The Best Indies To Play This Summer, The Best Star Wars Games To Snag On Sale, And Other Tips And Recommendations

We'll help you deal with Helldivers 2 's nasty new Scout Striders, too

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Kotaku Staff Published August 18, 2024 |

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We’re in the thick of summer right now, and while many of us are already looking forward to the cooler days and changing colors of fall, we shouldn’t miss the chance to snag some great games on the cheap as various platforms run their big summer sales. We’ll clue you in on some of the biggest deals on some of the best games. We’ll also recommend some great indies to stay cool with on these hot summer days, and help you deal with some of Helldivers 2‘s trickiest new enemies.