With Cyber Monday here, there are plenty of deals holding strong, including some discounts on physical games at Amazon.
Below, I've rounded up several games that launched earlier this year that I can also personally vouch for, having played and enjoyed all of them. If you have an Xbox Series X with a disc drive, then take advantage of these big discounts on physical games, from survival-horror titles like $20 off Silent Hill f, to the ever-expanding Monster Hunter Wilds for just $39.99.
A year of variety
Monster Hunter Wilds wasn't perfect at launch, but the developers at Capcom have kept with it, bringing new creatures to hunt through updates, such as one that added the water-dwelling Lagiacrus.
Silent Hill f, developed by NeoBards, is a bold take on the Silent Hill formula in many ways, while still serving as an excellent return to basics for puzzle-solving survival-horror.
Frostpunk 2 was already a great game on PC last year, and I've had a blast with the console version, which is ported quite well considering the game's daunting user interface was originally built for mouse and keyboard.
Battlefield 6 is easily the top shooter this year, with fierce squad-based battles on some gorgeous, well-designed maps. The game is also avoiding gaudy, out-of-place cosmetics, eschewing nonsense that's permeated many other shooters in favor of simple, realistic designs.
2025 has been a packed year with all sorts of different games, and these are just some of the titles I've enjoyed. All of these games are also officially discounted for Cyber Monday, so long as you don't mind grabbing physical discs for your Xbox Series X.
FAQ
What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is a period of sales for online shopping ostensibly created in reaction to the physical retail presence of Black Friday.
In practice, the two now blend together thoroughly, and Cyber Monday is essentially just a renamed continuation of Black Friday deals.
When is Cyber Monday 2025?
Officially, Cyber Monday kicks off on Dec. 1, 2025, as it's the Monday following Thanksgiving in the U.S.
In reality, many retailers like Amazon already have Cyber Monday deals live, many of which are just continuations of Black Friday deals.
Do you have to be a Prime Member for Cyber Monday?
No. While there are some deals that are exclusive to Prime Members, the vast majority of Cyber Monday deals are open to all shoppers.
More Cyber Monday 2025 - quick links
- All our TOP recommended Cyber Monday deals: Just the best
- Mini PC deals: up to 47% off tiny PCs
- GPU deals: early price drops on NVIDIA RTX before they go up
- Microsoft Surface deals: save up to $500 on premium PCs
- Xbox accessories: best deals on gadgets for your Xbox Series X|S and PC
- Gaming laptop deals: the best laptops for the best price
- Xbox controllers: our top picks for best controller deals
- ANC headphones: great Cyber Monday deals on the best ANC headphones
Even more Cyber Monday deals: - Dell deals: 13 deals from Dell.com that you shouldn't miss
- Best Buy: 34 hottest discounts on laptops, monitors, gaming, and more
- Walmart: 7 top laptop deals you shouldn't miss
- Samsung monitors: the best Samsung display deals we've found
- Retro gaming: handhelds, arcade machines, old school consoles, and more
- Gamer merch: Blizzard’s Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo IV collectibles
- Game keys: 10 PC game codes are even cheaper at Loaded (formerly CDKeys)
- Accessories: Even more PC accessories starting at $17
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