The 20 best games on PS Plus Extra and Premium right now

20. WILD HEARTS

In beautiful landscapes based on mediaeval Japan, you embark on a hunting journey with a twist. In WILD HEARTS, you have to use ancient technology to your advantage to defeat giant beasts named Kemono. These monsters are infused with the power of nature itself, and their mastery of the elements poses a real threat to the humans in this world. No one remembers why the Kemono started their rampage, and for a while it seemed like no one could stop them. But now hope has returned in the form of a fearless hunter armed with ancient technology!

As the only one who’s able to wield the Karakuri technology, it’s up to you to fight the deadly Kemono. Study their attacks and behaviours to optimise your hunting skills. You can also use the power of Karakuri to alter your surroundings and battlefields, providing you with creative ways to hunt down the Kemono. Take on this incredible hunting adventure on your own or invite a friend for an unforgettable co-op experience

19. Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Embark on an adventure to become a real hero. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey takes you on a journey from outcast to a living Greek legend. Explore the ancient Greek cities of Athens and Sparta in its full glory and follow in the footsteps of heroes like Hercules. 

In this Assassin’s Creed game, you get to form your own odyssey. The decisions you make have an impact on the game and shape the world around you. Aside from that, you get to display your true warrior skills. Fight against Sparta or Athens on big battlegrounds with hundreds of soldiers, or destroy entire fleets on the Aegean Sea. When you’re not busy on the battlefield, you get to discover ancient rituals and see eye to eye with gods and myths.

Lose yourself in all the wonders of Ancient Greece and start your heroic journey today. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is a must-play for any fan of the long-standing franchise!

18. Detroit: Become Human

Making choices in real life is already hard as it is, but in Detroit: Become Human, they are literally life-changing. That is, if you believe that androids have lifes.

That’s the question at the heart of this game, in which you follow three androids as they start to fight for themselves and their rights. Take Kara, a droid designed to help around the house, but decides to run off with a small child as she flees from her abusive owner. As you follow the stories of Kara, Connor and Marcus, you will be confronted with difficult decisions, some of which could even lead to the death of the main characters.

Detroit: Become Human looks absolutely stunning for a PS4 game, with photorealistic graphics and film-like cutscenes. There’s hardly any gameplay to speak of, as you just move the characters about and press buttons to interact with the environment and make choices. This makes Detroit a great substitute for a movie night. It’s especially great with friends, as you can bicker about what options you should pick.

17. Death Stranding: Director’s Cut

Game director Hideo Kojima has delivered yet another bizarre but genius experience with Death Stranding. A game that can be described as a post-apocalyptic package delivery simulator, starring only some of Hollywood’s most desired actors and actresses (and producers).

The gameplay involves picking up and delivering packages to underground bunkers spread out all over North-America, which you also try to connect to a new nifty version of the internet. Meanwhile, the surface has become inhabitable because rainfall now drastically ages anything it touches. There are ghosts roaming the Earth that you can only see through the baby strapped to your chest, and a World War II soldier is chasing you in a parallel timeline. Are you still with us?

Even though all of that sounds absolutely crazy, the gameplay of Death Stranding is oddly relaxing. Loading up your truck or bike with cargo and then driving through the barren land, while a tune from Low Roar plays as you reach the edge of a mountain and look out over the beautiful landscape, is certainly an experience.

To fully describe all the memorable aspects of Death Stranding would be like writing a book, so instead we encourage you to just experience it for yourself. You might end up hating it, or you might find it life changing. Either way, just seeing Mads Mikkelsen, Norman Reedus, Margaret Qualley, Guillermo del Toro and all the other amazing performances from the star-studded cast is reason enough to give this game a try.

16. DOOM

It’s hard to headbang and shoot demons at the same time, but we recommend you give it a try in DOOM. Mick Gordon is back with another banger of a soundtrack, and we can confirm that it slays.

“Rip and tear”. That’s the motto of DOOM, and honestly we can’t find a more accurate description. The old-school game has been brought back from the dead and it’s more metal than ever. As the Doomslayer, you move through various levels while killing all kinds of demons in the most sick ways possible. Speed is everything in this game, and stringing up multiple kills in a row while switching between from one devastating weapon to another, is truly satisfying.

DOOM is the perfect comeback of this loved franchise, as it encapsulates everything that made the original games such classics, but gives it a much needed modern makeover. And if you loved this one, don’t miss the sequel DOOM Eternal for even more demon slaying action.

15. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

Final Fantasy is one of the most popular gaming franchises of all time. In the PlayStation catalog you’ll find the remake intergrade version of the 7th instalment. This expanded and updated version takes you further into both the stories of Cloud Strife and Yuffie Kisaragi.

In a post-industrial fantasy world, the shady Shinra Electric Power Company rises to power. Cloud Strife, a former Shinra soldier, decides to fight back and joins the rebellion. His story takes you on a journey of betrayal, love, heartbreak and of course epic fighting. But that’s not all! This version of the game also includes Yuffie Kisaragi’s story. She conspires with the rebellion to steal the ultimate materia from the Shinra Electric Power Company.

The updated graphics in this remake are absolutely stunning and will keep you chained to your screen. Aside from that, the countless gameplay options and stories will keep you engaged for hours on end!

14. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

There’s a new Spider-Man on the block! With a wealth of new powers, Miles Morales follows in the footsteps of Peter Parker. Will he live up to the legend of his predecessor and succeed as a superhero? As the saying goes: with great power comes great responsibility. 

In Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, we follow Miles’ story after he’s established himself as the crime-fighting partner to his mentor, Peter Parker. In his hometown New York, Morales is dealing with a street war between the Roxxon Energy Corporation and a criminal faction known as the Underground, led by the Tinkerer. During an attack by the Underground, Tinkerer gets a hold of Miles’ powers, creating a dangerous enemy that must be stopped.

Roam (or swing) freely around New York, interact with new characters and go on epic missions to save the city. This game is a must-play for every Marvel fan or anyone that simply loves the action-adventure genre!

13. Shadow of the Colossus

If you haven’t played Shadow of the Colossus yet, you’re in for an absolute treat. This classic originally came out on the PS2 and conquered so many hearts that Sony not only remastered it for PS3, but even made a remake for PS4. That remake is the version you can play via PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium now.

The premise is very simple. You climb giant colossi and kill them. There are seven in total, and every colossus needs to be approached in a different way. Some of them roam the lands, some fly, and some swim. Shadow of the Colossus is unique in how it makes you approach these epic battles like a puzzle. You only have your sword and your bow, so you need wits to take out these giants.

Saying anything more would spoil the experience, so we’ll just let you discover the rest on your own. Though it could be seen as a little bit dated by now, we hope you’ll be able to appreciate what made this game so universally loved back when it was first released.

12. Overcooked! 2

From cooking in a flashy sushi restaurant to serving dinner in a magic school. Overcooked! 2 makes all your wildest kitchen dreams come true. 

In Overcooked! 2, teams of up to four players collaborate in a fast-paced cooking simulator. Amidst absurd restaurant scenarios, you chop ingredients, cook dishes, and navigate obstacles like moving floors and impassable fires. The sequel introduces ingredient tossing for added strategy and online multiplayer, allowing teams to connect locally or through matchmaking for a chaotic and cooperative culinary adventure.

Can the bond with your friends  survive the chaos of Overcooked! 2?. 

11. The Last of Us Part I

In a ravaged civilization filled with fungus-infected zombielike creatures, people must do what it takes to survive. We follow Joel, who is hired to smuggle the 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. What starts as a small task soon turns into a life-changing journey.

The Last of Us quickly draws you in with its unique style of storytelling. The characters are well flushed out and everything they do feels real. Because of this, you instantly feel close to the characters, and that make the heart-wrenching twists in the story even more painful. Aside from that, the game visually just looks stunning. You’ll be sucked right into the post-apocalyptic world, which makes everything feel even more authentic.

Think you’re ready for this heartbreaking story? Dive into this story about loss, betrayal and what it means to be human with PS Plus Extra or Premium. Just be warned: there will be tears!

10. The Last Guardian

From the same creators as Shadow of the Colossus, comes this tear jerking epic about a boy and his cat-bird-like creature.

The Last Guardian is an action-adventure game in which you bond with a creature called Trico by exploring the environment and solving puzzles. Trico is big, quite clumsy and has experienced trauma, so your job is to open gates, remove obstacles and keep Trico safe. As your bond deepens, Trico becomes more confident and even starts listening to certain commands.

The gameplay and story is mostly focused on collaborating with Trico, and just like a dog or cat, Trico can sometimes be stubborn and refuse to do what you want him to. This can be endearing or annoying, depending on how forgiving you are. It’s a lovely game to play if you enjoy the company of pets and like to be emotionally destroyed by bittersweet Pixar movies.

The Last Guardian is certainly not perfect, but it is so unique and tells such a beautiful story, we can’t help but put it on this list.

9. Until Dawn

Ever screamed at the television while watching a horror movie, because the characters did something incredibly dumb? Then this game will cure you from all that frustration.

In Until Dawn, you control a bunch of teenagers who decide to stay at a lodge in the middle of nowhere, for what they thought was going to be a fun getaway. Of course, nothing is as it seems and before they know it, they find themselves completely cut off from the outside world, being hunted by a murderous entity.

It’s up to you to make sure they survive until dawn by guiding the characters through life threatening situations and making important decisions for them. Will you try to hold your breath as you hide from the murderer, or is it better to make a run for it? All the choices you make ultimately decide which characters get to live, and which ones will face a horrible death.

It’s the perfect game to play with a group, passing on the controller as the perspective switches to different characters. Just make sure you lock the door and frequently check what’s behind you…

8. Days Gone

If you’re tired of zombie games, then why not shake things up with some motorcycle action in Days Gone?

This open world epic tells the story of Deacon St. John, a drifting bounty hunter with a bike and a big heart. Zombies, known as freakers, have ravaged the world and sent the remnants of humanity to live in small survivor camps. As it turns out, motorcycles are a perfect mode of transportation in a zombie apocalypse, because pretty much every survivor has one in Days Gone. Including you, of course.

The lengthy story campaign takes Deacon and his friend Boozer all across Oregon, while you clear out freaker nests, join forces with other settlements, and try to find the love of your life, Sarah, who was presumed to be killed during the freaker outbreak.

Days Gone combines typical open world gameplay and objectives with adrenaline pumping zombie action. The hordes you can encounter during your journey are truly terrifying (“they move in herds!”) and will have the tires of your bike screeching as they chase you to the end of the world. Better upgrade that bike of yours while you’re at it!

The game was met with some criticism at its release due to frequent bugs and general open world game fatigue, but the bugs have mostly been fixed. If you’re looking for a meaty action-adventure game, you’re in for a hell of a ride with Days Gone.

7. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy 

I’m hooked on a feeling, I’m high on believing! Got the song in your head? Good. Now that we’ve set the mood for this game, we can move onto why you absolutely need to play Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

If you’re already in love with this merry band of space misfits from the Disney movies or the comic books, this game is an easy sell. While the characters don’t look the part of their MCU versions, the witty and hilarious banter between the Guardians is as authentic as it can get. Rarely have we laughed out loud from a game as much as we did while playing this game.

Guardians of the Galaxy is refreshing because it’s not an open world game. The story is quite straightforward, but that’s exactly why it works so well. The planets you visit are beautifully crafted, the story finds all the right beats to evoke all kinds of emotions, and the combat system is simple but effective. If you’re experiencing open world fatigue and are looking for a fun and tight adventure, you can’t go wrong with Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

6. Red Dead Redemption 2

Put on your cowboy hat and embark on a thrilling adventure in the Wild West. After a robbery gone wrong, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang need to flee out of Blackwater. To survive, the gang has to steal, rob and fight their way across the land. All the while, bounty hunters and agents are tracking them down. This chaotic way of living takes a toll on the group's morality, and Arthur needs to make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is made by the same creators of popular games like Grand Theft Auto V and is a prequel to the original Red Dead Redemption. The development took almost 8 years, and it is one of the most expensive games ever made. But all of that wasn’t for nothing! Almost immediately after release, the game received universal acclaim for its storytelling and beautiful graphics. Red Dead Redemption 2 is still one of the highest ranking games on Metacritic with a rating of 97%. 

Even more fun: Red Dead Redemption 2 also includes Red Dead Online! Form a posse with your friends and forge your own path in the Wild West.

5. Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

Our list of top PlayStation Game Catalog games wouldn’t be complete without the poster boy of PlayStation.

In Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, you get to play both the stories of Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer from Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy respectively. 

Uncharted 4 is centered around Nathan as he tries to leave his tomb raiding, treasure hunting past behind him, but when he discovers that his brother is still alive, he can no longer shake off the thrill of adventure. From puzzles, to exploring, to shoot-outs, to the emotional beats - everything is driven to the max in Uncharted 4.

The second game of the Legacy of Thieves Collection focuses on Chloe as she journeys to find the ancient Tusk of Ganesh in the mountain ranges of India. On her adventure, she joins forces with mercenary Nadine Ross and gets confronted with her past, forcing her to choose what she’s willing to sacrifice to ensure her own safety. 

Whether you’re in it for the action, for the story or for the beautiful portrayal of places such as Panama, Borneo and Tibet - Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection has something for everyone don’t miss out!

4. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

An evil robot-emperor makes his way through the galaxies to conquer all the dimensions. As he is closing in on the world of Ratchet and Clank, this dynamic duo has to stand up. Dust of the old arsenal filled with bonkers weapons and embark on battles like never before. Will these fighters be able to save the universe?

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the ninth instalment in this iconic gaming franchise. In the third-person shooter platform game, you’ll travel through dimensions to fight in epic battles across the universe on never-before-seen planets. Every battleground brings something unique that changes your gameplay strategy. As Ratchet and Clank, you’ll meet new fighters and also run into old acquaintances. 

The incredible storytelling and graphics combined with the bonkers weapons and gameplay are what makes this game stand out. Aside from that, the game is optimised for the PlayStation 5 experience, with unbelievable speed and special functions for the DualSense controller. Definitely a must-play for any PlayStation gamer!

3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Welcome to Continent, a fantastical realm based on Slavic mythology. Your name is Geralt of Rivia and as a monster slayer you’ve been hired to defeat the Wild Hunt. This army full of otherworldly beings has been invading the Northern Kingdoms and leaving a bloody trail of destruction behind. Fight against terrifying mythological creatures like basilisks, cockatrices, shriekers, cyclopes and more. All the while, you meet new characters and run into old acquaintances. 

Looking for an enormous fantasy world to get lost in? The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is exactly the game for you! The game has a gigantic map with many places to discover. Every location has its own history and interesting characters. Everyone you meet has a detailed backstory and personality. This makes all the interactions feel unique, making the game an immersive experience you don’t see very often.

Are you ready to traverse through the dangerous lands of Continent as you learn about the rich history of this place? Step into Geralt's shoes, pack your sword, mount your horse and go on an adventure like never before!

2. Bloodborne

Bloodborne is seen by many as the greatest PS4 game ever created, but it’s certainly not for everybody.

In this Gothic action RPG you take on countless decrepit creatures that are more than eager to take your life. Bloodborne is one of the namesakes of the ‘soulsborn’ genre, which is used to describe merciless games that have you dying over and over until you’ve finally cracked the combat system to conquer your foe, only to repeat this process with the next boss.

Bloodborne is a game that requires skill and patience, as dying will put you back at the last resting spot you saved at, reviving every enemy and putting them back to full health. But while the difficulty can be punishing, the satisfaction you get from finally beating that boss you were stuck on for so many days can more than make up for any frustration.

It’s a delicate balance that Bloodborne has down to a tee, showing a true masterclass of gameplay design. As such a highly regarded title, you would be crazy not to give Bloodborne a try. If it clicks, you might never find a game as satisfying as Bloodborne ever again. Whether you count that as a blessing or a curse, is up to you!

1. Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut

Think of Assassin’s Creed, but with samurai. That’s basically Ghost of Tsushima, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. In fact, it’s a dream come true for lots of players. And developer Sucker Punch (known for the infFAMOUS series) delivered in spades.

You play as samurai Jin, who sees the island of Tsushima besieged by the Mongols and his fellow clansmen obliterated. It’s up to you to defend the island from further invasion by the Mongols, something that can only be achieved if Jin casts aside his code of honor and becomes a killer from the shadows. A ghost, if you will.

In Ghost of Tsushima, every sword fight is exhilarating, and button smashing won’t get you anywhere. You have to carefully study your opponent and counter them with the right strike from your sword. That alone makes Ghost of Tsushima such a bliss to play. Also, the beautiful environments and its heart wrenching storytelling make this game an absolute masterpiece. Don’t sleep on this gem if you haven’t played it yet!

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These are some of our favorite games included in PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium, but obviously there are many more titles that we wish we could’ve included. The PS4 and PS5 library is absolutely loaded with amazing games, and being able to have so many titles at your fingertips with a PS Plus Extra or Premium subscription is reason enough to upgrade. So, what are you waiting for?

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Want to know what’s included with each PlayStation Plus tier? You can find all the information on our dedicated PlayStation Plus page. And if you have any more questions, our customer service is available every day of the week. We hope you enjoy all the games we listed, and be sure to check out our blog for more gaming news and recommendations.

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