What are the Best PS5 Games? Sony’s next-gen console is the new kid on the block, but it’s off to a faster start than any of the Japanese giant’s previous platforms, with a compelling slate of must play software available at launch. As part of our PS5 guide, we’ve compiled the Best PS5 Games that you can play today. If you’re planning to take advantage of PS5 backwards compatibility, then you should also refer to our Best PS4 Games guide.
Best PS5 Games by Genre and Type
Below is a compilation of the best PS5 games by genre and type, as determined by our editorial team. We’re constantly updating, tweaking, and tuning our lists to ensure they’re always as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
Best PS5 Games
Below is a full list of the Best PS5 Games. These are the console’s top titles, and the essentials that we believe all gamers should play, irrespective of individual taste or preference.
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25. Bugsnax (PS5)
Publisher: Young Horses / Developer: Young Horses
Release Date: 12th Nov 2020 (USA) / 19th Nov 2020 (UK/EU)
Bugsnax might have won people over with a catchy theme song, but it’s far more than just that. It lures you in with its whimsical style and silly concept, but quickly subverts expectations with surprisingly emotional story beats. Your main tasks in the game are to catch the titular creatures and find out what happened to the leader of an expedition to the island. Figuring out how to capture each Bugsnak is fun, and learning more about the colourful cast will keep you engaged. It’s a unique flavour combo, but it works.
For more information, read our Bugsnax PS5 review.
24. A Plague Tale: Innocence (PS5)
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive / Developer: Asobo Studio
Release Date: 6th Jul 2021 (USA) / 6th Jul 2021 (UK/EU)
A Plague Tale: Innocence is the best kind of surprise: an unexpectedly strong historical outing with a likeable cast of characters and unique stealth mechanics. The fantasy underpinnings may not be to everyone’s tastes – especially as the tale somewhat limps to its conclusion – but Asobo Studio’s outstanding use of the PS5 hardware, including the DualSense, make it a must play for fans of story-based adventures.
For more information, read our A Plague Tale: Innocence PS5 review.
23. Chicory: A Colorful Tale (PS5)
Publisher: Finji / Developer: Finji
Release Date: 10th Jun 2021 (USA) / 10th Jun 2021 (UK/EU)
A Colorful Tale is perhaps the hit that no one saw coming, but it’s a game adored by critics and players alike. You inherit the ability to wield a magical paintbrush, and you explore a cartoon world devoid of colour, able to fill it all in at will. The light-hearted premise is accompanied by a surprisingly touching story, wonderful characters, and some neat puzzles and bosses along the way. This indie adventure is a delight from start to finish.
For more information, read our Chicory: A Colourful Tale PS5 review.
22. WRC 9 (PS5)
Publisher: Nacon / Developer: Kylotonn Entertainment
Release Date: 12th Nov 2020 (USA) / 19th Nov 2020 (UK/EU)
The PS5 already has a rock solid racing sim, and it’s WRC 9. This officially licensed rally racer gives the DIRT Rally series a run for its money. With all the real world routes and vehicles, an in-depth career mode, and thrilling driving, this will have any racing fan on the edge of their seat. It excels on Sony’s new console thanks to excellent DualSense support; you’ll feel every bump in the road with the haptic feedback, and the triggers simulate the gas and brake pedals wonderfully. There are lots of ways to play, including online championships, so this should keep petrol heads going until Gran Turismo 7 crosses the line.
For more information, read our WRC 9 PS5 review.
21. Metro Exodus (PS5)
Publisher: Deep Silver / Developer: 4A Games
Release Date: 18th Jun 2021 (USA) / 18th Jun 2021 (UK/EU)
4A Games’ post-apocalyptic adventure feels like it was meant for PS5, with silky smooth performance, great looking ray-traced graphics, and complete DualSense functionality. While some flaws of the original release do persist — those accents! — there’s a lot to like about Metro Exodus on Sony’s next-gen system. Featuring loads of tense story moments and some super atmospheric exploration, this train ride through the Russian wasteland makes for a memorable journey.
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