Once a sought-after rarity, now part of a gamer’s breakfast, the Sony PS5 remains one of the best gaming devices of all time. Over time, the console has received a steady stream of some of the best PS5 games that have awed and inspired us alike. If you’re a PS5 owner looking for some of its best titles, keep reading as we list them out right here, right now!
List of Best PS5 Games to Play Right Now
PlayStation 5 continues to be the hub where the best games are available. From Ghost of Yotei to Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the console continues to have some of the best exclusive games. Here is a list of the 10 best PS5 games to play.
| Name | Genre | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost of Yotei | Action Adventure | October 02, 2025 |
| Arc Raiders | Third Person Extraction Shooter | October 30, 2025 |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | Action Adventure | June 26, 2025 |
| Silent Hill f | Horror | September 25, 2025 |
| Blue Prince | Puzzle, Roguelite | November 10, 2024 |
| Baldur’s Gate 3 | CRPG | August 03, 2023 |
| Hollow Knight: Silksong | Souls-like, Metroidvania | September 04, 2025 |
| Split Fiction | Story Rich, Choices Matter | October 22, 2025 |
| Alan Wake 2 | Survival Horror | October 27, 2023 |
| Astro Bot | Platformer | September 06, 2024 |
Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Released: September 04, 2025
- Developer(s): Team Cherry
- Genre: Souls-like, Metroidvania
Hollow Knight Silksong broke every gaming platform on release, something that no other game has achieved at this scale before. The sequel to Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight introduced a massive world that dwarfed its predecessor in comparison, adding an incredible variety of monsters, bosses, and relatable NPCs.
Silksong is a true testament of what indie developers can achieve when they are focused and are not driven by greed. Even though the game had massive hype before release, Team Cherry decided to release it at an incredibly fair price, making it accessible to almost everyone. Read our entire Hollow Knight Silksong review and decide for yourself whether this game is worth your time this year.
Ghost of Yotei
- Released: October 02, 2025
- Developer(s): Sucker Punch
- Genre: Action Adventure
Ghost of Yotei is incredible, building on every feature introduced in Tsushima and taking it to another level. The game is packed with action as you follow a revenge story, using every weapon in your arsenal and putting aside the worries of maintaining honor. Check out our Ghost of Yotei review for more info.
The game is also open-world and looks incredible. Anyone who enjoyed playing Ghost of Tsushima will have a good time with the sequel as well. It is also PS5 exclusive at the moment, making it the perfect time to try it out before it hits the PC.
Arc Raiders
- Released: October 30, 2025
- Developer(s): Embark Studios
- Genre: Third Person Extraction Shooter
Arc Raiders redefined the extraction shooter genre. It moved from the grim atmosphere popular in the genre to a post apocalytic look where massive robots dominated the world. But even in the face of crisis, the game carries a sense of humor and fun with its items. Check out our Arc Raiders review right here.
Like playing a guitar amidst multiple gunfire, or teaming up with others in the lobby to defeat large arcs. The sense of community in Arc Raiders is incredibly strong, making it a must-play game for this year.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Released: June 26, 2025
- Developer(s): Kojima Productions
- Genre: Action Adventure
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is often dubbed as the perfect sequel. It carried forward everything the first part stood for, while adding more fun and combat elements. But what made it truly stand out is Hideo Kojima’s incredible vision and sense of humor, which is unlike anyone in the gaming industry.
Check out our DS 2 review for more info.
Silent Hill f
- Released: September 25, 2025
- Developer(s): NeoBards Entertainment
- Genre: Horror
Silent Hill f is arguably one of the creepiest horror games I have played in recent years. Instead of banking on jumpscares, the game creates this sort of constant unease that keeps you constantly on your toes. Check out our Silent Hill f review for more info.
The storytelling in this game is also fantastic, and it requires multiple playthroughs for you to fully understand everything that’s happening. If you like Japanese horror, then Silent Hill f would be the perfect PS5 game for you to play.
Blue Prince
- Released: November 10, 2024
- Developer(s): Dogubomb
- Genre: Puzzle, Roguelite
Blue Prince is one of the most unique games. It mixes the Puzzle genre with the Roguelite genre, creating an infinite loop of puzzles that increase in difficulty as you progress. The reward for solving the puzzle is getting a more interesting and harder puzzle for the next challenge. So, this game is perfect to test your wits to the limit.
Baldur’s Gate 3
- Released: August 03, 2023
- Developer(s): Larian Studios
- Genre: CRPG
Baldur’s Gate 3 is easily one of the best games of all time. However, it took its time to release on PlayStation 5, and even then, it had a couple of control issues at launch. Thankfully, all of those issues have been fixed, and Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently one of the best games to play on a PS5.
The game is a true testament to player freedom, giving hundreds of valid choices to players at every situation. If you like turn-based games or CRPGs, then you should not miss out on Baldur’s Gate 3.
Dispatch
- Released: October 22, 2025
- Developer(s): AdHoc Studio
- Genre: Story Rich, Choices Matter
Dispatch is a story-rich game that mixes a superhero theme with the average working middle-class man’s life. The game perfectly captures the difficulties of being a corporate employee, while also incorporating the over-the-top theatrics of the superhero genre. It is a heavily narrative-driven game your every choice matters. Check out our Dispatch review for more info.
Step into Robert’s shoes and carve your own corporate story with Dispatch. Start arguments, find love, or even have affairs. Dispatch doesn’t shy away form touch adult subjects, and it’s short enough that most gamers can make time for it.
Split Fiction
- Released: March 06, 2025
- Developer(s): Hazelight Studios
- Genre: Co-op, Action Adventure
PlayStation is always the hub for good couch co-op games, and what’s better than trying out Split Fiction? It is the successor of It Takes Two and features some of the most unique co-op mechanics that will keep you and your partner thoroughly entertained for hours.
The best part about it is that you don’t need two copies of the game. Buying one copy allows the owner to invite one of their friends to play it with them. Read our Split Fiction review to learn whether the game is your cup of tea or not.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Released: November 10, 2024
- Developer(s): Insomniac Games
- Genre: Action Adventure
Anyone who owns a Sony PS5 has heard about this fantastic superhero series. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the latest addition to an already famous roster on the PS5. The game’s story revolves around Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Check out our Spider-Man 2 review for more info.
As Miles adjusts to being the hero New York City deserves, he must balance that with his personal responsibilities. However, things take a turn for the worse when Venom overtakes Peter Parker, and Kraven the Hunter enters the city. Can Miles and Peter handle it all or succumb?
Alan Wake 2
- Released: October 27, 2023
- Developer(s): Remedy Entertainment
- Genre: Survival Horror
Remedy Entertainment is well known for its deep tales that dive into the eerie and absurd. While franchises like Max Payne are grounded and intense, the Alan Wake series has an aura of its own. After an 11-year break, Alan Wake 2 was released to gamers worldwide. Check out our game review for more info.
The latest iteration finds the infamous writer Alan Wake still trapped in the Dark Place. As Alan tries to devise a plan to finally escape and reunite with his wife Alice, he encounters a haunting nemesis, Mr. Scratch, which makes this entire ordeal all the more horrifying.
Astro Bot
- Released: September 6, 2024
- Developer(s): Team ASOBI
- Genre: Platformer
There is more than one reason why Astro Bot won the GOTY 2024. Despite being a platformer, the game offers you a lot of fun and challenges. It is one of the genres that Nintendo mostly dominates. So, if you are on the PS5, you have a chance to play one of the best platformers of all time. Play as Astro Bot (review) and find yourself amidst a wholesome yet challenging world of cameos and robots.
Cyberpunk 2077
- Released: December 10, 2020
- Developer(s): CD Projekt RED
- Genre: Action Role-playing
Even though Cyberpunk 2077 is a few years old, its next-gen update breathed new life into the game. Even without it, the game remains one of the best PS5 games ever, which speaks volumes about its quality. Cyberpunk revolves around V, a freelance mercenary who lands in trouble after they insert an infected augment in their head.
Plagued by the digital consciousness of John Silverhand (Keanu Reeves) and grieving the loss of their pal, V must carve out their own path in Night City while tussling with the possibilities of an inevitable demise. If you want a game with a futuristic setting coupled with a good story, Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the best PS5 games to buy.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
- Released: February 4, 2025
- Developer(s): Warhorse Studios
- Genre: Action role-playing
The first KCD was filled with its fair share of jank, which deterred many players from giving it a chance. But Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is polished to the nth degree, all while staying true to the hardcore RPG formula that made the first game so unique. The first-person title is bucolic fields and sweeping grasslands, its dingy huts and Bohemian castles, and its gritty realism juxtaposed against some lighthearted absurdity. It might initially feel like a medieval life simulator, but KCD 2 is so much deeper beneath that rustic veneer, as laid out in our KCD 2 review.
The game also happens to be an absolute showcase for the PS5’s power. So, we highly recommend checking it out.
God of War Ragnarok
- Released: November 9, 2022
- Developer(s): Santa Monica Studio
- Genre: Action Adventure
Any gamer worth their salt has played the God of War series. Originating from the humble PS2, the Series follows the Greek god Kratos on his journey of revenge against his own kind. God of War Ragnarok takes place after the 2018 iteration and revolves around a much older and wiser Kratos and his son, Atreus.
Besides packing an emotionally churning story, God of War Ragnarok is full to the brim with intense combat that will keep you on your toes. Combine that with an expertly designed skill tree, and you have yourself one of the best PS5 games.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Released: April 24, 2025
- Developer(s): Sandfall Interactive
- Genre: Turn-based role-playing
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 popped up out of nowhere and took the gaming community by storm. Set during the Belle Époque era, the game is a Persona-inspired turn-based RPG complete with gorgeous UI elements that even Atlus would be proud of. In terms of look and feel, Expedition 33 gives off a strong Final Fantasy vibe, which is further cemented by the game’s premise.
Sandfall Interactive’s debut title takes place in the French settlement of Lumiere. This scenic location faces the threat of inevitable extinction due to an entity known as The Paintress. Every year, the mysterious deity scribbles a number on a giant canvas, and every person of that age dies. The number counts down every year, and in response, the people with one year to live come together to mount an expedition. Their goal – “Kill The Paintress so she may never paint again.” Thanks to some top-tier writing, it’s a strong hook that manages to stick the landing.
Elden Ring
- Released: February 25, 2022
- Developer(s): FromSoftware
- Genre: Action role-playing
Elden Ring can be a brutal, punishing, and at times, soul-crushing challenge that loves to put your “foolish ambitions to rest.” But the Souls-like is also expansive, wondrous, and downright majestic, making it one of the best games all time, period. The title puts players in the boots of ‘The Tarnished,’ a group of warriors traversing the Lands Between. The Tarnished must repair the Elden Ring and become the Elden Lord.
Elden Ring packs the same old meat grinder combat as its contemporaries, but takes it up many notches. Throughout its open world, players will encounter a plethora of demigod bosses and otherworldly creatures, all of which will make them want to tear their hair out.
Pacific Drive
- Released: February 22, 2024
- Developer(s): Kepler Interactive
- Genre: Survival
Pacific Drive is one of those rare games that offer a mind-numbingly trippy experience while remaining nerve-racking at all times. This first-person title places you in the shoes of a survivor caught knee-deep in a world plagued with supernatural dangers. You must navigate through a deadly Pacific Northwest with your car as your only lifeline.
Pacific Drive shines through its incredible atmosphere, which is teeming with radiation and a sense of imminent disaster at every turn. The game also features fleshed-out vehicle customization, but you won’t be outfitting your car with shiny rims and stylish vinyls. Instead, it will be your job to keep it in shape and upgrade it purely to increase your chances of surviving this nightmare. The game also packs surreal graphics to amp up the feeling of danger.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
- Released: January 19, 2024
- Developer(s): Naughty Dog
- Genre: Action-adventure
Even the newest PlayStation gamers know about the gut-wrenching storyline that comes with The Last of Us. Focusing on the father-daughter duo of Joel and Ellie, TLOU followed their saga in an ever-deadly world plagued by zombies. The Last of Us Part 2 is an extension of their tale, but the horrors have been dialed to an almost traumatizing zenith.
TLOU 2’s controversial remaster polishes up the game for PS5 with all the graphical enhancements you could ask for. The game features native PS5 enhancements, a new roguelike survival mode, and full DualSense wireless controller support for those sweet adaptive triggers. Players who are desperately eager to see more of this duo should play TLOU Part 2 remastered until The Last of Us 3 drops!
Gran Turismo 7
- Released: March 4, 2022
- Developer(s): Polyphony Digital
- Genre: Racing Simulation
While I am not a big fan of racing games, I’ve heard more than my fair share about GT 7. Gran Turismo 7 is a racing simulation game that is made for adrenaline junkies and serious racers alike. Gran Turismo 7 features over 500+ cars from a plethora of brands spread across 38 tracks.
Gran Turismo 7 on PS5 packs graphical prowess that rivals the biggest AAA games out there. While the game is geared towards more serious racing than arcade fun like Forza Horizon 5, GT 7 has still found its own amazing place in the community as one of the best PS5 games to play!
These were the best PS5 games you should get your hands on right now! Got more suggestions for us? Let us know in the comments below!
Pranav Maytray
