2k21 is free today. usually they give away one free game/day for the duration of the sale. game giveaway generally starts off strong and wraps up weakly. also throughout the sale is an endless $10 coupon for purchases ≥ $14.99. some publishers cut prices to avoid this but most don't. i was able to get the following for under $35:

2k21 (free)
watch dogs: legion ($19.99 with $10 coupon)
spelldrifter ($4.99 with $10 coupon)
grindstone ($4.99 with $10 coupon)

i haven't had many issues with EGS. they are no steam but they also haven't been a storefront is as long as steam has. updates are regular, purchasing is painless, return policy is generous, and the library is increasingly robust