Than Playstation 4 become a member in its own right of the very exclusive club of systems with more than 100 million units sold It is not due to a question of brand or something circumstantial, but due to the fact of chaining large launches – own or from third parties – every month since it hit the shelves. Some of them, by the way, considered among the best ever published on a PlayStation system.
Although in the future we will remember fondly the marathons and the intense intermittent game sessions that we had with the DualShock 4 in hand, what will really remain in our memory will be the games to which we dedicate enormous amounts of hours in exchange for moments of glory, unique emotions or pure and simple fun.
It's more, everything points that we will continue to enjoy them -at least- one more generation.
And not only that: despite the fact that Sony itself we anticipated that in 2018 the console had entered the end of its life cycle, the reality is that PS4 has not stopped receiving quotes totally obliged, releases long awaited , returns yearly and small big projects able to compete with the video game titans.
For this reason, and in the same way in which we did with Nintendo SwitchAt iGamesNews we have prepared a really special retrospective of the playable and living legacy of PS4: we have brought you together the best games published on the console. From its launch, back in November 2013, to the most current ones.
A selection process that encompasses more than 2,500 titles, of which we have selected 55 games, a really high and generous figure in some aspects and very limited in others. Therefore, we have determined some fairly reasonable premises:
- We have divided the games by genre, without a certain order beyond the alphabetical one.
- Despite this, we get wet putting on a really excepti onal game
- In addition, we have separated the sets of PS VR the rest.
- Finally, we have rounded off the proposal by including titles that, for various reasons, deserve a special mention.
That said, we remind you that the list is not closed: we hope that short and medium-term planned releases such as The last of Us 2 or Cyberpunk 2077 will make us rethink our position and role.
Knowing that more than fifty games is an ambitious figure, we are also aware that many exceptional games have remained in the pipeline. Therefore, and as always, We invite you to participate in the comments.
Without further delay, the best ps4 games (not to be missed on PS5)
The best Action games
The action has multiple forms in video games: from the frantic pace of Devil May Cry 5 down to pixelated brutality in top-down of Hotline Miami. And the best thing is that PS4 experiences all the range of possibilities that the genre allows.
The Essential: God of War
After a mind-blowing trilogy with a tremendous pin, the Santa Monica studio deconstructed and reassembled Kratos and the universe God of war on PS4, achieving a practically obligatory title for those who have a DualShock 4.
Marvel’s Spider-Man
The Marvel wall-climber starred exclusively on PS4 in one of his biggest adventures of the decade. Lots of villains, tons of costumes, and even more action.
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration
Square Enix continued the new Lara Croft that we met in the last generation with an impeccable sequel and that, also, on PS4 is played in virtual reality.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
After putting the brooch on the saga Dark Souls, From Software gave us a great game of ninjas, swords and fantasy without giving up the darkness and the difficulty that characterizes them.
The best Adventure games
How to resist a good adventure? Through the PS4 controller we have gotten into big trouble and epic exploits. And although they have not always ended as planned, they have ended up being unforgettable.
The surprise: Horizon: Zero Dawn
Horizon: Zero Dawn It is a new license, but it practically captivated us from its cover letter. And the best part is that it was much more than just love at first sight: Guerrilla created and gave life to the latest PlayStation star.
Death stranding
The most transgressive and personal project of Hideo Kojima: Death stranding It is a dense and ambitious story, with a unique gameplay, complex characters and a humanistic message that does not leave you indifferent.
Shadow of the Colossus
The Shadow of the Colossus Original is considered one of the best games ever released on PlayStation, and its review – fully updated in technical and playable for PS4 – shows that there are masterpieces that can even be improved.
Uncharted 4
Naughty Dog put all the meat on the spit in the latest adventure of Nathan drake, offering the ultimate PlayStation treasure hunter adventure. An outstanding game in each and every one of its sections.
The best Open World games
Creating an open world is a challenge: it is not enough to give it depth and beauty, but it must also be made interesting. Enough to keep us going for weeks. So much so that it makes us a world to leave the game.
A fireproof success: GTA V (and GTA Online)
The already colossal GTA V and its online counterpoint has not stopped growing in all aspects since its launch (on PS3 and Xbox 360) adding tons of events, modes and expansions. The result? 120 million copies sold and we keep adding.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Not only supposed was the culmination of the redirection of the saga started in AC: Origins, but also one of the biggest and roundest games of the generation. So complete that his world even serves as cultural attraction.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Maybe the last Metal gear Signed by Hideo Kojima does not achieve the excellence of his previous titles, but on the whole it amply exceeds the ambition of the Japanese creative, being on its own merits one of the key titles of PS4.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar Games' Wild West vision is inexhaustible: the prequel to Red dead redemption It is not only a sensational narrative experience, but the open world created as the background is by far the studio's most ambitious project. And those are bigger words.
The best FPS
First-person shooters are one of the most relevant – and lucrative – genres in the video game industry. And, although making noise is increasingly complicated given the enormous variety of proposals, we are clear that not everything has been invented yet.
A very exceptional shooter: Overwatch
Overwatch He did not invent the Hero Shooters formula, but it is beyond doubt that it was a resounding blow on the table: his competitive experience for teams, his playability for all types of players, the charisma of his characters and the Blizzard touch made a difference.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
While the saga Call of duty as a whole it has been essential in establishing the success of PS4, its annual nature makes it difficult to choose just one delivery. Why Modern Warfare? Beyond his campaign and his change of engine, because it also goes hand in hand with the successful Call of Duty: Warzone.
Destiny 2
What of Destiny 2 It goes on streaks. Sometimes captivates you with a batch of news and others you are not very clear why do you keep playing Of course, despite its irregularities, Bungie's project does not stop expanding, always staying on the crest of the wave.
Titanfall 2
In Respawn they are a whole authority in question of FPS and, with permission of Apex Legends, Titanfall 2 He is the best exponent of his talent: frenetic, spectacular and above all exciting. Enough to take the player beyond the campaign to test the full experience.
The best Platforms games
Platform games do not go out of style for many years that pass. After all, all you need to have a great afternoon of gaming is smooth gameplay, a character as charismatic as you are skilled, and well-designed settings. Nostalgia, of course, is optional.
You can't stop playing it: Dead Cells
Dead Cells Not only is it a delight in the playable and fascinating in the visual, but each new game is unique: its labyrinthine 2D scenarios are generated in the style of roguelite, which is great for your nonlinear progression system.
Light blue
Don't be fooled by its humble pixelated look: Celeste is one of the best platforms released on PS4. A challenging and addictive climb that will take our ability with the DualShock to the limit.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
The three classic games of the original PlayStation are much more than nostalgia, and their return with a completely updated appearance is the definitive proof: tight jumps, colorful levels and the crazy and carefree tone of a video game icon.
Sonic Mania Plus
Sonic Mania Plus It is a love letter for fans of Sonic and Mega Drive: the SEGA standard bearer recovers his pixelated appearance to traverse new levels and classic scenarios at supersonic speed, retaining everything that blew our minds in the 90s.
The best Action RPG games
At the time of establishing the list, we wanted to make a special distinction and separate the action RPGS from those with a Japanese cut. Because there are too many interesting – and essential – RPGs to leave out!
Excellence in all aspects: The Witcher 3
Witcher 3 It is in many ways the ultimate role-playing experience: beyond its inexhaustible world of epic fantasy, the way in which the universe of video games has been shaped Andrzej Sapkowski it's to take off your hat.
Bloodborne
After blowing our heads with the saga Dark Souls, the From Software team raised their own bar exclusively for PS4 with an ARPG with its own character in the playable, that level of difficulty marks the house and a simply masterful setting.
Nier: Automata
What happens when we bring the talents of Square Enix and PlatinumGames together? The answer is Nier: Automata, one of the most impressive action and RPG games ever made based on adding the best of each house.
Monster hunter world
Despite being a phenomenon in Japan, the Capcom big game saga took years to conquer the west. Of course, he did it (never better said) in a big way: each game in Monster hunter world it is as intense as it is spectacular. An experience that gains integers when enjoyed as a team.
The best JRPG games
They may have their play style and their Made in Japan characters may look like something out of an anime, but you don't need to be passionate about Japanese manga or television to fully enjoy these essential gems.
A knock on the table Made in Japan: Persona 5 Royale
Person 5 it's the breath of fresh air needed by today's JRPGs. A manganime that comes to life and subtly and elegantly blurs different influences to bring them together to create their own narrative style.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of a Lost Past
The PS4 (and PS Vita) have been lucky systems: through them, Square Enix dared to launch – finally! – on the consoles of the West all a variety of experiences based on Dragon Quest. Being, the eleventh numbered delivery the main course of a 30th anniversary lived in style.
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Make a remake of Final Fantasy VII it's a challenge. After all, we are talking about a cult classic. And yet the bottom line – or at least, the first of the episodes
Kingdom Hearts III
Combine the universes of Disney and Square Enix It might seem impossible, but for the third installment that was already the easy part: the challenge was now to tie the dots. The result? The last adventure of Sora, Donald and Goofy it is pure magic.
The best Sandbox
Entertainment with no limits other than the time you can dedicate to each game. Projects that, at the same time, are a blank canvas. Worlds designed to explore, participate in its evolution, leave an imprint and even socialize with other players through our acts and works.
Infinite in possibilities: Minecraft
Minecraft It is not a simple game: it is a universe of universes created from voxels. A place where the same is used to design a fully functional computer as a playground. A revolution that, by the way, is possible to share with Xbox One, Switch and PC players.
Dreams
The study Molecule Media offers us the definitive creation tool on PS4. An almost dreamlike laboratory of experiences in which it is possible to design and share complete games, three-dimensional sculptures or anything that we are capable of dreaming.
LittleBigPlanet 3
The premise of LittleBigPlanet 3 It is very simple: create your own games, play them with hilarious characters and share them with everyone. The limit is in your imagination.
Stardew valley
The gaming experience of Stardew valley It is what you want it to be: the initial premise supposes the arrival and adaptation to rural life from a modest farm. From there you can work on it, interact with the rest of the town and even live role-playing adventures in the surroundings.
The best fighting games
One against one or by teams. Fighting games have not stopped evolving since the boom of Street Fighter II in recreational, being the PSN itself a colossal world-class arcade no coins or queues for being the next to fight. Unless, of course, that we end up in very busy combat rooms)
The fighting game we always dream of: Dragon Ball FighterZ
While they have never been lacking fight proposals Based on the work of Akira Toriyama, Arc System Works dared to meet our expectations with a title as explosive as it is easy to play. 100% competitive, 100% Dragon Ball and masterfully designed for everyone to enjoy.
Injustice 2
DC Comics superheroes and villains collide in their biggest video game battle to date. Superb looks, endless customization options, and a far better story mode than DC's own trajectory on the big screen.
Mortal Kombat 11
The latest installment of Mortal Kombat It is by far the best and grossest of them all: its gameplay of ten serves a crown that already offers everything we can expect from the next generation of fighting games.
Street Fighter V Champion Edition
While the beginning of Street Fighter V It was quite discussed, Capcom has managed to turn the situation around by rounding and polishing the experience, periodically adding modes and fighters. Four years after its launch, street fighting continues at the top.
The best Sports games
The PS4 sports proposal is one of the keys to its success, being the digital counterpoint of the maximum events and competitions and, at the same time, offering its own sports disciplines that can only be possible in video games.
Making a new sport fashionable: Rocket League
Psyonix soccer on wheels was one of the biggest surprises that PS4 has given us: very easy to understand, the games of Rocket league they are intense, crazy, competitive and, above all, terribly addictive.
FIFA 20
FIFA 20 It is the culmination of everything learned in previous installments, the claim of the Ultimate Team mode and has the advantage of offering the majority of great licenses for the king of sports, but it also dares to innovate: its latest great novelty is the return of football. Street map.
NBA 2K20
The undisputed benchmark of basketball on consoles and desk: NBA 2K20 not only can you experience the intensity of NBA games from home, but also invites you to live your own career from within.
eFootball PES 2020
The saga PES de Konami no longer plays defense: his almost patentable style of play is joined by the exclusivity of clubs of enormous caliber. If we add to this the traditional modes such as the Master League or myClub, we have a round experience.
The best Driving games
That PS4 offers photorealistic finishes feels great for driving games, allowing us to enjoy dream cars and circuits at any time. Sensations that intensify if we have a steering wheel for the console. Of course, as you will see realism is not everything.
Much more than racing and cuddling: Project CARS 2
While games like DIRT 2.0, Formula 1 or Asetto Corsa advocate for strengthening a concrete driving experience, Project CARS 2 It is the perfect game to gather multiple motor disciplines and for us to define how much simulation we want to tackle.
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Activision recovered and breathed new life into the hilarious classic Crash Team Racing from the original PlayStation on current systems, adding online games, events and, of course, a new finish in racers and tracks simply impeccable.
Gran Turismo Sport
The driving saga that revolutionized the genre is back looking better than ever and with a new focus: delivering a competitive experience that lives up to real motoring events. A declaration of intent that, also, feels great for PS VR.
WipEout Omega Collection
The frenetic races in zero gravity that left us amazed on the first PlayStation are back with a sensational finish and an exceptional incentive: the possibility of experiencing them to the fullest through Virtual Reality.
The best strategy, puzzle and logic games
Not all the great challenges that PS4 offers us are solved by brute force or by being faster and more accurate than our rivals: ingenuity can be the ultimate weapon and these games will test yours.
Master every move: XCOM 2
That the style of turn-based fighting XCOM He has sat chair is unquestionable. However, not everything comes down to a game formula: the setting and the progress system of the sequel position it as one of the best tactics of history.
Civilization VI
The maximum benchmark of turn-based strategy on PC is not played on PS4 and with a DualShock, but also the way in which it has adapted is a true wonder. A must for fans of the saga Civilization.
Tetris Effect
Alekséi Pázhitnov's successful formula is known worldwide, but what he proposes Tetris Effect it is an extrasensory experience. A love letter to the legacy of the saga that adds fun and absorbing modes and mechanics and the possibility of freak out in colors on PS VR.
The Witness
The creator of Braid He surprised us with a real candy for those passionate about puzzles: The Witness It is a mysterious island full of riddles that, in turn, once solved, converge into a much larger one. A true genius.
The best Family games
There are games that are fun and entertaining for everyone, including the little ones and those not so used to consoles. Experiences that, incidentally, are enjoyed even more in company.
Guaranteed fun for all: Just Dance 2020
Just Dance 2020 It is much more than an annual installment: it is the celebration of 10 years of the Ubisoft musical saga. And you will only need the mobile app to enjoy it.
Let's Sing 12
Retaining the spirit of the saga Singstar PlayStation (including Spanish artists) the saga cancels Let’s Sing It is impromptu karaoke that turns any boring gathering into an instant party.
Overcooked! 2
If you have two controls or more, and you want to laugh, Overcooked! 2 is that party sofa game you were looking for. Team 17 brings us a particular nightmare in the kitchen where chaos and fun go hand in hand.
Knowledge is power
One of the best and funniest titles on the label PlayLink from Sony. Knowing is Power offers us a game of questions that we will have to solve using our mobiles. All the charm of board games in the palm of your hand.
The best Virtual Reality games
The deployment of Sony for desktop virtual reality has been enormous, and although many of the best titles for PS VR bear the signature of their studios, it has been the Third Parties that have managed to give life and color to the definitive immersion format in video games.
For experiences like this it is worth PS VR: Resident Evil VII
You don't need to have PlayStation VR to enjoy Resident Evil VIIBut playing it with virtual reality headsets makes the suspense experience gain unprecedented intensity. If you have the device and you are terrified, it is a must buy.
Astro Bot: Rescue Mission
With Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, PlayStation VR receives all the charm that a platform title can offer and adapts it to virtual reality with exquisite naturalness. Able to captivate the player to new levels.
Beat Know
What if we mix the rhythm and the playable base of Guitar hero with the frenzy of lightsaber battles? The answer is outstanding Beat Know and the result has even convinced Darth Maul himself .
Moss
Moss it's like being inside a story. Or rather, live an animated film in which we will have to solve platforms, puzzles and very funny fights through virtual reality.
Very honorable mentions
In addition to all the previous ones, classified by genres, we wanted to include five titles that have had a special impact on PS4 and should not be left out. Titles that we also want to continue playing on PS5.
Detroit: Become Human
While David Cage's narrative style has always generated division of opinions, the plot and depth of Detroit: Become Human has put everyone in agreement: it is the best and most ambitious game of Quantic Dream.
Fortnite: Battle Royale
The rise of battle royale and the fever for Fortnite They have had a special weight on PS4, bringing together players from around the world in major events and even achieving what seemed impossible: cross-play with other consoles.
No Man’s Sky
The beginnings on an unknown planet are not easy, but those of No Man’s Sky they were even more so: the Hello Games space odyssey came with a procedural universe and too many promises to keep. Finally, and after several free updates, the game is much more than promised.
The Last Guardian
The apparent simplicity of The Last Guardian hides one of the greatest treasures of PS4: Fumito Ueda signs a friendship story that transcends the screen itself via Trico a huge (and adorable) beast that, between challenges, puzzles and platforms, will inevitably end up being part of our lives.
The Last of Us Remastered
If we have to choose just one remaster In our review, the list is reduced to a single title: The Last of Us It is one of the best games ever released on PlayStation and its formidable transition to PS4 in addition made it timeless.
Because there are games so good that it is not convenient to leave them forgotten in past generations. And for sample, all you have on these lines.
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