The holidays are the best time of the year to hang out with friends and family and play tons of video games. We've compiled a list of the best games to buy for under £10 during holiday sales.
At this time of year, every major shop selling games and accessories have some sort of holiday sale or discount for their products. Whether you prefer to play your favourite games on consoles or PC , two holiday sales stand out: Steam's Winter Sale and the PlayStation Store's Holiday Sale .
Many players all around the world are waiting for the end of the year to invest in new games or gaming equipment since the discounts are usually very substantial and very worthwhile.
If you still have some holiday shopping to do, remember that all of the games included in Steam's Winter Sale may be purchased as gifts, and a Steam or PlayStation gift card is always a smart alternative. So, if you're willing to spend some money on games, we did some research and selected some intriguing titles that can be purchased for less than £10.
Steam Games
1. Alan Wake (£3.74)
Steam
Remedy 's 2012 third-person gripping psychological thriller with plenty of unexpected twists and turns. Award-winning horror worth checking out before the series returns next year. The game is at a nice discount and can be bought for £3.74.
2. Cities: Skylines (£8.39)
Steam
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new gameplay elements to reflect the thrills and tribulations of creating and maintaining a real city, while also expanding on some well-established city-building tropes. On this Winter Sale, this game is discounted by 70 per cent and can be yours for £8.39.
3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (£5.99)
Steam
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you are Geralt of Rivia, a mercenary monster slayer. A war-torn, monster-infested continent awaits you to explore at your leisure. Your current contract involves tracking down Ciri, the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world. You can buy this award-winning story-driven RPG from CD Project Red with a discount of 80 per cent.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Steam
4. Street Fighter V (£4.99)
Steam
Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options. What better way to prepare for the upcoming Street Fighter VI than to play its predecessor for a 75 per cent discounted price?
5. Dragon Ball FighterZ (£8.99)
Steam
Dragon Ball FighterZ is born from what makes the Dragon Ball series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters. This game is available for £8.99 during the winter sale, representing an 85 per cent discount.
PlayStation games
1. The Last of Us Part II (£8.74)
PlayStation
The award-winning title from Naughty Dog is a survival horror following the story of Ellie five years after the events of the original game. One of the latest PlayStation 4 exclusives is currently available for £8.74, representing a 75 per cent discount.
The Last of Us Part II on PS Store
2. Borderlands 3 (£8.99)
PlayStation
The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters. Play solo or with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot, and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy. You can save 85 per cent if you buy this game during the January sale.
3. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition (£8.24)
PlayStation
Respawn Entertainment 's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a third-person action-adventure title in which you play as Cal Kestis, a young Jedi attempting to restore the Jedi order in a galaxy overrun by the Empire. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be out on March 17, 2023, and this could be the perfect opportunity to grab its predecessor cheaply and prepare yourself for the upcoming Cal's adventure.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on PS Store
4. Need for Speed: Heat (£5.99)
PlayStation
Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed: Heat, a thrilling race experience that pits you against a city’s rogue police force as you battle your way into street racing’s elite. This EA racing title from 2019 is available at a massive 90% discount. So if you are into arcade racing, this is a very nice chance to get the game worth £59.99 for the price of £5.99.
Need for Speed: Heat on PS Store
5. Mortal Kombat XL (£7.99)
PlayStation
One of the best-selling titles of 2015 has gone XL. This version of Mortal Kombat X contains the main game as well as some new playable characters and locations. The original price of this game on the PlayStation Store is £39.99, and on this sale, you can get it for £7.99, which is more than a fair price.
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