Over four years after its release, Sony’s PlayStation 5 has bested Microsoft’s Xbox to dominate this console generation. If you want a plug-and-play experience with the latest games, PS5 is a fantastic choice.
The PS5 introduced several tech advancements over its predecessor, from the extra functionality you get from the DualSense controller’s advanced haptics and triggers to instant load times with its solid-state storage, as well as the PSVR 2 headset. But the PS5’s biggest appeal, building on all the best PS4 games it’s backward-compatible with, is its lengthy catalog of exclusive and cross-platform games spanning multiple genres. Sony has leveraged its intellectual property to create everything from the gritty narratives of God of War: Ragnarok and The Last of Us Part II to the colorful, nostalgic platforming of Astro Bot — there’s something for everyone on the PS5.
We’ve curated this list of the best Sony PlayStation 5 games you can buy right now, including some stellar titles that showed up on CNET’s 2024 Game of the Year list.
Best PS5 Games — June 2025
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Recent updates to the list
- March 2025: Added Split Fiction, Monster Hunter Wilds.
- June 2025: Added Days Gone Remastered, Returnal and Death Stranding Director’s Cut
How we determined CNET’s best PS5 games
When creating this list of best PS5 games, we factored in how unique and enjoyable these games are for most players, from impressive graphics to novel gameplay to compelling narratives. Our picks cover a variety of genres from fantasy to retro platformers to shooters to racing games, and while we favored console-exclusive games you won’t find on Xbox, PC or Nintendo Switch, we also included some can’t-miss games that appear on multiple platforms. If you’re looking for help choosing your next game, CNET’s top PS5 list is a good place to start narrowing your choices.
