a long Independence Day weekend here in the United States. Heat, fireworks, and the smell of hot dogs are in the air. But Valve’s massive 2017 Steam Summer Sale ends on July 5, so before you grab those grill tongs and dash outside, plop down in front of your PC and sift through the best Steam Summer Sale deals we could find.

We’ve sifted through the 19,000-plus games in the Steam Summer Sale to find the most compelling games selling at the the most compelling discounts. This isn’t a sponsored post. We don’t get affiliate cash from Steam links. These are flat-out great games selling for rock-bottom prices.

Hit any link that strikes your fancy for a full list of curated, dirt-cheap picks.

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Steam Summer Sale hidden gems: 15 delightful games under $10: One of the best parts of Steam Sales is trying new and unique games while the entry fees are low. These 15 fantastic games all sell for $10 or less during the Steam Summer Sale, but we shied away from aging blockbusters likeDoom and Call of Duty to shine a spotlight on games you might’ve glosse