Lords of the Fallen PS5 Physical Edition — Is the $17 Deal Worth It?

Lords of the Fallen's PS5 physical copy just dropped to $17.26, making it one of the cheaper entry points into the Souls-like genre on current gen. Here's who it's actually for.

What you're getting at this price

Lords of the Fallen is a 2023 Souls-like action RPG from Hexworks that puts a notable spin on the formula: you can shift between the living world and a shadowy parallel realm called Umbral to solve puzzles, reach hidden areas, and survive fights in ways other games in the genre don't allow. At launch it had a rough reputation for performance issues and some design frustrations, but patches over the following months addressed a lot of that. For $17 on PS5 physical, you're getting a patched, substantially more stable version of a game that originally sold for $70.

Who should pick this up — and who should probably pass

If you've cleared the FromSoftware catalog and want something with a familiar loop but a fresh mechanic to learn, this is decent value. The dual-world system is genuinely interesting and the environments are visually ambitious. That said, it's a step below Elden Ring or Lies of P in terms of combat polish and enemy variety — if you're new to the genre, those might be better starting points. This deal is at its best for Souls veterans who want more content and don't mind some rough edges. Physical also means no day-one download required, which is a small but real perk.