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What are the best Bethesda games on PS5? Now owned by Microsoft after a historic acquisition, Bethesda has still released a bunch of fantastic games on Sony's console.

Best known for its RPG franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, the company has also brought us a wide range of experiences from across its studios. From the intricate time puzzles of Deathloop to the whip-cracking fun of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Bethesda is a publisher not afraid to try new things.

But which are the best Bethesda games on PS5? To find the answers, we turn to you. Your user ratings on each game determine where (and if) they appear on this list. Don't agree with a game's placement? Use the search bar below to have your say:

A game will need at least 10 ratings before it will appear on this list, so if your favourite isn't here, it probably just needs more ratings.

Anyway, here we are — the best Bethesda games on PS5, ranked and rated by you lot.

10. The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited (PS5)

The Elder Scrolls Online is a truly gigantic game these days. The MMORPG has been expanded significantly since its original launch on PS4, with numerous expansions adding to an already colossal adventure. Sure, seeing and doing everything that Tamriel has to offer is a tall order at this point, but this is a title to get truly lost in once you're invested. Building your character remains a highlight of the experience, while in-depth stories and questlines should keep even solo players busy.

9. Fallout 4 (PS5)

Although Bethesda's game engine is showing its age in Fallout 4, the game remains an engaging post-apocalyptic RPG. Featuring addictive progression systems, a decent story, and an immersive open world, it's easy to forgive some of the game's rougher edges and lose yourself in the nuclear wasteland. The PS5 version improves performance and load times, making it the best version you can play right now.

8. Ghostwire: Tokyo (PS5)

Ghostwire: Tokyo is more of a whimper than a bang. While its combat can be fun for a while and its use of the PS5 DualSense controller is truly special, the game is let down by virtually everything else. Fun for a time, but not a particularly memorable title. Some will take to its spooky, Japanese elements more than others, though, so maybe there's something here that'll have your heart racing.

7. Deathloop (PS5)

Arkane Studios is known for its immersive sims like Dishonored, and with Deathloop, the developer takes that formula in a bold new direction. Playing as an assassin caught in a time loop on an island filled with disdainful characters, it's your job to eliminate all of them within one cycle, else you'll need to start again. The joy of the game is in slowly figuring out the right sequence of events that need to take place in order for you to crack the code and break the loop. A higher emphasis on action combined with some super fun powers makes this feel like a supercharged Dishonored. The loop mechanic and threat of player invasions provides some tension, and it's all delivered with a fantastic 60s aesthetic.

6. Quake (PS5)

There are plenty of retro-tinged first-person shooters available these days, and many of them owe their existence to Quake. Following in the footsteps of id Software's DOOM, this game is viewed as one of the progenitors of the modern FPS; it was incredibly advanced at the time it originally launched. Now, it's fully playable on PS5, with upscaled visuals, local and online multiplayer, and even some brand new content. Horde mode is exactly what it sounds like, while the Dimension of the Machine expansion is a fresh chapter in the game's single-player campaign. Obviously this is a product of its time, but if you're in the mood for an old-school frag fest, this is a great choice.