The 10 cheapest games in the 2025 Black Friday sales are down to $30 or less
Blog Andrew Joseph 26 Nov , 2025 0
I can probably put off writing this post until what I like to call “black friday” on November 28. But I’ve already seen some of the top deals fall into the shadow realm, never to return. And, I have a sneaking suspicion that my Black Friday picks will soon suffer a similar fate.
Don't get me wrong, there are still some fantastic deals up for grabs, with some of the best games of 2025 dropping to $30 or less, and many other big games PS5, Xboxand change Products released in the past few years are also now heavily discounted (at least for now).
That's getting a lot of help from Walmart, which has stocked some items Best Black Friday Discounts Go this year. However, with retailers like Amazon and Best Buy still refusing to price match cars on most deals, we may not see these low prices again once Walmart sells out. a while.
So, writing this article, I am.
You may have seen mine Roundup for $20 or lesswhich is still packed with heavyweights from years past and is perfect if you want to get the most for your money. Some are so good they are even featured in this article. But I also try to keep it as fresh as possible for returning readers.
If you're looking for a more comprehensive review, I can help with that too The Best Black Friday Video Game Deals. With that said, my advice is to grab the following games as soon as possible because once they're gone, they're gone.
Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eater
Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eater
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This is MGS 3 Remastered! or Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eaterif you like actually Be able to Google it. If you also want to join Kappa Delta sorority, the game has been reduced to only PS5 and Xbox on sale for $30 at Amazon and Walmart.
I'm so stupid…but this is awesome. Released just a few months ago, the $40 discount is a huge deal, remake or not. Just last week, Best Buy dropped the price to $50 and I was like, “$20 off – what a deal!” What a fool I am.
But what about an additional price drop on top of an already great deal? This is what Black Friday is all about. But, fair warning, for deals of this size, Black Friday or not, they usually don't last very long, so I'd pick this up while you still can.
Sonic Racing: Crossover Worlds
Sonic Racing: Crossover Worlds
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Okay, fair warning, there are a few. Sonic games on this listyou should be happy about it! The blue blur has been dazzling over the past few years, and SEGA continues its hot streak Sonic Racing: Crossover Worlds. This is actually probably the best racing game I've played in recent years, and I even like it better than Mario Kart World (sorry, not sorry!).
Switch price drops to $30 PS5and Xboxwhich is a pretty good deal, especially since it just came on the market, selling for $60-$70 a few months ago. Not only that, there is another extra Markdown deal, as last week's sale saw the price at $45. I may have actually enjoyed Black Friday for once! This is a great deal and well worth buying while supplies last.
star wars desperadoes
Star Wars Outlaws – Gold Edition
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Somehow, the Star Wars outlaws are back. Hey, even a 7/10 Competition Can be worth $30! The PS5 is $15, the Xbox is $20, and the Switch 2 Gold Edition is $30.
Look, we all love playing this game, but I really think Outlaws is a lot of fun. Sure, it gets a bad rap, but you actually get so Lots of really great Star Wars content, no joke.
If anything, I really think this is worth checking out for anyone who's ever been hesitant about buying any of the consoles it's played on. I think this would be a good buy for anyone with a Switch 2, especially since it's dropped even further, down from $60 to $40 last week, and is now on sale for just $30 on Amazon. Fraction!
Sonic
Sonic
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Hey, here's another Sonic game I mentioned! Sonic This was my top pick last year and definitely worth a play Switch sells for $15 and Xbox, or PS5 $25. The Shadow Generation level alone is worth it.
I loved every minute of this game, I even bought it again Make my Steam Deck playable anytime, anywhere. Believe me, I might buy it again on Switch if I feel particularly good about it. Play this game! marvelous! Yes, I am a Sonic fan and always will be.
super mario odyssey
super mario odyssey
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When it comes to Switch games, my first choice is still super mario odyssey Black Friday. The latest ranking is fourth exist IGN's “Top 100 Nintendo Games of All Time”and the price has dropped to $30. This is a pretty good deal, especially for such an excellent game and includes a free Switch 2 upgrade.
You can find discounts at Walmart and Target because it's apparently too hot for Amazon to hold out for much longer. To be fair, Amazon quickly lost all Switch deals once Walmart started shaking up prices and suddenly slashing games by an extra $10.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
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Well, I have to admit I don't play games anymore, even though they are on sale and are a great deal. Echoes of Wisdom looks like fun! At $30, I think this seems like a great Black Friday deal. Since I've never played it, I'm trusting my lovely colleague Tom Marks to help me out of the embarrassment.
He said this with incredible positivity 9/10 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review IGN review: “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is much more than some second-tier spin-off, combining the meticulously crafted dungeons and item progression of 2D Zelda with the wild creativity offered by Tears of the Kingdom.”
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows
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Another one of my favorite games this year Assassin's Creed Shadowsnow both PS5 prices are down to $30. This is one of my favorite cozy games of 2025, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, fun adventure in Japan.
Don't have any expectations, I honestly think you'll be surprised by how much fun this game really is. The stealth is some of the best the series has ever done, and the addition of Yasuke is surprisingly good, providing an excellent change of pace when all you want to do is tear apart the castle rather than tiptoe to your goal. For $30, it’s well worth it.
Ring of Elden
Ring of Elden
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It's hard to believe it's been over three years since Elden Ring hit consoles and PC, but somehow it still lives up to every crazy expectation I had for it. IGN gave it a 10 when it was publishedwell deserved, and it's quickly becoming one of the my favorite game The same goes for all time. it's very worth it Walmart currently charges $15 for it in black friday sales. This is a very good deal.
If you'll allow me to bypass the $30 or less rule for a while (just like I did with the $20 or less rule many times), I highly recommend checking out the full package while you can. Ring of Elden shadow of tree The genuine version is also discounted. PS5 $39.99 And well worth it. However, if $20 is your limit, the base game has hundreds of hours Valuable content is already waiting for you.
spider man 2
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
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Everyone else thinks it's like spider man 2 Getting a bit of an undeserved bad reputation?
Especially how much fun it actually is. I'll admit the story isn't nearly as good as the first one, but the gameplay with this story is absolutely outstanding and I was hooked on my first playthrough and immediately ran New Game Plus.
exist Walmart has $30 off Black Friday saleif you're one of the few who haven't had time to play the game yet, this is definitely one of the best deals for PlayStation owners right now.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remastered Edition
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It's only fitting that I've finished another Switch game that I've never gotten my hands on, but I'm convinced it's excellent, and $30 is about what Nintendo generously offers for any first-party game. To back me up, I enlisted the help of IGN's Logan Plant, who had this to say in his article 9/10 Review last year:
“Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is a faithful recreation of a treasured RPG with dazzling visuals, and the improvements made throughout easily make it the ultimate way to experience Mario's unforgettable quest.”
I've got the whole spell ready Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Spend $30 on Kingdom Come 2 because it's my strongest contender against what appears to be the clear lead in Claire Obusk: Expedition 33. 2025 Game of the Year Awards.
But the deal is gone! See what I mean? Sorry about the deal, but it does indicate that not all of the top deals will last until Black Friday, November 28, let alone until Cyber Monday when most sales “officially” end.
Honorable mentions include the following games Helldiver 2 is only $30,beside EA Sports FC 26, Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2and silent hill 2.
If your budget is within the $40 range, you should definitely pick up the 2024 Game of the Year winner, Astro Bot, now $40 at Walmartand then, you guessed it, Amazon sold out!
Yep, that's what I'm doing now, if you found any good stuff during Black Friday or just want to tell me what a sucker I am, please let me know in the comments ASAP. Have a happy Thanksgiving and see you next time.
Robert Anderson is senior business editor and IGN's resident deal expert on games, collectibles, trading card games and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or blue sky.