Released in November 2020 and having sold over 77 million units worldwide, the PS5 is truly a must-have console. Both powerful and with a great interface, Sony’s machine has an extremely extensive catalog of games, with varied experiences that appeal to almost every audience.
Be it exclusives, third-party games, indies or even VR, you always have something to enjoy with a PS5. That’s what we’re going to highlight in this selection, which aims to reflect the best the console has to offer in 2025. Some are even available to subscribers to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium at no extra cost.
It’s no easy task to list all the unforgettable first-party games that the PS5 has to offer. But how could we fail to mention Astro Bot, PlayStation’s new mascot, which delivers an absolutely insane platform fun. In a similar vein, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart also does very well.
If you’re chomping at the bit for something on the hardcore side, we can point to Returnal, which is far from being a classic shooter, as it boasts a well-thought-out roguelike aspects. Helldivers 2 is the ultimate cooperative title, and Elden Ring is a Souls game that’s impossible to ignore. Finally, for those looking for a realistic and immersive driving experience, Gran Turismo 7 is the best of its kind.
PlayStation has also produced some emotionally powerful narrative experiences. The Last of Us Part I, God of War: Ragnarök, the Uncharted saga and even Ghost of Tsushima all hit the mark in this area. And what can we say about the repeated visual slapstick of Horizon Forbidden West, Demon’s Souls and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which make full use of the PS5’s technical capabilities! They are even optimized for the PS5 Pro.
In addition, iconic licenses such as Dead Space, Final Fantasy VII, Silent Hill and even Resident Evil have benefited from remakes on the PS5. A method used to pay homage to the legacy of these great franchises, with improved visuals, a denser story and gameplay revisited to match today’s standards. And there’s so much more to discover…
So let’s get to it and discover the 20 PS5 games to play right now!
1. Returnal
2. God of War: Ragnarök
3. Astro Bot
4. Demon’s Souls
5. Helldivers 2
6. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
7. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
8. Silent Hill 2
9. Tekken 8
10. Horizon Forbidden West
11. Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
12. Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut
13. The Last of Us Part I
14. Dead Space
15. Elden Ring
16. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
17. Resident Evil 4
18. Gran Turismo 7
19. EA Sports FC
20. It Takes Two
