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Blending Deus Ex with Escape from Butcher Bay, Deficit is one of the best-feeling indie immersive sims I've played—even if the stealth system needs serious work
Deficit, an upcoming immersive sim from Item42, offers a highly physical and satisfying combat experience reminiscent of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, with impactful melee and reactive environments. While the game draws clear inspiration from Deus Ex, its stealth mechanics are currently problematic and require significant improvement. Despite these issues, the demo is playable and showcases strong potential for the full release.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
10 great games to grab during the Steam Summer Sale 2026
The Steam Summer Sale 2026 offers significant discounts on a variety of PC games until July 9th. Notable deals include Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at 60% off, Dave the Diver at 50% off, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at 90% off. The sale features a mix of genres and includes titles like Blasphemous 2, Robocop: Rogue City, and Hotline Miami.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, with discounts of up to 90%. Notable deals include The Planet Crafter at 50% off, Skin Deep at 40% off, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes at 90% off, and NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD at 66% off.
The Best Steam Deck Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available for the Steam Deck, catering to a wide range of genres from AAA titles to indie gems. It focuses on games that are 'Deck Verified' by Valve and offer an excellent portable experience, with regular updates to reflect the growing library of compatible titles.
SGJ Podcast #506 – The Games of 2025
The SGJ Podcast crew reflects on the gaming year 2025, discussing their best and worst game choices. Notable titles mentioned include SpaceBourne 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Star Wars: Outlaws, with a three-way tie for the best space game of the year.
