Games WorkshopAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Amazon is offering a 50% discount on select titles for the Xbox, PlayStation, and the Nintendo Switch, including GOTY contenders Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Metaphor: ReFantazio. This deal follows Best Buy’s very similar offer that is now expired. And, good news: it’s available to everyone, not just Amazon Prime members. All you have to do is add two of the eligible games to your cart, and the least expensive title will get a 50% discount. It’s a great way to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping, instead of waiting for Black Friday deals to come around later in November. Or, just utilize the deal to save on games you’ll play right now.The selection of eligible titles available as part of this sale is a bit limited, but we’ve found a few essential games worth making a part of your permanent collection.Metaphor: ReFantazio$61$7013% off$61Metaphor: ReFantazio is a fantasy RPG that blends turn-based battles and social systems into an engaging title that will resonate with fans of the Persona franchise.Read More$70 at AmazonWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2$60$60A game that fulfills the power-fantasy of being a member of the Adeptus Astartes, Space Marine 2 is a must-play for any fan of Warhammer 40K.Read More$60 at AmazonMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1$20$4050% off$20Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 brings together the first Metal Gear Solid for the PS1 and its two PS2 sequels, Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater, in addition to the original Metal Gear, Metal Gear: Snake’s Revenge and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake.Read More$20 at Amazon (PS5)Balatro$15$15The simple, but engaging gameplay in Poker-based deck-builder Balatro makes way too easy to say “just one more game.”Read More$30 at AmazonOuter Wilds$13$2548% off$13Outer Wilds was our 2019 Game of the Year, and offers a memorable and unique puzzle experience with a theme song you’ll be humming long after you finish.Read More$40 at AmazonPersona 5 Tactica$20$20Persona 5 Tactica is a turn-based strategy title that incorporates the characters, combat, and style of Persona 5 with plenty of heavy RPG elements.Read More$20 at AmazonPersona 5 Royal$48$6020% off$48Balance high-school drama and battling supernatural entities in Persona 5 Royal, the latest installment of the Atlus JRPG franchise.Read More$48 at AmazonPepper Grinder$30$30One of the most dynamic and satisfying platformers in recent memory, Pepper Grinder allows you to quickly burrow through terrain to avoid enemies and solve puzzles.Read More$30 at Amazon