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Ten of 2016’s niftiest releases and a limited selection of wonders on sale now.



2016 had its rough spots, but surely we can all agree on one thing: it's been a delightful year for video games. To cap it off, we’re putting ten great releases from this year on sale, alongside bundles of classics and modern wonders in the Goodbuy 2016 Sale!

Obviously, the hardest part has been picking just ten games. Through a particularly scientific process that may or may not have included copious amounts of eggnog and missing teeth, we have whittled down the list of GOG.com’s <span class="bold">10 Good Buys of 2016</span> (in no particular order) to:

<span class="bold">INSIDE</span>
The horrific, twisted, and morbidly beautiful followup to LIMBO is one of the most memorable experiences of the year and a damn fine puzzle-platformer to boot.

<span class="bold">Owlboy</span>
A endearing piece of pixel-art that warmed your hearts with its quirky cast of characters and unique platforming mechanics, which let you carry around those you care about.

<span class="bold">Starbound</span>
Recently updated and chock-full of fun activities and adventuring opportunities, Starbound is one of our year's most promising InDev graduates.

<span class="bold">Stardew Valley</span>
Simple, addictive, and endless, the absolute indie hit of the year (developed by just ONE guy) made us all into accomplished farmers, explorers, harvesters, and lovers.

<span class="bold">Grim Dawn</span>
Some here say that isometric aRPGs have a new king and that he's wearing some stunning gear, yields devastating weapons, and murders things with just a few mouseclicks.

<span class="bold">Obduction</span>
A spiritual successor to Myst from the magicians behind the original series, this first-person adventure transported us to stunning worlds, where the familiar and the strange collide.

<span class="bold">Darkest Dungeon</span>
Brutal and unforgiving, this roguelike dragged us down to the depths of despair before giving us a glimpse of hope in the form of a well-timed critical hit. Then our team died. Again.

<span class="bold">Day of the Tentacle Remastered</span>
Tim Shaffer's offbeat point'n'click reminded us of the art of time-travel thanks to the tastefully updated presentation now enhancing its impeccable puzzle design and timeless humour.

<span class="bold">The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine</span>
Geralt's last hurrah was a dark, whimsical, and occasionally emotional adventure in the breathtaking region of Toussaint, the perfect farewell to our battle-hardened, award-winning hero.

<span class="bold">Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun</span>
The game that single-handedly revived the stealth/tactical genre made popular by Commandos. The amazing Japanese setting and fine-tuned gameplay definitely played a role in that.



You can also round out your collection with a selection of classics and modern gems up to 90% off, including Neverwinter Nights 2, Homeworld Remastered, Rebel Galaxy, The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind, Grim Fandango Remastered, and Fallout 1 & 2, to name a few. Plus, scratch that sudden STAR WARS itch with bundles including Rogue Squadron 3D, Battlefront II, Shadows of the Empire, Galactic Battlegrounds, Knights of the Old Republic, and more.

Plus, for the first time ever, Blood and Wine, Hearts of Stone, and the <span class="bold">The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Expansion Pass</span> for the The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are 40% off! If you haven't upgraded to GOTY yet, this is the best way to leave the year on a high note.



The Goodbuy 2016 Sale might not be huge, but you’re guaranteed to find plenty of awesome games to add to your collection. The sale will last until December 28, 10:59 PM UTC.
Witcher 3 - Expansion Pass on sale for the first time as well rather than just the 2 expansions.
Nothing for me, maybe something new will turn up.
Please GOG. Discount Giana sisters games. I really want them on my GOG account.
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Ipe: Please GOG. Discount Giana sisters games. I really want them on my GOG account.
I'll second this. Although Giana Sisters seems to often appear nicely discounted during sales, Owlverlord rarely gets a deep discount. I'd like to have them here as well, but since I already own them DRM-free elsewhere, I'm not willing to shell out a lot just to see them appear on my GOG shelf.
First time posting. Congrats GOG...congrats for getting me to pull out my wallet after I told myself my backlog needs attention. Dragon age at that price is too good to pass up. Congrats!
And we have a new leader! Outcast 1.1 which has not been on sale since the end of 2013! All hail the new Arx Falalis!

The full list of 16 games/upgrades not on sale since last year...

12/28/13 Outcast 1.1 - Winter Sale 2013
06/29/14 Slender: The Arrival - Summer Sale 2014
12/14/14 Catacombs Pack - Winter Sale 2014
12/14/14 Chaos Overlords - Winter Sale 2014
12/14/14 Chronology - Winter Sale 2014
12/14/14 Guacamelee! Gold Edition - Winter Sale 2014
12/14/14 Mr. Bree+ - Winter Sale 2014
12/14/14 Mutant Mudds - Winter Sale 2014
02/11/15 Humans Must Answer - Weekly Staff Picks
04/20/15 Influx - Weekend Promo
05/06/15 Miasmata - Weekly Staff Picks
11/13/15 Pixel Piracy - Fall Sale 2015
11/14/15 Pier Solar and the Great Architects - Fall Sale 2015
12/12/15 Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦 - Winter Sale 2015
12/12/15 Sang-Froid: Tales of Werewolves - Winter Sale 2015
12/12/15 Shelter 2 Special Edition Upgrade - Winter Sale 2015

Also, a full list of games currently on sale can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fW_hBX_4Ldej4YDIpaSu1357CH3-o0rLUwnXWKLm_bE/edit?usp=sharing
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Boilpoint: I've been thinking about buying Timeshift. Would you mind buying that at full price now so I can expect a sale on it soon?
I purchased that one with a discount during a previious sale, so I broke the chance to help. :p Sorry about that. :)

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Vythonaut: Either way, you should make a thread named like "Discounts to come; I see GOG sales" or similar. It should prove useful during Insomnia sales. ;)
I can predict the future! :D
I didn't think there was anything worth grabbing for me... and then I spied Worms Armageddon for 3 bucks. *goes in search for the elusive wallet* ;)
Post edited December 23, 2016 by mistermumbles
Congrats to everyone who's been waiting for Arx Fatalis. You're in for a huge treat, you cheapskates ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)
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Schnuff: Pweeh, GOG needs money? Hostile takeover not a rumor? Or why are there sales every few weeks?
With all those I see no need anymore to buy at regular price.
This isn't a "real" sale. This is a glorified weekend promo. :)
With regards to sale density, November & December of last year were the same as this year, and there wasn't much difference from 2014, either. I don't know why so many people are so surprised that the end of the year is "sale hell"; it may not have always been this way, but it has been for a long time now.

Also: yeah, no need to buy games full price unless you must have them and play them RIGHT NOW. :P

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GOG.com: 2016 had its rough spots [. . .]
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Tyrrhia: Companies taking political stances usually don’t end well . . .
Good thing they didn't take one, then. : )
Post edited December 23, 2016 by HunchBluntley
2016 was a great year, actually. Especially with many great games. :)
Why don't more games go on sale during big sales GOG?? Almost every single game on Steam is on sale right now... On GOG sometimes you have to wait years for a certain game as has been discussed. There are tons and tons of games that are both on Steam and GOG but are only on sale at Steam right now.

Maybe next year for better sales :(.
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Point_Man: Why don't more games go on sale during big sales GOG?? Almost every single game on Steam is on sale right now... On GOG sometimes you have to wait years for a certain game as has been discussed. There are tons and tons of games that are both on Steam and GOG but are only on sale at Steam right now.

Maybe next year for better sales :(.
Probably for the same reason all those great 2K, Bethesda, Paradox, EA, and Warner Bros titles haven't shown up yet. Like lawyers and shit.
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Tyrrhia: Companies taking political stances usually don’t end well . . .
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HunchBluntley: Good thing they didn't take one, then. : )
Strongly implied, though. ;)
Why do I have -74% discount on Dragon Age UE, instead of -75%?