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| The sale will end on February 26. Pictured: Steam Deck with the cover picture of the event. |
If your 2026 gaming resolution was to build a serious backlog without demolishing your budget, the stars—or rather, the lunar calendar—have aligned perfectly.
The Humble Lunar New Year Winter Sale 2026 is currently roaring through the digital storefront, and it’s bringing the kind of heat that makes frigid February feel like July. With over 1,500 deals live and the event clock ticking down to February 26, bargain hunters are facing a delightful dilemma: which deeply-discounted gems to add to cart first.
Here’s the kicker that separates this sale from the noise: a significant portion of the most compelling titles aren’t just discounted—they’re hovering dangerously close to the $5 mark. And we’re not talking about shovelware. We’re talking about former AAA heavyweights, critically adored indies, and narrative masterpieces that have simply aged like fine wine.
I spent the morning digging through the digital bins so you don’t have to. Here are ten absolute steals, all under a fiver, that deserve a spot in your library—especially if you own a Steam Deck.
🩸 Moral Horror in London: Vampyr – $3.99
Dontnod Entertainment’s moody, gothic action RPG dropped in 2018 to strong reviews for its unusual structure: you are a newly-turned vampire doctor who must feed to grow stronger, but every innocent you consume permanently alters London’s population and narrative. It’s grim, it’s gorgeous, and it’s Steam Deck Verified. Originally $39.99, it’s now practically pocket change.
📹 Survive the Asylum: Outlast – $3.74
Before Amnesia, there was Outlast, but after Outlast, survival horror was never the same. Stripping away combat entirely, this game hands you a night-vision camcorder and dares you to explore Mount Massive Asylum. It remains one of the most effective scare machines ever coded. Steam Deck Playable, down from $14.99.
👁️ Deeper Into Madness: Outlast 2 – $4.99
Red Barrels’ sequel swaps the asylum for the Arizona desert and cranks the psychological terror to eleven. It’s less restrained and far more disturbing—exactly what fans wanted. At $4.99 (down from $19.99), this Steam Deck Playable title is a no-brainer for horror completionists.
🤖 Zeds, Dead: Killing Floor – $1.99
Yes, you read that price correctly. Tripwire’s cooperative horde shooter classic is currently $1.99, down from $19.99. It’s frantic, it’s gory, and it runs beautifully on Steam Deck. For the price of a cheap coffee, you get endless waves of specimens to dismember with friends.
🧝 Wraiths & Revenge: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor GOTY – $3.99
The game that birthed the beloved “Nemesis System.” Monolith’s Tolkien-tinged open-world revenge tale remains a blast, even if you’ve never touched a Silmaril. The Game of the Year edition includes all DLC. Steam Deck Verified and down from $19.99.
🎨 Neon & Chaos: Hotline Miami – $1.99
Dennaton Games’ ultra-violent, top-down fever dream is a masterpiece of pacing, sound design, and risk-reward gameplay. If you somehow missed it in the past decade, $1.99 (down from $9.99) is an insultingly low price for one of the most influential indies ever made. Steam Deck Verified.
⛷️ Powder Pursuits: Steep – $4.49
Ubisoft’s open-world extreme sports sandbox lets you ski, wingsuit, and snowboard across the Alps and Alaska. It’s serene, then chaotic; beautiful, then hilarious. Steam Deck Playable, marked down from $29.99.
☢️ Wasteland Wisdom: Fallout 2 – $2.50
Before Bethesda took the series first-person, Interplay’s isometric RPG defined post-apocalyptic storytelling. It’s unforgiving, deeply written, and shockingly funny. Steam Deck Playable and currently $2.50 (down from $9.99).
🗡️ Shadow Walker: Aragami: Shadow Edition – $4.99
Pure stealth fans, rejoice. Aragami is a love letter to Tenchu—teleporting between shadows, silent assassinations, and a gorgeous cel-shaded art style. The Shadow Edition includes all DLC. Steam Deck Verified, down from $24.99.
👽 Tactical X-Files: The Bureau: XCOM Declassified – $3.99
A strange but compelling hybrid: third-person shooter meets XCOM squad commands, wrapped in 1960s alien invasion pulp. It was underappreciated at launch, but time has been kind. Steam Deck Verified and down from $19.99.
🧧 Why This Sale Feels Different
It’s easy to dismiss deep discounts as “old games being cleared out,” but that misses the point. These aren’t dusty relics; they’re curated, high-engagement experiences that simply aren’t brand-new. The Humble Store has always excelled at bridging the gap between “bargain bin” and “critic’s darling.”
Furthermore, Steam Deck compatibility is now a massive value-add. A game that cost $40 in 2018 and runs perfectly on your handheld in 2026 for under four bucks? That’s not just a deal—that’s a second life for great software.
🔗 Don’t Sit on This One
Sales like this tend to fly under the mainstream radar. There are no flashing countdown timers on social media, no staged influencer campaigns—just solid discounts on excellent games. But the February 26 expiration is firm.
Browse the full Humble Lunar New Year Sale 2026 here
The storefront also reminds us that every purchase supports Humble’s charity partners—over $276 million raised to date. So your $2.50 copy of Fallout 2 isn’t just a steal; it’s a donation pipeline.
📦 Final Tip: Check Your Cart’s “Pay What You Want” Slider
When checking out, Humble allows you to adjust how your payment is split between the publisher, Humble’s operating costs, and charity. Even a tiny nudge toward the charity slider makes a difference. It’s a small gesture that keeps the spirit of the platform alive.
Whether you’re stocking up for a long flight, building your Deck library, or just treating your inner child to the games you missed, this Lunar New Year sale is genuinely worth your attention.
Just don’t blame me when your backlog hits critical mass.