Best Games Under $5 – 2026-03-10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut | $2.99 | 85% off | 91 | IndieGala |
| Zero Escape: The Nonary Games | $2.99 | 90% off | 86 | Steam |
| Rogue Legacy | $1.49 | 90% off | 85 | GOG |
| The Next Penelope | $1.30 | 90% off | 82 | DreamGame |
| Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun | $3.99 | 90% off | 85 | Steam |
| Cursed to Golf | $1.39 | 93% off | 80 | Steam |
| The Next Penelope | $1.16 | 91% off | 82 | Gamesplanet |
| WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship | $3.20 | 92% off | 80 | GreenManGaming |
| Bury me, my Love | $0.50 | 90% off | 80 | DreamGame |
| Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair | $1.99 | 90% off | 83 | Steam |
| The Next Penelope | $1.30 | 90% off | 82 | GamersGate |
| Impulsion | $1.30 | 90% off | 79 | DreamGame |
| Bury me, my Love | $0.47 | 91% off | 80 | Gamesplanet |
| SteamWorld Dig 2 | $1.19 | 94% off | 85 | GOG |
| Anarcute | $1.50 | 90% off | 79 | DreamGame |
| Splasher | $1.50 | 90% off | 79 | DreamGame |
| 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 |
| Dishonored | $2.15 | 78% off | 91 | GreenManGaming |
| Fallout 3 | $2.15 | 78% off | 91 | GreenManGaming |
| Anarcute | $1.33 | 91% off | 79 | Gamesplanet |
| Sunblaze | $1.50 | 90% off | 78 | DreamGame |
Top Picks
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut – $2.99
Originally $19.99, now 85% off. Rated "Very Positive" on Steam with a Metacritic score of 91/100.
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games – $2.99
Originally $29.99, now 90% off. Rated "Very Positive" on Steam with a Metacritic score of 86/100.
Rogue Legacy – $1.49
Originally $14.99, now 90% off. Rated "Very Positive" on Steam with a Metacritic score of 85/100.
The Next Penelope – $1.30
Originally $12.99, now 90% off. Rated "Mostly Positive" on Steam with a Metacritic score of 82/100.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun – $3.99
Originally $39.99, now 90% off. Rated "Very Positive" on Steam with a Metacritic score of 85/100.
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 2026-03-10. Subject to change.