Our best Steam Deck games under $5 in the Autumn Sale, from must-haves to sleeper picks

The Steam Autumn Sale kicked off on November 27, and you can save big on hundreds of titles right now. And if you’re a Steam Deck owner who wants to try some new games but doesn’t want to overspend, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. There are plenty of titles that you can get for under $5 at the moment, and we’ve selected the ones that we think are worth getting.

All of the games we’ve selected are either Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. For those who don’t know, a Verified title runs smoothly on the handheld out of the box, while Playable titles may require some tweaks and adjustments for smooth performance. If you can up your budget a little, then we also have the 20 best games under $10 and we’ve avoided repeating any of those in our picks below.

Best Steam Deck games under $5 in the Autumn Sale

Here are a handful of games that we think are worth getting right now.

The Forest

If you’re a fan of open-world survival games, then you must give The Forest a try. In this game, you play as a lone survivor of a jet crash, who finds himself in a mysterious forest filled with dangers. Your goal is to build a shelter, gather resources, and do everything in your power to survive. While you’ll stay safe during the daytime, cannibalistic mutants will attack your base at night. So, it’s up to you to build defenses and lay traps to protect your base. Overall, the game provides a challenging experience. As you progress through it, the enemies will keep getting tougher, but you’ll also be much stronger than before.

• Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable
• Current Price: $3.99 – 80% off

Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an RPG game that throws you into a world filled with majestic castles, vast fields, and stunning views. You get to play as Henry, the son of a blacksmith, and your main goal is to avenge the death of your parents and fight against the invading forces that have taken over your homeland. Throughout the game, you’ll be tasked to complete various quests, and the decisions you make during them will decide how the quest concludes. You’ll also get the luxury to choose from a wide range of weapons, and as you make progress, you’ll unlock new skills, perks, and equipment.

• Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable
• Current Price: $2.99 – 90% off

Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares is a dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer game that throws you into a world filled with unsettling environments and distorted versions of adults. You play as a small, vulnerable child named Six, navigating through a mysterious, interconnected world known as The Maw. To progress, you’ll need to solve environmental puzzles and different challenges while avoiding getting detected by nearby monsters. Overall, it provides a challenging experience, combining horror, mystery, and puzzle solving.

• Steam Deck Compatibility: Verified
• Current Price: $4.99 – 75% off

Need for Speed Heat

If you’re a fan of racing games, then you might want to give Need for Speed Heat a try. This is easily one of the best NFS games out there, which lets you race in the vibrant city of Plam City. It offers two different gameplay styles, as you can participate in races during the day for money, and then switch to the night to earn rep. There are over 100 cars for you to choose form, and you can customize them however you like. During the night, you’ll encounter a relentless police force that will chase you down, and the intensity of the pursuit will increase with your reputation. In other words, the higher your reputation, the more difficult it will be for you to escape the cops.

• Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable
• Current Price: $3.49 – 95% off

Frostpunk

Frostpunk is a challenging city-building survival game set in a world with never-ending winter. As the leader of the last remnants of humanity, you must build and maintain a city to ensure the survival of your people. The game’s primary challenge is the extreme cold. You’ll need to constantly manage heat and resources to keep your citizens alive. You’ll need to balance the needs of your people with the limited resources available. This includes food, water, heat, and raw materials. On top of that, you will need to make difficult choices that impact the lives of your people.

• Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable
• Current Price: $4.49 – 85% off

Honorable mentions

Aside from the titles mentioned above, there are a bunch of other games that are available for under $5 right now and are worth considering. These include:

In any case, do keep in mind that the Steam Autumn Sale will conclude on December 4, so make sure to grab whatever you want before that. We’ve already seen some fantastic deals, including two games getting their first-ever discounts right now.