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The Best Games in the Steam Autumn Sale For Black Friday

There's no better time to shop on Steam than during a big seasonal sale and Black Friday is no exception. Get some of the biggest games of 2023 like Starfield, Spider-Man 2, and more

If you’re a PC gamer who wants to save on some new games on Black Friday, look no further than the Steam Autumn Sale. Here are our picks for the best game sales on Steam this Black Friday.

The Steam Autumn Sale will begin on November 21 in the afternoon. It will feature hundreds of games at a discount until November 28. Here are some of the games that will be on sale to add to your collection.

Starfield

Screenshot from Starfield

Bethesda’s newest open-world space RPG will be part of the Autumn Sale. If you are a fan of Bethesda’s games, you’ll definitely want to pick this one up. While it didn’t live up to the hype for some overly hopeful gamers looking for a space epic, it has all of the usual Bethesda charm that will keep you fully immersed from walking around seemingly endless eerie planets, building up your spaceship, and completing quests for peculiar NPCs. 

The game is also visually stunning, with tons of planets that all have their own distinct appearance. It really makes up for the glitches and stiff NPCs so give it a try if you are looking to explore space however you want.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Spider-man in black suit

This highly-rated action-adventure game will be on sale on Steam on Black Friday. You take control of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, using detailed skill trees to level them up in different ways to keep gameplay fresh and fun. The story is critically acclaimed, diving deeper into mysteries that left players wanting more in the first Spider-Man game. 

You learn more about the two Spider-Men, especially Peter Parker, and the villains are given in-depth stories and intense boss fights. Many who have played the game admitted it made them emotional, whether it was the enthralling story, breathtaking graphics, or exciting gameplay.

Hunt: Showdown

Hunt: Showdown is a competitive first-person PvP bounty-hunting game that’s “set in the darkest corners of the world” and features horrifying monsters. You’re basically in the American South after the Civil War where you must survive against other players in order to fight off zombie-like enemies and get out alive. It features survival elements like stealth, leaving you feeling on edge as you creep around the map attempting not to alert other players and interesting Wild West weapons that will make you feel like a cowboy having a standoff. Most reviews call Hunt: Showdown “underrated,” so definitely grab this game while it’s on sale so you can start getting good before the masses discover it.

Sons of the Forest

Head snap in sons of the forest

This sequel is a horror-themed survival game that lets you explore and use the map however you want in order to outlast enemies. The plot revolves around a “gripping narrative” that will keep players engaged throughout. The storyline will follow a team of scientists who become stranded in a remote, mysterious forest, and will involve supernatural elements and unsettling secrets. 

As the seasons visibly change around you, watch how everything you do realistically impacts your character. You’ll feel fully immersed and terrified as you play this popular game this winter.

The Last of Us Part 1

This remake of The Last of Us has continued to be one of the most applauded video games of the past 10 years. The Last of Us is a post-apocalyptic action adventure that has you following teenager Ellie and rough-and-tumble survivor Joel as they make their way in a world that’s been destroyed by a fungal pandemic. 

Dangerous and disturbing, you’ll need to fight off infected humans and terrifying monsters in critically acclaimed gameplay. You’ll truly feel you’re struggling right along with them thanks to the intense survival gameplay, scavenging and crafting elements, sprawling level design, and gut-wrenching writing.

Hitman: World of Assassination

This stealth game has six episodes that bring you into the world of deadly assassins. Play as murderous Agent 47 in this continuation of the classic game, mastering difficult gameplay, watching thrilling cut scenes, and marveling at its art style. It’s a flexible game where you can choose to handle missions with stealth or aggression, making the gameplay never get boring as you make your way through. You’ll feel a sense of nostalgia but you’ll mostly just feel like a badass as you become more and more powerful.

F1 23

F1 race oracle leading

This is the 16th game in this classic racing series, which has the official license for the 2023 Formula One and Formula 2 championships. You can choose to play through an incredible campaign or just take on career contracts — whatever gets your motor running. A lot of fans have noted that the game feels incredibly realistic and the car handling has won over racing gamers. Check out F1 23 to see the latest improvements and experience new content, including new tracks.