If you are even a casual gamer, you've probably heard of Steam. If you haven't, you should give them a look. They are a great system that not only brings gaming to just about wherever you are via their unique client (for even Mac and iPad and mobile devices in some cases), but adds a social element to the 1100 games. You can chat with your friends while playing, meet new people to play with or discuss the intricacies of what to do in the midst of 10,000 zombies in their forums, while getting automatic updates so that they are always up to date, Steam achievements to brag to your friends and a lot more. But what's really cool about Steam is that they aren't just for big budget games like Skyrim and Rage, but they handle independent and smaller publishers as well that have some really fun games to play for a budget price. And we thought we'd look at some of the coolest.
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<div><strong>PixelJunk Eden</strong></div>
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<div>Already popular on the PS3 and now on the PC, PixelJunk Eden puts you in control of a little speck of dust called a "grimp" that must weather the elements of 15 gardens in order to reach the portal to the next world in the game. Getting there is not only a cool experience, but a visual and audio delight with surrealistic graphics that are as calming as they are heart pumping. And how do you get around? You can swing on wires, take advantage of cannons, and even float along with the wind, but that same wind will also be a hindrance, so be careful. Never has moving a little critter though life been so enjoyable. You can get it at Steam for $9.99 </div>
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/105800/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/98200/. Botanicula is available for 9.99.</div>
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/207690/, all while trying to figure out what's going on.. I loved this one a lot. The game has all sorts of references to Portal as well as being challenging and heart stopping throughout. What more could you ask? The Ball is available for $19.99.</div>
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/35460/ single player scroller has a cool retro feel to it as you progress through the 28 maze-like levels, avoiding your captors and the inhabitants such as giant spiders, trolls and gasp, scientists at all costs. Even cooler is that even if you win the game, you can make more maps or you can download maps from other players to keep the fun alive. Not a bad deal for $4.99.</div>
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/202730/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/207170/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/209370/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/41300/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/209330/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/40420/, The Zenith Remnant ($4.99), Light of the Spire ($4.99)) or if you already own the game, you can get the 3 DLCs in a package for $11.97).</div>
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/40400/ to complete the mission, whether that is fighting directly or defending a tower. But the game also promises more than just the status quo, with new twists to an awesome classic. There are currently 30 single player levels and 22 multiplayer, but there is a free update coming out soon that will add in 6 more Mayhem and Skirmish levels and 3 more defense, as well as 2-6 player gaming, AI takeover for player dropouts, an in lobby chat to trash talk or strategize with other players before the Mayhem matchup and new costumes and colors for your red and blue warriors. Cubemen is out now $4.99 for one, or $7.99 for two copies</div>
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/207250/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/207320/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/207350/ and online modes that lets you play against opponents from the iOS, Mac and Steam platforms. There are also additional maps available through the Steam store to further your experience. The game is $9.99 for the app and the USA map, while Europe ($4.99), USA 1910 ($1.99) and Switzerland ($3.99) can be purchased separately.</div>
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/108200/Joining Steam is free and only requires the download of their client for which to play the games. After that, it's all gravy and with prices like these, gamers will have a lot to smile about, even in these rough times…
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