A Women’s Day Sale, spearheaded by indie game funding organization Wings Interactive, iscurrently taking place on Steam. Until March 10, a wealth of games starring and made by women are seeing some significant discounts. From mind-bending puzzle games to vibrant action titles, this sale is full of fantastic indies worth a look during Women’s History Month. Here are seven highlights to check out if you’re looking to grab some great games for cheap.
Call of the Sea
Call of the Seais a fantastic first-person puzzle game set in the 1930s about a woman trying to find her husband on a remote Pacific island. This game from developer Out of the Blue is a vibrant adventure full of clever puzzles, and it’s supported by a stunning central performance from Cissy Jones, who you may recognize as Andreja inStarfield.Call of the Seais discounted by 60% for this Women’s Day Sale. While it usually costs $20, you can snag it right now for $8. A deluxe edition bundle with its soundtrack and art book is also available for $9.25.
AlthoughPikmin 4came and went in 2023, you can play Splashteam and tinybuild’sTinykinto recapture some of that magic. Playing more like a puzzle platformer than a real-time strategy game,Tinykinplays with scale in entertaining ways throughout its well-designed levels. Commanding a horde of the titular Tinykin creatures gives the game a different feel than many of its platformer contemporaries.Tinykinis available at a 55% discounted price of $11.24 on Steam. LikeCall of the Sea, ythere’s a bundle that includes an art book and soundtrack for $17.
Few things in video games are as satisfying as overcoming a great boss fight, and The Game Bakers’Furiis full of them. Part bullet-hell and part intense hack-and-slash action game,Furiis one of the best boss rush games out there. It’s full of style, it’s surprisingly challenging, and it’s very rewarding to master. Typically priced at $20,Furiis discountedby 60% to $8 for this Women’s Day Sale. If you wantFuri’sOnnamushaDLC as well, a bundle including that costs $9.76 instead of $26.98 right now.
Fans of survival horror will want to use this sales event to pick upSignalis, an isometric horror game about a Replika android searching for their partner on an abandoned spaceship. Developer Rose-engine’s first outing has an indie retro feel compared to most mainstream horror games, but lots of spooky moments and a captivating story about grief make it an unforgettable experience. While it’s only discounted by 30% — from $20 to $14 —Signalisis more than worthy of your timeat that price point.
If you’ve ever had to move, Witch Beam’sUnpackingwill strike an emotional note with you. On the surface, it’s a simple puzzle game about unpacking boxes and decorating rooms. If you look deeper, it’s also a game that will make you think about growing up, moving on, and reflecting on the past as you head toward the future.Unpackingis availablefor 50% off during this Women’s Day Sale, down to $10 from its standard $20 price.
En Garde!from Fireplace Games may have flown under the radar in 2023 because it released right in-between games likeBaldur’s Gate 3andStarfield, but it’s a fun little swashbuckling action game. It stands out thanks to its colorful art style and a lot of little touches, like all the different ways players can interact with the environment and deal with enemies during fights. If that sounds entertaining to you, thenEn Garde!is availablefor $10 during this Women’s Day Sale. That’s 50% off its normal price of $20.
Mini Motorways
Dinosaur Polo Club’sMini Motorwaysis a game I find myself getting back to. There’s something calming about its ASMR-like audio design and its tense gameplay loop that sees players building roads and managing traffic flow in an ever-growing city. It’s minimalist, butMini Motorwaystypically has my undivided attention whenever I play it. I recommend picking it up at a 15% discount during this sale, which will get you the game for just $8.49.
