Welcome to the 2022 Steam Summer Sale, or rather, the Steam 3000 Summer Sale. This year's theme comes from the future! Complete the Clorthax Paradox scavenger hunt quest to boast a new fun profile badge and other profile awards.

Welcome to The Steam Summer Sale!

Unfortunately, the instructions on completing the scavenger hunt aren't explained very well, at least in any way we've seen. Don't worry; we'll go over the answers to the clues and how to get credit for solving them below.

Besides getting your profile awards, don't hesitate to pick up those deeply discounted games from your wishlist!

How to Complete the 2022 Steam Summer Sale Clues

After reading your clue and clicking the Go Find It button, you will be redirected to the category page to find the game entry. To complete the clues, you must find the game entry and click on the game card to receive credit.

You can NOT search for the entry to get credit. If you search the Steam store and click on the game entry from the search box, Steam will redirect to the Clorthax Paradox Party Badge page WITHOUT giving you credit.

Tips to Find the Game Entry

On the category page, quickly scroll down to see if the game is on the main category page. Be sure to look near the bottom for upcoming releases, named Coming Soon. This is where the game entries will be most of the time.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Coming Soon

Even if you forget the name of the game title you're currently looking for, keep an eye out for the price CL.0R TH.4X. This will be the hint that this is the entry you're looking for.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Game Entry

If you don't see the game entry, click on the subcategory buttons next to Featured and quickly scroll down to look again.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Subcategory

2022 Steam Summer Sale Clorthax Paradox Party Badge

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Banner

Scroll down to the first box to be greeted by Clorthax himself.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - Clorthax Intro

By completing all 10 clues, you can earn a profile badge, stickers, and avatars. As you complete each clue, your progress will show in the badge progress box and the rewards box.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - Clorthax Paradox Party Badge
Steam 2022 Summer Sale Rewards

Scroll down from here to find your first clue.

Steam Summer Sale Clue 1

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Clue 1

You'll find riches in rhythm, and fame in six strings
But beware the tax burden axe mastery brings

The entry you're looking for is Guitar Billionaire.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - Guitar Billionaire

Steam Summer Sale Clue 2

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Clue 2

You've settled a city and put down your roots
But now can you settle small legal disputes?

The entry you're looking for is Custard Castle Small Claims Court.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - Custard Castle Small Claims Court

Steam Summer Sale Clue 3

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Clue 3

Sport is the angle
The bait the allure
Success the disease
And you are the cure

The entry you're looking for is Bass Ain't Bitin' 2022.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - Bass Ain't Bitin' 2022

Steam Summer Sale Clue 4

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Clue 4

Maybe you managed to shut down your rivals
Your lucrative theme park's still dead on arrival

The entry you're looking for is Dead Seagull Zoo Magnate.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - Dead Seagull Zoo Magnate

Steam Summer Sale Clue 5

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Clue 5

A know-it-all's monstrous need to correct you
Will give you and your friends a lot to object to

The entry you're looking for is Actually...: Frankenstein's Monster Edition.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - Actually...: Frankenstein's Monster Edition

Steam Summer Sale Clue 6

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Clue 6

No actions to take or choices to make
This passive adventure prefers that you wait

The entry you're looking for is It's Probably Fine.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - Its Probably Fine

Steam Summer Sale Clue 7

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Clue 7

Your role in this realm
Is to guide your king true
To sit on his throne
Or mayhap on two

The entry you're looking for is Help Get The King To The Toilet.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - Help Get The King To The Toilet

Steam Summer Sale Clue 8

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Clue 8

The horror the horror, pretentious explorers
This one's the father of all arty snorers

The entry you're looking for is The Consecration Of Esthme.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - The Consecration of Esthme

Steam Summer Sale Clue 9

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Clue 9

This virtual river has a full boat conveyed
Two princes that paddle with three little spades

The entry you're looking for is Pro Poker Amateur.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - Pro Poker Amateur

Steam Summer Sale Clue 10

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Clue 10

If your strategy is to keep me close, I'll make you think. If your strategy
is to let me go, I'll make a stink.

The entry you're looking for is Hold In Your Farts.

Steam 2022 Summer Sale - Hold In Your Farts

Clorthax Paradox Final Reward

After roughly 10 minutes of the Clorthax Paradox scavenger hunt, you can claim a final reward!

Steam 2022 Summer Sale Final Profile Reward

Conclusion

This year's summer sale event had an interesting theme—definitely a little weird. Actually, it's weird as hell. We still have nothing but love for the new Steam Community Manager, as this probably took a long time to develop.

Be sure to get your Clorthax's Paradox Party Badge and appropriate cards and profile awards before the sale ends on July 7, 2022. These sales typically last 2 weeks, and this one is no exception. Increase your game backlog while you're at it!