Valve has launched the Steam Social Deduction Fest, offering discounts of up to 80% on a selection of multiplayer party games focused on deception and betrayal. The sale follows the conclusion of the Steam Summer Sale and runs until 10am PT or 6pm BST on Thursday, July 16.
Headline Deals and Hidden Gems
The viral hit Among Us, developed by Innersloth, is a standout title in the sale, reduced from £3.99 to £2.39 – a 40% discount. The game, which tasks players with identifying impostors on a spaceship, remains a staple of the genre. Fans of classic board games can pick up the digital version of Clue/Cluedo at 70% off, now £3.74 instead of £12.49.
Among the lesser-known titles, Project Winter offers an 80% discount, dropping from £15.49 to £3.09. This survival game pits eight players against each other in a frozen wilderness, where two secret traitors aim to sabotage the group's efforts to call a rescue helicopter. Another bargain is Town of Salem 2, which is free to play, while its predecessor is reduced by 66% to £1.35. The game is a digital adaptation of the party game Mafia, where players role-play as medieval townsfolk uncovering witches and killers.
Additional Discounts and Genre Appeal
Other notable discounts include Perfect Heist 2 at 60% off (£3.19), LOCKDOWN Protocol at 40% off (£5.10), and Cursed Companions at 30% off (£5.24). Red Flag sees a modest 10% reduction to £4.13. These titles emphasize social deduction, a genre that has surged in popularity thanks to games like Among Us.
According to Liam Ryder at Express Online, the sale is “full of hidden gems which will have you questioning everything, as well as some of the big-hitters of the genre.” The event caters to players who enjoy testing friendships through strategic deception and teamwork.
Sale Duration and Timing
The Steam Social Deduction Fest began on July 14 and will conclude on July 16 at 6pm BST. Gamers are encouraged to browse the full list of deals on the Steam store, as additional titles may be included beyond the highlighted selections.
