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

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

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        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

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          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