Like our other lists, the ratings and rankings of these action titles are decided by the Push Square PS Plus .
Now then, let's get to it. These are the best action games on PS Plus , as ranked and rated by you.
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Forspoken should and could have been a better game than it actually is. Its strengths lie in its core gameplay, which is fast, fluid, and great fun at its best. However, unnecessary open world clutter hampers exploration, and the combat system only begins to hit its stride hours into the adventure. If you can push through a poorly paced story, packed with desperately dull characters, then you might find enjoyment in Frey's fantastical abilities, which undoubtedly steal the show both in and out of battle. It's not quite the disaster that the memes would have you believe, but it's certainly not the PS5 showpiece that was once promised, either.
Combat gets really fun, eventually Enjoyable traversal Decent sense of progression Some good accessibility settings Inspired music at points Later spells look fantastic Big boss battles are a spectacle Dreadfully dull characters Disjointed, boring storytelling Mind-numbing side quests Off-putting open world clutter Takes too long to open up Technically rough Default adaptive trigger settings will destroy your fingers
While the combination might seem unusual, LEGO Horizon Adventures is pretty successful in bringing together the family-friendly building blocks and Guerrilla Games' sci-fi action RPG. The aesthetic is particularly impressive, but it also translates the combat very nicely, and the all-ages retelling of the story has a real LEGO Movie quality to it. Best for co-op play with friends and family, this isn't a particularly deep experience, but the fun combat, customisation, and amazing art direction will keep you entertained.
Beautiful LEGO visuals Fun narrative direction Simple but engaging combat Hub has neat progression, customisation Unique weapons for each character Vapid level design Some mechanics rarely utilised No level select Some choppy animations in Performance mode
For the third entry in the Ubisoft series, Watch Dogs Legion takes the hacking action to near-future London. This time, the emphasis is on recruiting a huge group you can call on to tackle various missions throughout the city. It means you're not tethered to any one character, instead hot-swapping between many, all with different strengths and weaknesses. While we'd say the end result is a little half-baked, exploring the open world London is great fun, and the Watch Dogs brand of using the environment in your favour keeps things interesting.
Hugely reduced load times Great visuals and lighting Smooth frame rate Hacking and Spiderbot puzzles It's still Watch Dogs Legion Basic DualSense usage No framerate boost Dreadful dialogue and story "Play as anyone" concept disappoints Bland gameplay loop
Dead by Daylight is probably the most popular asymmetrical multiplayer title of the modern era, tasking a group of friends with surviving against all manner of classic horror villains. Since the game's been around for so long, it's packed full of content from all your favourite franchises, including A Nightmare on Elm Street and SAW . Get a group of buddies together and your playtime could outlast any other game on this list.
If you're looking for a game with real teeth, look no further than the ferocious Maneater . This "SharkPG" places you in the open ocean, starting off as a relatively small player. However, as you progress, you'll steadily grow larger and stronger, gradually becoming the true apex predator of the seas. Comically violent and the silliest sort of fun, this enjoyable title has some rough edges, but chomping down on annoying humans and swimming through the choppy waters, it's impossible to have a bad time.
Lighting is stunning HDR amplifies colour As fun as ever Improved loading times Combat camera still not great Framerate nosedives often No gameplay tweaks
Dark Souls , and its various spin-offs, has become a genre all of its own – and Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition proudly flaunts its FromSoftware influences on its armoured sleeve. This re-release may not reach the same highs as the Japanese developer’s iconic outings, but it’s unquestionably an entertaining alternative if you’re searching for another punishing role-playing release. With tight combat, versatile play-styles, and a rich world to explore, you could do worse than this demanding character action title.
Upgrade to 60fps at 4K Improved textures and reduced load times Good example of DualSense’s haptic feedback Core game is still a good Souls-like Crashes and pop-in is still an issue Adaptive Trigger support is excessive Can feel too similar to Dark Souls
Not every game needs to be revelatory, and Sniper Elite 5 proves that knowing your audience is sometimes all it takes. Gruff protagonist Karl Fairburne’s fifth outing takes him to occupied France, where he must put a stop to a MacGuffin plot named Operation Kraken. A mix of stealth and long-range skirmishes makes for a supremely satisfying blend, with Rebellion’s dense, vertical level design truly on target here. New wrinkles include an Axis Invasion mechanic, which allows competing players to infiltrate your single player campaign, upping the tension immensely. This a familiar outing overall, but a well-executed one – Sniper Elite just doesn’t miss.
Dense, varied sandbox levels Stunning photogrammetry visuals Sublime sniper gunplay Smart DualSense support Customisable difficulty settings Deeply replayable Axis Invasion adds tension Punishing gameplay at points Some sloppy controls A largely familiar format Terrible cut-scenes
In a lot of ways, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is like a blend of Origins and Odyssey . Like Origins, there's much more focus on storytelling in this epic Viking saga. But like Odyssey, Valhalla leans heavily on expanded RPG mechanics, such as levelling up, equipment, and skill trees. You play as Eivor, a vision-haunted Viking warrior who leaves Norway to establish a new home in 9th century England. Featuring a lush open world stuffed with all kinds of landmarks and secrets, Valhalla is a real time-sink of a game, but its story-driven acts offer up some of the best characters and narrative beats in the entire series.
Big emphasis on story quests Engaging story and characters Gorgeous, refined open world Lots of player choice Superb soundtrack Looks and runs great on PS5 Combat takes a while to get going Accents are all over the place Small number of buggy bosses
Bungie's online shooter is still at the top of the pile when it comes to gunplay, although there's no denying that Destiny 2 is a tough nut to crack if you're completely new to the sci-fi sequel. Get stuck in, though, and you'll find an abundance of quality content to chew on. Campaigns, co-op missions, competitive multiplayer — it's a game that feels like it's fit to burst at points, and the aforementioned action is the glue that holds everything together.
It's still Destiny 2 Smooth performance Super short load times Great visuals Gunplay even better on PS5 It's still Destiny 2 Big visual hit in 120fps No Activity Cards or adaptive triggers Very overwhelming for newbies Best content is behind paywall
A competitive multiplayer game unlike any other, Chivalry 2 is a bit like Battlefield but with medieval weapons. This game doesn't take itself seriously at all, but its crunchy combat is a blast with friends or strangers alike.
