Having spent five years in the gaming arena, the PlayStation 5 now boasts a library of thousands of games. For those unfamiliar with the gaming landscape, choosing where to dive in can feel overwhelming. That’s where we step in to help.

Whether you’re on the hunt for a perfect gift for a gamer or seeking your next gaming obsession, our extensive list highlights both popular bestsellers and hidden gems that deserve attention. We’ve dedicated countless hours to “research” by immersing ourselves in these games, and we plan to keep updating this list, so check back frequently for new recommendations.

While the PlayStation Store is brimming with exceptional indie games, our focus here is on those titles available in physical format.

Adventure games of this caliber are rare. Players guide Astro across more than 50 planets in a quest to locate missing crew members. Notably, this game clinched the Game of the Year award at the 2024 Game Awards.

The year 2025 marked the release of several much-anticipated sequels. Among them is the continuation of the acclaimed 2019 action-adventure game, further unraveling Sam’s (Norman Reedus) narrative. Strategic decision-making is crucial, as your actions can impact the experiences of fellow players.

This 2025 Game of the Year winner perfectly showcases how far video games have evolved since the days of Pong. It’s breathtakingly gorgeous, and the gameplay stacks up too. Games like this don’t come around very often.

This one happens to be a personal favorite. I never thought Ghost of Tsushima could be topped, but this new installment more than delivers. My dream is for them to keep churning these out so I can devour every single one.

Level up your wizarding skills by attending classes and completing side missions in this epic masterpiece set in the world of Harry Potter. It’ll provide hours of magical gameplay no matter which house the sorting hat places you in.

The original Mortal Kombat game was released in 1992, and it’s been a bloodbath ever since. This compilation includes 11 titles released between 1992 and 2003, with the final entry being Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition. It’s all of your favorite characters and fatalities in one place.

The Ratchet & Clank series has always been known for its crisp platforming and cartoonishly innovative weapons. Rift Apart sets the tone for what is to come with the franchise, as well as brilliantly showcasing the power of reduced load times and their impact on games. During my play through, I had more than a few moments where trying to distinguish between a cutscene and gameplay felt impossible and led to some funny demises. Rift Apart continues to age like fine wine and is a must-play action platformer for the PS5.

As a lifelong RE-er, I’m thrilled to share that Resident Evil Village is one of the best of the series. There were a few duds in the series a few years back, but Village solidifies a return to form. With a new game set to release in February, there’s no better time to jump into the zombie-fighting fun.

The Silent Hill series has been having a moment lately, and the release of this game certainly contributed to that. Players control a Japanese high school student in the 1960s as she fights off creatures and solves puzzles when a mysterious fog envelops her town.

One of the first launch games for the PS5, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, was the perfect supplement to Insomniac’s critically acclaimed first Spider-Man title. Miles’ Spiderman brings along a whole new kinetic power set to explore. If you enjoyed the first Spider-Man game than you will find plenty to love here. While the main story/campaign here is much shorter than the original, navigating the faithfully recreated New York City landscape with Miles will have you playing hours on end!

If you’ve ever imagined what it would be like to live life as a cat, here’s your chance. Explore a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by robots as you solve puzzles to uncover the secrets of your environment. It’s simple and beautiful, and it’ll stay with you for a while after you finish.

Battle your way through lush landscapes in this game adapted from ancient Chinese mythology. It can be quite difficult at times, but totally worth it if you’re up to the challenge.

After selling in excess of 15 million copies worldwide, it’s safe to say that Helldivers 2 is one of the most popular PS5 games, despite only being released in 2024. It’s a third-person shooter where players join forces on missions all across a dangerous galaxy.

The first chronological game in the Metal Gear series gets the remaster makeover fans have been waiting for. If you have never played a Metal Gear Solid game, MGSD: SE serves as a fantastic entry point into the series. Part action shooter, part survival crafting, with incredibly rich, albeit sometimes confusing storytelling. This is a game well-worth the addition to your collection.

Organized crime never felt this good. Players assume control over Enzo, a young man making his way up the ladder in the mob in 1900s Sicily. Be careful who you trust in this immersive story, which feels straight out of The Godfather series.