The 15 Best PS5 Games to Play in 2026
From mind-bending puzzlers and landmark RPGs to furry multiverse adventures, the PlayStation 5 library has reached its peak maturity.
Entering its sixth year, the PlayStation 5 has built a formidable library of epic adventures, technical masterpieces, and charming platformers. Whether you are a day-one owner or just joining the current generation, these 15 titles are essential for your collection.
Astro Bot
Sonyβs luscious 3D platformer sees the eponymous space robot stranded on a distant planet with his hundreds of adorable companions. As a celebration of PlayStation history, you must recover parts of your mothership guarded by a colorful array of bosses.
“Itβs one of the best platformers Iβve ever played β and, as a child of the 90s, I truly have played a ton of them.”
Baldur’s Gate 3
One of the greatest role-playing fantasy games of the modern era, providing players with almost as much narrative and imaginative freedom as a tabletop D&D adventure. Face off against the mighty Mind-Flayers in a world where every choice ripples through the story.
“It’s a towering landmark of an RPG. Bustling with life, brimming with scope, and bursting with imagination.”
Blue Prince
Inheriting your family’s mansion comes with a daunting challenge: discover the hidden Room 46. In this singular puzzle masterpiece, every step counts. Each night, the entire layout of the estate shuffles, sending you back to the beginning to start your investigation anew.
“You’ll scribble down hints and set goals for future runs… taking copious screenshots of the letters, photographs, and other artifacts.”
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
In a land inspired by the breathtaking aesthetics of Belle Époque France, heroes set out to defeat a cruel God who has brought arbitrary death for centuries. This multi-award-winning RPG combines astonishing style with genuine emotional weight and high-stakes adventure.
“From combat to enemy design to music, I appreciated Clair Obscur’s flair for the epic.”
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Hideo Kojima shifts his metaphysical post-apocalypse thriller to Australia, where Sam Porter Bridges must track down his kidnapped Bridge Baby. The mission remains the same: reconnect society and save the environment, but the scale and stakes have reached unprecedented levels.
“Combat feels punchier, the world map more handcrafted, and missions more varied than ever before.”
Demon’s Souls
Before Dark Souls, there was FromSoftware’s original hack-and-slash masterwork. This remake carefully updates the visuals, combat, and structure to forge something new and equally deadly. Experience a dark, dread-filled brawl through the ruined kingdom of Boletaria.
“One of the most quietly significant games of the 2000s has been transformed here into a visually incredible, endlessly rewarding dark fantasy.”
Elden Ring (Incl. Shadow of the Erdtree)
A grandiose fantasy opera from the makers of Dark Souls, filled with spectacular landscapes and seemingly insurmountable bosses. Complete with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, this expanded experience offers a challenging and engrossing open world like no other in gaming history.
“This is a massive world, astonishingly rendered and seemingly limitless in its creative diversity. It is an unrivaled feat of design and inventiveness.”
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
The second installment in Square Enix’s reimagining of Final Fantasy VII sees ecowarrior Cloud Strife and his team stalking ever closer to arch-enemy Sephiroth. Mixing real-time and turn-based elements, this is a classic role-playing adventure utterly rejuvenated for the 21st century.
“Longtime fans will hungrily slurp up every morsel of sugary fan service here, savouring every extra moment spent with this hugely beloved cast.”
Ghost of Yotei
The long-awaited sequel to the stylish samurai romp *Ghost of Tsushima* follows new character Atsu as she seeks revenge for the slaughter of her family in the lands surrounding Mount YΕtei. This historical opus is bloody, engaging, and arguably the most beautiful game on the PS5.
“Even hours and hours in, I still feel a flicker of excitement whenever Atsu purposefully draws her sword at the beginning of a battle.”
God of War: Ragnarök
The sequel to the incredible 2018 reboot, this chapter finds Kratos and his teenage son Atreus exploring the Nine Realms as the frozen landscapes of Scandinavia signal the end of the world. It is a masterful conclusion to the Norse saga, blending brutal combat with deep, father-son storytelling.
“There haven’t been many interpretations of ancient mythology as gripping, detailed and imaginative as this, in video games or any other medium.”
ARC Raiders
A sci-fi extraction shooter set on a ruined planet where players must join together to defeat aggressive robots or turn on each other for valuable loot. With a massive fanbase in 2026, it has set a new standard for the co-op online gaming scene with its intense atmosphere and high-stakes rewards.
“After every successful extraction, I want to jump right back in for more. I want more close calls and terrifying sprints through ruined cities.”
The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Vulnerable teen Ellie and cynical survivor Joel fight through the apocalyptic remains of America. Updated for the PlayStation 5, Naughty Dog’s brutal yet beautiful adventure stands as a landmark for the industry, now featuring enhanced haptics, native 4K visuals, and a new roguelike survival mode.
“Experiencing this brutal adventure once again in a visually and haptically enhanced format was a bludgeoning, moving, and invigorating experience.”
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Peter Parker and Miles Morales team up to face their greatest challenges yet. From the menacing Venom to the relentless Kraven the Hunter, this sequel expands New York City with Brooklyn and Queens, offering near-instant character switching and breathtaking Web Wing traversal.
“It is a genuine pleasure to play something that has been so lovingly envisaged, and which is so true to its source material.”
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Two furry heroes warp between worlds to defeat an evil galactic emperor in a visually astounding multiverse adventure. As a technical showcase for the PS5’s high-speed SSD, the game allows for near-instant travel between diverse dimensions, creating a seamless and cinematic gameplay experience.
“This is a blissfully uncomplicated cartoon science-fiction escapade… Everything you do feels good and showers you with sensory feedback.”
Returnal
Crash-landed on a shape-shifting alien world, Selene must fight through the ancient ruins of an extraterrestrial civilization to escape. After every death, the planet reshapes itself, forcing you to master bullet-hell combat and manage deep psychological horror in an endless, punishing loop.
“It is a hard, fast, and unforgiving action game that demands your absolute attention, rewarding you with some of the most satisfying combat on the console.”