Steam’s Winter Sale is a massive, annual event that flaunts a jaw-dropping amount of discounts and bundle deals on PC releases. It’s worth the wait if you’ve chosen to shelve a bunch of titles on your wishlist instead of impulse buying them on release, and your bank account will also be thankful for the reductions after Christmas.
Accompanying a long list of discounts on AAA titles, indie treasures, and top sellers, the Steam Winter Sale also caters to individual publishers, including Ubisoft, Team 17, EA, and more, with gigantic savings on exclusive titles. Without further ado, here are the best EA games in Steam’s Winter Sale that are currently under $10.
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Best Co-Op Games
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A Way Out
Michael Scofield would be impressed
$4.48 $29.99 Save $25.51
From the creators of Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons, Hazelight’s co-op game was released back in 2018 and featured a prison break adventure starring two prisoners-turned-allies. The online co-op allows you and a friend to team up and escape the manhunt outside the walls after the prison has been breached in what transpired as an exhilarating mission between gamers.The Steam Winter Sale currently has an 85% discount on this title, reducing the price from $29.99 to $4.48 as one of the event’s unmissable bargains.
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It Takes Two
A world of pure imagination
$9.99 $39.99 Save $30
The second co-op on this list is from Hazelight once again, cementing the developer as a staple creator in the co-op genre, and It Takes Two is one of the most imaginative titles in video games.Join parents, Cody and May, who must work together after being turned into dolls as they navigate a fantastical world and their broken relationship with each other. Steam has another cracking deal with 75% off this title, and it’s a great one to check out over the holidays with family.
These are two stellar co-ops to try out for the first time over the holidays, both from Hazelight, and this developer certainly knows how to create an intense but fun adventure for two. We gave A Way Out 7/10 in our review noting its “ambitious, fantastic ideas” and the game’s experimentation. It Takes Two served as the developer’s colorful follow-up that became critically acclaimed in 2021 for its stunning creativity that left a smile on your face, and we included the game in our 10 Best Puzzle Games list.
Best Star Wars Games
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Train like a Padawan
$5.99 $39.99 Save $34
Respawn Entertainment introduced us to the Padawan, Cal Kestis, in 2019, involved in a galaxy-hopping adventure set in the Star Wars universe. The action-adventure saw plenty of third-person battles and exploration in the galaxy far, far away during the Empire’s uprising, and Steam is selling this original story with an 85% discount, reducing the price from $39.99 to $5.99, which is an incredible deal considering the scope of the game.
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Star Wars Squadrons
Take flight, take command
$2 $39.99 Save $37.99
Now for something a little different. The only VR on this list is Star Wars Squadrons by MOTIVE and the title offers one of the biggest discounts in the Winter Sale with 95% off the price tag, reducing the cost from $39.99 to just $2. This first-person flight simulation allows you to become the best starfighter combatant in the galaxy as you take part in dogfights, team up with your squadron, and work your way through a high-octane Star Wars story.
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Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition
Battle alongside familiar faces
$5.99 $39.99 Save $34
The third Star Wars entry in EA’s corner goes to the Celebration Edition of Battlefront II, which includes more than 25 Hero Appearances, over 100 Hero and Trooper Victory Poses and Emotes, and more, alongside the base game. Join your favorite heroes and villains, including Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, and Darth Maul, in this rich multiplayer for 85% off and a $5.99 price tag thanks to the Steam Winter Sale.
Bagging Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for under $10 is a steal for Star Wars fans, and we called it a solid game with “a magnificent blend of genres” in our 8/10 review. The Steam Winter Sale is also selling the Deluxe Edition with an 85% discount alongside the Star Wars Mega Bundle, which knocks 77% off the $209.95 price tag down to $47.66 and includes five games to play over the holidays. We also claimed Squadrons was “the space-combat game that Star Wars fans have been waiting for” in our write-up, and gave Battlefront II a 7/10 score for its fun Arcade mode and nostalgia.
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Best Indie Games
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Unravel
Perhaps your plushies have similar adventures…
$3.99 $19.99 Save $16
The first, wholesome indie game we wanted to highlight in the EA Steam Winter Sale is 2016’s Unravel. The physics-based puzzle platformer from Coldwood Interactive followed Yarny, the light-weight character made of yarn, who must traverse the elements of the real world using nothing but the thread on his back and surrounding objects. Standing strong on positive reviews, Unravel is a fun, single-player experience, and Steam has knocked 80% off the $19.99 price to reduce it to $3.99 for interested parties.
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Fe
A stunning color palette
$4.99 $19.99 Save $15
Next on the sale list is the visually stunning Fe from Zoink, which sees your tiny protagonist brave the dark, Nordic forest while exploring the vibrant ecosystem filled with mythical creatures and plenty of secrets to discover. Steam has put a 75% reduction on the price, lowering the cost from an already modest $19.99 to an impressive $4.99, which makes this title even more inviting if the vivid flora and fauna weren’t enough to draw you in.
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Sea Of Solitude
A wholesome, human tale
$4.99 $19.99 Save $15
For another 75% discount, you can embrace the Sea of Solitude from Jo-Mei games for only $4.99, which also received very positive reviews for its artistic style and story. With horror elements mixed into this emotional platformer, players will explore themes of loneliness and how it affects the human race by turning them into monsters, all while sailing through the world of darkness and light and encountering fascinating beings along the way.
Our “Chronicles of Yarnia” review complimented Unravel on its “enjoyable 10-12 hours of beautiful scenes and music,” and you can purchase the game on Steam within the EA Family Bundle for only $11.13. We gave Fe 7.6/10 in our review, noting its “exquisite audio direction and art style,” and we also commended Sea of Solitude’s “passionate plot” and heartfelt messages to ease loneliness in our 7.5/10 review. All three of these indie titles offer immersion to the highest degree, especially if you’re spending the holidays by yourself.
Best EA Classic Games
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Mass Effect
A sci-fi staple
$7.48 $29.99 Save $22.51
Diving headfirst into the sci-fi RPG corner of this list, the Steam Winter Sale is offering the first Mass Effect game from BioWare for only $7.48 after the generous 75% reduction lowering the price from $29.99. Playing as Commander Shepard, you will lead an elite squad throughout the galaxy on a mission to save civilization from Saren and his feared army. Take advantage of this massive discount to experience the interplanetary exploration and thrilling, tactical combat for yourself.
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Mirror’s Edge
Accompanied by a stellar soundtrack
$1.99 $19.99 Save $18
DICE released the classic action-adventure parkour game, Mirror’s Edge, over ten years ago in 2009 and it remains one of the best titles in the sub-genre. Play as Runner Faith in this first-person story as you go on the run in a heavily surveilled concrete jungle with plenty of wall-runs, leaps, and vaults to keep you entertained for hours. Steam is selling this must-play title for only $1.99 after the 90% discount reduced the price from $19.99, so now is a great time to step into the world of parkour where stunts are limitless.
If the cult classic Mass Effect has piqued your interest, you might care to know that the Legendary Edition is also discounted with 90% off, reducing the original $59.99 price tag down to just $5.99. This edition includes over 40 DLCs from the base game, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3, as well as promo weapons, armor, and packs, and we also included the protagonist, Commander Shepherd, in our list of 10 Best Video Game Heroes of all time. We awarded Mirror’s Edge first place in our list of the 10 Best Parkour Games for its ability to elevate the art of free running and accompany the high-octane adrenaline run with a solid story as the backdrop.
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Several classics, racing titles, indies, and more are up for grabs for under $20 in Steam’s Winter Sale that’ll save you serious money this Christmas.
FAQ
Q: When Does The Steam Winter Sale End?
The Steam Winter Sale began on December 21, 2023, and it will run until 10 am PT/1 pm ET on January 4, 2024.
