Best Game Deals This Week (August 10 - 16, 2026)
This is a subscription-heavy week, and that's a good thing for your wallet. Two anticipated sequels are dropping into Game Pass, Dying Light 2 is sitting free in the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup, and the PlayStation Store August Savings sale has PS5 headliners going for single digits. On top of that, the Nintendo eShop Summer Sale is about to close and four games are leaving Game Pass on the 15th, so there are real clocks ticking. Here's what's worth your money.
Top 5 Deals of the Week
| Game | Platform | Sale Price | Regular | Discount | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerWash Simulator 2 | Xbox Game Pass (Premium) | Included | - | - | While in catalog |
| Grounded 2 (Game Preview) | Xbox Game Pass (Premium) | Included | - | - | While in catalog |
| Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition | PS Plus Essential | Included | - | - | Aug 31 |
| Borderlands 3 (Next-Level Edition) | PlayStation Store | $10 | $69 | ~85% | Aug 31 |
| Diablo II: Resurrected | PlayStation Store | $13 | $39 | ~67% | Aug 31 |
Why These Made the Cut
- PowerWash Simulator 2 is a day-one-adjacent sequel to one of the most weirdly relaxing games of the last few years, and it's included at no extra cost if you already pay for Game Pass Premium. Playing before buying is the whole point.
- Grounded 2 is the follow-up to Obsidian's backyard survival hit, and it's launching straight into Game Pass as a Game Preview title. Anticipated co-op that costs you nothing beyond your existing sub.
- Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition is a massive open-world zombie game with up to four-player co-op, and it's part of the PS Plus Essential monthly games through August 31. If you have any PS Plus tier, go claim it.
- Borderlands 3 (Next-Level Edition) at around $10 is a lot of looter-shooter for the price, bundling the base game with the next-gen upgrade.
- Diablo II: Resurrected at roughly $13 is the definitive way to replay a classic ARPG with modernized visuals.
Game Pass Additions This Week
| Game | Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| PowerWash Simulator 2 | Aug 6 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud |
| Bounty Star | Aug 11 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud |
| Date Everything! | Aug 11 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud |
| Grounded 2 (Game Preview) | Aug 11 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud |
| Ball x Pit | Aug 12 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud |
| Cricket 26 | Aug 13 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud |
| Mio: Memories In Orbit | Aug 13 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud |
| Sandustry | Aug 13 | PC |
The headliners landing between the 11th and 13th are Grounded 2 and PowerWash Simulator 2, both sequels people were actually waiting on. If you're an EA Play member through Ultimate or PC, there's also a Madden 27 10-hour trial that went live August 6.
Games Leaving This Week
Four games leave Xbox Game Pass on August 15, 2026. Members get at least 20% off to buy and keep any of them before they go.
- Firewatch (Console, PC, Cloud) - Aug 15
- Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand (Console, PC, Cloud) - Aug 15
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Console, PC, Cloud) - Aug 15
- MENACE (PC) - Aug 15
Finish-it-before-it's-gone pick: Firewatch is the fan favorite here and it's short, roughly a four-hour story. If you've never played it, that's a weekend well spent before the 15th.
Platform Breakdown
PlayStation
Two things are happening on PlayStation this week. First, the PS Plus Essential monthly games are live for all subscribers through August 31. Second, the August Savings sale is running on the PlayStation Store until August 31 with around 2,000 deals across PS5 and PS4, up to 75% off.
Free with PS Plus Essential (through Aug 31):
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition | Included | - | - |
| Big Walk | Included | - | - |
| Signalis | Included | - | - |
Big Walk is worth a mention on its own. It's from House House, the studio behind Untitled Goose Game, and it went straight into PS Plus at launch as one of the higher-rated releases of the year.
PS Store August Savings highlights:
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Saga Bundle | $8 | $59 | ~86% |
| Borderlands 3 (Next-Level Edition) | $10 | $69 | ~85% |
| Diablo II: Resurrected | $13 | $39 | ~67% |
| Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | - | - | 58% |
| No Man's Sky | - | - | 60% |
Standout: The Metro Saga Bundle at $8 is the best value on this list if you want a full, story-driven series to sink into for the price of a sandwich.
Steam
Steam's first Weeklong Sale of August is live with thousands of deals, some as deep as 92% off. It's a good week to dig through your wishlist.
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition | $3.99 | $39.99 | 90% |
| Cruelty Squad | $1.99 | $19.99 | 90% |
| Baldr Sky | $14.99 | $49.99 | 70% |
| Witchfire | $31.99 | $39.99 | 20% |
Last chance: Steam's Cyberpunk Fest wraps up the morning of August 10, so it may already be over by the time you read this. If it's still live, Cyberpunk 2077 was down to $17.99 (70% off), with the Ultimate Edition at 60% off and the Phantom Liberty expansion at 40% off. Grab it fast or wait for the next dip.
Nintendo eShop
The Nintendo eShop Summer Sale is running until August 17, with up to 70% off across 2,000+ Switch and Switch 2 titles. Nintendo hasn't published a full discounted price list, but Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Overcooked! 2 are among the highlighted deals.
Ending soon: This one closes August 17, so if you've had a Switch game sitting in your cart, this is the week to decide.
Quick Answers
What's the best deal this week?
If you already pay for a subscription, the best value is the stuff you don't have to buy: PowerWash Simulator 2 and Grounded 2 on Game Pass, and Dying Light 2 free on PS Plus Essential. For an outright purchase, the PS Store August Savings sale has PS5 games starting around $7 to $10.
What's coming to Game Pass this week?
The notable adds between August 11 and 13 are Grounded 2 (Game Preview), Date Everything!, Cricket 26, and Mio: Memories In Orbit, on top of PowerWash Simulator 2 which arrived August 6.
What's leaving Game Pass?
Firewatch, Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and MENACE all leave on August 15. Members can buy them at 20% off before they go.
When do these sales end?
The Nintendo eShop Summer Sale ends August 17. PS Store August Savings and the PS Plus Essential games run through August 31. Steam's Cyberpunk Fest ends the morning of August 10, and the Weeklong Sale refreshes weekly.
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Prices verified as of August 10, 2026. Some regional pricing may vary. Always confirm final pricing before purchase.