Best Video Games Black Friday Deals 2026

Ghost of Yōtei is the game we would buy first for a PS5. OpenCritic averages 89, and reviewers singled out its sword fights and the landscapes of Ezo as a step up from Ghost of Tsushima. The Complete Edition, out October 1, adds the Echoes of Sekigahara story expansion and the Most Wanted survival mode; the online co-op Legends mode is a free update for every owner. We have not seen many reviews of the expansion yet, so this rank rests on the base game.

Critics were cooler on the revenge story, and Tsushima players will find the structure familiar. It is violent, so not one for younger players.

We chose this edition because Amazon sells it directly; the standard disc was only available from third-party sellers when we checked, for about $13 less, but owners of that disc have to pay again on the PlayStation Store for the expansion. At $69.99 the Complete Edition has not been cut since launch, so this is a recommendation, not a deal yet.

Donkey Kong Bananza is the Switch 2 game to buy once you have Mario Kart World. GameSpot and Nintendo Life both scored it 9 out of 10 and Famitsu gave it 38 of 40, all for the same reason: you can punch, dig and tunnel through almost every level, and moving around them feels great. VGC was more measured and put it just short of Super Mario Odyssey. A second player can join as Pauline, which makes it a good pick for a parent and child.

Reviewers noted a camera that struggles underground and frame dips during big moments of destruction. Experienced players will find it easy.

At $69 from Amazon, it costs what it has sold for all fall. It reached about $63 in January, and Nintendo rarely goes lower, so a few dollars off is the realistic Black Friday hope.

Split Fiction is the best game here for two people on one couch, and our budget pick. GameSpot gave it 10 out of 10 and OpenCritic averages 91. It changes its rules every few minutes, from sci-fi chases to fantasy puzzles, so neither player has time to get bored. One copy covers couch co-op, and the Friend's Pass lets a second player join online without buying the game. It is also on Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC.

There is no single-player mode, so skip it if you mostly play alone. Reviewers found the story thinner than the gameplay, and Digital Trends, at 3.5 out of 5, was the main dissent.

At about $32 from Amazon, it is roughly a dollar under its 90-day average. It dropped to $30 during Thanksgiving week last year, and that is the number to watch for.

Resident Evil Requiem is our horror pick, and one of only two games here with a real discount. IGN gave it 9 out of 10 and OpenCritic put it in its Hall of Fame at 89. Reviewers liked the slow, frightening sections as Grace best, and the visuals drew praise across the board. This Amazon Exclusive Edition is the standard game plus a two-sided poster.

It is a gory horror game for adults. TechRadar was among those who found the second half leans into action, with weaker bosses and a messy story, and the heavy film grain will not suit everyone. Xbox and Switch 2 owners can buy their own versions; Digital Foundry rated the Switch 2 port well, though it trails the PS5 version.

At $49.99 from Amazon, it is about $12.50 under its 90-day average and matches its lowest price of the past year.

Mario Kart World is the game for any Switch 2 bought without the Mario Kart bundle, and the one the whole household will play. OpenCritic averages 86 and Nintendo Life gave it 9 out of 10. Knockout Tour, which eliminates racers across a run of linked tracks, was the standout for most reviewers, and reviewers rated the core racing as sharp as ever. Four people can play on one screen.

The open-world Free Roam mode is the weak spot. VGC and Game Informer both found it empty, with little to do between races.

Do not hold out for a discount. Amazon has not sold it for less than $79 at any point in the past year, so the price on the card is the price.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at The Game Awards last December and is the RPG we would pick for a PS5. OpenCritic averages 92, with 97% of critics recommending it. Its turn-based battles ask you to dodge and parry in real time, which keeps fights tense, and its story and score drew as much praise as the combat. It is also on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

It is a long game built around fighting. PC Gamer's 70 was the main dissent, and its complaint was that the combat dominates; difficulty spikes also catch players out.

This is not a deal yet. At about $49 from Amazon it sits a couple of dollars above its 90-day average. It sold for $40 last December, which is the price to watch for over Black Friday week.

Astro Bot is the PS5 game for kids and for anyone who has just bought the console. It was the best-reviewed game of 2024, with an OpenCritic average of 95, and Push Square counts it among the best games on the system. Nearly every level adds a new idea, and nothing else shows off the DualSense controller's rumble and triggers as well.

It is short, about 12 to 15 hours, and much of it is easy for experienced players. If you want something that lasts, Ghost of Yōtei or Clair Obscur will keep you busy far longer.

At about $45 from Amazon, it sits a couple of dollars over its 90-day average, so it is not discounted. It fell to about $33 in February, and we would wait for something closer to that.

Forza Horizon 6 is our Xbox pick and the clearest saving on this list. At $42 from Amazon, it is about $16 under its 90-day average and at its lowest price of the past year. Metacritic averages 92. Reviewers praised the Japan setting, the seasons and weather that change it, and handling that works for newcomers and racing fans alike.

The criticism is that it plays safe. Progression is slow, the events stick closely to the Horizon formula, and the AI drivers are uneven. It is also included with Game Pass Ultimate, so subscribers should check before buying a disc. PS5 owners will have to wait for the January 26, 2027 release.