So there’s a gamer in your life, but you don’t know what to get them? Well, there are plenty of games that’ll keep kids out of your hair over the holidays, but there are also a bunch that you could snuggle up to with a significant other. Or maybe your gamer already has all the games they need in life, well we’ve got gift suggestions if that’s the case!
Check out our top 25 gift ideas for gamers.
Please note that prices do vary and you will likely be able to find many of these items on sale.
Fallout 4
If there’s one game your gamer is going to play from this year, make it this one: Fallout 4. Fallout has dominated the gaming conversation since it was announced at E3, and will probably continue to for the next few months. It’s available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, and will keep them busy until it’s time to buy presents next year.
$60
Ori and the Blind Forest
‘Ori and the Blind Forest’ is a gem from the beginning of the year that too many people overlooked.
This gem would make a great stocking stuffer if stockings were digital. Available digitally on PC and Xbox One, Ori is a beautiful and difficult side-scrolling platformer that will challenge and amaze nearly every gamer. For such a low price this should make its way into every PC and Xbox gamers catalogue this winter.
$20
The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Image courtesy of CD Projekt RED.
This open world role-playing game is up there with Fallout 4 in terms of time a player can dedicate to it. If you’re buying for a gamer who’s more into fantasy than science-fiction, definitely pick this title up for them instead of Fallout 4. The Witcher 3 is available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.
$60
Halo 5
Image courtesy of 343 Industries.
A step above Halo 4, the fifth installment in Master Chief’s story disappointed many looking for a solid plot, but if you’re purchasing for someone who loves multiplayer shooters, Halo 5 is an excellent purchase. Halo 5 is exclusively available on Xbox One.
$60
Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain
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This open world game allows for a high amount of player freedom when completing objectives, with a large focus on stealth. The game’s convoluted story was disappointing, but unsurprising, to many gamers, but most forgave this flaw due to the rest of the game being so good. The Phantom Pain is on PC as well as current and last generation Xbox and PlayStation home consoles.
$60
Star Wars Battlefront
Image courtesy of Electronic Arts 2015
This new Battlefront is perfect for the gamer who is tired of dusting off the old PS2 to play the game’s predecessor, Battlefront II. Bonus points if you can snag a couple tickets to the Christmas premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
$60
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
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Any Call of Duty game is always highly anticipated. And if your gamer is one of the legions of diehard COD fans, they’ll need this one in their collection.
$60
Super Mario Maker
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A Mario game and a level creator, Super Mario Maker on the Wii U gives players an unlimited amount number of side scrolling levels to play through, from both Nintendo and other players. If a gamer somehow gets bored of all this free content, they can plop into the level creator to build their own adventure then share it with family, friends and the world.
$60
Splatoon
Image courtesy of Nintendo.
This cartoonish shooter from Nintendo made a big splash when it came out earlier this year. Since its release even more free content has come to the game, making it a great purchase for gamers of all ages. And by all ages I really do mean all ages: parents, college kids and children will enjoy this quirky game.
$60
Lego Dimensions
Image courtesy of Warner Bros.
Lego games have always been great, but this is like none before. A toys to life game similar to Skylanders or Amiibo, this Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Wii U game brings the universes of Batman, The Lego Movie, The Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who and plenty of other franchises together. Plus, I mean, who hates building and playing with real Legos?
$100 for the starter set
Rock Band 4
Image courtesy of Harmonix.
Probably the only game that’s acceptable to play at parties, Rock Band 4 has something pretty different from the earlier games — creative freedom. Improv during your songs with guitar, drum and vocal solos to break from the otherwise strict gameplay.
$60-$200
Yoshi’s Wooly World
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Similar to 2010’s Kirby’s Epic Yarn, Yoshi’s Wooly World is set in a universe made of yarn and wool, including an adorable knit Yoshi the player controls. This adds a plethora of new elements never seen in Yoshi games like tying up enemies with yarn and creating bridges to get over gaps. Yoshi’s Wooly World is exclusively available on the Wii U.
$50
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Image courtesy of Square Enix.
A sequel to the excellent 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, this action-adventure game improves upon the previous outing and received excellent reviews. The game is extremely gory, however, so you may want to check out some of the death montages to make sure it’s an appropriate choice for your gamer. Rise of the Tomb Raider is currently exclusive to Xbox 360 and Xbox One, but will be coming to other consoles next year.
$60
Batman Arkham Knight
Image courtesy of Rocksteady Studios.
Round out Rocksteady’s highly-acclaimed Batman trilogy with Batman: Arkham Knight. While Arkham Knight is available to play on PC now, we recommend playing it on PS4 or Xbox One for the smoothest performance.
$60
Xbox One Elite Controller
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If the gamer you’re shopping for is really into their Xbox One and likes to play competitively, they’ll love this gift. An extremely customizable product, the Elite Controller allows the gamer to take full control of their experience. Gamers can add custom buttons to the elite controller, change settings on the fly and remap buttons as they chose. The only downside of this gift is its price.
$150
Loot Crate
November’s Loot Crate theme was combat. Image courtesy of Loot Crate.
A subscription service, Loot Crate sends a box of different nerdy goodies out each month. Each month has a different theme, and they don’t tell you what’s in the box ahead of time, so buy your gamer a few months or longer and extend the holiday surprises into the new year.
Price varies
Just Cause 3
Image courtesy of Avalanche Studios.
If the person you’re buying for loves to cause massive amounts of destruction just ‘cause, then Just Cause 3 is the game for them. This huge open world game doesn’t offer what Fallout 4 or The Witcher 3 do in terms of story, but for sheer mindless fun, the Just Cause 3 is a great one to go with. Just Cause 3 is available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.
$60
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
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Older gamers have probably already played or at least heard of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. This version, remastered and enhanced for the 3DS, is perfect for introducing kids to the classics and allowing Zelda fans to relive a favorite.
$40
A Steam Gift Card
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It’s hard to pick out the perfect indie game. Let your gamers choose their own by adding to their Steam wallet. With the annual Steam winter sale in full swing after Christmas, it’s guaranteed they’ll get plenty to play as cheaply as possible.
Well obviously the price varies. How much do you REALLY love this person?
Razer BlackWidow Chroma Mechanical Keyboard
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For your hardcore gamers that want a touch of flair, this keyboard is packed with fully programmable keys, 5 extra keys specifically for gaming and easily accessible media controls. Plus the backlighting is completely customizable.
$170
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
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As large as this franchise is getting, there’s just no denying they’re on to something. Assassin’s Creed is fun, and the newest installment, Syndicate, is no exception. And to set it apart from the others, you can choose to play between two characters, each with different abilities and suited for different playstyles.
$60
Just Dance 2016
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Get off the couch and break a sweat by dancing to a wide variety of songs. The game includes plenty of modern hits such as Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass,” and a unique throwback to the 1828 classical megahit, “William Tell Overture.”
$30-$40
Hyrule Historia
Image courtesy of Google Books.
Shopping for a gamer, but not sure exactly what game to get them? Have no fear. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is a beautiful 280-page tome dedicated to all Hyrule lore. It even includes concept art of the major characters.
$35
Samsung Gear VR
Image courtesy of Samsung.
One of the best pieces of virtual reality hardware on the consumer market right now, the Samsung Gear VR is also one of the least expensive. Coming in at an MSRP of $99, the only catch is you need to make sure the person you’re gifting this to has a compatible Samsung phone. Also beware, VR is a quickly developing industry and this may soon be outshined by one of the many pieces of hardware releasing soon.
$100
R.A.T.7 Gaming Mouse
Image courtesy of Mad Catz.
Mad Catz brings extreme customizability to this gaming mouse, allowing users to change everything from weight, precision and button mapping. The number of buttons make it great for gamers playing massively multiplayer online games similar to World of Warcraft as they can hit hotkeys with their mouse hand as well as the hand on the keyboard. The biggest downside is its hefty price.
$160
With so many items to chose from, there’s a good chance your gamer already has something on here, so make sure to give them the receipt if you’re not sure!
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