Best Games Under $5 – 2026-03-09
You don't need to spend big to play great games. Here are 25 top-rated games you can grab for under $5 right now.
The Complete List
| Game | Price | Discount | Metacritic | Store |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Next Penelope | $1.16 | 91% off | 82 | Gamesplanet |
| The Next Penelope | $1.30 | 90% off | 82 | GamersGate |
| Bury me, my Love | $0.47 | 91% off | 80 | Gamesplanet |
| SteamWorld Dig 2 | $1.19 | 94% off | 85 | GOG |
| Metro 2033 Redux | $1.99 | 90% off | 90 | GOG |
| Impulsion | $1.13 | 91% off | 79 | Gamesplanet |
| Splasher | $1.29 | 91% off | 79 | Gamesplanet |
| Bury me, my Love | $0.50 | 90% off | 80 | GamersGate |
| Shadowgrounds Survivor | $0.90 | 91% off | 79 | Gamesplanet |
| Anarcute | $1.33 | 91% off | 79 | Gamesplanet |
| Homeworld Remastered Collection | $3.08 | 91% off | 86 | GreenManGaming |
| Afterimage | $2.18 | 91% off | 79 | Gamesplanet |
| Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | $0.89 | 90% off | 87 | GOG |
| Sunblaze | $1.33 | 91% off | 78 | Gamesplanet |
| Nine Noir Lives | $1.75 | 91% off | 78 | Gamesplanet |
| Impulsion | $1.30 | 90% off | 79 | GamersGate |
| Splasher | $1.50 | 90% off | 79 | GamersGate |
| Floppy Knights | $2.60 | 87% off | 83 | Gamesplanet |
| Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut | $2.99 | 85% off | 91 | GOG |
| Figment | $1.75 | 91% off | 77 | Gamesplanet |
| Afterimage | $2.50 | 90% off | 79 | GamersGate |
| WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship | $4.00 | 90% off | 80 | GamersGate |
| Battlefleet Gothic: Armada | $1.40 | 91% off | 77 | Gamesplanet |
| Kaze and the Wild Masks | $1.96 | 87% off | 82 | Gamesplanet |
| World Splitter | $0.74 | 91% off | 76 | Gamesplanet |
Top Picks
The Next Penelope – $1.16
Originally $12.99, now 91% off. Rated "Mostly Positive" on Steam with a Metacritic score of 82/100.
The Next Penelope – $1.30
Originally $12.99, now 90% off. Rated "Mostly Positive" on Steam with a Metacritic score of 82/100.
Bury me, my Love – $0.47
Originally $4.99, now 91% off. Rated "Mostly Positive" on Steam with a Metacritic score of 80/100.
SteamWorld Dig 2 – $1.19
Originally $19.99, now 94% off. Rated "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam with a Metacritic score of 85/100.
Metro 2033 Redux – $1.99
Originally $19.99, now 90% off. Rated "Very Positive" on Steam with a Metacritic score of 90/100.
Budget Gaming Tips
- Wishlist games on Steam — Get notified when prices drop
- Check bundles — Humble Bundle often has great value bundles under $5
- Wait for seasonal sales — Steam Summer/Winter sales have the deepest discounts
- Compare prices — Always check multiple stores before buying
- Check DLC requirements — Some cheap games need expensive DLC for the full experience
Prices as of 2026-03-09. Subject to change.