20 hidden gems from 2024 to grab before the end of the Steam Summer Sale

A lot can change in six months, but the trajectory of the games industry remains unaltered since my Steam Winter Sale roundup. The brakes have been cut and we’re rolling downhill at untenable speeds. Studios are imploding, publishers are burning talent, and more amazing indie games are being produced than anyone has the time to even track, and yet I try. It’s time to support your local indie devs and damage your bank balance once again with my top 20 picks of lesser-known but great 2024 games discounted in the Steam Summer Sale.