Is your wallet feeling a little too light to buy a new game? Steam has you covered with these games that are all under a dollar. They don’t suck either. These games are highly rated and may be more than most expect for just about three quarters.
Games are known for being expensive, especially on consoles. However, PC gamers can spot these little gems. They may not have the best graphics or narrative, but they are entertaining none-the-less for their mechanics, puzzles, and gameplay. Here are ten well-reviewed games you can buy on Steam for under a dollar.
Updated on February 22, 2021, by Allison Stalberg: Cheap games never go out of style. A good deal is always sought by gamers, because even if the game is not so great, then at least it was low-risk on the wallet. The best Steam deals of all is when the games are a dollar or less. Amazingly, the games are not all that bad. They can have decent puzzles, creative mechanics, and even can be a fun time with friends. There is a vast variety of cheap games too, so there is something for everyone. You just got to know where to look and read the reviews.
15 Mountain
Released in 2014, Mountain boasts itself as a game where nothing matters. It has overwhelmingly positive reviews, and a lot of players have called this more of an “experience” than a game you play. It is a game that helps de-stress and self-reflect. If you want something action-packed, look elsewhere. The few negative reviews call this game more of an interactive screensaver than an actual game. It’s not for everyone, but it is definitely a hidden gem for just under a dollar.
14 Pinkman
This minimalist action platformer was met with widely positive reviews for its fast-pace, responsive controls, and solid difficulty curve. The only cons players have mentioned are the mechanics are nothing new and the game can be beaten in just two hours.
The game has 100 levels filled with deadly traps that the player has to navigate through. There are no enemies to defeat. The game is all about reflexes. On top of that, the protagonist has fart powers that he can use to traverse through the levels.
13 Reveal The Deep
This game comes from 2015 and takes the player to the wreck of a 19th-century steamship. It’s an exploration story where you figure out the story of the ship and its passengers as you navigate the various levels. It’s not a horror game, but the deep-sea setting is a little chilling (especially if you play with your lights out). For such a cheap game, this title has great atmosphere, sound design, and puzzles.
The cons listed by players include a somewhat dissatisfying ending and the game can be beaten in an hour and a half. Even with those cons though, the price makes it quite the bargain.
12 ORION: Prelude
Do you and your friends like dinosaurs? This indie sci-fi shooter is a co-op game where players take on missions and combat against dinosaur hordes. The game was released back in 2013, so there are not exactly a bunch of online strangers willing to play this game together. However, if you have a group of friends willing to play, the ORION: Prelude is quite fun.
The game has been known to have a number of bugs and clunky movements, but players tend to love the title for its chaos.
11 Zenge
This one is for the puzzle-lovers who need a relaxing game. It has gorgeous art and music, with no points to gain, tutorials, or in-game shops. It is simply just you and the puzzles. There is also over 70 puzzles to solve! That makes each puzzle basically cost one cent.
Apparently there is a story, but it’s mostly left up to the players’ interpretation. You play as someone named Eon, who is stuck between the worlds of space and time.
10 Planes, Bullets, And Vodka
Released in 2016, this game is the sort where players constantly try to make it to the top of leaderboards. Some players just like to play it to kill time too. It is a what is known as a “Bullet Hell” game or a “Manic Shooter.” It is a shooter subgenre where you shoot as many enemies as possible while avoiding their bullets as well. Like this title, many of them take place on aircrafts.
The game can be pretty addictive for its upgrades, coin collecting, and easy to get achievements.
9 Timberman
Now this is one addicting game. It’s also pretty cute, with different characters to choose from and unlock ranging from Santa Claus to a bear. It is easy to play, but a challenge to master if you want to make it to the leaderboards. There are also a variety of environments to chop trees in. The gameplay is quite like an arcade game, as you simply chop wood and avoid branches.
If you are a button masher sort of gamer, this title definitely offers an outlet for rapidly smashing buttons.
8 Hook
Another minimalist game, HOOK is for puzzle lovers that was released in 2015. The game is short and relaxing, and its cheap price makes sense due to its simplicity. The game does start out easy and gets progressively difficult. So if it may seem too easy in the beginning, don’t worry, players have mentioned the last puzzles can be pretty hard.
Like many of the other cheap games, this one is short and takes typically just one hour to beat. The games’ goal is to unhook hooks from a tangle.
7 Bit Blaster XL
This game is a bit of a throwback for anyone who was hanging out in arcades in the 80s. Basically, it is a retro-style space shooter.
Like Timberman, this is an addictive game. The mechanics are simple and the goal is to replace your previous best score. Players who left positive reviews noted hoping that this game gets a sequel. They have even mentioned that despite getting all the achievements, they still play this title just for the enjoyment of it. Even expensive games don’t always have that kind of loyalty from its players.
6 Oik
If you love physics puzzles, then this is the title for you.
Released in 2017, this game has over 60 levels, more than 200 achievements to hunt, and gives the player some relaxing to accompany their gameplay experience. If you ever played the game Zup!, then know that Oik appears to take a lot of inspiration from that game.
5 Blood And Bacon
This multiplayer game has been made popular by Youtube game streamer stars like Jacksepticeye, Pewdiepie, and Markiplier. It is a shooter multiplayer where up to six (heavily armed) players fight their way through undead livestock. It can be quite bloody and gross, but that’s what happens when you fight zombie-pigs.
The game has a lot of personality too like you can fight a boss named “Princess Blubbergut.”
4 Orbt XL
This simple to play game is another addictive title. A lot of players actually use this game as something to play while they wait for a match in a multiplayer game to queue up.
Like others on this list, this is quite like a score-chasing arcade game. Some find Orbt XL to be too easy, but its still quite entertaining for its price.
3 The Streets of Rage And Two Of Its Sequels
Developed and published by SEGA, Streets of Rage can be a bit of a nostalgic trip for some. It was originally released in 1991 in Arcades and for the Sega Genesis. The first three games are just under a dollar on Steam. However, the fourth game was released in 2020 and is over 20 dollars.
The first three games were quite popular at their time, inspiring comics, a book, and even a movie and T.V. show. The games are beat-em-up sidescrollers. The player takes the role of ex-cop vigilantes in a fictional American city. Crime has corrupted the local government, so its up to the vigilantes to deal out justice.
2 Ubermosh
This game has a nice cyberpunk aesthetic, but the real fun is in the gameplay. You cut bullets with a sword! It’s the sort of game that gives you a shot of adrenaline within a couple of minutes. Each time you play, a new level is created and you need to beat your best score in 90 seconds. The background music is great, and the gameplay, while simple, can be challenging.
1 Bad Rats: The Rats’ Revenge
This physics puzzle game is a story where rats get revenge on cats. It is filled with bloody cartoon violence and has 44 different maps.
Many players have mentioned getting this game, thinking it will be terrible, but actually got addicted to it. However, if you read the reviews, it is a little hard to tell who is serious and who is just joking about loving the game.
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