Steam's 2025 Women's Day Sale: Top Picks from Female-Led Studios

In celebration of International Women's Day, Steam has launched its annual Women's Day Sale, featuring significant discounts on games developed by women-led teams. This year's sale, ending on March 9th, showcases a diverse range of titles from atmospheric horror to heartwarming visual novels and innovative gameplay mechanics. Here are some standout titles you should consider adding to your library.

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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 0 0 Comment on this Signalis

Download: SteamRelease Date: October 27, 2022Developer: rose-engineRetro-Futuristic Horror Step into the world of Signalis, a retro-futuristic horror game developed by rose-engine. This title blends an isometric perspective with a nostalgic 90s aesthetic, immersing players as android Elster on a quest to find her partner amidst a crashed spaceship. With limited inventory management, Signalis draws inspiration from classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, enhanced by retro-anime visuals and a gripping narrative.

Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

Download: SteamRelease Date: September 21, 2023Developer: Little Leo Games Dice-Based Roguelike Dive into Astrea, a unique roguelike from Little Leo Games that swaps traditional cards for six-sided dice. Choose from six oracle characters and embark on a mission to save a star system. The game's dual mechanics of purification and corruption add strategic depth, while its charming visuals and music enhance the overall experience, despite the randomness inherent in dice rolls.

Dredge

Download: SteamRelease Date: October 24, 2023Developer: Black Salt Games' Cosmic Fishing Adventure Embark on a cosmic fishing adventure with Dredge from Black Salt Games. This game masterfully blends Lovecraftian horror with fishing simulation, as you explore a mysterious archipelago, manage resources, and upgrade your boat. Daylight hours are safe for exploration, but beware venturing into the dark waters after sunset, where unknown horrors lurk. Dredge offers a satisfying mix of resource management, exploration, and survival elements.

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

Download: SteamRelease Date: December 24, 2023Developer: Awaken Realms Arthurian Open World RPG Immerse yourself in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, an open-world RPG from Awaken Realms that reimagines Arthurian legends in a dark, post-Arthurian world. Navigate a corrupted Avalon where reality shifts daily. This game emphasizes exploration, decision-making, and resource management over combat, offering a thought-provoking experience set against a constantly evolving landscape.

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly

Download: SteamRelease Date: April 20, 2023Developer: Toge Productions Cozy Barista Simulator Return to the cozy world of Coffee Talk with Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly from Toge Productions. Set in an alternate Seattle where humans coexist with mythical creatures, you manage a late-night café, serving custom beverages that influence character storylines. Enjoy soothing lo-fi music and pixel art graphics in this relaxing interactive narrative.

Pacific Drive

Download: SteamRelease Date: February 22, 2024Developer: Ironwood Studios Anomalous Road Trip Survival Experience the thrill of Pacific Drive by Ironwood Studios, where you transform a vintage station wagon into a rugged vehicle to escape the Olympic Exclusion Zone. Navigate through surreal environments filled with bizarre phenomena, gather resources, and upgrade your car. Success hinges on strategic planning and adaptability rather than direct confrontation.

Medieval Dynasty

Download: SteamRelease Date: September 22, 2021Developer: Render Cube Kingdom Building Simulator Build your own kingdom in Medieval Dynasty from Render Cube, a game that blends city-building, survival, and RPG elements in a medieval setting. Start as a humble peasant and grow your settlement from a simple hut into a thriving community. Engage in hunting, crafting, farming, and diplomacy, shaping your reputation as either a benevolent leader or a ruthless ruler.

When The Past Was Around

Download: SteamRelease Date: September 19, 2020Developer: Mojiken Emotional Visual Novel Embark on an emotional journey with When The Past Was Around by Mojiken Studio. This wordless visual novel explores themes of love and loss through watercolor-inspired visuals and an evocative soundtrack. Experience poignant storytelling through interactive environmental puzzles and heartfelt moments.

Tiny Glade

Download: SteamRelease Date: September 27, 2024Developer: Mojiken Creative Castle Builder Indulge in creative castle-building with Tiny Glade from Pounce Light. This stress-free game offers no resource constraints or objectives, allowing players to freely experiment with architectural designs. Intuitive controls enable easy construction and customization, resulting in unique structures that evolve organically.

Reka

Download: SteamRelease Date: September 10, 2024Developer: Emberstorm EntertainmentSlavic Folklore Life Simulator Dive into the enchanting world of Reka, a life simulation from Emberstorm Entertainment inspired by Slavic mythology. As a young witch apprentice, travel the world in your own chicken-legged hut (after an unusual initiation ritual). Collect ingredients, practice magic, assist villagers, and decorate your living space in this immersive experience.

Urban Myth Dissolution Center

Download: SteamRelease Date: February 24, 2025Developer: HakababunkoParanormal Detective Story Unravel mysteries in Urban Myth Dissolution Center, a visual novel with detective elements from Hakababunko. Protagonist Azami Fukurai, with her supernatural vision, becomes entangled in mysterious events at a paranormal research center. Investigate locations, gather evidence, formulate hypotheses, and switch between realities using specialized technology.

shapez 2

Download: SteamRelease Date: August 23, 2024Developer: tobspr Games Geometric Factory Management Challenge yourself with shapez 2 from tobspr Games, where you automate the production of geometric figures in a space-themed factory. Optimize processes like cutting, rotating, and coloring shapes while expanding your facilities and connecting platforms via trains. Similar to Factorio but with a focus on geometric patterns and logical problem-solving, this game offers endless optimization possibilities.

These diverse selections highlight the creativity and talent of women-led development teams, offering something for every gaming preference at reduced prices during Steam's Women's Day Sale.