Since its launch, the PS5 has gradually built up a game library that combines Sony’s major in-house productions with ambitious titles from studios around the world. From spectacular exclusives to multiplatform games elevated by the console’s power and true indie gems, the selection is now particularly vast. Here, then, is an initial selection of 10 games that each, in their own way, showcase the best the PS5 has to offer.
Sometimes underappreciated, Horizon Forbidden West offers a vast and spectacular open world, populated by impressive machines and extremely varied landscapes. Its combat system, vertical exploration, and art direction make it one of the most beautiful adventures available on the console.
Helldivers 2 turns co-op into a truly chaotic spectacle, where every mission can quickly devolve into a barrage of explosions and friendly fire. Its accessible yet challenging gameplay and excellent progression system make it one of the best multiplayer games on the PS5. Insomniac Games once again delivers an action-packed adventure, this time with Marvel’s Wolverine. We trade Spider-Man’s webs for razor-sharp claws, ready to tear to pieces anyone who dares to stand in their way.
Often underrated, Astro Bot is a true tribute to the history of PlayStation through a platformer that’s as inventive as it is accessible. Its levels brimming with ideas, its clever use of the DualSense, and its charm make it one of the most delightful experiences in the catalog. As the spiritual successor to Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei transposes Sucker Punch’s formula into a new setting inspired by 17th-century Japan, featuring a new heroine and an entirely original adventure.
Meanwhile, the remake of Silent Hill 2 successfully modernizes Konami’s classic while preserving its oppressive atmosphere and unsettling narrative. With its macabre ambiance, remarkable sound design, and deeply psychological story, it stands as one of the most memorable horror experiences on the PS5.
Above all, this initial selection highlights the incredible diversity of the PS5 catalog: massive RPGs, narrative-driven adventures, platformers, horror experiences, and titles designed for co-op play... There’s something for everyone! And with many more highly anticipated games still to come, this list is obviously not meant to be definitive: the PS5 generation is far from having delivered all of its best games.
