Is Nier Automata on steam the online game?

I don't really know how steam works, but I'm interested in playing this game (like super interested, and I don't own a PS4). I'm not interested in playing with others (I'm more of a single player kind of person unless it's games such as smash, mario kart, etc.).

I was listening to the soundtrack on youtube (which by the way is beautiful), and I noticed this one comment saying, "Thanks to all those who gave up their save files." What's this all about? Why are people giving up their save files?

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Teirdalin · 31-35

I can check real quick.

BlackBloodDemon · 22-25

@Teirdalin: Thank you :)

Teirdalin · 31-35

@BlackBloodDemon: It is, and it's 30% off till July 5th.

Teirdalin · 31-35

It also says single player, if this is the game you mean.

BlackBloodDemon · 22-25

@Teirdalin: Dammit

Is the online any different from no online (I don't know how else to put this)? I've never played in "online" mode before (I only have old consoles, so....).

BlackBloodDemon · 22-25

@Teirdalin: Oh good, that's what I mean.

Teirdalin · 31-35

@BlackBloodDemon: I'm a little tempted to get it but It'll probably be on Humblebundle's monthly some day. lol

BlackBloodDemon · 22-25

@Teirdalin: A [i]little[/i] tempted? You should be super tempted to get this game. xD What sucks is that I don't have enough money for the game (and I don't want to take any money out of my savings) even when it's 30% off.

I have $9 in my checking....

Teirdalin · 31-35

@BlackBloodDemon: By the way, I highly recommend checking https://www.humblebundle.com/ every once in a while for good bundles and sales. A few days ago Killing Floor 1 had 1 key being given out for free to everyone.

BlackBloodDemon · 22-25

Thank you, I will!

And I don't think Nier Automata will ever be given out for free (if it does somewhere, it's probably a scam). /:

Teirdalin · 31-35

@BlackBloodDemon: I mean't in the monthly bundle on there. They give about $100+ of games/month for $12. This coming month's main game is Dark Souls 2.

BlackBloodDemon · 22-25

@Teirdalin: LOL I no longer have a job. I can't buy anymore games for a long time. :(

Unless I go to the flea market and find some really good deals (I found Majora's Mask for the N64 in good condition for like $20 at the flea market, but of course I had to be $5 short).