Gaming on a tight budget? You’re in the right place. This article rounds up the best games under $20. With AAA prices soaring, affordable gems still deliver hours of fun. From indie hits to timeless classics, options abound. We’ll highlight hidden treasures and familiar favorites that won’t break the bank.
As a side warning, yes, this it a bit of an “infomercial”, but web hosting isn’t free and the games picked here are ones I personally tried and enjoyed, and have a fair price.
Rain World
Rain World is a bleak 2D survival-platformer where you control a fragile slugcat. You scavenge for food, avoid predators, and reach hibernation before torrential rains. Its procedural ecosystem and punishing difficulty reward patience and careful observation. Get it here.
Kingdom Two Crowns
Kingdom Two Crowns is a minimalist side-scrolling kingdom-builder with gorgeous pixel art. You play a mounted monarch who recruits villagers and spends coins to expand. Day-night cycles force you to balance growth, defenses, and waves of Greed. Get it here.
Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb blends roguelike dungeon runs with cozy cult-management and base building. You play a lamb saved by a mysterious deity and must grow a devoted following. Convert followers, run rituals, and venture out for resources and combat. Get it here.
Starbound
Starbound is a 2D sandbox about space exploration, crafting, and discovery. You repair your ship, beam down to procedurally generated planets, and build bases across countless worlds. Its player-driven goals make it ideal for long, creative play sessions. Get it here.
A Little to the Left
A Little to the Left is a gentle puzzle game about arranging everyday objects neatly. Puzzles reward observation, logic, and small, satisfying solutions rather than speed. The game leans into cozy, low-pressure design and tactile satisfaction. Get it here.
Buckshot Roulette
Buckshot Roulette is a tense indie party game built around shotgun-style Russian roulette. Matches are quick, brutal, and built to provoke high-stakes fun with friends or online players. Its stream-friendly chaos and design helped it reach broad indie attention. Get it here.
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a realistic truck-driving sim set across a condensed Europe. Players haul cargo, manage a growing trucking company, and customize licensed trucks and trailers. DLCs and community mods massively expand maps, vehicles, and gameplay options. Get it here.
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