PlayStation 5 has a wide range of games that take advantage of its powerful hardware, fast loading thanks to SSD and enhanced graphics capabilities. If you're opting for PlayStation over a gaming PC, we've got this selection of the best games on PS5 across a variety of genres.
1. God of War: Ragnarök
- Genre: Action-Adventure
- About the Game. The game features an epic story, gorgeous graphics, and smooth combat mechanics.
- Why Play: A great story, deep characters, and impressive visuals make this game a must-play for fans of action games and series.
2. Horizon Forbidden West
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- Why play: A stunning open world, an engaging story and a combat system based on strategy and the use of various weapons and abilities.
3. Demon's Souls
- Genre: Action RPG (Souls-like)
- About the Game: Remake of the classic Demon's Souls from PS3 with enhanced graphics and optimized performance for PS5. The game is known for its high difficulty and atmospheric world.
- Why Play: For fans of challenge and Souls-like games, this is a must-play title. The visuals and gameplay mechanics have been taken to new heights on the PS5.
4. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
- Genre: Action Platformer
- About the Game: The next installment in the famous Ratchet & Clank series, where you travel between dimensions and fight hordes of enemies. The game takes full advantage of the PS5's fast loading speed, allowing instant transitions between different worlds.
- Why Play: A colorful and fun world, dynamic combat and creative use of dimensional portals make this game ideal for all ages.
5. Returnal
- Genre: Roguelike action shooter
- About the Game: You play as astronaut Selene, who crash lands on an alien planet and gets stuck in a time loop. The game combines fast-paced action and horror elements with a repeating cycle of death and rebirth.
- Why Play. Returnal is one of the most unique games on the PS5.
6. Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Genre: Action-Adventure
- About the Game: You play as Miles Morales, the second Spider-Man, in a story set in the same world as the original Spider-Man (2018). The game focuses on his new abilities and coming-of-age story.
- Why Play: Fluid gameplay, stunning visual effects, and responsive use of the DualSense controller's new features.
7. Final Fantasy XVI
- Genre: RPG
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- Why Play: The combination of a spectacular story, epic battles and breathtaking graphics makes Final Fantasy XVI one of the most anticipated games on PS5.
8. Resident Evil Village
- Genre: Survival horror
- About the Game: The next installment in the Resident Evil franchise, where Ethan Winters ventures into a mysterious village filled with dangerous creatures. The game combines elements of action and horror with incredible atmosphere.
- Why Play: Excellent mix of horror and action, eerie atmosphere and detailed visuals on PS5.
9. Elden Ring
- Genre.R. Martin and the game mechanics from FromSoftware, the studio behind titles such as Dark Souls and Bloodborne. The game offers an open world full of challenges and mystery.
- Why Play: For fans of games with high difficulty and deep lore. The open world and free exploration options are a great extension of the Soulsborne genre.
10. Gran Turismo 7
- Genre: Racing Simulator
- About the Game: The iconic racing series Gran Turismo delivers a realistic driving experience and wide variety of vehicles and tracks. Gran Turismo 7 harnesses the power of the PS5 to deliver stunning graphics and smooth racing.
- Why Play: For racing game fans looking for realistic simulation, outstanding graphics and detailed work with vehicle physics.
PlayStation 5 offers a wide range of games, from action adventure games to racing simulators and RPGs. Choosing the best game depends on your tastes, but the titles listed above are considered to be the top of the current PS5 games on offer. Whether you're looking for an epic story, challenging challenges or an immersive world, the PS5 has something for everyone. If you're just deciding what to play games on, we recommend this Gaming PC or Console article to help you choose the gaming device that's right for you.
