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10 Best Games for PS5 in 2025

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10 Best Games for PS5 in 2025

Sony's game console, the PS5, has thousands of games that you can play, either for free or for a fee.

But among the many games available, of course you won't be able to play them all.

Therefore, in this article we have collected a selection of the best games for the PS5 console, from the newest to modern classics, AAA games, to indie games, and everything in between. 

So, without further ado, let's take a look at the game. Playstation 5 best!

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Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2. Source: Playstation Store/Google

The game is the long-awaited sequel to the psychological thriller Alan Wake. The game follows Alan Wake as he tries to escape the Dark Place, while following FBI agent Saga Anderson. 

The twisting (and very meta) story allows the two characters to inform and illuminate each other.

In addition, this game also provides a striking and frightening visual experience that is full of moments that you have never seen in a game before.

Assassin's Creed Shadows

Assassin's Creed Shadows. Source: Ubisoft

In Assassin's Creed Shadows You will play as two different protagonists on their own quests, namely the shinobi Naoe who seeks revenge, and the samurai Yasuke who was taken to a foreign land. 

Eventually the two join forces, but the dual protagonist mechanics make the game very different.

Naoe is a traditional assassin, while Yasuke is a powerful armored samurai. 

Exploring the Japanese landscape in this game is a joy, especially since the game beautifully displays the changing seasons.

Astro Bot

Astro Bot. Source: YouTube/RTGame.

PlayStation mascot Astro has made his PlayStation 5 debut with Astro's Playroom, a pre-installed tech demo that shows off the DualSense controller's capabilities. 

Astro Bot not only does it bring out the technical wizardry of the PS5's capabilities, but it's also a consistently surprising and incredibly well-crafted platformer that deserves a place alongside the best the genre has to offer. 

This game is one not to be missed on PS5, especially if you enjoyed a little taste of Astro's Playroom.

Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3. Source: Steam/Google

This game replicates the Dungeons & Dragons experience like no other, giving you the freedom to approach scenarios in any way you can imagine.

Here you can create your own story while interacting with many memorable characters. 

Mechanically the game is a little complicated but approachable, often beautiful to watch, and always gripping.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Source: Reddit

Series Call of Duty has been one of the best-selling series for years, but some CoD games are definitely better than others. 

Black Ops 6 is a smart and varied action spectacle, and the best the series has seen in some time. 

This 1990s paranoid thriller takes you on a thrilling mission set against the backdrop of global events in the 1990s. 

On the multiplayer side, the new omni-movement makes matches feel fast and fluid, especially with the addition of new maps that allow you to explore space in a variety of ways. 

Revisions to the perks system help you specialize to suit your playstyle. 

Call of Duty has always earned its reputation for a reason, and this latest release shows why.

Destiny 2

Destiny 2. Source: Playstation Store/Google

There is a reason why Destiny 2 which has long been the standard bearer for live service games. With very strong shooting mechanics, lots of customization options in gameplay and skins, and post-launch content, the game has attracted and retained many loyal Guardians players. 

Additionally, Destiny 2 is also free to download, allowing you to play most of the story content as well as the competitive multiplayer without spending a dime. Destiny 2 also looks incredible in 4K on PS5.

Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition. Source: Game Rant

Action games fast-paced with stylish combat is a perfect candidate for a PS5 upgrade. 

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is very impressive from a technical standpoint and offers three different graphical and performance settings that offer different combinations of enhancements such as ray-tracing, 4K resolution, or even up to 120fps gameplay.

This game is also equipped with DLC Vergil, which lets you play as Dante's twin brother. Two new modes are also included: Turbo and Legendary Dark Knight. 

Turbo speeds up the game, while Legendary Dark Knight adds more enemies to the fight. 

Overall, the technical improvements and new content make DMC 5 Special Edition worth playing even if you've already beaten the original version. PS4

It's one of the best action games in recent years and has one of the deepest combo systems ever seen in the genre.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

DLC Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Source: Official Site

Elden Ring is the best-selling game of 2022 and Game of the Year. This DLC provides a vast new area to explore, filled with secrets to uncover and new challenges to overcome. 

A clever balancing system allows you to experience progression with even the most powerful builds, and deepens and expands Elden Ring's lore in rich and sometimes surprising ways.

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade. Source: Square Enix

Final Fantasy VII Remake earned a rare 10/10 from GameSpot for its exciting and strategic combat, charming characters, stunning depiction of Midgar, and different gameplay from the original. 

The PS5 version, sold as Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade, massively upgrades the game's graphics and performance to next-gen power, offering two modes.

That's a mode that lets you play games in 4K at a lower frame rate, while the other mode prioritizes running games at 60fps at the expense of some graphical enhancements. 

Intergrade also includes the Intermission DLC, which features a new story starring the adorable ninja Yuffie, adds new side missions and the Fort Condor minigame, and helps flesh out the wider world of FF7. 

Whether you already own and play FF7 Remake on PS4 or are just getting started, Intergrade is the definitive version of the must-play adventure.

Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima. Source: Playstation Store/Google

Ghost of Tsushima was the last major exclusive released on the PS4 and took full advantage of the hardware as it already looked amazing and ran extremely well. 

Upgrades Free PS5 making the details of Tsushima's lush open world even richer and more expressive. 

If you missed out on Ghost of Tsushima towards the end of the PS4’s life, this upgrade that supports 60fps gameplay and 4K resolution makes it look and feel like a native PS5 game. 

You will play as Jin Sakai, a samurai who narrowly escaped a brutal death and embarks on an adventure to thwart the first Mongol invasion of Japan. 

Ghost of Tsushima has great, fluid combat and well-integrated stealth mechanics. Quest structure open world It does feel quite familiar, but all the other aspects make it worth revisiting every now and then.

Additionally, there's an incredibly awesome co-op multiplayer mode dubbed Legends that adds a lot of new layers to this already great game. 

You can also opt for the Director's Cut, which includes new story expansions that add to the overall narrative.

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So those are the best games for PS5 in 2025.  

Fikri Basrizal