5 best co-op/multiplayer games to buy during Steam Winter Sale 2021

Steam Winter Sale 2021 features some amazing deals for co-op and multiplayer games (Image via Steam)
Steam Winter Sale 2021 features some amazing deals for co-op and multiplayer games (Image via Steam)

The annual Winter Sale of Steam is finally here, which means a ton of games are being sold at heavily-discounted prices. It started on December 22, 2021, and will end on January 5, 2022. Gamers are going to rejoice during this period since it brings some great deals to the table. Veterans might have mile-long gaming backlogs to clear, but for newcomers, it's a great time to stack up their libraries.

Steam Winter Sales are usually known for historically low prices of some of the latest games, and it’s no different this time. Games across multiple genres like co-op, multiplayer, action-adventure, horror, and more will be discounted by a substantial amount.

This article will cover some of the best deals for co-op/multiplayer games on offer during the Steam Winter Sale 2021.


Best co-op/multiplayer games to add to your collection during Steam Winter Sale 2021

  • Sea of Thieves
  • The Forest
  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
  • Far Cry 5
  • Phasmophobia

Let's discuss the aforementioned game deals in detail.


1) Sea of Thieves

  • Publisher: Microsoft Studios
  • Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC
  • Release Date: March 20, 2018
  • Price and Discount: ₹449 or $19.99 (50% discount)
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Sea of Thieves was released in 2018 and is a fun co-op game to play with friends. In it, a group of four players, dressed as pirates, explores an open world using a pirate ship. The journey is filled with adventures and involves encounters against a variety of animals and monsters.

The game is now available for ₹449 or $19.99 (50% discount) on Steam.


2) The Forest

  • Publisher: Endnight Games
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4 and Windows PC
  • Release Date: April 30, 2018
  • Price and Discount: ₹211 or $7.99 (60% discount)
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The Forest is one of the most enjoyable survival horror co-op games. A maximum of eight players get inside a plane which crashes in a forested peninsula. They have to survive using various techniques until the reason for the plane crash is found out.

The game is now available for ₹211 or $7.99 (60% discount) on Steam.


3) Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC
  • Release Date: December 1, 2015
  • Price and Discount: ₹399 or $7.99 (60% discount), other versions mentioned below
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Even though Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is six years old now, it's still one of the better tactical games. A group of five players queue up in a lobby to eventually emerge on the winning side in a PvP battle. The game has a steep learning curve with a lot of characters and abilities, but it's definitely a lot of fun with friends.

The Standard Edition is available for ₹399 or $7.99 (60% discount), the Deluxe Edition for ₹494 or $9.89 (67% discount), the Operator Edition for ₹1.399 or $27.99 (60% discount), and the Ultimate Edition for ₹2,024 or $40.49 (67% discount) on Steam.


4) Far Cry 5

  • Publisher: Ubisoft Toronto
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One, and Windows PC
  • Release Date: March 27, 2018
  • Price and Discount: Standard Edition for ₹599 or $11.99 (80% discount), Gold Edition for ₹899 or $17.99 (80% discount)
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Far Cry 5 is the fifth main installment of the series and falls under the Co-op First-Person Adventure Games category. The game's storyline is about a doomsday cult taking over the county, and players have to liberate it from the grip of a powerful cult leader. The game can be played solo but gets very interesting when experienced with a friend.

The Standard Edition is available for ₹599 or $11.99 (80% discount) while the Gold Edition is available for ₹899 or $17.99 (80% discount) on Steam.


5) Phasmophobia

  • Publisher: Kinetic Games
  • Platforms: Windows PC
  • Release Date: September 18, 2020
  • Price and Discount: ₹395 or $12.59 (10% discount)
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Phasmophobia is one of the most enjoyable co-op horror games involving investigation. In it, a group of four players have to get into a building for ghost-hunting, identify the type of ghost and make it out without dying. While the investigation takes place, many supernatural events take place in order to freak the players out.

The game is now available for ₹395 or $12.59 (10% discount) on Steam.

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