Games don’t have to be expensive to be fun! The holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day is one of the best times of the year to find incredible deals on popular titles. In this generation of younger and younger gamers, there is no better moment to stock up on presents that will lead to hours of fun.
PlayStation fans that want to keep things safe for the whole family can currently find deals galore for all of their kid-friendly gaming needs online through PlayStation Direct or the PlayStation Store. Grab them while they’re available, though, as they will not last forever. Many of the best sale prices end between December 22 and 31.
Disclaimer: Any game available on the PlayStation Store will be considered, not just exclusives.
10 Concrete Genie (75) - $9.99
In the town of Denska, Ash is a budding young artist who must search for his missing artwork after it is stolen by bullies. During his journey, he finds a paintbrush that can bring his drawings to life.
A story about artistic expression, creativity, and overcoming bullying, Concrete Genie is an adorable game for kids of all ages. This inventive soon-to-be classic is currently on sale for only $9.99. It usually costs $29.99.
9 Unravel Two (77) - $5.59
Playable in both single and multi-player, Unravel Two is a unique puzzle game that follows the escapades of two "Yarnys" that must work together to complete certain tasks.
Lost in a terrible storm, a small, yarn creature finds a friend and they go on an exciting journey of ups and downs together. It is rated E for everyone, and suitable for kids around ages 6-7 years old and above. While it usually costs $19.99, Unravel Two can be currently picked up for $5.59.
8 Disney Classic Games: Aladdin And The Lion King (77) - $11.99
First released for SEGA Genesis and the Super Nintendo in the early 1990s, these Disney classics recently re-released for the PlayStation in 2019. The graphics may be of lower quality, but the games are perfect for kids of all ages.
Full of familiar characters and with easy-to-grasp but still challenging levels, both kids and adults looking for some nostalgia will be able to have lots of fun with this double-feature. These games can be picked up for $11.99 until December 23. After that, this collection will revert back to $29.99.
7 LittleBigPlanet 3 (79) - $9.99
Known for its distinct and vibrant visuals, this threequel allows players to create their own special characters and even their own levels. The third installment to the main LittleBigPlanet franchise, it is the eighth including the others in the Sackboy franchise.
This puzzle-solving game is great for any particularly artistic little gamers around the ages of 7 and older. Catch it for only $9.99 before the sale ends on January 1. LittleBigPlanet usually costs $19.99.
6 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (79) - $9.99
A brave adventurer is plagued by a curse that turns him into a lizard man in this remake of a sidescroller from 1989. Desperate to return to his human body, he must travel far and wide to defeat all of the monsters in the land.
Players gain the ability to harness the powers of different animals during this epic trek. Wonderboy: The Dragon's Trap is available for a short time at the great price of $9.99, and that includes the OST. The game alone is currently on sale for just $7.99, but it will revert to $19.99 after December 23.
5 Need For Speed: Rivals (80) - $5.99
More interested in good old fashioned races rather than stories? Though many racing games earn a T rating for music choices or violence, Need For Speed is safe for any young car enthusiast 10 years and older, which is due to police chases and mild crash sequences.
This game is playable single or multiplayer. Its simple racing format gameplay and flashy cars make it entertaining for adults and children alike. Need for Speed: Rivals can be picked up for just $5.99 until December 23. After that, it will cost $19.99.
4 Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 (81) - $3.99
A brightly colored, addictive franchise, Plants Vs. Zombies is a simple strategy game that pits everyday plant-life against unexpected monsters. Garden Warfare 2 gives the older game a new spin with better graphics and more involved gameplay.
Armed only with seeds, sunlight, and other yard-related objects, the plants must protect their homes against swarms of the ridiculous-looking undead. Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is on sale for just $3.99, a significant cut from its usual $19.99 price tag.
3 Ratchet & Clank (85) - $9.99
It is up to a mechanically inclined Lombax and a defective robot to save the day. Are they up to the task? A third-person action-adventure game first introduced in the early 2000s for the PlayStation 2, Ratchet and Clank has resulted in nearly a dozen games since its release.
Partnered with a highly intelligent robot buddy, Ratchet does what he can in order to save the universe from the various evils of the worlds in it. Ratchet & Clank is a remake of the original entry in the series and can be picked up for $9.99 until the end of the year.
2 Sonic Mania: Encore DLC (86) - $2.99
Gotta go fast! Sonic Mania was released in 2017 for the 25th anniversary of the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise. The retro graphics and action-packed levels are a beautiful homage to the popular sidescroller from 1991. The series has been going strong in games, television, and movies ever since.
Encore is a DLC expansion pack that introduces two characters: Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel. The DLC usually costs $4.99 but is currently available for just $2.99. The base game is $19.99.
1 Astro Bot Rescue Mission (90) - $9.99
Who has not wanted to go on an epic rescue mission to save robot friends? Exclusively developed for PlayStation VR, Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a modern classic.
Play as Astro Bot and search for a team of lost bots over 20 visually stunning levels. Best for children around the ages of 12 and over, snag this one this holiday season for a steal at $9.99. Astro Bot Rescue Mission usually costs $19.99.