PlayStation launches epic new sale with the best PS5 games from $4 —here’s 15 deals I’d buy

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PlayStation is here to help you wash away those winter blues thanks to its new Critics' Choice sale. Recently launched on the PlayStation Store, this sales event includes discounts on some of the most popular PS5 games including Astro Bot, Silent Hill 2 and Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

Picking a favorite discount from the almost 1,500 individual savings is very tough, but Cyberpunk 2077 for $24 has caught my eye. This 50% saving on the content-rich RPG is a must-buy, and the Phantom Liberty expansion is now 20% off. Other noteworthy deals include Lies of P for $35 (was $59) and addictive deck-builder Balatro for $11 (was $14).

These are just a small handful of the many epic PS5 savings in this PlayStation Store sale. I'm rounding up even more of my top picks below. Plus, I've also found some of the best deals at Amazon and Best Buy for those PS5 gamers who prefer a physical disc over a digital download.

Best PlayStation Store deals

Best PS5 game deals right now

Assassin's Creed Mirage
Assassin's Creed Mirage: was $39 now $19 at Amazon

Pitched as a return to the franchise's roots, Assassin's Creed Mirage ditches the RPG bloat of the most recent AC games in the form of a smaller, more focused experience. You play Basim, a petty thief turned master assassin in 9th-century Baghdad. With a vibrant city to explore and a list of targets to eliminate, Assassin's Creed Mirage is exactly what the series needed after the overwhelming scale of Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

  Dead Space
Dead Space: was $69 now $19 at Best Buy

Step back into the space boots of Isaac Clarke in this remake of the legendary sci-fi survival horror, Dead Space. The USG Ishimura has been overrun with nightmarish enemies, and it's your job to discover the source of the outbreak while trying to keep your sanity in check. You'll need to conserve your resources by strategically dismembering enemies.

  Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora: was $69 now $19 at Amazon

One of 2023's most pleasant surprises, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora doesn't switch up the Ubisoft open-world formula seen in games like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry. But the alien setting of Pandora makes everything feel brand new, and it's one of the most visually impressive games on PS5. Even if you're not enamored with the Avatar movies, you might be surprised by this one.

  Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 Reload: was $69 now $24 at Amazon

Atlus's Persona series has a strong pedigree, and this full-fledged remake brings the Persona 3 story to the current console generation so franchise veterans and newcomers can experience it. Part social sim and part JRPG, Persona 3 Reload updates the visuals and incorporates many quality-of-life improvements and new elements, bringing the original tale up to date and making this another must-play RPG.

NBA 2K25
NBA 2K25: was $69 now $24 at Amazon

One of the best-selling sports games around for very good reason, NBA 2K25 is packed with teams and modes and looks staggeringly good on the PS5 – particularly PS5 Pro. This latest version of the popular basketball sim has dropped to $29, so now is the time to get on the court.

Metal Gear Solid  Master Collection Vo.1
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vo.1: was $39 now $29 at Amazon

Enjoy the acclaimed Metal Gear Solid franchise from the very start in this first installment in the Master Collection series. This package offers strong value, containing Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, along with the original two Metal Gear games and a host of supplemental content, including digital art collections and novels. It is the perfect package for veteran MGS fans or newcomers to the storied franchise.

Sonic X Shadow Generations
Sonic X Shadow Generations: was $49 now $39 at Amazon

Sonic X Shadow Generations combines a remaster of 2011's Sonic Generations, a love letter to the Blue Blur that remains a fan-favorite to this day, with a new Shadow-focused campaign. It's a strong package, and it's perfectly timed ahead of the theatrical release of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie.

  Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws: was $69 now $39 at Best Buy

Star Wars Outlaws represents a new frontier for a Galaxy far, far away as it's the first-ever open-world game set in the iconic sci-fi universe. You play a Han Solo-type named Kay Vess, as you explore various planets and navigate criminal syndicates and the sinister Galactic Empire.

  Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade: was $69 now $47 at Amazon

In Stellar Blade you play Eve, a futuristic soldier dispatched to Earth to reclaim the planet from a horde of monstrous creatures. Once on the surface, Eve discovers there's more to this conflict than first thought. Offering exciting action gameplay, a satisfying level of challenge and cinematic visuals, Stellar Blade is one of the year's most enjoyable PS5 experiences.

  Metaphor ReFantazio
Metaphor ReFantazio: was $69 now $49 at Amazon

Metaphor ReFantazio, an original fantasy adventure that combines social sim elements with stylish turn-based combat, comes from the creator of the acclaimed Persona series. Yes, it's basically Persona in a fantasy setting, but that's a recipe for success, and Metaphor easily gets its hooks into you. It's also meaty, with even a rushed playthrough taking several dozen hours.

  Alan Wake 2 (Deluxe Edition)
Alan Wake 2 (Deluxe Edition): was $79 now $69 at Amazon

Alan Wake 2 is a sequel more than 10 years in the making. This time you play as the eponymous writer and a new character, Saga Anderson, an FBI agent investigating a grisly murder. Boasting a cinematic story and survival horror gameplay, Alan Wake 2 is a unique trip into a surreal nightmare. This Deluxe Edition includes both DLC expansions and a digital copy of Alan Wake Remastered.

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Rory Mellon
Entertainment Editor (UK)

Rory is an Entertainment Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on gaming and streaming. When he’s not reviewing the latest games, searching for hidden gems on Netflix, or writing hot takes on new gaming hardware, TV shows and movies, he can be found attending music festivals and getting far too emotionally invested in his favorite football team.