Why This Black Friday Is Great for Budget Gamers

Black Friday 2025 isn’t just about new consoles it's a golden moment for gamers who’ve been holding off on buying games. Across Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox, and other platforms, many big titles are seeing steep discounts. Some of the smart buys this year feel more like “why didn’t I buy this earlier?” than temporary flash deals.

1. FEAR (First Encounter Assault Recon)

One of the cheapest big-name shooters you’ll find this Black Friday. According to PC Gamer, the full FEAR package (including DLC) is going for just $2 on Steam.
This is a classic horror-shooter that still delivers on tension and atmosphere great value for $2.

2. Hitman: Blood Money / Absolution

During the Black Friday sale, the Hitman Absolution edition is $1.99, and other Hitman games are deeply discounted.
If you like stealth or open-assassination gameplay, you can build out your Hitman collection for almost nothing.

3. Mortal Kombat 1

According to a Steam deal roundup, Mortal Kombat 1 is heavily discounted (up to ~80% in some regional deals).
It’s a full-fledged modern fighting game cheap, brutal, and perfect for local or online matches.

4. Dead Space (Remake)

Dead Space remake for Rs 449 during the Steam Black Friday sale.
That remake’s visuals and gameplay are excellent, making this a horror-sci-fi bargain.

5. Watch Dogs 2

Watch Dogs 2 is going for Rs 299 on Steam a 90% discount.
It’s open-world, fun to hack around in, and perfect for someone who wants action + strategy at a very low cost.

6. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

Tomb Raider I - III remaster trilogy is now $20 on sale (down from $30).
If you want classic Lara Croft adventures without paying full price, this is a solid pick.

7. Spider-Man: Miles Morales

You can grab the PS4 version of Miles Morales for $20 on Black Friday.
Great for Marvel fans or newcomers who never played the original.

8. EA Sports FC 26

EA Sports FC 26 is 57% off on Amazon for PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2 versions.
If you like soccer games, that's a huge drop for a fairly new title.

9. Madden NFL 26

Madden NFL 26 is 57% off for consoles.
For NFL fans, this is a great entry point to the latest Madden without paying full price.

10. Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy is down to Rs 599 on Steam during Black Friday.
A massive open-world RPG set in the wizarding world great deal considering how big that game is.

Why These Deals Are So Powerful

Many of these games are mainstream or big-budget titles, but this Black Friday they’re being treated like budget or indie games.

The steep discounts make it a rare moment to snag heavy hitters for very little money. Plus, with the sale covering both PC and console platforms, there’s something valuable for every type of gamer.

Tips for Getting the Most Value

If you want to make the most of these deals, here’s what to do:

• Make a wishlist beforehand that way, you don’t miss when a game drops to its lowest.

• Compare across multiple stores (Steam, Amazon, PlayStation Store) sometimes regional prices vary a lot.

• Watch out for bundle deals under Black Friday week sometimes stores stack discounts or bundle DLC.

• Check Reddit deal threads users spot the real hidden bargains.

• Only buy what you really want. Cheap games can add up fast if you’re not careful.

Final Word

Black Friday 2025 is giving gamers one of the best opportunities to build or expand their game libraries without breaking the bank.

These 10 games in particular feel like real steals, and grabbing any of them now could mean huge value for the next year or more.

Whether you’re into horror, open world, sports, or classic adventure, there’s a bargain here you won’t regret.