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The 25 best PS4 games

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The very best games on PS4!

It’s only the start of 2018 and we’ve already added Monster Hunter World to this list. If this is what the first months of the year can offer, it already feels like this could be a truly exciting year for PlayStation.  However, before we get to all those exclusives, it’s important to look back at what’s already available and make sure you’ve already played the best PS4 games out there. 2017 had some brilliant titles that effortlessly made it onto our carefully cultivated list. Horizon Zero Dawn instantly took our number one spot and Assassin’s Creed Origins easily clambered into our top 10. Oh, and don’t forget the terror of Resident Evil 7 or heartbreaking delights of What Remains of Edith Finch.

But where do you start if you’ve not bought a game in a while, or if you just got your first PS4? Our 25 best PS4 games will show you the best of the best and help you to make the most out of your beloved console. This list is in ascending order, so it starts at number 25 and works its way up to number one. We’ve also taken the liberty of letting you know whether the game in question is enhanced for PS4 Pro. For those of you who are a bit stretched on the cash front, we also have the best free PS4 games  that won’t cost you a single dime. Not one.

25. Alien: Isolation

Seemingly the result of an improbable dare issued to Creative Assembly, Alien: Isolation not only allied itself with the erstwhile toxic Aliens license but threw gunplay out of the window almost entirely. Instead, the game is a perpetual cat-and-mouse game between the under-equipped player and their xenomorph pursuer. A brave and exceptionally well-crafted first-person horror, Alien Isolation allows you to explore Ridley Scott’s original vision of a horror-tinged future in startling fidelity, with an attention to detail that borders on the obsessive. It’s time to remember what made the xenomorph so scary in the first place… and then get killed by it. Repeatedly.

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: Styx: Master Of Shadows, Stealth Inc

24. PES 2017

Remove presentation from the equation – where FIFA 17 is still king – and there is no better sports sim out there than PES 2017. Every footballing fundamental – passing, tackling, shooting, heading – feels uncannily like the real thing, and its player AI is exceptional. That’s true on both sides of the ball: never again will you bemoan a team-mate making a stupid run, but you will find yourself constantly challenged by the impressive variety of opposition tactics and strategies. It’s the purists’ football game, requiring thought as well as stick skills, and while the series’ licensing woes grate as ever, they are fixable on PS4 via the ability (at last!) to import fan-made option files, rather than unwieldy previous workarounds. Truly, the beautiful game.

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: NBA 2K17, FIFA 17, MLB The Show 16

23. Overwatch

Blizzard’s team-based blaster – Overwatch – blitzed the 2016 Golden Joystick awards, scoring gongs for [deep breath] best original game, best multiplayer, best gaming moment, best competitive game *and* best PC game. It’s just as essential on PS4, with its six-on-six battles packed with charismatic heroes, crazy abilities and shouty, sweary, spectacular moments – getting Play Of The Game at least once is a genuine life goal. Each mode has specific objectives, which deliver a tangible aim to every match, and like Street Fighter everyone who’s played it for any length of time gets attached to their particular favourite. GR+’s choice? Jetpack-powered Pharah. Come at her, bros.

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: Planetside 2

22. Final Fantasy 15

Four adrenaline-driven teens embark on the journey of a lifetime, but this ain’t no Road Trip. The RPG tale of Prince Noctis and his merry band straddles fantasy and reality with almost balletic grace, throwing in titanic monsters and classic missions alongside conversations about the weather and visuals that just sing “America”. Final Fantasy 15‘s story is bonkers and its final destination a genuine surprise, but it’s still a winding, delight-strewn road that Square converts are duty bound to travel – with sufficient appeal in its blockbuster battles and eclectic quest mix to suck in Fantasy novices, too. 

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: Dragon Age: Inquisition 

21. Until Dawn

Once destined to live its life as a PS Move curio on PS3, Supermassive Games’ ode to the teen slasher movie emerged on PS4 with a rusty, bloody axe in one hand and a rather nasty looking set of consequence-based choices in the other. The real beauty of Until Dawn is in a) the well-crafted, largely flawed cast of characters, and b) the horrific ends that they meet at the hands of the antagonist(s). In other words, you’ll want most of them to die sticky deaths, and although saving each one is a fun challenge, it’s an accepted and enjoyable nod to horror tropes when they get executed in the most gruesome fashion. For those who’ve invested in a PS VR headset, be sure to make spin-off Until Dawn: Rush of Blood one of your first purchases. Then lock all doors and windows before first play.

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes (for Until Dawn: Rush of Blood)

Also consider: Gone Home

20. Rise Of The Tomb Raider

Exactly two decades on from her PlayStation debut – hence the PS4 version of Rise Of The Tomb Raider being subtitled the ’20 Year Celebration’ edition – Lara Croft delivers another must-own round of substantive combat and taxing-yet-enjoyable puzzling. The storyline, with Ms Croft venturing through Siberia in an attempt to complete her father’s work in the lost city of Kitezh, doesn’t scream originality but packs in some genuine shocks, while the platforming and zip-lining mechanics take Lara to heights she’s never before reached – and not just figuratively. Choose to pick it up on PS4 and you also get all previous DLC, a new co-op Endurance option, and Blood Ties single player content. And you really should choose to pick it up.

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes

Also consider: Lara Croft and the Temple Of Osiris

19. Prey

It’s a shame Prey couldn’t sell itself harder on the idea of being ‘Bioshock in space’ because that’s what it is – put Rapture in orbit and swap out Plasmids for Neuromods and you’re basically there. It has that same mix of improvisational problem solving, using a range of guns and alien powers that really makes you feel like you find your own solution. Powers like mimic let you become anything (coffee cups are surprisingly good at breaking into offices for example), while stuff like teleportation and psi-blasts let you move and fight in different ways Then there’s the Gloo gun, a dollop firing tool that can create bridges as well as immobilise enemies. There’s such a wide range of options and ideas to mix that everyone will find their own unique was to save humanity from the Typhon  alien threat. 

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes

Also consider: Any of the Bioshock series. 

18. The Last of Us Remastered

Like a full-bodied Stilton, this modern masterpiece just gets stronger with age. The Last of Us Remastered is a starkly brutal, emotionally-honest take on the end of the world, Naughty Dog’s stealth shooter is quite simply one of the best written, most wryly-paced video games ever. With the jump to (a mostly stable) 60fps on PS4, TLOU has never been sharper to play or more devastating to watch. Whether refining the undead or redefining what a game script can be, this is Naughty Dog at the peak of its powers. And with Left Behind bundled in, you’re also being treated to arguably the finest slice of DLC in PlayStation history.

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes

Also consider: Metro Redux

17. Dishonored 2

The first Dishonored was so great there isn’t much room for manoeuvre here, in terms of quality: you’re again getting an options-packed adventure brimming with deftly woven narrative tales, set in a thoroughly believable world. What Dishonored 2, set 15 years later, adds is a second playable character – choose between original hero Corvo or super-powerful protege Emily. Supernatural abilities such as the latter’s grapple-like Far Reach again deliver both flair and fun, while a small-but-major improvement to melee combat is being able to turn a parry into a non-lethal knockout, making murder less of a necessity if stealth is your jam. The only notable drawback is assumed knowledge – the storyline makes little sense if you’ve not played the first game.  

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes

Also consider: BioShock Collection 

16. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

Like a perfect greatest hits album of everything that Naughty Dog gets so right about the action adventure genre, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy swings happily into our best PS4 games. Previous villains Chloe and Nadine make exceptional leads for this standalone slice of treasure hunting action, and while there’s plenty of sarcasm to enjoy from the pair, there’s an extra level of storytelling that only Naughty Dog can deliver. Brilliant performances from Claudia Black and Laura Bailey combine with explosive Uncharted action to create a rollercoaster of blockbuster proportions. And, oh, it’s gorgeous too. 

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes

Also consider: Uncharted 4

15. Doom

This modern reboot is worthy of the name Doom, and is basically the FPS equivalent of a muscular body: it’s speedy, empowering, and hits incredibly hard. You awake as the classic Doomguy to begin another spree of demon genocide on a Mars colony, with a surprisingly intriguing plotline that explains how you’re able to murder so many Hellspawn. There’s a primal satisfaction to whipping out a Super Shotgun, blasting an Imp’s innards into oblivion, and then performing a lighting-fast, stunningly violent Glory Kill on the demon who caught shrapnel just behind him. The classic weapons and enemy types benefit from new additions like upgrades and double-jumping, making Doom one of the most frenetically fun shooters of all time. 

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: Wolfenstein: The New Order

14. Titanfall 2

One of the biggest shocks in 2016? This cyber-shooter sequel entering game of the year contention. Where its fun-yet-shallow predecessor quickly developed rust, Titanfall 2 is an absolute colossus of a game, overflowing with unique twists in a genre which long ago anchored itself in a sea of wash-rinse-repeat. Its campaign offers true freedom while still retaining a sense of the familiar, its navigation and combat feel truly three-deminsional, and its big-gun battles are an adrenaline rush even Optimus Prime would struggle to contain. A special, special game which, in execution, is anything but robotic.

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare 

13. Bloodborne

Bloodborne was PS4’s first truly great, bespokely created exclusive. In Yharnam, From Software has made one of the most unerringly atmospheric worlds on PlayStation. This is a city that drips with dread; every corner potentially hiding a grotesque beast or fascinatingly twisted piece of lore. Though there may be fewer weapons than in Dark Souls, the new Trick variants (capable of morphing between long and short-form states) are among the most empowering virtual slaughtering tools you’ll ever find. With the finest third-person melee combat in all of games, drool-worthy art design and the most twisted monsters in the biz, this is a gorgeously gothic must-have. Bit hard, mind.

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: Dark Souls 3, Salt & Sanctuary

12. Monster Hunter World

We knew Monster Hunter World was going to deliver something special but no one expected quite the level of depth and beauty awaiting within Capcom’s updated action RPG. Despite being the most accessible Monster Hunter yet, you’re still going to have to wade through some intimidating tutorials to get to the good stuff but smash through that wall and be dangerously prepared to lose all of your time here. Endless weapon types, huge creatures, constantly gorgeous environments, and a terrifyingly addictive loot for spoils system means Monster Hunter will have its claws in you from the get go. Oh, and don’t forget to aim for those weakspots. You’ll thank us later. If you’re looking for more help, check out our Monster Hunter World tips. 

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes

11. Destiny 2

With more loot than you can shake a chicken at, Destiny 2 finally delivers a campaign worth fighting for as well as a new set of magnificent planetary locales to mow down the inhabitants of. Your first month of play will be a giddy treasure trove of loot and, of course, the perfect gunplay that sent us into raptures the first time around but there are currently problems surrounding endgame content. Bungie is currently working on some unannounced updates, and while there are beautiful locations, excellent strikes and a cracker of a raid to enjoy with friends, there’s still a few problems. This is still a definitive shooter but it looks like change lies ahead for Bungie’s ambitious sequel. 

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes

Also consider: Overwatch, Titanfall 2

10. Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus

Doubling down on all the intelligence, uncompromising emotional grit, and giddy, hilariously brutal Nazi killing that made its predecessor such a special game, Wolfenstein 2 has an even lesser tolerance for messing about. Transposing BJ Blazkowicz’s intensely personal war to an alternative ’60s America twisted into an ugly parody of itself by Nazi rule, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus brings the same aggressive focus on combat and character, alongside a newfound relevance and indignation. Not that it’s all seriousness and soul-searching. Wolfenstein’s kinetic, high-risk, high-reward combat is even better tuned up, with customisable dual-wielding laying on even more strategic carnage, just as hatchets and exo abilities blow up the stealth. Brainy, brawny, big, brash and beautiful, MachineGames’ new wave of Wolfenstein remains some of the smartest and most unique FPS around. 

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: Wolfenstein: The New Order, Doom 

9. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

The original survival horror is back to reclaim its throne as one of PS4’s best scarefests with this first person reboot. Resident Evil 7 is a complete reinvention for the series, drawing in the terror close with a new camera and a palette of fear that’s very much aware of modern horror films.  The game follows Ethan as he searches for his missing wife in a Louisiana swamp, a trip that soon goes very wrong when the Baker family show up. This is a much more low key, slow burning sort of fear than the last couple of game’s action blow outs, focusing on a more slasher movie style pursuit through a large, crumbling house. But, despite the overhaul, things like inventory management, puzzles, weapons and items still feel unmissably Resi. It’s a great Resident Evil game, but more importantly, a great horror game in its own right.  

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes

Also consider: Outlast

8. What Remains of Edith Finch

Sure, by now you’ve probably heard all the hype, and it might have even put you off slightly in that weird hipster way that hype always manages, but What Remains of Edith Finch is one of those beautiful reminders that games can make you feel everything. Exploring her family home, the titular Edith Finch gradually uncovers the stories of the Finch’s through the ages, each one opening up a new experience and story. From exploring a Halloween horror adventure in a graphic novel to simply flying a kite, every chapter is a new surprise. To give away any more is to spoil the magic of this walking sim but yes, it will break your heart and make you cry, but only in the best possible way. What Remains of Edith Finch is a beautiful experience that never feels emotionally manipulative, only ever incredibly human and a poignant reflection on the stories that make us who we are. Even if we didn’t always know it. 

PS Pro enhanced: Yes

Also consider: Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture 

7. Assassin’s Creed Origins

Perching precariously in 7th position with arms outstretched for balance on top of a pyramid is Assassin’s Creed Origins. After one decade of the free running stabby franchise, this Ancient Egyptian adventure takes the Creed to another level. A full RPG in a sprawling and eye-meltingly pretty Egypt, Origins pushes reset on everything you know about the series. Combat, loot, free running, quests. You name it and Origins has made it better and probably made it deadlier. Oh God, not another angry hippo…. Add in an origins story that hurts in all the right places and future sections that have seriously interesting implications for the future of the series and Assassin’s Creed Origins is the definitive AC adventure. 

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes

Also consider: Middle-earth: Shadow of War

6. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The White Wolf himself finally rides onto PS4 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and brings with him one of the most diverse and challenging RPG worlds ever seen. Mesmerising to look at and utterly engrossing to play, CD Projekt RED’s farewell to Geralt is a new high for the genre. What really impresses are the genuinely entertaining missions, and the eclectic cast of characters that bring the world to life. While combat can be challenging at first, once you get into it, there’s enough depth here to keep you interested for the duration. Not to mention it’s been further bolstered by the often-astonishing Blood And Wine expansion DLC. Essential in every way.

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, Shadow of Mordor

5. Fallout 4

Hitting PS4 with the atomic force of a Fat Boy, Fallout 4’s excellent gunplay and crafting systems can trigger a nasty case of RPG-itis.  Don’t worry though, there’s a Stimpak for that. There’s so much to do in this post apocalypse it’s almost terrifying and quite often you’ll set off to complete a mission and get completely side-tracked when you find something wonderful/horrific along the way. Giving the main character a proper voice adds an extra layer of polish to proceedings, and the expanded set of companions and customisation options are very welcome too. It’s not without its faults (or vaults), but the scale of Bethesda’s wasteland will keep you bunkered down for weeks. Slosh in the extensive DLC additions available in the complete Game of the Year version and you’ll never want to return from the Wasteland. 

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

4. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

Uncharted 4’s true successes lie in the details. Oh, sure, you have the big action set-pieces that the series is known for, where everything hero Nathan Drake touches falls apart around him in Michael Bay levels of destruction. And the attention to detail in those moments – how wood splinters into pieces under gunfire, or how Nathan’s clothing gets caked in mud during a high-octane car chase – certainly makes it shine as a bit of impressive tech to show off to your friends. But it’s how Uncharted nails the small moments that makes it truly great. For the first time in the series, Naughty Dog has given the series’ characters some room to grow as actual people, filling in the details where you least expect them to, and these smaller moments make the big ones feel all that more impactful. As explosive as Uncharted 4 is, it’s also deeply personal – and it’s a hell of a showpiece for your PS4, to boot. 

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes

Also consider: Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection

3. Grand Theft Auto 5

The magic of Grand Theft Auto 5 – our favourite PS3 game – and its reappearance on current-gen hardware isn’t in the improved textures, shinier cars or even the brilliantly executed new first-person mode. It’s in the way each addition and improvement combines to enthral and seduce you all over again to sink another blissful 50 hours into Los Santos without it ever feeling like a re-run. Also: an unhealthy dose of first-person cat-stomping. If tabby-kicking isn’t your thing, GTA: Online – with its mega online Heists, improved character creator and, y’know, end of the mystery of Mount Chiliad – is sure to gets it claws into you. Quite simply, it represents the definitive edition of the greatest open-world game ever made.

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: Far Cry 4, Watch Dogs

2. Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain

Konami might try to scrub Hideo Kojima’s name from the ultimate in tactical espionage action, but it’ll never remove his fingerprints. While retaining that distinct storytelling and sense of wonder that defines the Metal Gear series, Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain offers a level of freedom and creativity unheard of in any sandbox. It’s something to be explored for days, weeks, months – each little secret and hidden slice of gameplay just waiting to be found and to make players rethink the way they approach the game. Plus, it’s got a killer ’80s soundtrack, and some wonderfully gruff voice-acting from Kiefer Sutherland. Grand, majestic and bittersweet, this is an instant classic and one of the finest things you can shove into your PS4. It’s also been re-released as MGS5: The Definitive Experience, which contains prologue MGS5: Ground Zeroes plus all the Metal Gear Online DLC items, so that’s definitely the version to go for.

PS4 Pro enhanced: No

Also consider: Hitman

1. Horizon: Zero Dawn

2017’s biggest surprise from Killzone devs Guerrilla fully deserves the number one slot on in our best PS4 games. As beautiful as it is deep, Horizon: Zero Dawn creates an astonishingly rich world to explore and get lost in. On top of the all that post apocalyptic prettiness (especially in the PS4 Pro enhanced version) the core gameplay loop of hunting and taking down various mechanical creatures is the real draw here. The use of slower weapons like bows creates a far more tactical take on the action – you have to think about your strategies and consider your options rather than just charge in blasting. As well as learning how to get by in a world that hates you, there’s just so much to see and do as you chase side quests, meet new factions and try to unravel the mystery behind corrupted machines and a lost past. Just mind the Thunderjaws, eh? 

PS4 Pro enhanced: Yes

Also consider: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Looking for something to play next? Here’s all the best upcoming PS4 games of 2017 and beyond, including Spider-Man, The Last of Us 2 and more. 

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