10 Best Games for PS5: The Classics and the New

We all have different tastes in games, but there are some that, no matter the genre, stand out among the rest. Read about the top ten PlayStation 5 games below.

To the delight of many avid gamers, PlayStation 5 came out in 2020, at least in some countries such as the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

It eventually made its way around the world as individuals discovered new games and upgraded versions of some of their favorite old ones while using the gaming device.

There's no end to the fascinating realities and storylines that can come alive on a PS5. But there are some games that seem to have a special place in the gamer's heart. Here's our list of the 10 best games for PS5.

10. Astro's Playroom

Astro Bot from “Astro’s Playroom" | Image: youtube.com/PlayStation

This free game with the PlayStation 5 introduces players to the console through entertaining exportation and games. There are four worlds to discover, leaving one's entry into this PlayStation at a perfect start.

As of 2021, the game had already sold about 4.5 million copies worldwide — that alone says a lot about the game's popularity.

9. Returnal

"Returnal" follows Selene in a relentless game of survival. With no support and entirely on her lonesome, she battles through a primordial and deserted civilization.

The enticing game is available in 23 languages and has an average playtime of 15 hours.

8. Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart

Ratchet from, “Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart.” | Image: youtube.com/PlayStation

This is a game that takes adventure and surrealism to a whole new level. The story of this game follows Lombax Ratchet and Clank, who travel dimensions together, intending to defeat Dr. Nefarious, who could potentially destroy reality.

Along with the two come other helpers, Lombax rebel, Rivet and Kit.

The game has won millions of fans and also received 9 nominations in 2022's DICE Awards. The previous year, it won the Best Visual Design award at the Golden Joysticks.

7. Spider-Man: Miles Morales

This one is wildly popular among Marvel fans, and rightly so. In this game, a young man named Miles Morales takes Peter Parker or Spiderman's place, who mentored him in becoming a friendly neighborhood Spiderman.

The seventeen-year-old is joined by his sidekick Ganke Lee in the mission to save the good from the evil.

Given the popularity of the Marvel universe, it comes as no surprise that over 94% reviews of the game are positive, and the average playtime is as high as 20 hours.

6. Demon’s Souls

Knight with Sword from “Demons Souls.” | Image: youtube.com/PlayStation

While the third-person action role-playing game "Demon Souls" has a dense plot line, at the crux of it, Boletaria, where the game is set, faces turmoil after the "Old One" awakens.

The "Old One" is an ancient demon intent on wiping out humankind. In essence, the player needs to prevent this from happening, overcoming some glaring challenges in the way.

The PlayStation 5 version is a remake of Blueprint after its original release in 2009, where it was made only for PlayStation 3.

5. Deathloop

"Deathloop" is fascinating in its ability to play with time and create a grand narrative around it.

In this game, the main character, Colt, finds himself on an island where the day continuously repeats. He is one of the only two characters that does not perform matching actions day by day.

This is only one part of a much more intricate game that won numerous awards, such as Game of the Year by Gamespot and Best Art Direction by the Game Awards. The game has also crossed the whopping $30M mark in gross revenue.

4. The Last of Us Part 1

Ellie from “The Last of Us Part 1” | Image: youtube.com/PlayStation

"The Last of Us Part 1" has been a long time coming. The first installment was "The Last of Us," while "The Last of Us: Remastered" was announced for PlayStation 4 in 2014. Finally, in 2022, "The Last of Us: Part 1" was released.

The apocalyptic survival game follows a teenage girl Ellie, along with her somewhat father figure Joel. They travel together, looking for a cure for a plague that has left humanity and society shattered.

3. God of War Ragnarok

2018's "God of War" sequel, "God of War Ragnarok," was released near the end of 2022 for PlayStation 5. It is, purportedly, the last volume in the series.

The game is based somewhat on Norse mythology. It is set in Scandinavia with 12 main missions and just under 50 side quests.

2. Horizon Forbidden West

"Horizon Forbidden West" became available to the public in February 2022 and is the sequel to "Horizon Zero Dawn."

It is an action role-playing and open-world game with a vast world and a lot to explore, from strange animals, people, machines, and so much more.

This was one of the games that the First Official PS5 Bundle came with, and it has been a fan favorite since then.

1. Elden Ring

The Tarnished from “Elden Ring.” | Image: youtube.com/PlayStation

What initially attracted players to "Elden Ring" were the co-writers Hidetaka Miyazaki and the famed George R.R Martin.

Martin tends to write intricate plots. The fantasy action role-playing game also keeps in line with Miyazaki's tendency to let the players try to use their minds to gauge the storyline themselves.

The story is about the imbalance of "The Lands Between" - the setting where the game occurs. Chaos ensues when the god of this land decides to desert it.

So that's our list of 10 of the most immersive, most addictive games you can play on PS5. Of course, with newer games raising the bar on storytelling, realistic gameplay experiences, and characters, there's always more to discover.