Rust Gameplay in 2022: How to Get the Best PC Games Without Breaking the Bank

Are you looking for ways to fill up your Steam wishlist without breaking the bank? Look no further! With Steam's regular sales and festivals, you can pick up a lot of DLC for just a few bucks and reinvigorate games in your back catalogue. Here are some tips on how to get the best PC games without emptying your wallet.

Firstly, check out individual game prices or series bundles. You might be able to get all the games in a series for not much more than buying each one individually. Expansions can often feel overpriced, especially if they're only adding a few hours of new content to your game. Publisher bundles can knock lots of money off entire series or catalogues.

If you're looking for something new to play, Steam's algorithm has judged 100 smaller games to be the best hidden gems on Steam. You can also check out our round up of the top 100 games you can play on PC today. Having a wishlist makes it easier to resist buying unlisted games on impulse and receive notifications when wishlisted games are on sale.

Another great way to try new games is by participating in Steam's regular festival weeks, known as Next Fests. These festivals offer free demos for hundreds of upcoming games, allowing you to play them for cheap. The next Steam Next Fest will run from June 10-17, 2024, preceding the Steam Summer Sale of 2024.

When it comes to major sales, the Winter and Summer Sales tend to feature some of the widest and deepest selection of discounts. The next major Steam sale is the Steam Winter Sale, running from December to January 4, 2024. In addition to seasonal sales, there are also genre-specific 'Fests' offering discounts on specific game categories.

So mark your calendar for the upcoming Steam sales dates: June 27-July 11, 2024 (Steam Summer Sale); May 27-June 3, 2024 (Open World Survival Crafting Fest); and February 12-19, 2024 (Remote Play Together Fest). With these tips and dates in mind, you'll be well on your way to expanding your Steam library without breaking the bank.

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