It’s that time of year again: after much anticipation, the 2024 Steam Summer Sale has begun. The store has put several games at a massively discounted price, including Elden Ring, a majority of Remedy Entertainment’s games, Ultrakill, and more. Fans of the RPG genre, however, are in a particularly good place because of the ongoing Steam Sale.
Some of the most beloved games in the entire genre are available for as little as fifteen dollars. You can purchase entire franchises for the price of just one game. Here are ten RPGs that are available at a discounted price during the 2024 Steam Summer Sale before it ends on July 11:
Kingdom Hearts Franchise
Recently, Square Enix finally released the entire Kingdom Hearts series on Steam. This includes HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and III + Re Mind. The entire series is available for $68.99 during the Steam Summer Sale. Further, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX is available for $34.49, while Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and III + Re Mind both cost $41.39. Check out the beloved franchise from beginning to end before Kingdom Hearts IV releases in the coming years!
NieR Franchise
Both NieR: Automata and NieR: Replicant are available on Steam. The two RPG titles are beloved by many, with the former even having its own anime adaptation. The “Game of the YorHa Edition” of NieR: Automata is available for $15.99 during the sale. It’s DLC, 3C3C1D119440927, is available for $3.99. The NieR Replicant remaster, ver.1.22474487139, costs $23.99. For those who want to experience the entire NieR franchise, arguably one of the best RPG series of all time, it costs approximately $40 during the Steam Summer Sale.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition
The definitive edition of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is another one of the many incredible RPGs on offer during the Steam Summer Sale. For those looking into getting into the Dragon Quest franchise before Dragon Quest XII and the imminent release of the Dragon Quest I-III HD-2D Remakes, the most recent mainline entry in the series is available for $24.99 during the ongoing sale. If you’re not sure about the purchase, a free demo is available for Dragon Quest XI! I highly recommend the purchase if you are trying to get into one of the very first RPG franchises.
Persona Franchise
Another beloved RPG franchise has received several price cuts during the Steam Summer Sale: Persona. Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal, as well as their spinoffs, Persona 5 Strikers, Persona 5 Tactica, and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax are all available on the digital store. Reload is available for $48.99, Golden costs $11.99, while Royal is priced at $29.99. The spin-offs, Strikers, Tactica, and Arena Ultimax, are priced at $17.99, $35.99, and $8.54 respectively. If you’ve been wondering why the Persona franchise is so beloved, definitely check them out during the sale!
The Yakuza/Like a Dragon Franchise
Yakuza is one of the most beloved RPG franchises of all time. The massive series has received a huge price cut for those looking to play it in its entirety. The Yakuza series from 0-6 is available for $53.13. Additionally, the recent RPG hits, Like a Dragon and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth are available for both $11.99 and $48.99. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name also has a major price cut, as players can purchase it for $29.99 until July 11. The series is a must-buy for RPG and beat-em-up fans alike.
Octopath Traveler Franchise
If you appreciate the art style of the recently announced Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, the originator of the direction, Octopath Traveler, has also received a price cut during the ongoing sale. The first Octopath Traveler is available for $29.99. It’s sequel, Octopath Traveler II, costs $35.99. Additionally, a bundle including both games is priced at $62.28, a small saving for those who want to enjoy the entire franchise back to back. Octopath Traveler is quickly becoming regarded as one of the best RPG franchises of all time, so the sale is a great way to experience it.
Sea of Stars
Unlike the other games on this list, Sea of Stars is an indie title. Sabotage Studio were inspired by RPGs such as Chrono Trigger, Paper Mario, and Super Mario RPG. It is one of many beloved RPGs that have received a price cut during the 2024 Steam Summer Sale. Despite releasing in 2023, Sea of Stars is already available for $24.49. It’s a great value for fans of classic RPGs and newcomers to the genre alike.
LIVE A LIVE
On the subject of games similar to Chrono Trigger, LIVE A LIVE is an RPG that initially released on the Super Famicom. In 2022, Square Enix released an HD-2D remastered version of the cult classic title. If you’re looking to play the remaster, LIVE A LIVE is available for $24.99. A free demo is also available, if you aren’t ready to spend that amount of money just yet. Like the others on this list, it’s a great purchase for fans of the genre.
NEO: The World Ends With You
Speaking of cult classics, NEO: The World Ends With You is a follow-up to the 2008 Nintendo DS game. While the series has its own audience and even an anime adaptation, it never hit the same heights as franchises like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, or Persona. If you want to give this stylish and fun RPG a try, NEO: The World Ends With You is available for $23.99.
Compilation of Final Fantasy VII
Finally, if you’re like many and are excited for the next chapter in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, most of the entries in the Final Fantasy VII series are available at a discounted price on Steam. The original Final Fantasy VII is available for $4.79, the first entry in the Remake trilogy is available for $34.99, while the remastered prequel, Crisis Core, costs $24.99. If you’re trying to get into arguably one of the best RPG franchises of all time, these three games are a great place to start.
All of the incredible RPGs mentioned above are on sale during the 2024 Steam Summer Sale event, which will end on July 11. If you’re a fan of the genre or looking to get into it for the first time, I highly recommend that you purchase at least one of the titles on this list before the sale comes to an end.
