Monster Hunter: World (PS4)

$7.99/£6.39 (-60%)

The Monster Hunter series has always been popular, but it never properly resonated with a Western audience. That is, until Monster Hunter: World arrived. This action RPG puts the focus on defeating larger-than-life creatures, creating better gear from the loot they drop, and repeating this forever, and it's an incredibly compelling formula. World streamlines the process a little, lowering the barrier to entry just enough that it was an enormous hit worldwide. With a wide selection of weapons to master, a near endless gameplay loop, and super fun co-op excursions, this is an incredibly addictive, consistently satisfying game.

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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (PS5)

$17.49/£13.99 (-30%)

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings the series back to its roots with incredible style. The core gameplay feels fantastic, with satisfying, fast-paced combat and platforming that'll put your skills to the test. With a wealth of challenges to meet and things to find, there's a real richness to each level that gives it plenty of replay value. The wonderful art style is the icing on the cake, and aside from one or two small nitpicks, fans should be very pleased with this throwback adventure.

No Man's Sky (PS5)

$23.99/£15.99 (-60%)

The initially rough reception of No Man's Sky can safely be put to bed. Hello Games has stayed fully committed to its procedurally generated space exploration adventure, fleshing it out with a staggering number of huge updates. Not only does the game look and run much better these days, it's bursting with things to see and do, and that's without considering the 18 quintillion planets waiting to be discovered. The PS5 release is the best version you can play on console, too, with minimised load times, great DualSense integration, and now even optional PSVR2 support.

Pacific Drive (PS5)

$11.99/£9.99 (-60%)

A unique driving adventure, Pacific Drive is a supernatural roguelike where a busted up old car is the star of the show. Featuring a mysterious narrative woven through your excursions into a creepy exclusion zone, this is a survival game with a heavy focus on maintaining and upgrading your vehicle. The game can be a little overwhelming at points, but caring for your car really makes it feel special, and there's lots to discover as you explore the zone, getting into all kinds of scrapes.

Persona 4 Golden (PS4)

$9.99/£8.99 (-50%)

Considered to be one of the most memorable Japanese RPGs of all time, Persona 4 Golden is an excellent video game. Set in the sleepy town of Inaba, you strive to solve a series of strange murders, all while exploring an abstract world that exists inside of TVs. Initially released on PS Vita, the excellent turn-based combat and a brilliant cast of characters will engross you just as much on PS4. The sheer style of Persona 4, along with its outstanding soundtrack, are just the icing on this deliciously golden cake.

Planet Coaster 2 (PS5)

$19.99/£15.99 (-60%)

Planet Coaster 2 builds upon the beloved formula in the original theme park management sim. Giving you the freedom to construct an amusement park and its rides however you see fit, the big new addition in the sequel is water rides, letting you make a real splash with all kinds of flumes, coasters, and pools. If you're into management sims, this is up there with the best on PS5 right now.

PowerWash Simulator (PS5)

$12.49/£9.99 (-50%)

Some simulation games are just work, but when the work is this satisfying, it doesn't really matter. PowerWash Simulator recreates the gratifying feeling of pressure washing away layers of dirt to reveal the glistening surfaces beneath, and it's deliciously addictive. Through a combination of excellent sound design, large, intricate levels, and various equipment to use and upgrade, developer FuturLab has landed on a simple but oh so satisfying formula that's fun in co-op and almost meditative in single-player.

Psychonauts 2 (PS4)

$11.99/£9.99 (-80%)

Double Fine's cult favourite PS2 platformer finally got the full-blown sequel it deserved with Psychonauts 2, and it's excellent. You don't hear much chatter about it, but this is a 3D platformer bursting with imagination, variety, and fun. What's more, it delivers that while also weaving a good story, exploring delicate themes without going overboard. Whether you're a fan of the original or are just looking for a colourful, inventive platformer, Psychonauts 2 is one of PS4's best examples.

RAGE 2 (PS4)

$7.99/£6.99 (-80%)

RAGE 2's on-foot action is some of the most fun we've had this generation. As a shooter it's undeniably top tier, but the combat constantly has to fight for its rightful place in the spotlight. All the bright pink paint in the apocalypse couldn't stop the game's open world from feeling lacklustre, and the vehicular stuff struggles throughout. RAGE 2 needed the chaos and insanity that its marketing campaign was so eager to push, because we've ended up with a disappointingly safe objective-based grind, in which the excellent combat is the only thing strong enough to string you along.

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (PS5)

$32.49/£29.24 (-35%)

Raidou Remastered gives one of Atlus' most experimental PS2 outings a deserved second chance. Better described as a remake, a huge list of improvements, including a superbly reworked combat system, make this a must-try for the developer's modern audience. Raidou remains a uniquely weird and compelling action RPG, and this is its definitive form.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5)

$29.39/£34.99 (-58%/-50%)

Up until Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart released, Insomniac Games’ dynamic duo had been wilting in the wilderness a little bit. The PS4 reboot, Ratchet & Clank, was well-received – but it felt lightweight compared to classic series entries, like Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time. Fortunately, while Rift Apart doesn’t necessarily reinvent the wheel, it does deliver the series’ first full-scale adventure in well over a generation. This is a game that feels great to play, thanks in part to stunning DualSense integration and some of the glitziest special effects this side of the galaxy. It’s a little more throwaway than many of the PS5’s other exclusives, but its thoroughly entertaining while it lasts, and the introduction of new characters like Rivet mean there’s a lot of life left in this series yet.

Rematch (PS5)

$17.99/£11.99 (-40%)

Rematch is a sort of half-way house between EA Sports FC and Rocket League, and it works remarkably well. Short matches and a simplification of football rules make this a snappy and engaging online multiplayer title, and there's real depth to the gameplay for the more competitive players to unearth.

Resident Evil 2 (PS5)

$9.99/£8.74 (-75%)

The differences between Resident Evil 2 on PS4 and PS5 are few and far between, but its everlasting quality remains. This is still a spectacular remake of the 1998 survival horror classic, modernising Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield's first adventure with a third-person camera and vastly updated visuals. The Raccoon Police Department has never looked more terrifying with a native 4K resolution and ray tracing on PS5, so leave enough room to peek over the covers and experience one of the best horror experiences around.

Resident Evil 4 (PS5)

$15.99/£13.99 (-60%)

One of the most influential, and most highly rated, games in living memory is Resident Evil 4, and surprise surprise, the remake is just as essential. Capcom has brought Leon's disturbing European excursion into the modern era with updated controls, vastly improved graphics, and knife parries. The remake nails the tone of the beloved original while building on it with a creepier atmosphere and even new areas to explore and side missions to keep you busy. It's somehow improved on one of the best games ever, and even features full PSVR2 support.

Returnal (PS5)

$29.39/£34.99 (-58%/-50%)

Returnal is a frantic, ultra-tight third person shooter dressed up with some rogue-like elements to add variety and unpredictability to the mix, and the result is wonderful. Trapped in a loop on a hostile alien world, Selene is forced to relive her fateful crash landing each time she dies. Its mysterious story melds brilliantly with the roguelike structure, and between that and the excellent gameplay, Returnal is a difficult game to put down — and that's before mentioning online co-op, daily challenges, and the highly replayable Tower of Sisyphus.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS5)

$25.19/£19.79 (-58%/-67%)

With creator Media Molecule focusing its attention elsewhere, LittleBigPlanet’s whimsical weaved hero deserved his Super Mario 3D World moment. Sackboy: A Big Adventure doesn’t pull up any trees like its predecessors, but is instead a robust co-operative platformer with some memorable musical moments. With a cutesy DIY aesthetic and some surprisingly tight action, it excels in an area that Sony has often been accused of overlooking: fun for the whole family.