Valve, in conjunction with WINGS, is holding a Women’s Day Sale on Steam, running from the 1st of March until the 10th of March. WINGS funds indie games by women and gender-diverse teams, and they also organise the annual Women’s Day Sale on Steam, which is a celebration of great games created by teams led by women & gender-diverse developers.
There is a range of games on Sale, demos, and discounts available at the moment, and Steam is also holding a week of streams and showcase events to explore more games.
Women’s Day Sale Steam
So, we have selected some games and demos highlighted and available during the Women’s Day Sale that have been tried and tested by the team here at LadiesGamers. All prices listed are the Sale discounted prices.
Mini Motorways
Sale Price -15% UK £6.11 | US $ 8.49 | EU € 6.96
Have you ever wished you could tackle traffic jams head-on? In Mini Motorways, you’re in charge of solving the city’s traffic issues. From the creators of Mini Metro, Mini Motorways lets you design the roads of a bustling city. Build and adapt the road network to keep the metropolis moving smoothly.
James took Mini Motorways for a spin in his review.
Unpacking
Sale Price -50% UK £7.74 | US $9.99 | EU € 9,99
Unpacking is a calming game that captures the familiar act of unpacking belongings and arranging them in a new home. Combining block puzzles with home decoration, you’ll create a cosy living space while uncovering clues about the life you’re settling into. Through eight house moves, you’ll develop a sense of intimacy with a character and their untold story.
Our review for Unpacking is here.
When the Past Was Around
Sale Price -40% UK £4.01 | US $4.79 | EU € 4.67
When the Past was Around is a point-and-click puzzle adventure game about love, moving forward, and dealing with the emotions in between. Follow the bittersweet journey of a girl and her lover through surreal rooms made of memories and time. As you gather clues and solve puzzles, uncover the secrets that once bound them together.
Our review of When the Past Was Around is here.
Loddlenaut
Sale Price -25% UK £11.99 | US $ 14.99 | EU € 14,99
Loddlenaut is an ocean cleanup adventure set in a colourful alien world. Take on the role of an interstellar custodian tasked with clearing up pollution left behind by a mega-corporation. Make friends with local axolotl-like creatures and explore underwater ruins to restore the planet’s vibrant ecosystems.
Your goal: Clean up the ocean planet GUP-14 abandoned by the mega-corporation GUPPI. Upon arrival, you’ll encounter murky waters, oil spills, and scattered debris.
Valerie went for a swim in Loddlenauts; our review is here.
Peachleaf Valley: Seeds of Love
Peachleaf Valley: Seeds Of Love is a romance visual novel/otome game with farming-sim elements. Immerse yourself in a world of beauty, nature, and romance as you settle into a picturesque valley where land, sea, and sky all seem to come together.
Our demo impressions of Peachleaf Valley: Seeds of Love can be found here.
Spilled!
A demo is available on Steam.
Enjoy a calming and fulfilling experience as you tidy up ocean waste in this cosy game! Collect recyclables, earn coins, upgrade your boat, and repeat the cycle. Discover and clean new areas with increased waste and fresh challenges!
Our demo impression of Spilled! can be found here.
American Arcadia
Sale Price UK £ 12.56 | US $14.99 | €14.62
American Arcadia is an exciting puzzle game that blends platforming and first-person gameplay to narrate a thrilling escape. Follow Trevor’s extraordinary journey as he flees from the world’s most famous reality TV show.
Kalina’s review of American Arcadia can be found here.
Grimoire Groves
A demo is available on Steam.
Master the art of witchcraft as you nurture adorable plant creatures using your magic in this charming rogue-lite dungeon crawler. Create potent spells and items, uncover new plant varieties, make friends with mystical beings, and revive the enchanted forest.
Valerie’s demo impressions of Grimoire Grove can be found here.
Botany Manor
A demo is available on Steam.
Botany Manor is an exploration-puzzle game where you play as a retired botanist called Arabella Greene.
Explore a complete historical English manor and its grounds. There are many rooms and gardens to discover, all set inside a beautiful countryside surrounding. Botany Manor is a relaxing and peaceful environment where the puzzles you solve in Botany Manor come in the shape of growing plants. Find seeds, pot them, and carry your seedlings to the right environment.
We have yet to cover the game since it’s being released in April. However, there is a demo available during the Women’s Days Sale, so we recommend you try it out.
Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge
A demo is available on Steam.
In Kamaeru, a cosy farming sim, you collect and raise frogs while preserving nature. Help an old friend restore the wetlands of your childhood, turning them into a haven for these friendly creatures. With the support of friendly NPCs, take photos, breed frogs to build your reputation, decorate your refuge, and plant native crops to ensure your amphibian sanctuary flourishes.
Valerie gave us her thoughts on the Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge demo here.
The Wandering Village
Sale price -25% UK 14.61 | US $18.74 | EU € 18.74
The Wandering Village is a city-building simulation game on the back of a giant, wandering creature. In a world overrun by toxic plants emitting deadly spores, a group of survivors takes refuge on the back of a giant creature named ‘Onbu.’ Lead them, establish their settlement, and forge a symbiotic bond with Onbu to endure together in this harsh yet stunning post-apocalyptic landscape.
Our review of The Wandering Village can be found here.
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Sale Price -75% UK £4.74 | US $6.24 | EU € 5,74
Yonder takes you to the stunning island of Gemea, boasting eight diverse environments from sandy beaches to snowy peaks. Yet, beneath its beauty lies a dark force known as the Murk.
As Gemma’s hero, you’ll seek out Sprites, whimsical creatures, to dispel the Murk and revive nature’s splendour. Explore Gemea, trade with locals, gather materials, befriend wildlife, and build your own farm. Yonder beckons with a world brimming with exploration, discovery, and adventure.
Our review of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles can be found here.
Regency Solitaire
Sale Price -75% UK £2.12 | US $2.49 | EU € 2,43
Step into the romance of Regency England with this lavish solitaire game, Regency Solitaire. Join Bella in crafting her dream ballroom and shaping her fate.
Explore historic venues like grand estates and elegant gardens, and decorate the family ballroom to enhance gameplay and aid Bella’s quest for love. In Regency Solitaire, love is never far away, guided by Cupid’s unfailing arrow.
Our review for Regency Solitaire can be found here.
Before We Leave
Sale Price -75% UK £3.99 | US $4.99 | EU € 4.49
Rebuild your civilisation from scratch in Before We Leave, a cosy city-building game set in a peaceful corner of the universe. Manage resources, foster growth, and establish thriving settlements. Share goods between hexagonal lands and planets while expanding your societies at your own pace. Face challenges head-on with strategic thinking and innovative research to overcome obstacles from the past.
Our review of Before We Leave is here.
Lord Winklebottom Investigates
Sale Price -40% UK £9.59 | US $11.39 | EU € 11.39
Lord Winklebottom Investigates is a 1920s murder mystery adventure starring a suave giraffe detective! Drawing inspiration from Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes, it’s a quintessential British whodunit!
In the roaring twenties, our detective faces his toughest challenge yet: solving a murder on a remote island. With time ticking away, it’s up to the distinguished giraffe, Lord Winklebottom and you, of course, to crack the case in this unique and charming world.
Our review of Lord Winklebottom Investigates is here.
Inkulinati
Sale Price – 40% UK £ 13.19 | US $ 14.99 | EU € 14,99
Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game inspired by medieval art. Sketch your army of Beasts, outmanoeuvre your opponent, and conquer medieval champions to unlock special abilities. Strategise carefully as you navigate the challenges of being a master of the quill. Begin your adventure and strive to become the ultimate Inkulinati!
Our Inkulinati review is here.
Go-Go Town!
Welcome to Go-Go Town, where you’re the new mayor of a once-thriving tourism spot now in need of a facelift. With guidance from the town’s seasoned residents, you’ll dive into your mayoral duties, starting with building and fixing up structures to attract more visitors.
But fear not! You’ll have a range of tools at your disposal, from chainsaws to drills, to make your work a breeze. Once you’ve spruced up the town, added some flair, and opened new shops, it’s time to get strategic.
Yvonne gave us her thoughts on the Go-Go Town demo here.