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Steam Sales Simulator: Get the Dopamine, Skip the Credit Card Bill

As the Steam Summer Sale tempts players with massive discounts on hits like LIMBO and Celeste, developer Mike Wing offers a zero-cost alternative: Steam Sales Simulator. The site recreates the dopamine hit of buying games by letting you “purchase” titles and unlock achievements, all without touching your wallet. There’s even a community market where you can sell items you don’t own for money that doesn’t exist—perfect satire ...