The Steam Winter Sale 2025 running December 18 - January 5, features thousands of titles across genres with deep discounts. Among the best value offerings are a wide variety of indie games - classics and recent hits alike -, now available at some of their lowest prices of the year. Below are 12 well-reviewed indie games worth considering in this sale, including prices, discount savings, Steam ratings, genres, and original release dates where available.

Here are some of the best indie games you don’t want to miss in Steam’s Winter Sale 2025

  • Slay the Spire - $2.49 (approx. 90% off), Overwhelmingly Positive (97%), Indie/Strategy, Jan 2019.
  • Stardew Valley - $8.99 (approx. 40% off), Overwhelmingly Positive (98%), Indie/RPG/Stimulation, Feb 2016.
  • Hollow Knight: Silksong - $15.99 (20% off), Overwhelmingly Positive (98%), Action/Adventure/Indie, Sep 2025.
  • Risk of Rain 2 - $4.99 (80% off), Overwhelmingly Positive (96%), Action/Indie, Aug 2020.
  • Peak - $4.49 (70% off), Overwhelmingly Positive (95%), Action/Adventure/Indie, Jun 2025.
  • Megabonk - $1.99 (60% off), Very Positive (94%), Action/Casual/Indie, Sep 2025.
  • Eclipsium - $2.99 (70% off), Very Positive (92%), Adventure/Indie, Sep 2025.
  • Absolum - $2.49 (75% off), Very Positive (94%), Action/Adventure/Indie/RPG, Oct 2025.
  • Öoo - $3.99 (50% off), Overwhelmingly Positive (99%), Action/Adventure/Indie, Aug 2025.
  • The Séance of Blake Manor - $1.99 (60% off), Overwhelmingly Positive (97%), Adventure, Oct 2025.
  • The Drifter - $3.99 (60% off), Overwhelmingly Positive (97%), Adventure/Indie, Jul 2025.
  • RV There Yet? - $3.74 (75% off), Very Positive (90%), Action/Adventure/Indie, Oct 2025.
  • Palworld - $29.99 (25% off), Overwhelmingly Positive (95%), Action/Adventure/Indie/RPG/Early Access, Jan 2024.

Whether you’re a fan of roguelikes, narrative adventures, or chaotic co-op experiences, Steam’s Winter Sale 2025 offers a treasure trove of indie games at unbeatable prices. From timeless classics like Slay the Spire and Stardew Valley to fresh hits like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Palworld, there’s something for every player. Don’t miss the chance to grab these highly rated indie gems before the sale ends.