Now that we have the PS5, you’d be forgiven for wondering why you should care about the best PS4 games. But Sony’s next-generation console is still very popular and perfectly capable of delivering compelling gaming experiences.
And thanks to a very mature library, as well as being able to run on the PS5 thanks to backwards compatibility, this list contains a variety of games worth playing today. These range from epic action titles like the rebooted God of War to Tetris and the occasional Death Stranding.
So if you have a gap in your PS4 library or just want to know what we consider to be the best PS4 games, read on.
The best PS4 action games
The best open-world RPGs and RPGs for PS4
The best PS4 games for families
The best PS4 games for kids
How to choose the best PS4 game for you
There is no special trick to selecting the best PS4 games. It all comes down to what genres you like the most. Many of these games lean towards the action/adventure genre, including God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Ratchet & Clank, and Spider-Man. Many of these games have open world elements; others are more linear. Either way, if you choose a third-person game, you’re almost guaranteed to get something good.
Beyond that, there is no foolproof method or special tricks. Find a game that sounds interesting, read its synopsis, look for some reviews, and see if you can get a good price. Newer games are more expensive than older ones, meaning that if you haven’t played many of these games before, you can easily build your library by focusing on older titles. Or you could buy long sets, which will last you a while before you have to move on. Open world games are typically longer than their linear counterparts.
