The 2020 Steam Winter Sale is still in full swing. Exciting games threaten the safety of player wallets everywhere but it's the perfect time to go shopping for new titles! We've already gone through some of the famous games that are currently on sale but those games are easy to find. What's difficult in times of great sales is finding the oft-overlooked picks that are truly worth every single cent.

This list showcases exciting games that were overlooked, overshadowed, underappreciated, or just plain neglected. We're not telling you how to pick your games but know that there are a lot of hidden gems on Steam that players could at least check out. Let's dive right in.

Agricultural subsidy — Stardew Valley

First up on the list is a game that isn't entirely new or overlooked. Stardew Valley is an immensely famous adventure farming simulator created in the same vein as Harvest Moon. It's a modern take on a beloved genre of video gaming and it breathes life into the stagnant crop farming and villager wooing.

So why is Stardew Valley smack dab in the middle of our hidden gems article, you ask? Well, developers ConcernedApe just released a massive game update that added a lot of new content! The farming game offers a quaint single-player story but it truly shines brightest when played alongside your friends. Even if you've played Stardew Valley in the past, its new content grants its loyal players something new to explore and enjoy. It could be the perfect time to get copies of the game for your friends so you can start a new farm and a new story together.

Stardew Valley is currently 33% off on Steam clocking it at only around USD 6! That's a very good price for such a massive game full of mysteries and crops to dig up.

 

Digital PC Master Race — PC Building Simulator

Have you always dreamed of building the absolute best PC with the latest parts but never had the funds to do so? Well, PC Building Simulator can deliver that joyful experience without draining all of your finances. PC Building Simulator first launched in January 2019 but it has since received multiple updates as newer PC components release.

The game has a free-build mode but it also offers a compelling story mode that sees players operating a PC-repair shop. Customers send you their towers with requests which include replacing RAM, upgrading parts, dust cleaning, and simple virus removal jobs. PC Building Simulator offers a near-accurate representation of real-life PC building. You may not be able to purchase that new graphics card but you can at least handle all the latest tech in the digital world.

PC Building Simulator is currently 50% off on Steam right now! The game will set you back around USD 5 before you get to building your dream PCs. It'll be good practice before you get the actual components in the real world.

Building a home — House Flipper

If you're looking for a calmer gaming experience, consider House Flipper. This sleeper hit sees players sprucing up dilapidated houses before turning them for a profit. The game's campaign mode will also give you client challenges that deal with simple home-improvement tasks. Learn how to install radiators and design rooms in this lovely home-building simulator game.

House Flipper has a whopping 50% discount right now on Steam. You can get this game for around USD 5.

A different kind of Soccer — Captain Tsubasa

If you're sick and tired of the annual sports updates that inexplicably cost as much as fully-fledged games, take a look at Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions. The anime arcade soccer game is a fresh entrant in the longstanding soccer video game genre. It's a great alternative to the numerous FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer games. It's an especially great pick if you're a fan of the long-running anime, Captain Tsubasa.

Captain Tsubasa is currently 40% which brings the price to around USD 25.

Welcome back, Dr. Freeman— Black Mesa

Half-Life is one of the most iconic video games ever. Some fans came together to rebuild the beloved game from the ground up. Black Mesa is a fantastical return to the beautiful world of Half-Life. Step back into the shoes of the scientist, Gordon Freeman, as he fights through the titular facility. The game is a faithful adaptation of the source game and many players should be more aware of this wonderful title.

Black Mesa, like many of the games on this list, is currently at a 50% discount. You'll only be set back around USD 5 for your troubles and it will be worth every penny.

The ultimate stress relief — Teardown

Teardown is a relatively new game compared to the other gems on this list. It's still currently in Early Access after releasing in October 2019. The game is built on the simple premise of letting players loose in a completely destructible voxel environment. True interactivity is the measure of the game's success and developers Tuxedo Labs have definitely clinched it.

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Teardown only has a relatively little discount at 15% off but it will only cost you around USD 8.

Storm warning — Risk of Rain 2

The Risk of Rain franchise has come a long way from the initial game in the series. Risk of Rain 2 pits up to four players as they fight through several dangerous levels on an alien planet filled with threats at every corner. ROR2 is an amazing roguelike game that demands players learn item effects and how the items can go together. Building different item sets from random items is part of the fun of the game. Nearly every run is unique based on whichever of the diverse survivors you choose to play and which items or drones you choose to join you in your bid for survival. It's an extremely challenging but satisfying romp through an alien planet.

Risk of Rain 2 is currently for sale at 20% off. The game will only cost you around USD 10 before you get to experience the joy of trial, error, and infinite death.

 

Final Words

The influx of new games each year almost guarantees that many titles will be overlooked during each big Steam Sale. Unfortunately, many amazing games go unplayed because they fly below the radar. Break the mold and consider picking up one of these less famous games instead of jumping at the big AAA titles.

There's no better time to try something new. Most of us aren't going anywhere anyway so you can try to be more open to trying new experiences.