You'll have to install a fanpatch that makes it compatible with modern systems. That will also fix most lingering bugs with the game. Last time I checked, running the game out of the box doesn't work any more due to some memory constraints that they didn't account for back in the early 2000s.

Grab the patch here. Installing it should be straighforward enough: Have the game installed and run the patch executable.

Every Steam sale thread should have a Binary Domain recommendation in it.

Also the Bionic Commando reboot as discussed on the recent Bombcast is pretty dope.

God, Binary Domain is so freakin' good.

Killer Is Dead oozes style and little under $4 on the sale, it is worthwhile grab despite it's shortcomings.

Also, vote for Binary Domain.

Cradle - There's a quick look up on the site about it.

Age of Decadence - If your into old-school rpgs this might be worth a look.

The Fall - Quick look of it on the site.

To the Moon/ A Bird Story - Neat little narrative games.

Metro 2033 or Last Light - I feel like these don't get enough love.

Way of the Samurai 4 is 50% off.

For those unfamiliar, think of a historical Deadly Premonition and you're half way there.

Shadowrun: Hong Kong is $10 if you like fantasy cyberpunk RPGs.

Besiege is an early access game that first became available in january or something this year, there was maybe 10 levels in it at that time which you could complete in minutes and yet I spent something like 16 hours with it.

It appears to have been updated quite a bit during the year but I'm not sure exactly how many levels there are right now.

Very fun to play around with if you're into those kinds of games, and the art style is best in class of 2015 in my opinion.

Pizza Express is a fun game. You run your own pizza place and serve up pizzas. Has a story and some good music to. It's only 3.49 right now.

I also second Tiny & Big because i don't see enough people talking about that game. It's a fun short game.

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I weirdly prefer the original version of the game's combat mechanics, but literally every other aspect is improved in Warband.

Emily is Away, though it's gained a lot of traction. Like 17,000 reviews and Very Positive rating traction..

If you can get to Good Old Games within the next nine hours, the old Fallout games are about $2.75 USD each and come with the first two Elder Scrolls games for free.

Besides that, there's a fun little open world turn based strategy RPG on Steam called Battle Brothers. It's pretty good right now, but in February they'll be releasing a massive patch that will drastically increase the scope of the game to make it more like Mount and Blade.

Oh, get Mount and Blade Warband if you have not played it!!

Satellite Reign is a good time if you are into the old Syndicate games. It's a very interesting, very beautiful cyberpunk world with lots of corporate espionage and neon colors.

Yeah, it's the camera for me. In the original you could aim, hold that position, and freely rotate the camera to line up and get a good look at the attack. It made the combat feel so much more precise, and pulling off stuff like horse-jumping attacks was especially satisfying.

Still! They're both great games and worth checking out. Can't wait for Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord. Looks like they put up a new devblog a week ago. Seasons!

I really liked WotS 1 and 3 (never played 2), and haven't played 4 yet. I remember hearing that it was way more silly and campy than even the prior games, which didn't really excite me. Is it OK?

@cloudymusic: It's years since I played the first three games so can't really say if 4 is sillier and camper, although that's a big part of the reason I like it. It's hardly for the gameplay. ;)

@dave_tacitus: No worries, I was just curious whether stuff on this level of absurdity was a constant throughout the entire game, or if it was just sprinkled here and there. It sounds like most of what I like about the series (branching paths, etc) is still there, so I'll probably pick it up. ($12.50 is a price point that's pretty hard to be disappointed with, in any case.)

@cloudymusic: Heh, nothing I've seen so far is quite as on the nose as that but I'll admit to laughing out loud when I first saw it, whether it's a dopey translation or whatever.

I'm only 5 hours in and already have seen a number of branches closed off through my decisions, which definitely intrigue me to have another playthrough.

Do you like old skool isometric RPGs? Do yourself a favor and play UnderRail

Tons of content, intricate systems, challenging combat, cool loot, and deep character options. I really love this game. If you're a grumpy gus like me who thinks there hasn't been a good Fallout since the 90s, you'll probably like it too.