Steam Women's Day Sale 2025: Must-Grab Games from Women-Led Studios

Steam's International Women's Day Sale: A Celebration of Women in Game Development

Steam's annual Women's Day Sale is back, celebrating games developed by women-led teams with significant discounts. This year's sale, ending March 9th, boasts a diverse lineup, from chilling horror to charming visual novels and innovative gameplay experiences. Here are some highlights:

Table of Contents

• Signalis
• Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
• Dredge
• Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
• Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
• Pacific Drive
• Medieval Dynasty
• When The Past Was Around
• Tiny Glade
• Reka
• Urban Myth Dissolution Center
• shapez 2

Signalis

Download: Steam Release Date: October 27, 2022 Developer: rose-engine

A retro-futuristic horror experience from rose-engine, Signalis blends isometric perspective with a 90s aesthetic. Players control android Elster, searching for her partner amidst a crashed spaceship. This survival horror, reminiscent of classic titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, features limited inventory management, retro-anime visuals, and a gripping narrative.

Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

Download: Steam Release Date: September 21, 2023 Developer: Little Leo Games

Little Leo Games presents Astrea, a unique card-based roguelike utilizing six-sided dice instead of cards. Choose from six oracle characters and embark on a mission to save a star system. The strategic gameplay combines purification and corruption mechanics, complemented by charming visuals and music, despite the inherent randomness of dice rolls.

Dredge

Download: Steam Release Date: October 24, 2023 Developer: Black Salt Games

Black Salt Games' Dredge combines Lovecraftian horror with fishing simulation. Explore a mysterious archipelago, manage resources, and upgrade your boat during daylight. Avoid the dark waters after sunset, where unspeakable horrors lurk. The game offers a compelling blend of resource management, exploration, and survival.

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Download: Steam Release Date: December 24, 2023 Developer: Awaken Realms

Awaken Realms' Tainted Grail reimagines Arthurian legends in a dark, open-world setting following King Arthur's death. Navigate a corrupted Avalon where reality shifts constantly. This RPG prioritizes exploration, decision-making, and resource management over combat, offering a thought-provoking experience in a dynamic world.

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly

Download: Steam Release Date: April 20, 2023 Developer: Toge Productions

Toge Productions continues their beloved series with Coffee Talk Episode 2, set in an alternate Seattle where humans and mythical creatures coexist. Run a cozy late-night café, craft custom drinks, and shape character storylines through your beverage choices. Enjoy relaxing lo-fi music and pixel art graphics in this interactive narrative.

Pacific Drive

Download: Steam Release Date: February 22, 2024 Developer: Ironwood Studios

Ironwood Studios' Pacific Drive challenges players to transform a vintage station wagon into a vehicle capable of escaping the Olympic Exclusion Zone. Navigate surreal environments filled with bizarre phenomena, gathering resources and upgrading your car. Strategic planning and adaptability are key to survival.

Medieval Dynasty

Download: Steam Release Date: September 22, 2021 Developer: Render Cube

Render Cube's Medieval Dynasty blends city-building, survival, and RPG elements in a medieval setting. Begin as a humble peasant and build your settlement from a simple hut into a thriving community. Hunt, craft, farm, and engage in diplomacy, shaping your legacy as a benevolent or ruthless ruler.

When The Past Was Around

Download: Steam Release Date: September 19, 2020 Developer: Mojiken Studio

Mojiken Studio's When The Past Was Around is a wordless emotional visual novel exploring love and loss. Watercolor-inspired visuals and a moving soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere. Experience poignant storytelling through interactive environmental puzzles.

Tiny Glade

Download: Steam Release Date: September 27, 2024 Developer: Pounce Light

Pounce Light's Tiny Glade offers a relaxing creative experience for building whimsical castles and towers. With no resource limitations or objectives, freely experiment with architectural designs. Intuitive controls enable easy construction and customization.

Reka

Download: Steam Release Date: September 10, 2024 Developer: Emberstorm Entertainment

Emberstorm Entertainment's Reka is a life simulation inspired by Slavic mythology. As a young witch apprentice, journey across the world in your chicken-legged hut (after a unique initiation). Collect ingredients, practice magic, help villagers, and decorate your home.

Urban Myth Dissolution Center

Download: Steam Release Date: February 24, 2025 Developer: Hakababunko

Hakababunko's Urban Myth Dissolution Center combines visual novel elements with detective gameplay. Protagonist Azami Fukurai, with supernatural vision, investigates mysterious events at a paranormal research center. Investigate locations, gather evidence, and switch between realities using special technology.

shapez 2

Download: Steam Release Date: August 23, 2024 Developer: tobspr Games

tobsrp Games' shapez 2 challenges players to automate geometric figure production in a space-themed factory. Optimize processes like cutting, rotating, and coloring shapes while expanding facilities and connecting platforms via trains. This game, similar to Factorio, emphasizes geometric patterns and logical problem-solving.

This diverse selection highlights the creativity and talent of women-led development teams, offering something for everyone during Steam's Women's Day Sale.