Steam Users Should Mark Their Calendars For April 22

Summary Don't miss Steam's FPS Fest; the major sale lasts until April 22.

Check out the Fallout games, modern and classic post-apocalyptic shooters, and new multiplayer experiences.

Grab your favorite games before April 22 to save big on titles like Ready or Not, Hunt: Showdown, and Far Cry 6.

Steam users will want to mark their calendars to ensure they don't miss out on one of the platform's most exciting sales yet: The FPS Fest. Given the amount of content that's available on Valve's storefront, it's always handy to take note of when major sales kick off and come to a close so those hoping to bulk up their library can make the most of the marketed deals. The FPS Fest is one of Steam's biggest celebrations of the genre yet and while it may not offer a diverse range of titles like the Spring Sale, enthusiasts should pay attention.

Over on Steam, The FPS Fest event runs until April 22, meaning consumers have just over a week from the time of writing to grab all the first-person shooters they want at a steep discount. Nearly every major shooter has had its price slashed by anywhere from 10% up to 80%, while those games still in development are celebrating the sale by dropping demos to show off a work in progress and tempt buyers into expanding their wishlist. In no particular order, some of the best deals included in the FPS Fest sale can be found below.

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What You Should Check Out During Steam's FPS Fest

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Tying in with the recent release of Prime Video's critically acclaimed streaming series, viewers who want to check out some of the modern Fallout games such as Fallout 3, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and Fallout: New Vegas can now do without breaking the bank. The fourth game is available for 75% of its usual price while the divisive Fallout 76 can be purchased for 80% off, which is an excellent deal for those who might be interested in exploring the post-apocalyptic world. Other discounted post-apocalyptic shooters include DayZ, Back 4 Blood, and the Metro series.

Players wanting to experience a frenetic multiplayer shooter should check out Battle Bit Remastered, an excellent riff on the Battlefield franchise that offers destructible environments, a plethora of unlockable weapons, and graphics so simple they'll run on nearly any fairly modern computer. For something more recent that's still fun with friends, Robo Quest offers an arena-shooter playstyle combined with rogue-like mechanics to make for a unique and compelling gameplay loop. There are also the classics like Doom, Quake, and Hexen for some old-school fun.

The "boomer shooter" sub-genre ie. shooters that expand upon mechanics and tropes seen in classics like Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, is a major part of the FPS Fest.

Steam users looking to take advantage of the FPS Fest should make sure to grab some of their favorite games before the sale closes on April 22, otherwise, they may be waiting a while for another opportunity to snag major hits like Ready or Not, Hunt: Showdown and Far Cry 6 at such steep discounts. There's never been a better time to celebrate one of the most popular genres in the video game industry, or take a leap and try something new. Especially when you can save a buck or two in the process.

Source: Steam