We are only in March and have already got the chance to play some wonderful and fascinating games. It is only the beginning, and we have so many huge games to be hyped about, like God of War Ragnarok or Starfield. While gamers are enjoying their masochistic journey in Elden Ring, It seems Polyphony Digital revived another PlayStation exclusive IP called Gran Turismo, which turned out to be of the best games on PS5 you can play. Now that some of the biggest PlayStation exclusives have been released, it is an excellent time to see what are the top 10 PlayStation 5 video games you can play right now.
10. Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Even though Miles Morales was released when the PS5 came over a year ago, it is still a good and polished game to enjoy. With Miles’ electric abilities and his lovely black and red suit, it’s just marvelous to see him swing in Hell’s Kitchen. Spider-Man: Miles Morales is the true definition of how to make a spin-off, so it would serve the plot and world of the main series and have its own identity. If you have just got your PlayStation 5 after almost a year, don’t hesitate to buy and play Miles Morales. This game is still fresh and one of the top PS5 games you can play right away.
9. Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut
Sucker Punch showed once again they know how to make an engaging adventure video game. Ghost of Tsushima was originally released in 2020, but in 2021 a Director’s Cut was also released for PS5, which used many PS5 features like haptic feedback. The biggest difference in Director’s Cut is the native 4K resolution with 60 fps. The island of Tsushima never looked better, and it is the best time to grab your katana and become honorable Samurai or a sneaky Ronin.
8. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart
Rift Apart was one the earliest games that really showed the true potential of PlayStation 5, especially its customized SSD with jumping between worlds without any loading screen. Insomniac Games’ developers did a fantastic job on the visuals of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart while also working on Miles Morales and the remastered version of Marvel’s Spider-Man. Rift Apart is one of the top PS5 games with great visuals and engaging gameplay that reminds you once again every once in a while; playing a light and fun game is necessary.
7. Deathloop
The latest action first-person shooter from Arkane Studios is a work of masterpiece on directive and creativity. Deathloop puts you in the shoes of Colt Vahn, who has been trapped inside a loop, and the only way to break it is to kill all of his targets before the loop resets itself. The genius of the developer team and Dinga Bakab is how they managed to keep the game refreshing and fun while playing a loop over and over again. Deathloop is the child of Wolfenstein and Dishonored that shouldn’t make any sense, but when you play the game, it does on every level; therefore, it is one of the top PS5 games you should definitely check out.
6. It Takes Two
Hazelight Studio is single-handily keeps the couch co-op alive with its unique games, and their latest IP, It Takes Two, is the most unique of them all. Even though the game has a beautiful and colorful art style, the story is much more adult. Players will take the role of a couple that has been fighting and wanting a divorce, but when their child makes a doll and preys, they will stay together, parents turn into those dolls. The platforming and the balance between abilities are the best, none of the players will feel the other person has cooler powers. Hazelight Studio showed everyone once again how much playing a game with a split-screen is fun. They have won The Gamer of the Year at The Game Awards, which is a huge success for Joseph Fares and his team.
5. Gran Turismo 7
PlayStation lacked a very good racing game in the past couple of years, unlike its rival Microsoft, which had two popular racing series. Gran Turismo 7 was announced at the PlayStation 5 showcase, which showed what to expect from the graphics and visuals of the video games’ 9th generation. Polyphony Digital really took their time, and it seems the once greatest racing of all time is coming back. There are 420 different cars, and every single of them has its own realistic design in visuals and gameplay. Gran Turismo 7 is the latest PlayStation exclusive, and it seems it’s already of the best games you can play on PS5.
4. Death Stranding Director’s Cut
Death Stranding was the first game Hideo Kojima made after his departure from Konami. It was a controversial game in terms of its unique gameplay that some called it a masterpiece and others just a “walking simulator.” The PS5 version of the game called Director’s Cut was released in 2021, which added several new items and gameplay mechanisms alongside performance upgrades like locked 60 fps. Death Stranding Director’s Cut does not follow the standard and common rules of making a game; therefore, it has its unique style and persona. Death Stranding is one of the most different and top games you can play on PlayStation 5 consoles.
3. Horizon: Forbidden West
When PlayStation 5 was revealed for the first with its prices, two games stole the show, and one of them was Horizon: Forbidden West. Fans really enjoyed the first installment of the series, which was released back in 2017, and they couldn’t wait to get their hands on the next adventures of Aloy. Guerilla Games didn’t disappoint and brought one of the best experiences for older fans and newer ones as well. The world of Horizon got bigger, and the combats were engaging more than ever. Horizon: Forbidden West is one of a kind adventure that you should definitely check out.
2. Elden Ring
Whether you like the Souls series or not, Elden Ring has already become the Game of the Year for some gamers. For the first time, FromSoftware made an open-world game, and surprisingly they did a fantastic job of balancing and using the open-world part of the game to serve the story and gameplay. Souls video games have always been famous for their rich lore, and this time George R.R. Martin helped Miyazaki create the lore and myths inside the game. Elden Ring is the best game of 2022 by far, and playing it is one of the essentials.
1. Returnal
Housemarque took a considerable risk on making Returnal because it would be their magnum opus or their doom. Fortunately, Returnal was one of the best games from 2020 for many reasons. For the first, we saw an AAA rogue-like which is a risky thing on its own, not to mention the rogue-like genre not being the most popular. The art style and the world-building of this game are merely perfect. Not only does Returnal have complex, engaging, and addictive gameplay, but it also has some deep philosophical aspects that would blow anyone’s mind if they look and search for it. Returnal is the top game you can and should play on your PS5.
