekiro Shadows Die Twice – GOTY Edition
- Discount: 50%
- Steam Reviews: Very Positive
- Genre: Souls-like
- Steam Link
This game is from the developer FromSoftware who have also created Bloodborne, the Dark Souls series and the recent smash-hit, Elden Ring.
Hollow Knight
- Discount: 60%
- Steam Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
- Genre: Metroidvania
- Steam Link
Hollow Knight has been considered to be the best platformer of 2017 and is also one of the top indie games till date. It’s a classic side-scrolling action game with a modern twist. Fight 30 epic bosses in challenging battles and also more than a hundred enemies during your journey. The art style is very unique and beautifully strange, so go ahead and check this one out.
STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order
- Discount: 75%
- Steam Reviews: Very Positive
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Steam Link
This one’s for all the Star Wars fans who were eyeing this narrative-driven game for quite a while. This adventure that takes you on a thrilling journey throughout the galaxy. Wield your lightsaber and show off your powerful abilities as a Jedi.
Slay the Spire
- Discount: 60%
- Steam Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
- Genre: Roguelike Deckbuilder / Card Battler
- Steam Link
Slay the Spire is the outcome of fusing card/deckbuilding games and roguelikes together and it’s done very well. If you are a fan of both of these genres, this is the game you must pick up.
Dead Cells
- Discount: 40%
- Steam Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
- Genre: Roguelike / Roguelite
- Steam Link
This game is the perfect amalgamation of roguelite and metroidvania inspired gameplay – the devs call it Roguevania! Players who have enjoyed Spelunky, Rogue Legacy as well as Castlevania: Symphony of the Night should definitely try out Dead Cells.
Enter the Gungeon
- Discount: 60%
- Steam Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive
- Genre: Bullet Hell / Roguelike
- Steam Link
If you missed Enter the Gungeon’s free week on Epic Games Store back in 2020, this is your chance to get it at a highly discounted rate. Dodge roll, loot, clear dungeons and jump into this game with all guns blazing.
Nioh 2
- Discount: 35%
- Steam Reviews: Very Positive
- Genre: Souls-like
- Steam Link
Nioh 2’s combat has been applauded by fans worldwide. Set in Japan during the Sengoku period, this brutally challenging action game does not hold back and has enemies that you give you nightmares. Get obliterated and find multiple ways to defeat the bosses you face.
Special Mentions for the Steam Going Rogue Sale 2022
Here are some more games you should consider adding to your list:
- Blade of Darkness
- Crawl
- Castlevania Anniversary Collection
- Until You Fall
- 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
- Dead Estate
- Crypt of the NecroDancer
- Rogue Legacy
- FTL: Faster Than Light
- Streets of Rogue
I hope this list helped you find a game you’d love to play! For more related to Steam, check out our guides on Gamer Tweak.