1. What Remains of Edith Finch
BUY
Sale ends Oct 22
BUY because: One evening, five bucks, and a story you'll think about all week. Rated T; it's about a family's deaths.
The Busy Gamer's Under-$20 List
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2. Cocoon
BUY
Sale ends Oct 22
BUY because: Clever, no-dialogue puzzles you can finish in a couple of nights. Rated E.
3. Celeste
BUY
Sale ends Oct 24
BUY because: One of the best platformers ever made, and assist mode keeps it from eating your night.
4. The Plucky Squire (PS5)
BUY
Sale ends Thu Oct 22, 1:59 AM CT
BUY because: A storybook adventure that jumps off the page. Charming for grown-ups and kids alike.
5. Stray
BUY
Sale ends Oct 22
BUY because: You're a cat in a neon robot city. Done in a weekend and you'll smile the whole way.
6. Inscryption
BUY
Sale ends Tue Oct 27, 2:59 AM CT
BUY because: A creepy card game that keeps turning into something else. Rated M, so after bedtime.
7. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
BUY
Sale ends Oct 22
BUY because: Four bucks for split-screen superhero co-op with the kids. Rated E10+.
8. Slime Rancher
BUY
Sale ends Mon Oct 26, 2:59 AM CT
BUY because: Cheerful, low-stress ranching that's easy to hand to an older kid. Rated E10+ (ESRB).
9. A Short Hike
BUY
Not on sale
BUY because: One cozy evening, no combat, nothing scary. Worth full price. Rated E.