The issue is that I think there are Steam bundles that can’t be gifted, such as the Valve pack and that kind of thing. That also makes something like Civ 6 less likely, just because of the DLC bundles. I can also use Fanatical or Humble but frankly the region thing might be an issue.

This guy has played every console-available game under the sun before around 2020. So I’m focusing more on what he’s not likely to have played. He’s more of a soulslike/fighting game guy and I’m more of a simulation and eurojank enjoyer, so the recommendations don’t always carry across.

That said, I’ve been thinking newer games like Animal Well that are sure to be received well, but it’d suck if he already played it on something else. Would be a funny inclusion as well, a 35 megabyte 2D platformer for his new gaming desktop.

Any suggestions?

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 4 days ago (2 children)

In my personal opinion, the steam starter pack should be:

Portal 1+2
Terraria
Gary's Mod
Tabletop Sim
Fallout New Vegas
Stardew Valley

[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Perfect for showing off that £2000 gaming PC.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago

Valid lol. I was more trying to come up with a list of games you could get for probably a combined like 30 bucks during sales

[–] timmy_dean_sausage 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Add factorio to this and it's perfect

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Agreed in my case, but I don't think Factorio is for everyone realistically

Plus, all those games regularly go on sale for super cheap and factorio has and will never go on sale

[–] timmy_dean_sausage 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

True. But it's an introduction to a genre that is very satisfying for the people that do enjoy it. But yeah, I haven't played it for years and haven't looked at the current price tag

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

I grabbed it as a gift to myself. $35.00