The PS5 library has finally reached the point where you could spend a full year gaming and still feel like you are missing things. New hardware revisions, cross-platform launches, and a constant stream of high-end releases mean that simply browsing the PlayStation Store can be paralysing. This guide trims the noise and focuses on ten of the best PS5 games of 2025, mixing heavy-hitting blockbusters with smarter mid-budget projects and a couple of slower burns.
Every pick here is playable on PS5 in 2025, and all are games we would actively recommend to both new and returning PlayStation owners. You will find deep RPGs, story-driven adventures, a standout racer, and a couple of inventive multiplayer experiences. Think of this as a curated starter pack rather than a definitive “top 10 of all time” list.
Best of all, each entry includes a link to the full review of that game, so you can jump straight from this round-up to the PS5 title you want to buy or download next.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Sandfall Interactive’s debut is the breakout PS5 RPG of 2025. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 blends turn-based commands with real-time dodges and parries, so you are constantly swapping between planning and reflexes, rather than watching attack animations on autopilot. Its Belle Époque-inspired world, complete with ornate city streets and painterly dreamscapes, gives the game a striking identity compared with more traditional fantasy JRPGs.
The hook is its grim premise: each year, the mysterious Paintress marks a number and everyone of that age vanishes, so your expedition sets out to break the cycle before “33” comes up. Smart party customisation, reactive combat, and a heartfelt central cast make it easy to see why this has become a multi-award-winning phenomenon.
Read our full Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Hideo Kojima’s follow-up leans harder into strange sci-fi, but still revolves around moving precious cargo through dangerous, desolate spaces. On the Beach sends Sam and a new crew beyond the shores of the original, into harsh new regions where weather, terrain, and spectral threats complicate every route. On PS5, the dense soundscape and detailed environments make every trek feel physical and precarious.
What keeps Death Stranding 2 in the conversation for best PS5 game of 2025 is the way its asynchronous online systems once again turn solitary journeys into quiet co-operation. Ladders, roads, and structures from other players feel like messages in a bottle washing up over time, and the story’s focus on connection and responsibility lands more cleanly when you feel that support.
Read our full Death Stranding 2 review
Ghost of Yōtei
Set centuries after Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei trades island warfare for the snow-dusted wilds of northern Japan. You play as Atsu, a mercenary hunting the “Yōtei Six” in a revenge tale that mixes folklore with brutal swordplay. Sucker Punch uses PS5 hardware to push dense forests, blizzards, and mountain villages that feel both beautiful and haunted.
Combat evolves the stance-based system from Tsushima, adding tighter parries and more paranormal tricks without sacrificing readability. The smaller, more focused map helps side stories and duels stand out instead of being buried in clutter. If you want a single-player action-adventure that feels purpose-built for PS5 in 2025, Ghost of Yōtei should be near the top of your list.
Read our full Ghost of Yōtei review
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Warhorse Studios’ medieval RPG sequel doubles down on grounded realism. You return as Henry of Skalitz, now pulled even deeper into 15th-century Bohemian power struggles. On PS5, sprawling castles, muddy battlefields, and dense forests feel more alive thanks to stronger lighting and animation, while the simulation-heavy systems from the first game have been streamlined.
Deliverance 2 remains demanding, with survival mechanics, realistic combat timing, and consequences for poor preparation. However, clearer quest design and better training sequences mean more players can appreciate its depth. For anyone craving a slower, more historical alternative to fantasy RPGs, it is one of the most distinctive PS5 games of 2025.
Read our full Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
Metal Gear Solid Delta is both a meticulous remake of a stealth classic and a genuine showcase for PS5. Konami keeps the Cold War jungle setting and eccentric tone intact, then rebuilds everything with modern controls, lavish character models, and far more reactive foliage and lighting. The result feels surprisingly contemporary without losing the odd charm of the original Snake Eater.
Stealth remains the star, with camouflage, stamina, and injury systems encouraging careful scouting instead of sprinting through bases. Optional aiming assists and difficulty settings make it easier for newcomers to join in, and the upcoming Fox Hunt multiplayer mode adds long-term value if you fall in love with the sneaking.
Read our full Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater review
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5 finally drifting onto PS5 in 2025 is a small event in itself. This open-world racer, set in a vibrant interpretation of Mexico, offers hundreds of cars and a never-ending festival of races, stunts, and seasonal challenges. On Sony’s console it benefits from rapid loading and responsive controls, making it a perfect “drop in for 20 minutes” game between heavier adventures.
The real magic is the way Horizon 5 constantly hands you something new to do, whether that is a laid-back road trip, a technical cross-country sprint, or a co-op convoy with friends. Shared world events, creative toolsets, and generous difficulty assists keep it inclusive for both casual drivers and tuning obsessives.
Read our full Forza Horizon 5 review
Anno 117: Pax Romana
Anno 117: Pax Romana brings this long-running city-builder series firmly onto PS5, and it works surprisingly well on a controller. You play as a Roman governor in 117 AD, deciding whether to uphold imperial order or push back against it while shaping provinces on the empire’s frontiers.
At its best, Pax Romana lets you zoom from the macro to the micro: one minute you are sculpting trade networks across the Mediterranean, the next you are admiring a bustling forum you designed hours earlier. A strong campaign, freeplay options, and a steady difficulty curve make it a great choice for strategy fans who mainly game on console.
Read our full Anno 117: Pax Romana review
Dispatch
Dispatch is the year’s most pleasant surprise, a superhero workplace comedy that feels closer to a prestige TV series than a typical action game. Created by AdHoc Studios, whose writers have credits on Tales from the Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us, it tells the story of ordinary staff holding together a crisis-management agency for caped heroes.
Choices matter, but this is more about conversation, timing, and relationships than flashy combat. The episodic structure, originally released in weekly instalments, translates into a snappy PS5 package you can play in evenings and discuss with friends. If you enjoy character-driven storytelling and want something shorter to slot between larger PS5 games, Dispatch is a must-play.
ARC Raiders
From Embark Studios, ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction shooter where squads venture onto a ruined Earth to scavenge resources while avoiding roaming mechanical threats and opportunistic rival players. On PS5 it offers dense, foggy valleys, shattered industrial sites, and haunting skyboxes dominated by the ominous ARC.
What helps ARC Raiders stand out in a crowded genre is the interplay between PvE and PvP. Giant robots might chase you into an enemy team’s path, or you might exploit a storm to slip past both. Careful sound design and a slower movement model keep tension high right up until you extract or lose everything.
Read our full ARC Raiders review
The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds 2 is the sharpest sci-fi RPG on PS5 right now. Set in the Arcadia system, it casts you as an Earth Directorate agent investigating reality-shattering rifts whilst juggling competing corporate and ideological factions. The tone remains darkly comic, with weapon descriptions, quest text, and dialogue all taking pot-shots at bureaucracy and marketing-speak.
On the mechanical side, it offers flexible character builds, reactive quests that acknowledge unconventional solutions, and more varied planets than the first game. Importantly for PS5 owners, performance is solid and loading times are brisk, keeping exploration snappy. If you want a story-driven RPG that rewards tinkering and role-play, this is a standout 2025 release.
Read our full The Outer Worlds 2 review
There are more great PS5 games than ever in 2025, but these ten offer a balanced mix of genres, playstyles, and runtimes. Whether you are chasing dense RPGs like Clair Obscur and The Outer Worlds 2, action-adventures such as Ghost of Yōtei and Metal Gear Solid Delta, or something lighter like Dispatch, this list should keep your console busy well into next year. Bookmark it, work through the games that match your tastes, and use the review links whenever you want a deeper dive before buying.
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