In celebration of International Women's Day, Steam has launched its annual Women's Day Sale, featuring significant discounts on games developed by women-led teams. This year's sale, running until March 9th, offers a diverse range of games from atmospheric horror to heartwarming visual novels and innovative gameplay. Here are some standout titles you should consider adding to your library:
Table of Contents
- Signalis
- Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
- Dredge
- Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
- Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
- Pacific Drive
- Medieval Dynasty
- When The Past Was Around
- Tiny Glade
- Reka
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center
- shapez 2
Signalis
Download: Steam
Release Date: October 27, 2022
Developer: rose-engine
Signalis, developed by rose-engine, is a retro-futuristic horror game that merges an isometric perspective with a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. Players take on the role of android Elster, navigating a crashed spaceship in search of her partner. With limited inventory management, this survival horror game draws inspiration from classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, enhanced by retro-anime visuals and a gripping narrative.
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
Download: Steam
Release Date: September 21, 2023
Developer: Little Leo Games
Little Leo Games presents Astrea, a unique dice-based roguelike where players choose from six oracle characters to embark on a mission to save a star system. The game introduces a dual mechanic of purification and corruption, adding strategic depth. Despite the randomness of dice rolls, charming visuals and music enhance the overall experience.
Dredge
Download: Steam
Release Date: October 24, 2023
Developer: Black Salt Games
Dredge, from Black Salt Games, combines Lovecraftian horror with fishing simulation. Players explore a mysterious archipelago, managing resources and upgrading their boat during daylight. However, as night falls, unknown horrors emerge from the depths, adding a thrilling survival element to the game.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Download: Steam
Release Date: December 24, 2023
Developer: Awaken Realms
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, by Awaken Realms, reimagines Arthurian legends in a dark, open-world setting post-King Arthur's death. Players navigate a corrupted Avalon where reality distorts daily. With a focus on exploration, decision-making, and resource management over combat, this RPG offers a thought-provoking experience in a constantly changing landscape.
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
Download: Steam
Release Date: April 20, 2023
Developer: Toge Productions
Toge Productions continues its beloved series with Coffee Talk Episode 2, set in an alternate Seattle where humans coexist with mythical creatures. Players manage a cozy late-night café, serving custom beverages and influencing character storylines through recipe choices. The game's soothing lo-fi music and pixel art graphics create a relaxing interactive narrative.
Pacific Drive
Download: Steam
Release Date: February 22, 2024
Developer: Ironwood Studios
Ironwood Studios' Pacific Drive challenges players to transform a vintage station wagon into a rugged vehicle to escape the Olympic Exclusion Zone. Navigate surreal environments filled with bizarre phenomena, gather resources, and upgrade your car. Success hinges on strategic planning and adaptability rather than direct confrontation.
Medieval Dynasty
Download: Steam
Release Date: September 22, 2021
Developer: Render Cube
Render Cube's Medieval Dynasty blends city-building, survival, and RPG mechanics in a medieval setting. Starting as a humble peasant, players grow their settlement from a simple hut to a thriving community. Engage in hunting, crafting, farming, and diplomacy while shaping your reputation as either a benevolent leader or ruthless ruler.
When The Past Was Around
Download: Steam
Release Date: September 19, 2020
Developer: Mojiken
Mojiken Studio's When The Past Was Around is a wordless emotional journey exploring themes of love and loss. Its watercolor-inspired visuals and evocative soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere without dialogue. Players experience poignant storytelling through interactive environmental puzzles and heartfelt moments.
Tiny Glade
Download: Steam
Release Date: September 27, 2024
Developer: Pounce Light
Pounce Light's Tiny Glade offers a stress-free creative outlet for building whimsical castles and towers. With no resource constraints or objectives, players can freely experiment with architectural designs. Intuitive controls allow for easy construction and customization, resulting in unique structures that evolve organically.
Reka
Download: Steam
Release Date: September 10, 2024
Developer: Emberstorm Entertainment
Emberstorm Entertainment's Reka is a life simulation inspired by Slavic mythology. As a young witch apprentice, players travel the world in a chicken-legged hut (after an unusual initiation ritual). Collect ingredients, practice magic, assist villagers, and decorate your living space in this enchanting experience.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center
Download: Steam
Release Date: February 24, 2025
Developer: Hakababunko
Hakababunko's Urban Myth Dissolution Center blends visual novel elements with detective gameplay. Protagonist Azami Fukurai, with her supernatural vision, becomes entangled in mysterious events at a paranormal research center. Players investigate locations, gather evidence, formulate hypotheses, and switch between realities using specialized technology.
shapez 2
Download: Steam
Release Date: August 23, 2024
Developer: tobspr Games
tobspr Games' shapez 2 challenges players to automate geometric figure production in a space-themed factory. Focus on optimizing processes such as cutting, rotating, and coloring shapes while expanding facilities and connecting platforms via trains. Similar to Factorio but emphasizing geometric patterns and logical problem-solving, this game offers endless optimization possibilities.
These diverse selections highlight the creativity and talent within women-led development teams, providing a variety of gaming experiences at reduced prices during Steam's Women's Day Sale.
