The selection of PlayStation 5 games on PlayStation Plus has grown to over 50 titles. From thrilling action-adventure games to captivating role-playing experiences, there’s something for every type of gamer. In this post, we will take a closer look at some of the top PlayStation 5 games available on PS Plus, highlighting their unique features and discussing what makes each game special.
1. Demon’s Souls (2020)
Demon’s Souls is a dark fantasy action role-playing game set in the kingdom of Boletaria. The kingdom is being consumed by a mysterious fog, known as the “Old One,” and its people are being attacked by demons. The player takes on the role of a lone adventurer tasked with defeating the demons and discovering the source of the fog.
The game is known for its challenging gameplay, which features a unique “Souls” system where the player loses their accumulated “souls” (currency and experience points) upon death, and must return to the place of their death to retrieve them. The game also features a unique online multiplayer system, where players can leave messages and help each other progress through the game’s challenging environments.
2. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (2021)
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is a game set in the city of Midgar, where players take on the role of Cloud Strife, a mercenary who joins forces with an eco-terrorist group known as AVALANCHE. The game features a combination of real-time action and turn-based combat, with players able to switch between characters and use their unique abilities to defeat enemies.
The game follows the original story of Final Fantasy VII, with players exploring Midgar and uncovering the mysteries of the Shinra Corporation and their plans to use the planet’s life force as a source of energy. Along the way, players will encounter a cast of memorable characters, including the villainous Sephiroth and the spunky flower girl, Aerith.
Metacritic Score | 89 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 41.5 hours |
ESRB Rating | Teen |
Theme | Fantasy, Post-apocalypse |
3. Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (2020)
Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is an action game set in the present day, where players take control of three different characters, Dante, Nero, and V, each one with their own unique abilities and playstyles. The game’s story is about a demon hunter named Dante who, along with his comrades, takes on a powerful demon invasion that threatens the human world.
Gameplay is focused on fast-paced, action-packed battles. Players control one of the three characters and fight against hordes of demons using a variety of weapons and abilities. The game’s combat system is based on a combo system where players can chain together different attacks and combos to defeat enemies. The game also features a variety of different game modes, including single-player, co-op, and multiplayer.
Metacritic Score | 89 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 17 hours |
ESRB Rating | Mature |
Theme | Fantasy, Horror |
4. Paradise Killer (2022)
An island outside of reality. A rogue human civilization hoping to resurrect dead alien gods. A murder behind locked doors. Paradise is an island that regenerates every few millennia. The psychic power that the alien worshipers within release into the universe is meant to feed and eventually resurrect their fallen deities.
But this force also attracts undesired interest from demons, who eventually corrupt each island — until a new alternate reality is birthed by the Council. The system isn’t perfect, but it will be one day — on Perfect 25, the next island-to-be. But on the eve of rebirth, the Council is murdered and Paradise is killed.
Metacritic Score | 89 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 14 hours |
ESRB Rating | Mature |
Theme | Anime, Crime |
5. Deathloop (2021)
Deathloop is a first-person shooter game set on the mysterious island of Blackreef. Players take on the role of the assassin Colt, who is stuck in a time loop and must kill eight targets in a single day in order to break the cycle and escape the island. However, the island is also home to another assassin named Julianna, who is determined to stop Colt and keep the loop going.
The game features a unique gameplay mechanic where players must strategically plan out their kills and approach each target differently in order to succeed. The island is filled with various weapons and abilities that players can use to take out their targets, but they must also avoid Julianna and her allies who are constantly on the hunt.
Deathloop also includes an intriguing story that unfolds as players progress through the game. The island’s past is shrouded in mystery, and players will learn more about the time loop and its origins as they play. The game also features multiple endings based on players’ choices and actions, adding to its replayability.
Metacritic Score | 88 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 23 hours |
ESRB Rating | Mature |
Theme | Sci-fi |
6. Horizon Forbidden West (2022)
Join Aloy as she braves the Forbidden West – a majestic but dangerous frontier that conceals mysterious new threats. Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon.
The land is dying. Vicious storms and an unstoppable blight ravage the scattered remnants of humanity, while fearsome new machines prowl their borders. Life on Earth is hurtling towards another extinction, and no one knows why. It’s up to Aloy to uncover the secrets behind these threats and restore order and balance to the world.
Metacritic Score | 88 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 61 hours |
ESRB Rating | Teen |
Theme | Post-apocalypse, Sci-Fi |
7. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is an intergalactic adventure from Insomniac Games that showcases what’s possible for games designed around PS5’s SSD and DualSense wireless controller.
Players seamlessly travel through different dimensions in mid-gameplay. The DualSense wireless controller brings combat to life, with haptic feedback and the adaptive triggers adding powerful sensations that increase immersion in combat.
Metacritic Score | 88 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 14.5 hours |
ESRB Rating | E10+ |
Theme | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
8. The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition (2015)
In The Talos Principle, players assume the role of a sentient artificial intelligence placed within a simulation of humanity?s greatest ruins and linked together through an arcane cathedral.
Players are tasked with solving a series of increasingly complex puzzles woven into a metaphysical parable about intelligence and meaning in an inevitably doomed world.
Metacritic Score | 88 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 21.5 hours |
ESRB Rating | Teen |
Theme | Sci-fi |
9. It Takes Two (2021)
It Takes Two is an innovative co-op adventure where uniquely varied gameplay and emotional storytelling intertwine in a fantastical journey.
Bring your favorite co-op partner and together step into the shoes of May and Cody as they reluctantly find a way to get back into their bodies, a quest that takes them through the most wild, unexpected, and fantastical journey imaginable.
Metacritic Score | 88 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 13.5 hours |
ESRB Rating | Teen |
Theme | Comedy, Fantasy |
10. Doom Eternal (2020)
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear… is you. Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power in DOOM Eternal – the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat.
Armed with a shoulder-mounted flamethrower, retractable wrist-mounted blade, upgraded guns and mods, and abilities, you’re faster, stronger, and more versatile than ever. Take what you need from your enemies: Glory kill for extra health, incinerate for armor, and chainsaw demons to stock up on ammo to become the ultimate demon-slayer.
Metacritic Score | 87 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 19.5 hours |
ESRB Rating | Mature |
Theme | Horror, Sci-fi |
11. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2021)
Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom borrows the best from the classic series to deliver a fresh, modern adventure with fun gameplay, memorable music, and gorgeous hand-drawn animations.
Can Jin save Monster World Kingdom? Help our young hero defeat challenging enemies, discover hidden locations, upgrade powerful equipment, and more! You’ll also unlock special forms with unique skills used to open new paths where mighty bosses and secret treasures await.
Metacritic Score | 87 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 20 hours |
ESRB Rating | E10+ |
Theme | Fantasy |
12. Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (2021)
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is a remastered collection of two games from the popular Uncharted series: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. The gameplay of both games is similar, featuring a mix of action-adventure, platforming, stealth, puzzle-solving, and shooting.
The player controls either Nathan Drake or Chloe Frazer, two treasure hunters who explore exotic locations around the world in search of ancient secrets and artifacts.
Metacritic Score | 87 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 25 hours |
ESRB Rating | Teen |
13. Returnal (2021)
Returnal is a third-person shooter set on the hostile planet of Atropos. The game follows the story of Selene, an astronaut who becomes stranded on the planet after her ship crashes. Selene must navigate through Atropos’s ever-changing landscapes and hostile creatures in order to uncover the planet’s mysteries and find a way off.
Returnal’s gameplay is characterized by its roguelike elements, with randomized environments and enemies on each playthrough. Selene has access to a variety of weapons and abilities to combat the alien threats, but death is permanent and the player must start over from the beginning upon dying.
Metacritic Score | 86 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 31 hours |
ESRB Rating | Teen |
Theme | Sci-fi |
14. Humanity (2021)
A unique blend of puzzle-solving and action-platforming, HUMANITY puts the fate of all mankind in your hands. Er, paws. Did we mention you’re a dog? You are a Shiba Inu charged with commanding massive, marching crowds to jump, turn, push, float, shoot, and climb their way to salvation.
Guide the masses through 90-plus stages filled with obstacles, enemies, puzzles, unlockable skills, and wild boss fights in the narrative campaign, or browse a wide array of user-made levels (or build your own!) crafted via the super easy-to-use in-game Stage Creator.
Metacritic Score | 86 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 15 hours |
ESRB Rating | E10+ |
15. Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020)
Yakuza: Like A Dragon is an action role-playing game set in the fictional city of Yokohama, Japan. The game follows the story of Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking member of the Arakawa Family who is falsely accused of a crime and imprisoned for 18 years.
Upon his release, Ichiban discovers that the world has changed, and he must navigate the dangerous underworld of the yakuza in order to uncover the truth about his betrayal.
Metacritic Score | 86 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 67 hours |
ESRB Rating | Mature |
Theme | Crime, Martial Arts |
16. Control: Ultimate Edition (2021)
Control: Ultimate Edition is a third-person action-adventure game set in the Oldest House, the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Control. The game follows Jesse Faden, who arrives at the Oldest House in search of answers to her past. Upon entering, she is appointed the new Director of the Bureau and must use her supernatural abilities to defeat the Hiss, a hostile entity that has infiltrated the building.
The game features a non-linear, open-world structure where players can explore the Oldest House and uncover its secrets. Jesse has access to various weapons and abilities, such as telekinesis and levitation, which she can use to fight enemies and solve puzzles. The game also includes a collectible system, where players can find and upgrade different objects to unlock new abilities and powers.
Metacritic Score | 85 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 24.5 hours |
ESRB Rating | Mature |
Theme | Sci-fi |
17. Death Stranding Director’s Cut (2021)
Death Stranding Director’s Cut is a video game set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is on the brink of extinction. The game follows Sam Porter Bridges, a delivery man tasked with reconnecting isolated cities and settlements across the country. Along the way, he encounters other survivors, supernatural beings, and a mysterious enemy known as the “Beached Things” that seek to destroy humanity.
The gameplay focuses on exploration and resource management, as players must navigate the treacherous terrain and carefully plan their deliveries. The game also features stealth and combat elements, as well as a unique social system that allows players to connect and help each other in their journeys.
Metacritic Score | 85 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 57 hours |
ESRB Rating | Mature |
Theme | Post-apocalypse, Sci-fi |
18. Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales (2020)
The latest adventure in the Spider-Man universe builds on and expands Marvel’s Spider-Man through an all-new story. Players experience the rise of Miles Morales as he masters new powers to become his own Spider-Man.
With PS5’s SSD, players can near-instantaneously fast-travel across Marvel’s New York City, or feel the tension of each one of Miles’s web swings, punches, web shots, and venom blasts with the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback.
Metacritic Score | 85 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 12.5 hours |
ESRB Rating | Teen |
Theme | Superhero |
19. Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut (2021)
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is set in feudal Japan during the Mongol invasion in the 13th century. The game follows the journey of Jin Sakai, a samurai warrior tasked with protecting his homeland and its people.
The game features an open-world environment, allowing players to explore the island of Tsushima and interact with its inhabitants. In addition to the main story, there are also various side missions and activities to engage in, such as quests and challenges.
As players progress through the game, they must master the art of the samurai and utilize various weapons and combat techniques to defeat their enemies. In addition to traditional sword fighting, players can also utilize stealth tactics and deadly traps to eliminate enemies undetected.
Metacritic Score | 83 |
Subscription | Extra |
Game Length | 44.5 hours |
ESRB Rating | Mature |
Theme | Historical |
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