We’ve all grown used to seeing new games launch at $50, $60, $70, or even more, and honestly, that’s a shame. Sure, those premium price tags usually belong to massive AAA titles, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend big to have a great time. Some of the best gaming experiences out there cost far less, offering hours (or even hundreds of hours) of fun without completely emptying your bank account.
Enter the best games under $10, chosen not just for their bargain price tags, but for their stories, multiplayer mayhem, replayability, and overall fun factor. These aren’t throwaway deals; they’re genuinely fantastic games that prove you don’t need to pay premium prices for premium fun.
Best Games You Can Play for Less Than $10
- Fallout 76 — Post-apocalyptic online survival
- PEAK — Climb your way to the top
- Terraria — 2D sandbox adventure
- Assetto Corsa Competizione — Realistic GT racing simulator
- Far Cry Primal — Survive and hunt in a prehistoric open world
- Battlefield 2042 — Futuristic large-scale shooter at its best
- Schedule I — Build your empire... illicitly
Fallout 76
Credit: BethesdaWhy we chose Fallout 76
Fallout 76 has come a long way since its launch, and at under $10, it’s one of the best bargains in gaming right now.
What used to be a wasteland full of bugs and disappointment has transformed into a vibrant, content-packed world that feels alive, as Bethesda has steadily added new storylines, seasonal events, and even community-driven content that has reinvigorated the game over time.
It's a massive open-world, multiplayer RPG that never fails to surprise, and is still growing and evolving to this day. So, if you skipped it the first time around, now’s the perfect chance to jump in without spending a dime more than 10 bucks.
PEAK
Credit: Team PEAK / Aggro Crab, LandfallWhy we chose PEAK
PEAK is a relatively new game to enter the under $10 scene, yet it has quickly become extremely popular to the point where it cracked the top ten most-played games, according to SteamDB, in a very, very short space of time.
The premise is quite simple, as you and up to three pals are stranded on a mountain-topped mystery island. The issue, though, is that every climb is a mix of physics-fueled chaos, stamina management, and teamwork, which, if not adhered to, can spell the end of hours of progress up the ridge.
The map shifts daily, so no two climbs feel the same, giving it insane replayability for a game that's so cheap.
Terraria
Credit: Re-LogicWhy we chose Terraria
Terraria is the definition of “cheap doesn’t mean less” because, for underthan $10, Terraria offers a near-endless amount of fun due to some legendary sandbox game design.
On the surface, it looks like a quirky little 2D adventure, but then you realize there are hundreds of enemies, dozens of bosses, biomes that transform the world around you, and gear that can turn your humble pickaxe into a magical powerhouse.
Every world feels unique, and the freedom to dig, build, or fight however you want keeps it endlessly replayable. You’re essentially getting an indie classic with near-infinite replay value, and that makes it excellent value for money in our eyes.
Assetto Corsa Competizione
Credit: Kunos Simulazioni / 505 GamesWhy we chose Assetto Corsa Competizione
If you’re even remotely into racing, Assetto Corsa Competizione is the best $10 you can spend. This isn’t some casual arcade racer; it’s a full-on GT3/GT4 racing sim that nails the thrill of competitive motorsport.
The beauty of Assetto Corsa is that the physics are brutally realistic, the sound design makes every engine roar feel alive, and the tracks are laser-scanned so you’re literally driving the real thing.
On top of all that, it has a strong online community and regular events, so there’s always a reason to jump back in. Normally, you’d expect to pay premium prices for a sim this polished, but snagging it for under $10 is like finding a Ferrari in a thrift store parking lot.
Far Cry Primal
Credit: UbisoftWhy we chose Far Cry Primal
Far Cry Primal takes the usual series chaos and throws it back to the Stone Age. Forget rocket launchers and helicopters; here, your arsenal is spears, bows, and sabertooth tigers you can literally tame and command.
The setting is a huge, gorgeous prehistoric world packed with rival tribes, wild beasts, and survival challenges that make every encounter feel dangerous. It’s still very much a Far Cry game, but the primal twist gives it a unique flavor you won’t find anywhere else.
Hunting at night, hearing the growl of something massive in the dark, or charging into battle with your wolf at your side never gets old, and, ultimately, getting a full open-world adventure for less than double digits is a superb deal.
Battlefield 2042
Credit: DICE / Electronic ArtsWhy we chose Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042 might have stumbled at launch, but in 2025, it’s one of the smartest cheap buys you can make. This is all thanks to the new Road to Battlefield 6 event, which means the time you invest in 2042 now will also unlock exclusive bundles and cosmetics that carry directly into BF6.
Now, every firefight, every round, and every battle is building momentum for the next big Battlefield, and with it available for as little as $3, depending on the retailer, there really is little downside to replaying, or playing for the first time, Battlefield 2042.
Schedule I
Credit: TVGSWhy we chose Schedule I
Schedule I is kind of like the Breaking Bad of the management sim gaming genre. Its "bad boy" style has helped it grow massively in popularity, though. It now has a huge daily player count (SteamDB) and has several top recommendations on Steam itself.
In short, Schedule I is an open-world crime simulator where you start as a small-time drug dealer in Hyland Point, but eventually grow to manage production and expand your empire while avoiding law enforcement and rival cartels.
On paper, that's all quite serious, but given its cartoonish and slightly goofy art style, it's more lighthearted than you might think. Plus, you can play it with friends, and if you're still not entirely sold, why not try it for free with the Demo?
Final Thoughts
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