15 Best PS5 Games to Play in 2026 | games

eEntering its sixth year, the PlayStation 5 has built up a massive library of epic adventures, button-pushing shooters, and even quirky and engaging platformers. So, whether you’ve owned the device for years or are just getting into the current generation of consoles, here are 15 titles we think you should have in your PlayStation collection.

Astro Bot

Sony’s brilliant 3D platformer sees the eponymous alien robot stranded on a distant planet with hundreds of his adorable companions. All parts of his mothership are guarded by a colorful group of bosses, and you must put them back together.

Why we love it: “It’s one of the best platformers I’ve ever played – and as a ’90s kid, I’ve actually played quite a few of them.” Read the full review.

Baldur’s Gate 3

One of the greatest fantasy RPGs of the modern era, offering players almost as much narrative and imaginative freedom as a tabletop D&D adventure as they take on tough-minded players.

Why we love it: “It’s a landmark in RPGs. Busy with life, full of scope, and full of imagination.” Read the full review.

Blue Prince

Upon inheriting your family mansion, you are given a challenge: discover hidden room 46. But as you explore, every step counts and every night the entire layout is modified to take you back to the beginning. A mind-bending puzzle game with a unique brilliance.

Why we love it: “You’ll jot down hints and set goals for future rounds, or — as I did — you’ll take copious screenshots of messages, photographs, and other artefacts found throughout the game.” Read the full review.

Claire Obscure: Expedition 33

In a land inspired by Belle Epoque France, the heroes set out to defeat a cruel god who has brought arbitrary death for hundreds of years. A multi-award winning role-playing adventure with stunning style and real emotional weight.

Why we love it: “From the combat to the enemy design to the music, I appreciate Clair Obscur’s flair for the epic.” Read the full review.

Death Stranding 2

Hideo Kojima brings his post-apocalyptic metaphysical thriller to Australia where Sam must track down a kidnapped Bridgebaby while reconnecting with society and saving the environment. A wonderful and elegant adventure.

Why we love it: “Combat feels more intense, the world map is more hand-designed, and quests are more diverse.” Read the full review.

Satan’s souls

Before Dark Souls came, it was FromSoftware’s original hack’n’slash masterpiece: a dark, dread-filled brawl through the ruined kingdom of Boletaria. This remake carefully updates the visuals, combat, and structure to craft something new and equally deadly.

Why we love it: “One of the most important games of the 2000s is here transformed into a visually incredible and endlessly rewarding dark fantasy.”

Al-Din ring

A grandiose fantasy opera from the makers of Dark Souls, filled with stunning landscapes, strange characters, and insurmountable bosses. Complete with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, it’s an open world full of challenges and excitement like no other.

Why we love it: “This is a huge world, stunningly rendered (the sun and moon wheel in the sky, recreating every scene) and seemingly limitless in its creative diversity. It is an unparalleled achievement of design and creativity.” Read the full review.

Final Fantasy VII New birth

The second part of Square Enix’s reimagining of Final Fantasy VII sees eco-warrior Cloud Strife and his team getting closer than ever to arch-nemesis Sephiroth. Blending real-time and turn-based elements, this is a classic role-playing adventure completely revamped for the 21st century.

Why we love it: “Long-time fans will devour every morsel of sugary fanservice here, and enjoy every extra moment they get to spend with this much-loved actor.” Read the full review.

Ute ghost

The long-awaited sequel to the stylish samurai thriller Ghost of Tsushima follows new character Atsu as she seeks revenge for the slaughter of her family. This historical work is gory, engaging and wonderful to look at.

Why we love it: “Even after hours and hours, I still feel a flash of excitement when Atsu deliberately draws her sword at the beginning of a battle. I’ll be sad to see it end.” Read the full review.

God of War Ragnaroyour

The sequel to Sony Santa Monica’s stunning reboot of the revered, legendary action-adventure series. This time, hero Kratos and his teenage son must explore the frozen landscape of Scandinavia to find a lost god and prevent the end of the world.

Why we love it: “There haven’t been many interpretations of ancient mythology as engaging, detailed and imaginative as these, in video games or any other medium.” Read the full review.

Sagittarius Raiders

A sci-fi shooter set on a destroyed planet where players band together to defeat aggressive robots or run each other for valuable loot. With a huge fanbase, it is set to dominate the online co-op gaming scene throughout 2026.

Why we love it: “After every successful extraction, I want to come right back for more. I want more close calls, accidental explosions, and terrifying races through ruined cities.” Read the full review.

The Last of Us Parts 1 and 2 Remastered

Vulnerable teenager Ellie and cynical survivor Joel struggle across apocalyptic America in search of a cure for a zombie-causing fungal infection – and then must deal with the consequences of what they discover. Naughty Dog’s Beauty and the Beast games have been updated for PS5, and they’re industry landmarks.

Why we love it: “Experiencing this brutal adventure again, in a visually enhanced and seamless form, was as exhausting, poignant and invigorating an experience as my first playthrough.” Read the full review.

Marvel Spider-Man 2

Peter Parker and Miles Morales team up to defeat Venom and a gang of supervillains who threaten to destroy their lives, their loved ones, and all of New York City.

Why we love it: “It’s a real joy to play something that has been so lovingly conceived, and is so true to its source. It’s a game everyone with a PS5 should try.” Read the full review.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Two furry heroes travel between worlds to defeat the evil Galactic Emperor in a visually stunning multiverse adventure.

Why we love it: “It’s a simple, uncomplicated cartoon sci-fi adventure… Everything you do feels good and infuses you with sensory feedback, whether visually, aurally or through the haptic rumble of the controller.” Read the full review.

Returning

After crash-landing on a hostile alien planet, sole survivor Selene must escape a nightmarish cycle of life and death if she is to escape. An unforgiving time loop shooter.

Why we love it: “It’s unforgiving and disheartening at times, but it’s also interesting, mysterious and fascinating.” Read the full review.