With more than 2 years on the market and 32 million units sold, the new generation of Sony's console already has exceptional titles, some of them exclusive to the platform. 2022 was a good year for the PS5, and this one promises to be even better with the releases to come.
However, not all PS5 games are worth your time and money. In this list you will find the best PS5 games that you can play right now, but only for the new generation and without backward compatibility with the PS4.
We have a selection of the 7 best PS5 games from different genres, from fun platformers to epic survival games. It is not a top, so the order of the list is not relevant. Let's start with a contemporary classic.
Elden Ring
It's hard to sum up everything that makes Elden Ring monumental. First, there is the incredible feeling of freedom and discovery. Although there are larger and more beautiful open worlds than the one presented by Elden Ring, few work as well, or are as solid and enjoyable.
The Lands Between is filled with dungeons, caves, castles and towers, and even entire underground cities, plus the paths that connect everything. Each one has some kind of unique challenge, including epic boss fights, with rewards to keep you going.
Elden Ring can be difficult, but the freedom to evade difficulties, until you have the courage or skill to face them, is what makes this game a modern classic. Also, it is one of the highest rated games ever, and one of the best PS5 games you can enjoy.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales
More than a sequel, this is a standalone expansion that sends Peter Parker on vacation, leaving his young apprentice Miles Morales in the care of New York. The game can be found on its own or in an Ultimate version that includes Spider-Man Remastered for PS5.
Miles Morales has a few more spider powers at his disposal than Peter Parker, and these have been deftly adapted to new gameplay mechanics, which take full advantage of the DualSense controller.
With fewer wacky villains than 2018's Spider-Man game, but with a Miles Morales story packed with just as much charm and heart as its predecessor, and possibly more. And this isn't the only Insomniac game on the list, proving its hot streak.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
As Insomniac's first exclusive PS5 game, Ratchet and Clank's new adventure is extraordinary and a demonstration of the capabilities of the new generation. The developers have used every trick to take advantage of both the controller and the power of the PS5.
The evil robotic supervillain, Doctor Nefarious, is at it again, opening interdimensional doors out of control. Ratchet and Clank will enlist the help of their partner Rivet to help them put the universe back together.
Visually incredible and with an emotional and charming story, we wish a long life for this saga that has been with us since the PS2.
God of war ragnarok
The release of the latest God of War sequel a few months ago won over critics and gamers. This action-adventure features Kratos and Atreus preparing for Ragnarok and timely set 3 years after the events of 2018's God of War.
The gameplay is a satisfying blend of combat, puzzle solving, and exploration, coupled with an emotional story about family, adolescence, and liberation. This is the type of game you don't want spoilers for, so we won't talk much more.
The world's landscapes seem teeming with life (except Helheim, obviously), but it's hard not to pause and admire at every turn. The soundtrack is a delight, the gameplay is almost perfect, in short, one of the best PS5 games and also one of the easiest to recommend.
The Last of Us Part 1
There are unnecessary remakes, but this is not the case with The Last of Us Part 1 for PS5. The improvements in the physical models and expressions of the characters, and all the changes in general, fully justify their existence, despite some controversy in networks.
The story is exciting and the use of technology has improved the overall experience and gameplay, with special mention to the use of the DualSense controller. Each weapon not only sounds, but feels different.
If there is something missing, it is that it does not include the multiplayer mode of the 2013 original, although Naughty Dog is working on a standalone multiplayer game set in the universe of The Last of Us.
return
Dungeons and Dungeons (or roguelikes) have long been one of the most popular genres on the indie scene. But Returnal is something of a trailblazer, as the first AAA game to embrace some of the genre's mechanics.
Returnal combines the dense and chilling aura of a roguelike with top-notch shooter action. Released in 2021 as a PS5 exclusive, a version for Windows is expected in 2023. Exclusive or not, it has earned a spot on this list.
Although the difficulty and its ever-changing levels can be intimidating, as soon as you get used to dying over and over again in the game, you won't be able to stop playing. In addition, Returnal makes the most of the power of the PS5, providing a very complete visual, auditory and sensory experience.
Astro's Playroom
No game better showcases what DualSense control can do than Astro's Playroom. 3D audio, 4K visuals, plus haptic feedback make this game a tech demo. And it's free, making it arguably the best game included on a console since Wii Sports.
Platforming, puzzles and collectibles will make you fall in love with the PS5 all over again. Astro's Playroom doesn't last long - maybe two afternoons of play - but it's fantastically fun and will make you feel good about spending the money on a new console.
There are a ton of PS5 games coming out in 2023. Some of the biggest PS5 games coming out in the next few months include Final Fantasy 16, Dead Island 2, Hogwarts Legacy, and Street Fighter 6.