Be Patient And Wait For These 2025 Games To Go On Sale

2025 has already proven to be one of the best years gaming has had in a long time, with many Game of the Year contenders in just the first half and many more on the way. But in the midst of all these smash hits, a few titles failed to make a perfect landing, struggling with launch issues related to performance and high prices that turned many players away.

But despite their issues, many games have more than enough on offer to warrant picking them up, even if it means waiting for a lower price at a later date. From shooters to soulslikes to story games, there are quite a few gems that have been swept away by mixed reviews or perceptions that many players should still consider buying when those end-of-year sales roll around.

Killing Floor 3

Pushed Out A Bit Too Soon

KF3 continues the curse of three when it comes to gaming, receiving some positive reviews but plenty of negative ones as well. Taking an iconic franchise like Killing Floor and releasing a sequel on a new engine with a new lick of paint was a risky move, one that led to many players getting frustrated with performance issues and criticizing the average gameplay loop.

The game does give players plenty of zombies to shoot, and the gunplay can be pretty satisfying. But the progression can feel quite grindy, and the amount of content certainly needs work, which the developers have already noted. Over the next few months, the game should receive plenty of improvements to help make it feel more like a finished product, and along with it, a discount to entice more players into the fray.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Performance Issues Hampering An Otherwise Great Release

Wuchang is yet another highly anticipated soulslike title that dropped into the world with a load of hype, but not a huge amount of critical acclaim. Many have praised the game’s story and aesthetics, drawing similarities to games like Black Myth: Wukong. However, a lot of those upsides were stifled by a less-than-desirable PC launch that saw many players struggling to run the game even on high-end setups.

The game is already priced slightly below other larger titles, but for players unsure about how the game will run on their setups, it might be worth holding out for a few patches and a small price drop, which will likely happen in the coming months.

Doom: The Dark Ages

A High Price For A Small Amount Of Content

With such a prestigious franchise as Doom, expectations were always going to be high for a sequel. Although Dark Ages delivers on a lot of promises, like the hardcore action and satisfying combat, it lacks a lot of the substance that made previous titles so well-loved and appreciated.

With no multiplayer and few ways to replay the game, the 12-hour or so campaign is not a huge selling point for the $70 dollar price tag. Seeing as the game has already been on sale a few times since, players who are interested in the title should add it to their wishlist and pick it up at a later date.

Atomfall

Compelling, But A Little On The Slow Side

Atomfall is an interesting adventure game that has a lot going for it. A unique setting and story that sees players investigating several bunkers and structures surrounding a nuclear disaster, but in terms of substance and overall engagement, the game never really picks up and is more focused on the journey and exploration than action-heavy sequences.

Also, many people described the game’s mechanics as being outdated and clunky, making the game feel like a step backward rather than a modern title. It is on Game Pass for players who want to give it a try for a lower price, and if players decide they want to actually own the game, it’s probably better to wait for a cheaper price.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Short And Sweet, But Not Great Bang For The Buck

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a charming, emotional journey by the creators of some of the most impactful video game titles released in the last decade. It’s a nostalgia trip that sees players venturing through several different memories, but it lacks a lot of value when the entire story can be completed in under eight hours.

It also fits into quite a niche demographic, which means that players who may have been interested at first might be turned off by some of the themes and aesthetics in the game. It remains a great game, and one that deserves to be played, just at a lower price than the current one.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

A Complicated Launch Yet Deserving Of Praise

Assassin’s Creed Shadows had one of the rockiest launches of any game released in recent memory. With delays and questionable decisions, many players were left wondering whether the game would even release. When it finally did, it proved to be a decent addition to the franchise, with plenty of new ground broken for fans of all kinds to enjoy.

With that said, the hefty price tag is quite a lot to ask for a game that doesn’t do anything exceptionally and is nothing more than just another decent Assassin’s Creed title. Players can still get a lot of enjoyment out of it, and for a lower price, they will be far more satisfied with their purchase than if they went for the full launch number.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Performance That Limits The Game’s True Potential

Monster Hunter Wilds garnered a huge amount of hype when the first trailer dropped. The initial release was met with wide praise and critical acclaim, pushing it to the top of the Steam charts in a matter of days. But since then, the reviews have gone further into the red, largely due to the poor optimization and troubling performance issues that have caused many players to turn their backs on an otherwise great game.

The actual gameplay and combat of the game are incredibly rewarding and enjoyable, but it’s a shame that it doesn’t run well enough to keep players around. The game has seen a few sales already, and in time, patches should help with the stability, making it a much better product overall, even if it means grabbing it for less.

FBC: Firebreak

Limited Variety Out Of The Gate

FBC: Firebreak fits into a niche genre of PvE titles. Players face off against zombie-like enemies across a range of maps, completing tasks and progressing through the stages. The problem is that the game lacks content, and it feels more like an early-access title that released too soon than a fully fleshed-out game.

There are a lot of good aspects, from the setting to the combat to the overall game feel, but with not a lot to do, players can pretty much clear everything on offer within a few hours. But, if the game gets cheaper, then it looks a lot more appealing as a simple and fun shooter for players to jump into and not take too seriously.