There are currently 12 great games in the Steam Sale at particularly low prices

Midweek Madness gets a little crazier, because this week you’re a little pressed for time – but the reason isn’t so bad

It’s Wednesday, which not only means half the working week is already over, but it’s also bargain time on Steam. This week, even the clock is ticking, as all deals expire tomorrow. That’s when the Steam Summer Sale starts – but why miss out on good deals until then? Exactly! Here we go:

Highlight of the week: Desperados 3

The tactical stealth game from the now closed developer Mimimi Games takes you to the Wild West. You navigate a team of five different characters with individual skills through 16 handmade maps and have a lot of freedom when it comes to tactics

In addition to sneaking, there is of course also live fire, but in both cases you can always include your surroundings in your plans, for example by occupying an abandoned Gatling gun and not sneaking. A tactical approach is mandatory, but thanks to four customizable difficulty levels, everyone can find the right balance between challenge and a sense of achievement.

More interesting offers

• Blasphemous 2: The Metroidvania impresses with its high level of difficulty, tough boss battles and dark religious art design. (15 Euro, 50 percent discount)

• theHunter: Call of the Wild: Hunting salvation is the name of the game in this hunting simulation with an open player world and co-op feature. (3 Euro, 86 percent discount)

• Deep Rock Galactic: As a group of four space dwarves, you search the depths of various planets for mineral resources, but the native alien spiders have something against it. (10 Euro, 67 percent discount)

• Crypt of the NecroDancer: It’s all about the right beat in this roguelike rhythm game. You can even jump through the dungeons to your own songs. (3 Euro, 80 percent discount)

• Overcooked! 2: Whether together or against each other, you have to prepare dishes as quickly as possible. However, the adventurous maps hardly qualify as standard kitchens. (6 Euro, 75 percent discount)

• Tropico 6: As a more or less sympathetic dictator, you once again rule over a dreamlike island in this building strategy game. (16 Euro, 60 percent discount)

• Death Must Die: A bit of Hades, Diablo and Vampire Survivor, currently still in Early Access on Steam. (6 Euro, percent discount)

• Teardown: In this voxel sandbox, you can use tools, weapons and explosives to destroy pretty much anything. (15 Euro, 50 percent discount)

• Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord: In this medieval mix of strategy and role-playing game, you build an army, fight in major battles, but also engage in trade and politics. (25 Euro, 50 percent discount)

• Horizon Forbidden West: The sequel to Aloy’s open-world adventure is available on Steam in the Complete Edition. (48 Euro, 20 percent discount)

• Risk of Rain 2: Solo or in co-op, you fight for survival on different planets in this third-person shooter. (8 Euro, 67 percent discount)

All offers in price comparison

Is there something suitable for you in this week’s Midweek Madness? Have you spotted any other deals and want to share them? Let us know in the comments.