When it comes to cheap games, there usually is not a ton of options to choose from. If you have 5 dollars to spare, then you will be happy to know that all the games on this list are around that price. Each one of these games are highly rated and have a ton of content, even though the price is extremely low.
There are a ton of different genre of games on this list, so there will be at least one game from this list that will catch your eye if you are looking for something fun and unique. So here are the top 10 best steam games that are under 5 dollars.
10. Platform 8
Platform 8 is a smaller experience that has horror elements to it. The game revloves around you being on a train that runs forever, and it is up to you to find the anomolies around you.
The whole point of the game is to figure out what is wrong and to escape the infinite train. It is extremely simple, but that is what makes this game interesting.
The developers also made another game called Exit 8, that is also very cheap and similar to the premise of Platform 8. We don't want to talk about any more since it might spoil the experience for you, but the game will take around an hour to complete. You could even buy it, beat it, and refund it if you want to.
It is 4 USD and is totally worth playing through. If you are looking for a cool horror experience to hold you over, this is definitely worth checking out.
9. Maniac
Maniac is a game that lets you do whatever you want. Have you ever wanted to play a game that allowed you to just cause as much mayhem as you want to?
Well Maniac lets you do that. It is a rogue-lite crime shooter where you choose from 6 different people and go destroy everything. The graphic style is also very cartoonish, but that is what makes this game unique.
There really isn't anything special about this game, but the sheer chaos and fun make it a really enjoyable experience. All you need to do is start the game up and go around causing chaos. The developers call it GTA meets Vampire Survivors. It is 5 USD and is totally worth it if you are looking for something to play.
8. Kindergarten
Kindergarten is an abstract puzzle adventure game. You play as a student in a school that’s a bit…off. The teacher is trying to get rid of her kids. the janitor is frequently seen cleaning up blood. The cafeteria is serving the same slop over and over again.
Kids are walking around with strange devices planted on them after visiting the principal, and one of your fellow classmates has gone missing. It’s up to you to figure out what’s going on, because your life might depend on it.
The game is 5 USD and is definitely very unique. There is a sequel that came out a couple years after it was released and is also worth it if you enjoy the first game a bunch.
It has overwhelmingly positive reviews on steam so you know there are a ton of people who enjoy it. It is almost a sandbox game that lets you do whatever you want. If that sounds interesting to you, then go check it out for yourself.
7. Lunch Lady
Lunch Lady is a 1-4 player online co-op survival horror game. The school final exams are coming up and the best idea you and your friends had was to steal the test answers. Find all 10 pages and don't get caught by the murderous Lunch Lady!
In 'Lunch Lady' you will roam around the dark hallways of your school in the hopes of finding the answers for your upcoming finals. You will get chased through the whole school by an evil and possessed Lunch Lady. You have to collect all 10 pages and get the hell out of there as fast as possible.
Each game will be different. The Lunch Lady will look for you in different locations and every collectable item will be hidden somewhere else. As the game progresses the unpredictable old Lady will get even faster and stronger. The clock's ticking. Find keys to unlock doors.
Heal each other with medkits. Play smart and work together. Or get whacked with a pan. It is 5 USD if you are looking for something to play with your friends.
6. PropHunter
PropHunter is a game based on the basic prop hunt formula. The players are divided into two teams - one team is hiding by taking the form and properties of objects, the second team is seeking to find the impostors among props. The team that eliminates its rivals wins!
To win, the hunters need to find all the props-players! Each imposter caught goes to the hunter team. When the allotted round time expires, hunters automatically lose if at least one prop-player is still alive.
Not only are hunters dangerous, props are too! They can damage the hunter if they hit him with great force! Each hunter eliminated goes to the props team.
To make the gameplay more interesting, the team of hunters and props have their own unique abilities. Use your intuition, become invisible, reincarnate into an object or throw a bomb at a group of props, speed up or replenish your health! The game is 4 USD and is totally worth it if you like Prop hunt.
5. I'm on Observation Duty
I'm on observation duty is a short horror game where your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies in the monitored rooms. Anomalies range from furniture movement to otherworldly intruders.
When you spot an anomaly all you have to do is file an anomaly report describing the type and location of the anomaly.
Simple, right? You will need sharp eyes and good memory to survive the entire night. Are you up for the task? Maybe you'll even discover some secrets along the way. It is a short horror experience that you won't forget.
There are a bunch of different stories you can get and each one is 3 USD. Each one is totally worth it and you can buy the whole bundle of every single game for around $30 USD. If you enjoy short horror experiences, go check this indie franchise out for yourself.
4. Only Up: Skibidi Together
Only Up: SKIBIDI TOGETHER is an incredible multiplayer parkour game where precision and speed are important. Jump and climb over various obstacles. The slightest mistake can result in a fall to the starting location. The game is an ultimate challenge that will challenge your skills.
Compete against friends and players from all over the world, overcoming tricky obstacles and conquering incredible heights to become one of the few to conquer all heights.
There is no margin for error here - one wrong step and you will fly down. Are you ready to demonstrate your parkour skills and climb to the top?
Yes, the whole game is based on the Skibidi Toilet meme, but the gameplay itself is super fun if you enjoy games like Only Up. It is 5 USD and totally worth it by yourself or even with friends.
3. Halls of Torment
Halls of Torment is a action rogue-lite that is very similar to Vampire Survivors. Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite.
Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment is a horde survival game with a pre-rendered retro look reminiscent of RPGs from the late 90s. Choose one of many hero characters and descend into the deadly Halls of Torment.
Fight unholy horrors from beyond and survive wave after wave of enemies until you face one of the tormented Lords. Strengthen your hero with character traits, abilities, and items.
Create a new powerful build during each run. Explore various underground expanses and find new powerful items that enable you to venture even deeper into the abyss.
If you enjoy action roguelites, then you can get this game for 5 USD.
2. Five Nights at Freddys
Everyone knows Five Nights at Freddys. If you don't, you have been living under a rock. If you don't know, it is a game that has you surviving 5 nights at a pizza restaraunt similar to chuck e cheese. From your small office you must watch the security cameras carefully.
You have a very limited amount of electricity that you're allowed to use per night (corporate budget cuts, you know).
That means when you run out of power for the night- no more security doors and no more lights! If something isn't right- namely if Freddybear or his friends aren't in their proper places, you must find them on the monitors and protect yourself if needed!
It is 5 USD and is totally worth playing if you have never played it. The other FNAF games aren't really worth it in our opinion, so go and try out the first one, you won't regret it.
1. Chained Together
Chained Together is probably the most unique Only Up clone to date. Begin your journey in the depths of hell, chained to your companions. Your mission is to escape hell by climbing as high as possible.
Each jump requires perfect coordination to scale the platforms and escape the scorching heat. Traverse a multitude of worlds, each offering unique challenges.
The game features several difficulty modes: Beginner, Normal, and Lava mode.
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Beginner: An option in the pause menu allows you to teleport back to the highest point you reached before a significant fall.
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Normal: No specific help, you fall in case of failure and must start over.
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Lava: You must climb quickly before the lava engulfs you.
The game is 5 USD and is totally worth it if you enjoy games like Only Up.
