Valve kicks off the week with an event designed for strategy game fans. The Real-Time Strategy festival on Steam includes discounts on some of the finest titles in the genre. Continue reading to discover the highlights, and don’t forget to finalize your purchases before the sale concludes on January 27, 2025.
This Real-Time Strategy Festival marks Steam’s initial significant themed sale of the year, presenting gamers a chance to enhance their strategy game collections at notably lower prices while also trying out new demos and content from the Steam Points Shop.
The sale features a wide variety of strategy games that go beyond classic RTS titles. For fans of grand strategy, Europa Universalis 4 is available at an incredible 90% discount ($5/£4/€5), while Victoria 3 can be yours for half off ($25/£21/€25). The upcoming Frostpunk 2 is offered with a 22% discount, now priced at $35/£30/€35, and the medieval city-builder Manor Lords is reduced by 30%, costing $28/£24.49/€28.
Popular classic RTS games are also showcased in this sale, featuring significant deals like the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 Anniversary Edition at 80% off ($10/£8/€9) and the Age of Empires 4 Anniversary Edition for half price ($20/£15/€20). The Homeworld series is seeing especially steep price cuts, with both the Remastered Collection and Deserts of Kharak at 90% off ($3.49/£2.69/€3.19 and $5/£3/€4.59 respectively).
Additional notable discounts include Iron Harvest at 85% off ($4.49/£4/€4.49), Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 at 80% off ($4/£3.59/€4), and Company of Heroes 3 with a 50% discount ($30/£24/€27.49). The sale also includes 4X games, such as Stellaris at a 75% discount, and encompasses tower defense games and other strategy-related titles.
If you’re simply looking for some free items, visit the Steam Points Shop to grab a couple of avatar frames and a cool "RTS Tank" animated avatar. And as always, remember to use our comparison tool to find the best deal for your next favorite game.
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