Gifts for Gamers Under $30: 10 Retro & Horror Picks

Great gifts for gamers do not need to be expensive. The best ones are the small details that make someone smile because they get the reference. Here are 10 picks under $30, all made to order and shipped within the US.

Under $20

1. Survival Horror Sticker Sheet ($13.99)

Ink ribbons, a badge and save room items for a laptop or a journal. See it.

2. Soul Reaver Stained Glass Ornament (from $14.99)

The darkest hero of gothic gaming, painted like a cathedral window. Hang it on the tree. See it.

3. Fire Dominant Mug (from $15.99)

A fire-bound hero, a phoenix and an ifrit around your morning coffee. Five reviews on Etsy, all five stars. See it.

4. Leon & Claire Ornament (from $16.84)

Double-sided ceramic ornament for a horror fan's tree. See it.

5. Retro Game Coasters (from $17.99)

Coasters that look like retro game discs and cases. See them.

$20 to $30

6. Gothic Vampire Castle Mug (from $21.99)

A castle under a blood moon on a black ceramic mug. See it.

7. Castle Map Mouse Pad ($23.99)

The full gothic castle map, room by room, under your mouse. See it.

8. Dracula Castle Silhouette T-Shirt (from $24.99)

Look closer at the cape: the whole castle is hiding inside it. See it.

9. First Aid Spray Water Bottle ($24.99)

Instantly cures thirst. Not wounds. See it.

10. Welcome to the Fog Snow Globe ($27.99)

Snow, or ash? A favorite with our Etsy customers. See it.

Tip: combine and save on shipping

Shipping in the US is free on orders over $40, so two small gifts often ship for free. Everything is made to order (2 to 7 business days) plus 5 to 8 business days of tracked shipping, so order early for the holidays.

All designs are fan-inspired and not affiliated with or endorsed by any game publisher or brand.

— Borja, Player 1