13 PS5 and PS4 Dealmania bargains I’d grab before they vanish

Dealmania on PS Store: Too Many Discounts, So Here’s the Good Stuff

Scrolling through over 4,000 discounts in Sony’s Dealmania sale is a great way to lose an evening and still not know what to buy. The promo runs on the PS Store until 11th March 2026, with reductions up to 95 per cent on PS5 and PS4 games and DLC. It’s overwhelming, and not every “deal” is actually worth touching – especially some overpriced deluxe editions that are still clinging to launch prices.

I’ve gone through the sale and pulled together 13 games I’d happily recommend at their current prices. These aren’t random picks from a spreadsheet; they’re games I’ve actually played, finished, or sunk an embarrassing number of hours into. I’ve leaned towards titles that feel like genuine value for money right now, whether that’s because they’re modern classics, brilliant time sinks, or just absurd bang-for-buck.

All of these have clear discounts in Dealmania, several are flirting with or matching historic lows, and together they cover a wide spread of genres: Soulslikes, RPGs, FPS, indie darlings, visual novels, and more. One quick tip before we dive in: if a deluxe or “ultimate” edition is in the sale, always check the base version too. Sometimes it’s cheaper elsewhere (like the separate PlayStation Direct sale) or the extra skins and early unlocks just aren’t worth the extra cash.

With that out of the way, here’s what I think is actually worth adding to your PSN cart before Dealmania disappears.

1. Bloodborne

Price in Dealmania: $9.99 / £7.99 (-50%)

If there’s one game in this sale that still feels underpriced at a tenner, it’s Bloodborne. I remember the exact moment this clicked for me: standing in Central Yharnam with zero Blood Vials, one sliver of health, and that grim choir kicking in as I tried to kite a mob around a bonfire. When it finally “clicked”, the whole game opened up – not just as a tough action RPG, but as this perfectly paced loop of risk, aggression, and discovery.

Unlike Dark Souls’ cautious shield play, Bloodborne basically slaps the shield out of your hand and tells you to get in the monster’s face. The regain system (earning health back by counter-attacking) still feels genius. Even now, few games reward bold play this aggressively. The world design also holds up ridiculously well: Yharnam’s streets knot back on themselves in clever shortcuts, and the slow pivot from grubby Victorian horror into full-on cosmic nightmare is still unmatched.

Yes, it’s locked to 30fps on PS4/PS5, and no, there’s still no native PS5 version. But at this price, you’re getting one of the defining PlayStation exclusives for less than the cost of a cinema ticket. If you’ve bounced off Soulslikes before, this might still break you. If you’ve ever even vaguely enjoyed one, though, Bloodborne at this Dealmania price is as close to an automatic purchase as it gets.

2. Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut

Price in Dealmania: $19.79 / £25.19 (-67% / -58%)

Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is that rare open-world game I didn’t burn out on. I still remember thinking “I’ll just clear this one Mongol camp” and then looking up two hours later having followed foxes, composed haiku, and duelled a guy on a hill at sunset for absolutely no reason other than the vibes. It’s one of the most purely “playable” sandboxes Sony’s ever shipped.

The Director’s Cut is the version to own. You get the full base game, the excellent Iki Island expansion – which digs into Jin’s past in surprisingly raw ways — plus DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers on PS5. The combat is still wonderfully tactile: quick stance-swapping, perfect parries, and those standoffs that make you feel like you’re in a Kurosawa film every single time, even 40 hours in.

At roughly twenty bucks, you’re looking at a huge, hand-crafted open world with a main story, meaty expansion, and a ton of side activities that mostly avoid Ubisoft-style checklist fatigue. Even if you only mainline the story and dabble in Iki Island, the value is obvious. Compared to some “Director’s Cut” style reissues that barely justify full price, this Dealmania discount on Tsushima is a genuine sweet spot for newcomers and PS4 upgraders alike.

3. Hades

Price in Dealmania: $8.74 / £6.99 (-65%)

Hades was the first roguelike that turned “just one more run” into “why is it 3am?”. The genius is how it treats failure as progress. Every time Zagreus gets punted back to the House of Hades, you’re not just re-queuing for pain; you’re getting new dialogue, story beats, and tiny shifts in relationships that make dying part of the narrative rhythm.

On the gameplay side, the combat still feels absurdly sharp. I gravitated to the spear and shield builds, but every weapon is viable thanks to the boon system. Getting a cracked combo of Zeus lightning and Poseidon knockback, then dashing around like a murderous pinball, never stops being satisfying. The heat system that lets you crank up difficulty once you “beat” the game is the cherry on top, turning Hades into a long-term hobby rather than a one-and-done indie.

At under ten dollars, this is easily one of the best-value purchases in Dealmania. You’re getting a brilliant story, endlessly replayable builds, and that signature Supergiant art and music that somehow make hell look and sound gorgeous. Even if you’ve eyed it on other platforms before, this PS5/PS4 version at its current price is a perfect excuse to finally commit and see why it became the poster child for modern roguelikes.

4. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Price in Dealmania: $20.99 / £17.99 (-70%)

Seeing a brand-new, gigantic JRPG like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth already slashed by 70 per cent in a sale is a little wild. This isn’t a throwaway spin-off; it’s basically the series going full “best of” compilation. You’ve got Ichiban back in the lead, Kiryu sharing the spotlight, and a Hawaiian playground that somehow fits heartfelt drama, weaponised silly side quests, and a monster-collecting parody all under one roof.

The turn-based combat that Yakuza: Like a Dragon introduced is pushed much further here. Positioning matters more, job classes get delightfully unhinged (idol skills, suplexes, and all), and fights flow faster once you get the hang of optimising your party. I lost hours just tinkering with job setups and watching new skill animations play out. The side content is where it really becomes a lifestyle game: from running a resort to the ridiculous in-game “Sujimon” system, it’s stuffed.

At around twenty bucks in Dealmania, you’re getting a 60+ hour main story if you don’t rush, easily pushing past 100 if you get sucked into optional content. For anyone who likes character-driven RPGs with a heavy dose of weird, this discount is massive value. It’s also a great jumping-on point if you’ve always meant to try the series but were intimidated by the backlog – this one gives you plenty of context while still standing on its own.

5. Horizon Forbidden West

Price in Dealmania: $29.99 / £26.99 (-40%)

Horizon Forbidden West is one of those sequels that quietly fixes almost every gripe from the original. I liked Zero Dawn, but I loved this. The first time I dove under the waves off the coast, weaving between robot fins and coral, it felt like Guerrilla finally embraced the full potential of its robot safari concept.

The combat’s the big win. Targeting specific machine parts with a bow never gets old, especially once you start stacking elemental effects and traps. Aloy feels more agile thanks to the grapple and glider, which dramatically reduces that “climb the yellow ledges” fatigue other open worlds still suffer from. The side quests are more character-focused, too; I actually remembered people’s names this time rather than treating them as walking quest markers.

Is 40 per cent off as dramatic as some deeper cuts in Dealmania? No. But you’re getting a visually stunning, chunky AAA adventure that’ll easily last you 40-60 hours if you explore properly, and it still feels like a graphical showpiece on both PS5 and PS4. If you skipped it at launch because the calendar was stacked, this is a sensible price point to finally see how far Aloy’s world has come since those first snowy steps.

6. DOOM Eternal

Price in Dealmania: $7.99 / £6.99 (-80%)

DOOM Eternal on sale for under ten bucks is pure chaos-per-dollar value. This isn’t a “relaxing after work” shooter; it’s a combat puzzle where standing still is basically a death sentence. The first time I tried to play it like a traditional FPS — hoarding ammo, hiding behind cover — the game chewed me up. When I finally leaned into the movement, rotations, and glory-kill rhythm, it clicked and became ridiculously fun.

The way Eternal forces you to use all your tools is still unmatched. Need armor? Flame Belch. Need health? Glory kill. Need ammo? Chainsaw. Add in jump pads, monkey bars, and a soundtrack that absolutely slams, and every arena fight feels like a high-speed death ballet. On PS5 you get three visual modes, including a ray-traced option, and it all feels incredibly responsive on DualSense.

At this price, even if you just rip through the campaign once on a mid-level difficulty, you’re getting more than your money’s worth. And if you’re the type who likes to master systems, chase higher difficulties, and go for collectibles, DOOM Eternal easily turns into a long-term project. Among all the FPS deals in Dealmania, this is the one I’d point any action fan towards first.

7. Grounded

Price in Dealmania: $19.99 / £16.49 (-50%)

Grounded is one of the few survival games that genuinely feels different, and not just because you’re basically living in a cursed remake of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. The first time a wolf spider emerged from the grass while I was proudly showing off my half-built twig hut, I noped out and swapped the arachnophobia slider immediately.

Moment-to-moment, it’s classic survival: gather resources, manage hunger and thirst, expand your base. But exploring a familiar backyard at insect scale gives everything a sense of wonder and dread most survival games don’t touch. A juice box becomes a landmark. A fallen rake is a climbing challenge. The sandbox actually has its own tiny ecosystem, and when you’re playing co-op, scouting for new resources while someone else fortifies home base basically becomes a weekend hobby.

At half price in Dealmania, Grounded is an easy recommendation if you’ve got a couple of friends and a regular co-op night. Solo is still fun — I played a chunk on my own just learning the crafting and fighting ants — but it really shines in multiplayer where every expedition becomes a mini story. Just be aware: like the best survival sandboxes, it can slowly eat your free time if you let it.

8. Blasphemous 2

Price in Dealmania: $9.89 / £8.24 (-67%)

If you’re in the mood for something punishing but a bit more structured than a pure Soulslike, Blasphemous 2 is a fantastic mid-point — and this sale price makes it very tempting. I adored the original’s aesthetic but bounced off some of its rough edges. The sequel keeps the grotesque religious imagery and oppressive atmosphere, but smooths out the platforming and combat in all the right ways.

You start with a choice of weapons that genuinely changes how you approach fights, and the new moveset options make the game feel faster and more responsive without losing its weight. The level design leans harder into proper Metroidvania structure, too. That feeling of finally cracking open a shortcut after eyeballing a suspicious wall for hours is very much intact, just with fewer cheap instant-death drops than before.

At just under ten dollars, this is one of the better 2D action deals in Dealmania, especially if you missed it at launch. It’s not an easy ride, and the religious imagery is deliberately disturbing, but if you like exploring dense maps full of secrets and mastering demanding combat, Blasphemous 2 at this price feels like a steal.

9. Axiom Verge

Price in Dealmania: $4.99 / £3.74 (-75%)

Axiom Verge has been called “PlayStation’s Metroid” for years, and honestly, that’s fair. The first time I fired it up on PS4, it scratched that old-school exploration itch so perfectly that I forgot I wasn’t actually playing a lost SNES-era cartridge. The fact this was essentially built by one person still blows my mind.

This isn’t some shallow homage, though. The glitch mechanics — turning bugs and corruption into tools — give it its own identity. Finding a seemingly broken tile or scrambled enemy and realising you can weaponise that distortion is incredibly satisfying. The map design leans heavily on curiosity; there are so many “I’ll come back later” spots that actually reward you for remembering them and returning with new gear.

At five bucks in Dealmania, it’s almost comical value. Even if you only explore casually and don’t chase 100 per cent completion, you’ll get a tight, atmospheric sci-fi adventure for the price of a coffee. If you’re a Metroidvania fan and somehow haven’t played Axiom Verge yet, this is the moment. And if you’re just Metroid-curious, it’s a low-risk way to see why people obsess over this style of game.

10. AI: The Somnium Files

Price in Dealmania: $3.99 / £3.19 (-80%)

If you’ve ever thought about getting into visual novels but didn’t know where to start, AI: The Somnium Files at this price is a no-brainer. It starts slow — I remember the first hour being mostly me poking at dialogue trees and thinking “is this it?” — but when the story kicks into gear, it becomes properly hard to put down.

You’re investigating a bizarre series of murders, diving literally into suspects’ dreams to piece together clues. Those Somnium sequences are where gameplay gets more mechanical: time-limited puzzle spaces where you’re figuring out how to manipulate surreal dream logic to progress. They can be trial-and-error heavy, but when you crack one in a single attempt, it feels great.

The real star is the cast. It juggles surprisingly heavy themes with some genuinely stupid comedy, and somehow it works. Side characters who seem like throwaway jokes end up mattering way more than you expect. At under four dollars, you’re getting a full, twisty, multiple-ending sci-fi mystery that’ll easily run you 20-30 hours if you see it through properly. In a sale full of action games, this is one of Dealmania’s best low-price palate cleansers.

11. Baby Steps

Price in Dealmania: $12.99 / £10.39 (-35%)

Baby Steps looks like a throwaway joke — a lanky guy tripping over rocks — but it hooked me way harder than I expected. The first half hour is mostly failure. You’ll fall. A lot. Controlling each individual leg feels impossible at first, like the world’s slowest QWOP. But once the movement clicks, there’s a strange satisfaction in simply cresting a hill without faceplanting.

What surprised me most is how much heart there is beneath the slapstick. Nate (the protagonist) is a bit of a loser, but his journey up this bizarre mountain is also about dealing with his own inertia and self-loathing. Between stumbling across weird little secrets in the world and listening to him bounce off the environment, it becomes quietly affecting without ever getting preachy.

At around 35 per cent off, it’s not the heaviest discount in this list, and the game itself isn’t huge. But it’s a very specific, memorable experience that feels perfect for an evening or two when you want something different from the usual “kill everything, level up” loop. If you appreciate physics-driven comedy and games that wring meaning out of awkward mechanics, Baby Steps is absolutely worth grabbing in Dealmania.

12. Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster

Price in Dealmania: $9.99 / £9.99 (-60%)

Final Fantasy X was the first JRPG that really hit me emotionally, and this HD remaster is still the best way to experience it on PlayStation. Booting it up again in 2026, that opening in Zanarkand — with the piano theme and blitzball stadium — still lands. The story definitely has some early-2000s cheese, but underneath the awkward laughing scene is a surprisingly heavy tale about faith, sacrifice, and the weight of expectations.

The turn-based combat holds up beautifully. The ability to swap party members mid-fight keeps things snappy, and the Sphere Grid progression system still gives you that satisfying sense of slowly breaking the game in your favour. X-2 is much more divisive: tonally it’s basically an idol road trip fanfic sequel, but its job-based combat system is genuinely excellent and fast-paced once you embrace the camp.

At ten bucks with both games included, you’re staring at potentially 100+ hours of classic JRPG content if you dive into side quests and post-game stuff. In a sale that’s full of shorter indies and blockbuster action, this is one of Dealmania’s best pure time-versus-money propositions — especially if you missed these on PS2 or want an excuse to revisit Spira with a slightly older, more cynical perspective.

13. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Price in Dealmania: $4.49 / £3.74 (-85%)

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided had a weird launch — the story cuts off awkwardly and the pre-order nonsense left a bad taste — but judged purely as an immersive sim, it’s still excellent. And at under five dollars in Dealmania, it’s honestly one of the best stealth/RPG values on the store right now.

Prague might be one of my favourite hub cities in gaming. The way its alleys, apartments, and hidden routes interlock is classic Deus Ex, and playing with different builds genuinely changes how you approach missions. On one save I stacked hacking and non-lethal tools, ghosting through vents and turning off cameras; on another I leaned into heavy augments and basically turned Adam Jensen into a walking tank. Both approaches felt valid and fun.

The overarching plot doesn’t quite hit the highs of Human Revolution, but individual missions and side stories carry it. Sneaking into high-security banks, navigating shady underground clubs, and eavesdropping on conspirators from an air vent — it all scratches that “play it your way” itch most modern games barely attempt. For the price of a snack, you’re getting one of the better-designed immersive sim sandboxes of the last decade. Flawed? Yes. But at this discount, absolutely worth adding to your backlog.

How to Survive Dealmania Without Nuking Your Wallet

Those are the 13 games I’d prioritise while Dealmania is live, but a couple of quick rules will help you cut through the rest of the noise. First, decide what you actually want to play in the next month, not “sometime this year”. Most of us have digital backlogs that could see us through an apocalypse; adding five more 80-hour RPGs you won’t touch helps nobody.

Second, beware deluxe and “super” editions. In this sale (and the overlapping PlayStation Direct promos) there are bundles where the base game isn’t meaningfully discounted, but a fancy version with cosmetics is. Unless the extra content is proper story DLC you know you’ll play, stick to the cheapest way to get the full core game. Sites and communities tracking historic lows have already called out a few bad-value bundles this week; use Dealmania to snag real bargains, not publisher upsells.

Finally, lean into variety. If you grab one massive open world like Horizon Forbidden West, balance it with a shorter indie like Axiom Verge or a narrative slow-burn like AI: The Somnium Files. That way you’re more likely to actually finish things instead of bouncing between five similar sandboxes. Dealmania runs until 11th March 2026 — plenty of time to be picky, grab a couple of genuine gems, and leave the rest sitting on the virtual shelves where they belong.