Deal | Steam: Completely over-the-top lizard brawler with 96% positive reviews now just $0.79

If you need a break from games with complex or heavy storylines, Lizards Must Die could be just the right pick. This chaotic hack-and-slash throws players into battle against an invasion of lizards and aliens, with a strong focus on meme-driven humor. Given its extremely positive reception (26K reviews / 96% positive), that approach clearly resonates with players. The game is currently available on Steam at 80% off for $0.79 instead of $3.99. Due to past price changes, this is not its lowest price ever, but according to SteamDB, it is the biggest discount so far.

Players choose from several absurdly heroic fighters, including sword-and-shield warrior Radislav Bagirov, the wizard Vseslav and berdiche-wielding Drocheslav, before fighting their way through hordes of green enemies. In terms of gameplay, Lizards Must Die is fairly simple and sticks to classic hack-and-slash mechanics. The graphics are jokingly described on Steam as 3D visuals with “at least eight polygons,” though the game actually looks better than that suggests. Steam Deck compatibility is listed as “Playable.”

As the Steam reviews suggest, Lizards Must Die lives mainly from its meme appeal: absurd Slavic mythology, a techno soundtrack and endless waves of lizards make for a light, entertaining diversion. Beyond that, however, the game does not offer much more. There is no full-fledged story, and according to players, it can be completed in about an hour. Still, at under $1, it may be worth a look for some. If you enjoy it, you can jump straight into the sequel: Lizards Must Die 2 is currently available on Steam at 25% off for $8.30 instead of $11.

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