Do you want to lose yourselves in fantastic role-playing worlds this winter? Then grab these titles in the Steam Winter Sale 2017 that are sure to captivate you!
Shortly after Christmas, most gamers are on vacation and have plenty of free time. But how can one best fill this time? Of course, with an RPG in which hours can be sunk! How convenient it is that Steam is currently hosting its Winter Sale 2017 and offering many great role-playing games at a reduced price. We have compiled a top list of the best role-playing games to help you get through the cold season.
Tales of Berseria
The “Tales of” series has experienced many highs and lows, but with Tales of Berseria, critics agree that it is an absolute highlight of the series. Buyers can expect an exciting JRPG with an action-packed battle system, a dramatic story, and a protagonist who does not conform to the typical cliché of a heroine.
If you want to lose yourself in a fantastic fantasy world and are always eager for the next cutscene, now is the time to take action. Tales of Berseria currently costs only 19.99€ instead of the usual 49.99€, making it a steep 60% off.
The Witcher 3 – Wild Hunt
Hardly any single-player title has received as much attention in recent years as The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt. This is not surprising, as the game has become a masterpiece that offers an open world along with an exciting, dense story. The developers remain true to their line and present a cruel, harsh, and adult world.
Thanks to many customization options and different abilities, each playthrough feels different, and even after 18 months, fans continue to discover new details. The “Game of the Year” edition, which includes the two story DLCs (providing an additional 50 hours of gameplay), currently costs 19.99€ instead of 49.99€.
Final Fantasy IX
In the “Final Fantasy” series, there are many games that can be recommended to your best friends. But especially Final Fantasy IX hails from the “golden era” of Final Fantasy and is regarded (alongside part VII) as the peak of the series.
Even though the graphics of the game from 2000 have become a bit outdated, Final Fantasy IX still unfolds its charm, enticing players with a great story, an exciting battle system, and a vast world. Besides the nearly 80 hours of the main story, you can easily spend another 100 hours on side quests and mini-games. The perfect time sink for the chilly winter days!
Final Fantasy IX currently costs 10.49€ instead of the usual 20.99€, making it 50% off. Additionally, Cortyn will force you to play this game.
Torchlight II
Long-winded story-telling and turn-based battles are not your thing? Would you rather slash enemies like in Diablo? Then we highly recommend purchasing Torchlight II!
Although the game is a few years old, not much can surpass this hack ‘n slash masterpiece. Whether alone or in multiplayer, the game offers fun for many hours. If you prefer a classic experience, you can even use the LAN mode and bunker down with some friends in the same room – it creates a nostalgic atmosphere!
For only 3.79€ instead of the usual 18.99€ (a discount of 80%), you can’t go wrong.
South Park: The Stick of Truth
Do anime faces seem too cheesy and bloody witchers too serious for you? Then South Park: The Stick of Truth might be just the thing for you! Along with the typical rough humor of South Park, the gameplay is also convincing and provides a lot of fun. If you enjoy outrageous parodies of other fantasy games and lots of politically incorrect humor, this is for you.
The first part is rated significantly better than the sequel, which is why we recommend it. For 7.49€ instead of 29.99€ (a discount of 75%), you can’t go wrong.
Pillars of Eternity
One of the great RPG successes modeled after Baldur’s Gate was Pillars of Eternity. With six different races and a variety of character customizations, Pillars of Eternity offers a pure role-playing highlight that is loved by fans and press alike. However, the story was also convincing and ensured that Pillars of Eternity remained in the memory of its players for a long time.
Because it is a great game and my boss forced me to include it in this list (“How can a top RPG list be without PoE?!”), I just wanted to mention it here briefly!
Pillars of Eternity is currently 40% off. Instead of 27.99€, you only pay 16.79€!
Have you set your sights on any of these games? Which role-playing games on Steam can you recommend?
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