CQ Editorial
If you have ever asked yourself what really stands out around 25 best ps4 games to play right now, this roundup is for you. We pulled together the 25 entries that we keep coming back to — the ones that feel essential rather than optional.
We split the list into clear sections so you can jump straight to the entries that interest you. Each pick comes with a short context note, and where available we include an image to help the choice land. The order is loose — treat it as a recommendation, not a strict ranking.
1. Ratchet & Clank
It is hard to talk about 25 best ps4 games to play right now without giving Ratchet & Clank the credit it deserves. The community has spent years dissecting Ratchet & Clank, and the consensus has barely shifted. It still delivers, and the recent updates have kept it firmly in the conversation.
Once you experience it for yourself, the rest of the list starts to make a lot more sense.
2. Uncharted 4: a Thief’s End
Uncharted 4: a Thief’s End keeps appearing on best-of lists for a reason — and it is not nostalgia alone. Across guides, breakdowns and post-game discussion, Uncharted 4: a Thief’s End is the name that keeps coming up. Whether you treat it as a workhorse or a wildcard, the results are hard to argue with.
Expect it to keep showing up in best-of conversations for the foreseeable future.
3. The Last of Us Part Ii Remastered
The Last of Us Part Ii Remastered earns its spot through a mix of personality and practical strength. Sift through the discussion threads and you will find broad agreement that The Last of Us Part Ii Remastered occupies a special place. The reasons differ — playstyle, aesthetics, raw performance — but the conclusion lands the same way.
Consider it required reading before you commit to anything further down the list.
4. Dark Souls Iii
Few picks generate as much chatter as Dark Souls Iii, and the hype is largely justified. Casual players love Dark Souls Iii for the immediate satisfaction, while min-maxers respect it for the math. Either way, it earns its place comfortably.
Worth bookmarking, even if it does not become a permanent fixture in your rotation.
5. Shadow of the Colossus
Skipping Shadow of the Colossus would be a mistake — it remains a fan favorite for solid reasons. Across guides, breakdowns and post-game discussion, Shadow of the Colossus is the name that keeps coming up. Whether you treat it as a workhorse or a wildcard, the results are hard to argue with.
If you only try one new entry from this list this week, this is a safe starting point.
6. Prey
Prey earns its spot through a mix of personality and practical strength. What makes Prey stand out is how it changes the rhythm of play. Newcomers tend to focus on the surface details, but the experienced crowd points to the deeper utility it offers.
Worth bookmarking, even if it does not become a permanent fixture in your rotation.
7. Mortal Kombat X
Skipping Mortal Kombat X would be a mistake — it remains a fan favorite for solid reasons. Casual players love Mortal Kombat X for the immediate satisfaction, while min-maxers respect it for the math. Either way, it earns its place comfortably.
Long-time fans will not be surprised to see it here, and newcomers will quickly understand why.
8. Battlefield 1
Battlefield 1 keeps appearing on best-of lists for a reason — and it is not nostalgia alone. The community has spent years dissecting Battlefield 1, and the consensus has barely shifted. It still delivers, and the recent updates have kept it firmly in the conversation.
There is a learning curve, but the payoff lands quickly once it clicks.
9. It Takes Two
Few picks generate as much chatter as It Takes Two, and the hype is largely justified. What makes It Takes Two stand out is how it changes the rhythm of play. Newcomers tend to focus on the surface details, but the experienced crowd points to the deeper utility it offers.
Consider it required reading before you commit to anything further down the list.
10. Infamous: Second Son
Infamous: Second Son brings a flavor to the lineup that you simply cannot find elsewhere. Casual players love Infamous: Second Son for the immediate satisfaction, while min-maxers respect it for the math. Either way, it earns its place comfortably.
Long-time fans will not be surprised to see it here, and newcomers will quickly understand why.
11. Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut brings a flavor to the lineup that you simply cannot find elsewhere. Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut bridges the gap between newcomer-friendly and pro-tier. It is approachable on day one yet still has depth you can mine months later.
It pairs well with the entries that come later in the list, so do not stop here.
12. Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight brings a flavor to the lineup that you simply cannot find elsewhere. Players returning to the topic after a break often single out Batman: Arkham Knight as the entry that hooked them again. There is something about it that feels both familiar and fresh.
Once you experience it for yourself, the rest of the list starts to make a lot more sense.
13. Persona 5 Royal
Skipping Persona 5 Royal would be a mistake — it remains a fan favorite for solid reasons. Beyond the headline appeal, Persona 5 Royal carries practical value that pays off across long sessions. It is the kind of pick that gets better the more time you spend with it.
Expect it to keep showing up in best-of conversations for the foreseeable future.
14. Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human brings a flavor to the lineup that you simply cannot find elsewhere. The community has spent years dissecting Detroit: Become Human, and the consensus has barely shifted. It still delivers, and the recent updates have kept it firmly in the conversation.
It earns its place through consistency rather than novelty, which is exactly the point.
15. Marvel’s Spider-man
Marvel’s Spider-man earns its spot through a mix of personality and practical strength. If you ask ten players to rank their favorites, Marvel’s Spider-man will appear in nine of those top tens. That kind of consistency is rare and worth taking seriously.
Once you experience it for yourself, the rest of the list starts to make a lot more sense.
16. Elden Ring
Few picks generate as much chatter as Elden Ring, and the hype is largely justified. Beyond the headline appeal, Elden Ring carries practical value that pays off across long sessions. It is the kind of pick that gets better the more time you spend with it.
Long-time fans will not be surprised to see it here, and newcomers will quickly understand why.
17. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Skipping Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice would be a mistake — it remains a fan favorite for solid reasons. What makes Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice stand out is how it changes the rhythm of play. Newcomers tend to focus on the surface details, but the experienced crowd points to the deeper utility it offers.
Once you experience it for yourself, the rest of the list starts to make a lot more sense.
18. Bloodborne
Skipping Bloodborne would be a mistake — it remains a fan favorite for solid reasons. Across guides, breakdowns and post-game discussion, Bloodborne is the name that keeps coming up. Whether you treat it as a workhorse or a wildcard, the results are hard to argue with.
The community resources around it are strong, so help is never far away.
19. Grand Theft Auto V
There is a reason Grand Theft Auto V keeps showing up at the top of recommendation threads. Across guides, breakdowns and post-game discussion, Grand Theft Auto V is the name that keeps coming up. Whether you treat it as a workhorse or a wildcard, the results are hard to argue with.
Consider it required reading before you commit to anything further down the list.
20. Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 brings a flavor to the lineup that you simply cannot find elsewhere. Players returning to the topic after a break often single out Resident Evil 2 as the entry that hooked them again. There is something about it that feels both familiar and fresh.
It pairs well with the entries that come later in the list, so do not stop here.
21. God of War
God of War keeps appearing on best-of lists for a reason — and it is not nostalgia alone. The community has spent years dissecting God of War, and the consensus has barely shifted. It still delivers, and the recent updates have kept it firmly in the conversation.
It pairs well with the entries that come later in the list, so do not stop here.
22. God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök is one of the entries that veterans recommend first. God of War Ragnarök bridges the gap between newcomer-friendly and pro-tier. It is approachable on day one yet still has depth you can mine months later.
Long-time fans will not be surprised to see it here, and newcomers will quickly understand why.
23. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt brings a flavor to the lineup that you simply cannot find elsewhere. If you ask ten players to rank their favorites, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will appear in nine of those top tens. That kind of consistency is rare and worth taking seriously.
It earns its place through consistency rather than novelty, which is exactly the point.
24. Red Dead Redemption 2
Few picks generate as much chatter as Red Dead Redemption 2, and the hype is largely justified. Beyond the headline appeal, Red Dead Redemption 2 carries practical value that pays off across long sessions. It is the kind of pick that gets better the more time you spend with it.
It pairs well with the entries that come later in the list, so do not stop here.
25. The Last of Us: Remastered
Few picks generate as much chatter as The Last of Us: Remastered, and the hype is largely justified. Beyond the headline appeal, The Last of Us: Remastered carries practical value that pays off across long sessions. It is the kind of pick that gets better the more time you spend with it.
If you only try one new entry from this list this week, this is a safe starting point.
That wraps our take on 25 best ps4 games to play right now. The picks above are not the only worthy entries, but they are the ones we keep coming back to. Treat the list as a launchpad rather than a final word, and let your own preferences fill in the gaps.
