If you're looking for great PlayStation games that also come at a great price, then you're in the right place. We've gathered a selection of brilliant games for $20 and under, so you can enjoy worthwhile gaming experiences without having to break the bank. There's a mixture of bargains, from choice-based horror games to classic RPGs, and even indie gems that you might have missed.
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Whether you're waiting for the next big launch and are looking for something to tide you over or you want to try something new at a fair price, these are the best games on PlayStation for $20 or less.
Little Nightmares - $17.40
Little Nightmares certainly lives up to its name. You play as a little girl named Six, clad in a bright yellow raincoat, as you explore the Maw, which is a vast ship full of unwelcome surprises. You'll use platforming skills to evade the greedy hands of Guests, the long arms of the Janitor, and plenty morestrange-looking... people as you look for a way out.
The game excels in its creepy-yet-cute atmosphere, offering up genuine scares while also maintaining the child-like whimsy of Tim Burton or Studio Ghibli movies. It's as charming as it is spine-tingling, and you'll find yourself wanting to explore more of its world, despite the imminent danger.
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Untitled Goose Game - $19.99
If you've ever dreamed of simply becoming a menace to society, then Untitled Goose Game is the game for you. It has a simple premise — be a goose and terrorize the people in the neighborhood — and that's all it needs to entice you in. Who doesn't love getting up to mischief with no consequences?
As the goose, you'll need to solve various puzzles in the village, and most of them revolve around causing mayhem for the people living there. You've only got the goose's beak at your disposal to do so, but that's all you really need.
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Tales Of Vesperia - Definitive Edition - $19.64
Tales of Vesperia is a classic RPG, remastered in this Definitive Edition. Just like the rest of the games in the Tales series, Vesperia has a memorable cast of characters and a long narrative that will enthral you from start to finish. You play as Yuri Lowell, an ex-Imperial Knight, who wants to bring justice, even if it means doing so with his own hands.
The Definitive Edition adds plenty of content, including bonus DLC costumes and more boss fights, and has upgraded the original graphics to HD. If you didn't experience Vesperia when it first launched, this edition is the perfect way to do so now and see why the Tales series is so beloved.
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Resident Evil 4 (2005) - $20.97
Okay, this one's slightly more than $20, but those 97 cents are worth it!
Whether you've played Resident Evil 4 Remake or not, the original Resident Evil 4 is still worth a visit. There are plenty of differences between the two versions of the game, and while the remake does improve in some areas, the original still holds its own with a unique charm (mainly, Leon Kennedy's funny one-liners).
In case you aren't familiar, the game begins with Leon heading to a remote village in Spain, looking for the President's missing daughter, Ashley. As you'd expect from a Resident Evil game, things don't quite go as smoothly as Leon would hope, and he winds up fighting off Ganados — people and creatures infected by a parasite called Las Plagas.
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Far Cry Primal - $19.89
Far Cry Primal takes you back thousands of years, all the way to the Stone Age, where fearsome creatures roam the lands. With huge woolly mammoths and savage sabertooth tigers around, you, a measly human, will certainly have your work cut out to survive in this open world.
To build your immersion into this piece of history, the dialogue is spoken in a primitive language, similar to what would really have been used during this time period (don't worry — it's subtitled in English too). It's easy to get lost in this ancient world thanks to the game's expansive sandbox map and breathtaking graphics.
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The Quarry - $19.93
Brought to you by the creators of Until Dawn, The Quarry is another horror-filled adventure where you'll need to survive the night. A group of camp counselors have to stay behind at the campground when their ride home breaks, and what ensues is a night of terror. The narrative follows each of the characters during the night, and you'll have to make decisions on their behalf to determine the trajectory of the story.
Alongside trying to keep the characters alive (or getting them killed, if that's how you want to see the story go), you'll also uncover the mystery behind the events and what caused them to happen in the first place.
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Spiritfarer - $14.99
Saying goodbye is difficult. Spiritfarer takes you through many emotions as you see to the last wishes of spirits about to depart, helping them to live comfortably until they're ready to go on through the Everdoor. As the Spiritfarer, you'll get to know the characters of the game as they deal with any lingering regrets, and, more often than not, feel touched when it's their time to go.
While the emotional story that tugs on your heartstrings is the highlight of this game, there's a lot to love about it from a gameplay perspective, too. You get to customize your boat how you please and explore beautiful islands on your journey, and it's all elevated by the gorgeous 2D artstyle.
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Yakuza 0 - $19.90
Yakuza 0 is a prequel to the series, making it the ideal place to start if you've never played a Yakuza game before. Set in the 1980s, the game follows the series' main character, Kiryu, in his starting days as a member of the Yakuza, alongside Goro Majima. You switch between the two characters fairly often during the story to follow their individual narratives.
The game is praised for its excellent storytelling and characterization, with many fans placing this entry as the best in the series for these categories. Of course, the gameplay itself is tons of fun too — both characters have a set of different fighting styles that you can switch between while in the middle of combat, and you can complete side missions to unlock even more.
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Final Fantasy 6 - $17.99
Part of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection, Final Fantasy 6 has been revitalized with improved graphics, UI and sound, bringing the classic into the modern era. You begin the game as Terra Branford, who has recently recovered from being mind-controlled. As the story progresses, you can unlock up to 14 playable party members — the most in the series so far.
The game is known for its cast of characters and memorable story, and many cite it to be their favorite in the series to this day. There's a lot to love about this classic, and the Pixel Remaster version is the ideal way to experience it.
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