What are the best PS Plus games ? PS Plus , also known as PlayStation Plus , is Sony's flagship subscription service for PS5 and PS4 , providing online multiplayer functionality, cloud saves, and PS Store discounts. PS Plus also includes access to hundreds of games included at no extra cost, spanning three distinct subscription tiers: PS Plus Essential , PS Plus Extra , and PS Plus Premium . You can learn more about all three options and their various benefits with our PS Plus Memberships: All Three Tiers Explained guide.
Depending on which PS Plus membership tier you're subscribed to, you'll be able to download and play an overwhelming number of games. Therefore, you may be wondering what the best PS Plus games are. That's why we've created this list, which sorts and curates the best PS Plus games currently available, based on your user ratings. This page will dynamically update, depending upon the availability of games within the PS Plus tiers, and your opinions.
For this page, we're combining all three tiers of PS Plus , including the PS Plus Collection (which is exclusive to PS5 users). That means there are some caveats to keep in mind: PS3 games, for example, are only available for PS Plus Premium members via cloud streaming. Some games are also only part of PS Plus in specific regions, and in instances where that applies, they'll be designated a regional flag next to their subscription tier.
Remember, if you're looking for a full list of All PS Plus Games , then you'll find that through the link. Also, if you feel your favourite is missing from this page, then remember that you can rate any game using the search box below. Your ratings will influence the rankings below, but of course a game will need to be available in an existing PS Plus subscription tier in order to be eligible.
Please note that a game will also need at least 50 ratings before it will appear on this list, so if one of your favourites is missing for whatever reason, that will be why. It's just to keep things consistent and fair across the board.
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With all of that said, here's our list of best PS Plus games — as selected by you.
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80. Metro Redux (PS4)
Metro Redux may effectively be a compilation, but it includes two killer games from the PS3 era – one of which was exclusive to the Xbox 360 at the time. Both bundled games have thick, oppressive atmospheres, and are significantly upgraded in this package.
79. Wolfenstein: The New Order (PS4)
Wolfenstein is a legendary franchise, but in this contemporary entry, developer MachineGames dragged it into the 21st century. Visceral combat and a sprawling single player campaign, packed with memorable locations, make The New Order one of the better FPS games on the PS4.
78. Yakuza 5 Remastered (PS4)
Purely in terms of available content, Yakuza 5 is the biggest game in the series — it's an absolute colossus. Much like its predecessor, Yakuza 4, it features multiple playable characters. Kazuma Kiryu is once again in the spotlight, and he's joined by returning protagonists Akiyama and Saejima. New character and disgraced baseball player Tatsuo Shinada also enters the fray, and all four leads have their own unique fighting styles, optional activities, and connections to the overarching story. A true beast of a game that'll keep you busy for weeks, if not months.
77. Kingdom Hearts III (PS4)
Love it or loathe it, the Kingdom Hearts series isn't going anywhere. Arguably at its peak with the third entry, Kingdom Hearts 3 is a love letter to both the bonkers story that came before it and the outstanding Disney worlds it encompasses. From Frozen to Toy Story , its fun and engaging combat system weaves its way through awe-inspiring environments, meeting famous Disney faces along the way. If you're not a fan, though, just Let It Go .
76. Days Gone (PS4)
After several years working on handhelds like PS Vita and PSP, Bend Studio marked its return to home consoles with its ambitious open world adventure Days Gone. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the game’s biker motif made it stand out from the crowd, as your two-wheels became your sanctuary in an extremely hostile setting. A huge focus on story and some genuinely impressive tech allowed the developer to flex its muscle, and the release would go on to become a cult favourite among PS4 fans.
75. PREY (PS4)
PREY made a valiant attempt to revitalise the franchise, and while it wasn't a big sales success, it remains an engrossing sci-fi thriller. You wake up aboard a mysterious space station, where you're the test subject for the betterment of humanity. Obviously, things go very wrong, and the station is overrun by hostile aliens. Featuring unique enemies, a non-linear location full of details, and imaginative new weapons, it's an atmospheric, tense first-person adventure that'll get under your skin.
74. Assassin's Creed Origins (PS4)
A stunning recreation of ancient Egypt is the backdrop for Assassin's Creed Origins — a game that redefined Ubisoft's series. Going full open world and throwing a bunch of RPG systems into the mix, Origins breathed new life into Assassin's Creed after Unity and Syndicate struggled to leave a lasting impression. Origins follows the surprisingly emotional story of Bayek, a determined mystic and warrior, who, with the help of his estranged wife Aya, establishes the Hidden Ones — the precursor organisation that would one day become the Assassin Brotherhood.
73. Until Dawn (PS4)
Supermassive Games made a real name for itself with Until Dawn . This narrative adventure game effectively lets you partake in a schlocky teen horror movie, where your choices will have potentially grisly effects on the ensemble cast. With atmosphere to spare, lovably corny performances, and a highly replayable adventure full of outcomes to discover, it's no wonder this game is such a cult hit.
72. Resogun (PS4)
Housemarque is a studio known for its arcade games, and Resogun remains one of its best. Like a modern day Defender, you're tasked with blasting away screens full of baddies while rescuing the last of humanity. It's a gorgeous shoot-'em-up with responsive gameplay, endless replayability, and supremely satisfying visuals. If you like a good old fashioned score-chaser, get Resogun played.
71. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (PS4)
Remember Crash Bandicoot? The madcap marsupial makes a grand return on PS4 in Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy , a remake of his first three adventures. The games may be relatively old, but they've been brought up to modern standards with colourful graphics and updated gameplay. There's lots of fun to be had across this trio of platformers, with hours and hours worth of tricky levels to run through.
70. Puppeteer (PS3)
Released just a very short while before the PS4 hit, Puppeteer never got the accolades it deserved. This inventive platformer plays a lot like a real puppet show, transitioning between scenes with enjoyable encounters and sequences between jumps and leaps. It's a really fun title; a true PS3 swansong.
69. Enslaved: Odyssey to the West (PS3)
Before there was Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Ninja Theory made a name for itself with action-adventure title Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. A beautiful journey through a post-apocalypse more about greenery and foliage than the downbeat landscapes of war-torn locations, combat and platforming are at the heart of the experience. It's still more than worth experiencing all these years later.
68. Resident Evil (PS4)
The remaster of arguably one of the greatest remakes of all time: there may have only been six years between Resident Evil and its jaw-dropping GameCube revival, but Capcom packed an entire generation of progress into this technical tour-de-force. The game’s mansion remains utterly iconic, a character unto itself, and with tense survival action and some smartly designed puzzles, this PS4 port is a must-play if you missed it in 2002.
67. Judgment (PS5)
It may have launched on PS4 not long before this PS5 port, but Judgment is so good that it deserves every chance at success that it can get. This Yakuza spinoff puts you in the sneakers of Takayuki Yagami, a private detective living in the heart of Kamurocho, a fictional red light district that's always teetering on the edge of chaos. Tangled up in a series of brutal murders, Yagami is forced to dig deep into the city's criminal underbelly, resulting in a truly gripping story. With a brilliant cast of characters, a great combat system, and a map that's stuffed with fun distractions, Judgment is right up there with the absolute best that Yakuza has to offer.
66. LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (PS3)
LEGO Star Wars was an absolutely colossal hit, and given the sheer scope of the source material, LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga always seemed like an obvious release. Effectively, this is a compilation of the original game and LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy . It’s since been bettered by LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga , but this is still a noteworthy release for fans of the sci-fi sensation.
65. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (PS4)
Final Fantasy XII was and still is a divisive game, but despite its PS2 origins, we would argue that it's aged extremely well. XII opts for a more serious story involving political puppeteering and a hefty dose of wartime drama, but it's the sense of adventure that makes the game so endearing. Excellently crafted environments are a joy to explore, and a brilliantly worked job system lets you tweak your party however you like. However, its Gambit system isn't for everyone, as it essentially lets you program your characters so that you don't have to lift a finger during combat. This allows for some impressive technical depth, but, you know, a lot of Final Fantasy fans like pushing buttons every now and then.
64. Nioh (PS4)
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja's first attempt at creating a Soulslike actually worked out really well. Nioh is a more fast paced action RPG, set in a twisted feudal Japan, now overrun with all manner of monsters and demons. It's tough as nails, but an abundance of loot combined with satisfying combat makes for a moreish adventure. The story's surprisingly interesting as well, as main character William Adams comes face to face with various historical warlords.
63. Detroit: Become Human (PS4)
While so many interactive dramas cheat, Detroit: Become Human is the most adaptable narrative ever conceived. Lead characters can die in the opening hours of the story, and that’s the last you’ll see of them for the remainder of the campaign. The robotic revolution plotline can be a bit heavy-handed, but as with all Quantic Dream games, there are some real high-points that will stick with you long after the credits roll.
62. MotorStorm Apocalypse (PS3)
A game beset with bad luck, MotorStorm Apocalypse was delayed due to a real-life natural disaster – only to launch right around the time of the PSN hack. This was a superb, action-packed racer, however – a little fiddly, perhaps, but its weather effects added a different dynamic to the off-road races which we’ve yet to really see replicated elsewhere.
61. God of War III Remastered (PS4)
God of War III Remastered may have been one of the last hurrahs for the series’ old-school, fixed perspective style – but it’s still an absolute doozy. Presented pristinely on PS4, this trilogy closer has some of the most epic moments you’ll find any console, including an opening boss fight against Poseidon that remains utterly jaw-dropping even today.
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Just a quick note we'll be massively expanding this list and creating others as we move forward, so keep your eyes out for that!
Can anyone tell me whether the games on the top tier will remain in place for the duration you pay for the Tier, or will they drop off after a while just like the now old PS NOW service?
Not really too bothered about the PS1 or PS3 games, just want to be able to play the most recent AAA games at my own pace and not be restricted by a time and day that they will be removed, for example Returnal or Valhalla.
TIA guys
@Wiggo None of those games you mentioned are due to expire but obviously no one can say they'll be there forever. We'll update our guide with any upcoming expiry dates: https://www.pushsquare.com/guides/all-ps-plus-games
And the top 3 are in the PS Plus Collection for PS5 users, which you get with the Essential tier.
@get2sammyb Thanks very much.
I am still so confused by it all haha.
I am in the U.K. and I am searching for Resi 7 and can't see it anywhere.
I'll get used to it in no time I guess.
I can't believe Disaster Report 4 isn't in there
@Darylb88 Be sure to rate it!
The reason I'm not subscribing to the higher tiers is that I already have most of these PS4 and PS5 games. The ones I haven't played are the PS3 ones and I don't really fancy playing them on streaming.
This would be good value if you don't really buy many games or somehow skipped the PS4 gen.
I like God of War but I wouldn't put it top and in the past I've been a little down on Ghost of Tsushima despite enjoying it but having gone back for the expansion I've found a new appreciation for it. To be fair it is a great collection of games overall
This is like the first PushSquare list in ages that Ghost of Tsushima DC hasn’t been on top
@Deoxyr1bose I know, crazy isn't it?!
@PenguinLtd Agreed, if you just got a PS5 or PS4 today though the value is insane.
I’m still on the fence whether or not to buy Premium for a couple months, but in the meantime, I’m lucky enough to have the majority of these games loaded up onto my PS5.
Unfortunately, I missed most of the PS4 generation, but since picking up Sony’s latest console a few months after it launched, I’ve played what are now two of my favourite ever games, namely The Last of Us Part II and God of War 2018. I also finished Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut last month and loved it so much that I even got the platinum trophy. And I really don’t usually go for those. I’m currently playing the Resident Evil 2 remake for the first time and having an absolute blast, but once that’s wrapped up, I’ll be moving on to either Red Dead Redemption II or Persona 5 Royal.
Once they’re done and dusted, if there’s nothing else new to play, I may well go with one of the new tiers and finally get around to playing some of the rest of the PS4 library that I’ve been wanting to play, such as Days Gone , Gravity Rush 2 , The Last Guardian and WipEout Omega Collection . I’m gutted that I never had the chance to play these games when they originally released, but I sure am having a blast checking them off my backlog. Plus, Astebreed looks right up my street, too!
@Wiggo @get2sammyb I thought it was as simple as they will get expiry dates eventually and then you lose access, but reading on the PlayStation store on console, it actually said something like download it and keep for as long as you are subscribed. So if you have a lot of space on an SSD it could help ease the worry of expiry dates, as anything you want you can download while it's available.
That's how I take it at the moment. Rather than the old system of click redeem on everything and get to keep it, if it's downloaded it seems like it's safe forever (whilst subscribed) even if it's removed from the downloadable catalogue for others who don't have it stored.
Exciting times though on PlayStation 😁
Enjoy Valhalla, just try to not get burned out 🤯 which to be honest is easy enough if you enjoy the time exploring open world's out of combat between objectives, because it's a really great looking game and it's packed full of content
@Ravix Much appreciated good Sir.
Kingdom:, Two Crowns is a game in the Extra tier I think anyone should check out. It has gorgeous pixel art that uses it in a very impressive manner and has addicting gameplay. Great little game to try outside of AAA offering.
God of number 1.god of g.o.a.t. 🐐. 👑.resistance 1 and 2 is needed.word up son
RDR2 and Spidey are at the top for me but it's splitting hairs among a number of unbelievable titles.
Not enough quality content to upgrade to any of those higher levels. Still, game pass is MUCH better value for money. Sony are just recycling and trying to catch up.. We give you "the game" as part of your ps plus, we give you the same game as part of PS5 collection, we give you the same game again if you pay more and upgrade to "extra"..
Not trolling, just expressing my opinion (I dont even own xbox).
I'm really gutted that MGSV4 Guns Of The Patriots and MGS HD Collection have disappeared....hoping they're back soon
I've been playing Death Stranding from PS Plus for the first time and I'm absolutely loving it. Also enjoying AC Valhalla which I would have never touched otherwise. Very happy with the service so far
@get2sammyb hey man. Dont know if you'll know an answer to this but figured its worth a shot. Observer redux doesnt seem to be included in the extra tier. It says you need premium. I thought it would be include to download in the extra tier being a ps5 game. Have you seen/heard anything on that?
Of course PS Exclusives would have to top on "PushSquare" when we know RDR2 is supposed to be #1 😜
Missing 7 of the 30 games listed only because I didn't want them. I am always surprised how many people miss such great games. Most of them have seen prices below $20.
Its also a bit annoying that while other accounts on the same console can play the games, they cant access the library themselves to download them as you can with gamepass. My kids have been pestering me all night to log in and download them different things. Bit of a 1st world problem but hopefully something they allow later on just to make my life easier 😂
@Weebleman Hmm, it's Extra in USA but appears to be Premium in Europe. There's a few weird discrepancies like this, annoyingly.
@get2sammyb Maybe its something that will get adjusted over the coming days, wouldnt be a Sony roll out without the odd weird thing popping up. Its quite a big change to roll out in one go i suppose so might be something they tweak in the coming days. Plenty to be on with in the meantime though eh.
Appreciate the response 👍
Did Europe get shafted? Several games missing, ones that are listed on the official page. Demon's Souls ps3 for example.
They need to remake the resistance games old school quality fps!!
I got my PS5 in June 2021 (didn't have a PS4) and I've already played most of the top tier games on this list. Can't complain though as they were amazing, and having them on PS Plus means I can share them with my brother on his PS4.
I really really really really want a 60fps patch for Red Dead Redemption 2.
Hopefully it will get more day one games not first party but smaller games like gamepass if not its just another psnow only with less games
@ApostateMage never gonna happen
@Barrymore so many games missing don't not have premium if you are in the uk! It's nothing like the USA one
@carlos82 I agree, God of War wasn't a bad ge by any means, but I definitely don't understand it being seen as one of the best of all time. Also Bloodborne and Demon's Souls only at #15 and #14!?
Bloodborne should definitely have been at least Top 1 on the list
Wow, there are only 6 of the 30 that I haven’t played. And of those, I already own 5 of those 6. 😅 Resistance 3 is the only from the list that I have never played and don’t already own.
So suffice it to say, this is why I may not upgrade my sub just yet.
So I can play the PS5 version of Mile Morales but only PS4 version if Spiderman? Is that right? That's a shame, I'd been looking forward to dropping back in to NYC in super shiny mode.
I caved in and payed like 15 for the next 6 months, getting my money's worth with Returnal alone. Beat the second boss today. What a rush! Some reads you want to throw to controller, but when you succeed it just feels awesome.
For someone new to gaming i’d recommend PS+ over Game Pass. Simple reason the games are better. Game Pass has day 1 exclusives which is great as a few are really good but PS exclusives are on another level. Only difference they’re not day 1. If PS put exclusives on day 1 the hit would be huge. Less money means less investment for future games. The quality would drop. I don’t mind paying £50-£60 a few times a year for games that will blow my mind.
Guardians of the Galaxy was the game that secured my subscription and boy, did it not disappoint! A GOTY contender for me for sure. Finally playing Lost Legacy and that is also fantastic. With Stray coming this month I must say this service has really surprised me. I’ve got tons of games I’m really looking forward to.
I think binding of isaac is the best plus game I've ever played, then hell let loose. I recently upgraded to extra and am enjoying stray and look forward to seeing more quality games.
Why is the same game both 4th and 5th?
What's the point in having Miles Morales twice, and also GHost of Tsusihma?
Shout out to Dragon Quest Builders. It's such an unobvious and obscure action JRPG outside of Japan, and it was a bigger hit in the west on Switch for some reason. Because of weird graphics, probably, but looks can be deceiving as they say.
The gameplay loop gets addicting as hell once you get the hang of the controls. There are 2 of them independent of each other.
@get2sammyb are y'all working on an easier way for switching pages or trimming down on the massive scrolling for the ranking articles? I enjoy going through them but it seems a bit much to go from the bottom to the top 10.
I understand the ps4 games needing to be here, but there's got to be a way to remove duplicate entries aross ps4 and 5.
Still those double entries such as Ghost of Tsushima. Is it a bug or is there a thought behind it?
God of War (2018) will always take the top spot. That game is a masterpiece.
Hard to believe that ALL these amazing games are available to me at any time and I don't play a single one of them. Granted I would love to play Fallout New Vegas again if it wasn't in streaming form.
The simple fact of the matter is I already own probably every AAA first party title on this list, and as a rule of mine, I do not replay open world games very often. God of war, ghost of Tsushima and horizon are all amazing games, but they are just too big and too long for multiple play throughs... For me.
I am currently having a blast with The Quarry when I'm not on psvr2
Have had ps plus premium for a fairly long time, but never played god of war. My dad uses it for strange indie games, despite growing up with Super Mario Bros. Don’t use the service as much as him, I used it most when the Sonic games were on the previous model, but I should dip my toes in again.
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