The annual Steam Winter Sale is back, these are the very best deals

The Steam Winter Sale is back, bringing deep discounts on PC games of all kinds — including seven of Polygon’s top 10 games of 2021. Through Jan. 5, 2022, 10 am PST, the sale continues. This sale also marks the beginning of the voting process for the 2021 Steam Awards.

This year’s sale includes our No. Our No.1 game of the Year. EncryptionFor only $15.99 (20% discount); No. 2 game for the year Chicory: An enchanting taleFor $15.99 (20% Discount); 5, Resident Evil VillageBuy No. 7 for $29.99, (50% Discount) 7, Death’s DoorFor $14.99 (25%) 8, WildermythIt costs $18.74 (25% off); No. 9, Psychonauts 2.For $38.99 (with a 35% discount), and for No. 10, UnsightedGet $15.99 off (20% discount).

Polygon top-10 are missing Halo Infinite This is a very recent development, however. Metroid Dread The Nintendo Switch’s exclusive title, Hitman 3The Epic Games Store has an exclusive arrangement for a limited time with.

Other notable titles from the sale’s front page include Dark Souls 3 (75% off), Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (63%) The Windows PC port of Days are goneFor $29.99 (40% off), The Witcher 3, The Wild HuntFor $7.99 (80% Off), Death Stranding For $17.99 (with a 70% discount), Metro ExodusGet the stunning and affordable $9.89 Elite Dangerous For $5.99, get 80% Off

This year’s Steam Awards include a bunch of fun categories alongside your usual fare. Most notable, however, is the Labor of Love section. This category celebrates live games such as Rust No Man’s SkyThose that provide dedicated support to developers. Meanwhile, Best Game You Suck At will be awarded to the best game that “rewards persistence, and is not for the faint of heart.” Nominees include Battlefield 2042 Nioh 2.