Retroware’s Steam Winter Sale Slashes Prices on AVGN 8-Bit, Iron Meat, and More

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com

Retroware Winter Stream Sale

Retro fans looking to stretch their Steam wallets this winter might want to lock in now, because Retroware has officially kicked off its Steam Winter Sale with some serious nostalgia-fueled savings. Running from December 18 through January 5, 2026, the Philly-based indie publisher is offering discounts of up to 30 percent across a lineup packed with modern retro standouts, making it one of the more appealing seasonal sales for fans of old-school-inspired game design.

Retroware has steadily built a reputation for publishing games that feel ripped from a CRT-era fever dream while still playing sharp and modern, and this sale highlights exactly why the studio has earned that cult following. Whether you’re chasing tight platforming, run-and-gun chaos, or arcade-style pick-up-and-play energy, this Winter Sale feels like a curated crash course in what the publisher does best.

Leading the charge is The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit, which recently received its first major content update. The addition of the massive Endless Challenge Mode gives longtime players a fresh reason to jump back in while offering newcomers a deeper test of skill and patience. It’s a smart move that reinforces Retroware’s commitment to post-launch support and keeps the experience feeling alive beyond its initial release window.

The sale also shines a spotlight on some of Retroware’s most action-forward titles, including Iron Meat, a relentless run-and-gun throwback that leans hard into fast reflexes and screen-filling mayhem, and Prison City, which blends precision platforming with a neon-soaked, dystopian atmosphere. These games don’t just mimic retro aesthetics, they actively push those design philosophies forward with modern polish.

🕹️ RETROWARE STEAM WINTER SALE – DISCOUNTED TITLES

Below is the full list of games included in Retroware’s Steam Winter Sale, along with their original prices and discounted sale prices:

• The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit $19.99 → $15.99

• Iron Meat $19.99 → $13.99

• Prison City $9.99 → $6.99

• Toy Tanks $9.99 → $6.99

• Love 3 $9.99 → $6.99

• Dumpy and Bumpy $4.99 → $3.49

• Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe $9.99 → $6.99

• Eagle Island Twist $9.99 → $6.99

• Meme Machine $4.99 → $3.49

• Angry Video Game Nerd II: Assimilation $4.99 → $3.49

• Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures $4.99 → $3.49

On the lighter side, titles like Toy Tanks, Love 3, and Dumpy and Bumpy offer more playful, arcade-inspired experiences that balance challenge with charm. Meanwhile, longtime fans of the Nerdverse can also snag multiple Angry Video Game Nerd entries and deluxe editions at reduced prices, making this an ideal moment to fill in any gaps in your collection or finally see what the rage is all about.

For players interested in diving into Retroware’s full catalog, the entire lineup of discounted titles can be found directly on Retroware’s Steam publisher page. With the sale running through early January, there’s plenty of time to browse, wishlist, and download some retro-flavored comfort gaming before the prices snap back.