Partner content by StackCommerce

The dungeon crawler genre has blown up in the last few years, and that’s in part due to games like Next Up Hero. This Gauntlet-style dungeon crawl features beautiful characters, imagery, and super fun gameplay. For Black Friday, you can get Next Up Hero on sale for $7.99 (Reg. $19) with coupon code BFSAVE20.

Next Up Hero blends everything you like to see in a casual gauntlet game with the most addictive long-term hack and slashers. You have the super unique hand-drawn characters you or a friend can use to blast your way through enemies. There are genuinely challenging bosses that are more than just a longer HP bar. You can level up your heroes, even getting really into it and min-maxing all of your heroes to the point of absolute efficiency. And you can do all of that with a friend or on your own. All dungeons are open to co-op, so you can torment your friends with challenging dungeons or work together to conquer anything.

What makes Next Up Hero exciting for dungeon crawlers is the customization. If you’re tired of the pre-made dungeons, you can build your own! If you’re tired of your own, you can use one someone in the community has built. If you’ve done all that, do it on Insane difficulty and see how long that takes you. Every dungeon can be different, so there’s always something new to do. You get the character customization of an RPG with the Gauntlet dungeon crawl of some of the best Rogue-lite games.

This deal is redeemable on Steam and only available to Mac users. This Black Friday, get Next Up Hero Game on sale for $7.99 (Reg. $19) with coupon code BFSAVE20. Grab this and Farming Simulator and you’ll have both ends of the full gaming spectrum in your Steam library.

Prices subject to change

Partner content by StackCommerce

Sid Meier's Civilization® series is legendary, and the 5th installment is one of the best-loved entries in the franchise. For Black Friday, IGN readers can get Sid Meier's Civilization® V: Brave New World, the second expansion pack for Civ V, on sale for $11.99 (Reg. $29) with coupon code BFSAVE20.

Brave New World added a lot to an already dense game, but the additions still stand out as some of the best things Civ V had going for it. You get 9 new civilizations to play as with memorable leaders like Casimir III of Poland, Ashurbanipal of Assyria, Pedro II of Brazil, Shaka of the Zulus, and Maria I of Portugal, among others. As with other leaders and Civilizations, each comes with its own unique strengths, which is great if you want someone new to play as or some new lively opponents.

Brave New World also gives you 8 new wonders, 4 new gameplay systems, and dozens of new units, buildings, and improvements. You also get access to 2 new scenarios: the American Civil War and the Journey to the Heart of Africa. It’s enough to make Civ V feel fresh and new without changing the overall mechanics and playability of the game. Brave New World earned a 9.5 ranking on GameSpot because of the features it brings to the table and the variety it adds to the late game stages, and it still stands out as one of the best expansions in the Civilization franchise.

This deal on the legendary expansion is only redeemable on Steam for Mac gamers. For Black Friday, get Sid Meier's Civilization® V: Brave New World on sale for $11.99 (Reg. $29) with coupon code BFSAVE20. And if you’re looking for a new monitor to play on, check out these Black Friday Deals!

Prices subject to change

Partner content by StackCommerce

Every year, Black Friday inspires a huge amount of sales and special opportunities. When exploring these bargains, we tend to get our loved ones the physical products that they love most. For gamers in your life, video games make great gifts. For the music lovers in our lives, a loud Bluetooth speaker or a stack of records might strike the right note. If you have a sports fan who is close to your heart, then you might opt for a jersey or a hat from their favorite franchise.

However, since all of that can get old, and there are shipping delays around the world, maybe this year you can get creative with a digital gift. When looking for a sprawling collection of gifts that don't need to be shipped or wrapped, consider The Black Friday Mega Lifetime Bundle: StackSkills + VPN Unlimited + Infosec4TC + Stone River is just $37.50 with code BFSAVE70 for Black Friday.

This bundle features a number of great memberships and subscriptions. At the top, an Infosec4TC Platinum Membership: Cyber Security Training Lifetime Access will give you self-paced, online courses centered around ethical hacking, GSEC, CISSP, and more. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on TrustPilot, this platform is super helpful for those who want a cybersecurity career.

It also comes with The Stone River eLearning Lifetime Membership, which features nearly 1,000 courses all things tech. With it, the person you're gifting this bundle to will get unlimited courses on tech, coding, design, and 3D animation. That tech background might also give them a better appreciation and greater use for the bundle's included VPN Unlimited: Lifetime Subscription, which is the best VPN of all time! The last resource and tool this bundle includes is a membership to StackSkills Unlimited, which features unlimited access to a library of over 1,000 courses on IT, development, graphic design, finance, and a whole lot more.

The Black Friday Mega Lifetime Bundle: StackSkills + VPN Unlimited + Infosec4TC + Stone River is just $37.50 with code BFSAVE70.

If you had the pleasure of seeing Dune in cinemas this year, then you'll definitely appreciate this stunning copy of Dune in hardback. It's also down to just £19.88 for Black Friday, so you're saving over £5 on the list price (see more).

Coming in a gorgeous purple hardcover, this would make the perfect Christmas present for anyone who enjoyed the sci-fi epic film in 2021. Otherwise, Dune and any other science-fiction fans should be all over this copy, it's incredible.

This Gorgeous Hardback Copy of Dune is On Sale

This is the perfect opportunity to read the book which inspired the Denis Villeneuve film adaptation, Dune, starring Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Josh Brolin. To be fair, the film was just Part One, and you'll be getting a lot more from the book, and it's pretty massive so be ready for that.

More Black Friday Deals

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

The Razer Iskur is one of the nicest gaming chairs to date. We should know, since we personally reviewed it. The only "problem" that keeps most us at bay? The $500 price tag. That makes it even more expensive than the very popular Secretlab Titan. Fortunately, this Black Friday deal fixes that by dropping by the price by a whopping $150. That's 30% off the retail price. It's also sold and shipped by Amazon and you'll get it by the end of November. Black Friday has passed, but this deal has decided to stick around for a little while longer.

Black Friday Deal: Razer Iskur Gaming Chair

For Black Friday, Amazon is discounting the Razer Iskur gaming chair from $500 all the way down to $350, a savings of $150 (30%). The Razer Iskur commands a high price tag for a reason; it's well-engineered with plenty of high quality materials and usable features. It's upholstered in either multi-layered synthetic leather that's more durable than PU leather or a spill-resistant ultra-soft densely woven yarn fabric. There's also plenty of high density foam cushioning for gaming marathons. The reticulating lumbar adjustment works well and looks really slick. It also boasts 4D armrests and the nicest rolling casters we've experienced.

SecretLab Black Friday Sale

If you're looking for other options for about the same price, Secretlab is another worthy alternative. The Secretlab Black Friday Sale has kicked off in earnest with up to $150 off select gaming chairs and desks. Save $30 off select TITAN Evo 2022 series gaming chairs, $40 off select TITAN 2020 series chais, and $150 off the TITAN 2020 series Napa Leather chairs. You can also save up to $60 off the ruggedly built and (optionally) RGB-lit MAGNUS series gaming desks. You also get free shipping.

More Black Friday Deals

If you want a complete list of the best early deals that are live right now for Black Friday, check out or definitive roundup of the best Black Friday deals. We keep it constantly updated with the best Black Friday deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.

All the Best Black Friday Deals and Sales