Summary
When shopping onSteam, it’s always smart to do your research—especially if you plan to spend wisely. Buying random games is basically digital gambling. Just like not every expensive game is a masterpiece, not every cheap one is trash. Sure, many low-cost games are rushed, shallow, or just plain weird, which fuels the stereotype.
Some even suffer from developer enthusiasm (aka amateur hour). But that doesn’t mean cheap equals bad. In fact, there are tons of under-a-dollar games on Steam that are surprisingly fun, quirky, and loved by the community. So, here’s a list of budget-friendly gems that might just become your next obsession.
The prices of the games on this list may change in the future. Also, games that only drop below one dollar during sales are not included. This list only features games that are regularly priced under one dollar without any discounts.
10Pinkman
Price: $0.99
First off, this game has absolutely nothing to do with Breaking Bad’s Jesse Pinkman—sorry to disappoint. You play as a pink-skinned dude whose special skill is… farting. Yes, really. It’s a fast-paced action platformer packed with 100 brutally deadly trap-filled levels that will make you rage and laugh at the same time.
The controls are super tight, and using a gamepad feels smooth like butter. The colorful palettes are eye candy, but the traps? Instant death.The synthwave soundtrackperfectly matches the game’s fast, repetitive vibe. If you love trial and error and don’t mind dying a lot, this quirky little game deserves your attention.
9Bean Battles
Bean Battles puts a quirky twist on thepopular Battle Royale genrewith its fast-paced action shooter gameplay. Despite its low price, players have given it some surprisingly positive reviews. Unlike most Battle Royales where matches drag on forever, here games last just a few minutes — so no endless looting marathons.
Weapons and gear are scattered all over the map, ready to grab. The maps are smaller, and the safe zone shrinks quickly, forcing players to keep moving and fighting nonstop. While it works best with two to three players, it can support up to 16. Perfect for some chaotic fun with friends — just don’t blame us if you get beaned out quickly!
8Landlord Of The Woods
If you’re looking for a unique and weird point-and-click game, no need to spend a fortune. In this surreal adventure, you play as a 25-year-old trying to find meaning in life. You apply to become the landlord of a forest—and get the job—but then you have to deal with the bizarre demands of strange tenants living there.
The hand-drawn art styleis cute, but the themes can get creepy and unsettling. Some surreal moments add to the weirdness. It’s not a long game—expect around 40 to 60 minutes of quirky puzzling. If you’re into experimental games or a fan of the Rusty Lake series, Landlord of the Woods might just be your new strange obsession.
7Toree 2
Toree 2 is a 3D platformer sequel that delivers a short but intense experience. It builds on what made the original Toree 3D great: fast gameplay, smooth level design, and adorable costumes. Speedrunners, this one’s for you—it’s all about moving fast and nailing those levels. Visually, it looks like a late ’90s PlayStation 1 or Nintendo 64 game with low-poly graphics, giving it a charmingly nostalgic vibe.
The game features nine levels, each with unique challenges and elements, packing variety into a compact package. In short, if you want a quick, retro-style 3D platformer that’s both cute and challenging, Toree 2 is ready to speed-run its way into your heart.
6Dr Livesey Rom And Death Edition
If you’re a Treasure Island fan and love the internet meme legend Dr. Livesey, this game’s for you. It’s a fast-paced action shooter with bullet hell madness, powered by some serious phonk beats. Dr. Livesey and his legendary crew set sail for Treasure Island, but a mutiny erupts on the ship—some want him gone!
Once the plot thickens, Livesey and pals have to fight through a wild massacre where “rum and death are one.” The game’s visuals mimic the classic Soviet cartoon style, giving it a nostalgic and quirky charm. If you crave nonstop action, waves of enemies, and reflex tests with a side of humor, this game will keep you laughing and dying repeatedly.
Reventure smashes the typical 2D platformer mold with humor, creativity, and wild experimentation. It takes the classic “save the princess” trope and turns it upside down with 100 totally different endings. Instead of just rescuing the princess, you explore every bizarre conclusion—from heroic victories to ridiculous deaths, time-space glitches, and unexpected twists.
Dying isn’t punishment here; it usually unlocks a new ending, discovery, or joke. While it’s a platformer at heart, hunting down all 100 endings feels like solving a quirky puzzle. Packed with dry, absurd humor and self-mockery, Reventure is full of pop culture references and hilarious surprises that’ll have you laughing out loud more times than you’d expect.
4Orbt XL
Orbt XL is an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master, fast-paced arcade game that sucks you in—literally. You control a tiny orb that’s constantly being pulled toward a giant black hole right in the screen’s center. Your mission? Dodge the spinning, moving, and popping obstacles that appear in your orbit.
The closer you spin near the black hole, the faster your score climbs—talk about tempting fate! Survive longer and the game cranks up the speed and obstacle craziness, turning it into a reflex-testing nightmare. If you love chasing high scores while flirting with cosmic doom, Orbt XL is a snack-sized challenge worth gobbling up.
3Cats Hidden In Bali
Cats Hidden In Bali is exactly what it sounds like—a hand-drawn, Bali-themed hidden object game where you hunt for sneaky cats. It’s part of the Travellin Cats series, created by the genius behind some viral cat-finding games. Your goal? Spot 100 adorable cats cleverly hiding in one huge, super-detailed Bali scene.
You’ll need to zoom, pan, and squint like a detective to find them all. The hand-drawn art style gives the game a warm, personal touch. Perfect for cat lovers who want to relax, test their eyes, and enjoy a purr-fectly chill hidden object adventure.
Other cat-themed hidden object games by the same developers can also be found on Steam for under a dollar or even for free. If the Bali theme doesn’t grab you, you can check out other versions.
2Bit Blaster XL
If you miss the classic ’80s arcade vibe, Bit Blaster XL brings it straight to you. This fast-paced retro shoot ’em up never lets your ship stop or your guns rest—you just steer, boost, and brake to dodge endless waves of colorful blocks and enemy ships. No need to press the fire button; your ship blasts nonstop while you focus on survival.
The goal? Outlast everyone and rack up crazy high scores to climb the global leaderboards. Packed with power-ups and inspired by arcade legends like Asteroids and Space Invaders, it’s perfect for anyone who loves old-school arcade chaos and speedy reflex tests. Ready to blast some pixels?
1Blood And Bacon
Blood and Bacon is a hilariously absurd and gloriously bloody FPS where you and your friends mow down endless hordes of evil pigs—because why not? There’s no deep plot here, just mutant, flying, and sometimes exploding pigs trying to kill you on a creepy farm.
The graphics look like they were borrowed from a 2003 bargain bin—but that’s part of the charm. Each night, pigs attack. Each day, you prep for more pig chaos. With 35 types of pigs, giant boss monsters every ten days, and co-op for up to six players, the madness just gets better with friends. It’s dumb, it’s chaotic, and it’s beautiful.
