Best PS Plus Games

100. Batman: Arkham Origins (PS3)

Fairly or unfairly, Batman: Arkham Origins faced an uphill battle from the outset. Developed by Warner Bros Montreal rather than Rocksteady Studios, this very publicly became the Ugly Duckling of the Arkham series – and is largely ignored by the abovementioned British developer. Set in Gotham City and depicting a younger, less refined Batman, it’s far from terrible, incorporating many of the same gameplay systems celebrated in the mainline games, without necessarily moving the series forward. A lot of the voice cast was changed – Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are missing as Batman and the Joker respectively – so the whole project had the vibe of filler while the world waited for Batman: Arkham Knight.

99. Hotline Miami (PS3)

Hotline Miami is a modern classic. This arcade-like action game is one of the first indie titles to really penetrate into the mainstream, and that's largely down to its incredibly addictive gameplay. From a bird's eye view, you infiltrate enemy strongholds and violently eliminate them using a variety of melee weapons and guns. The speed at which the action runs, not to mention the incredible soundtrack and trippy visual flair, makes the entire game pulse with energy, and using a variety of game-changing masks, there's always room for one more go.

98. Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection (PS4)

97. The Darkness II (PS3)

96. Lost Judgment (PS4)

Though it never reaches the same heights as its predecessor, detective thriller sequel Lost Judgment remains a great action RPG. With an intense story full of twists and carried by a brilliant cast of characters, the game is your typical Yakuza-style thrill ride — but it's actually the ridiculous amount of impressively varied side content that drives Yagami's sophomore case. An expanded, satisfying combat system is worthy of note as well.

95. inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood (PS3)

inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood is a standalone off-shoot from inFAMOUS 2, bringing to life a world in which vampires are taking over New Marais, and Cole is the latest victim. Eschewing the karma system of the main games, this is a fun riff on the series that gives you permission to let loose and embrace darkness as our hero battles vampiric forces.

94. Shadow of the Tomb Raider (PS4)

The conclusion to Crystal Dynamics' contemporary Tomb Raider series, Shadow of the Tomb Raider sees iconic protagonist Lara Croft saving the world from a near-doomsday disaster. There's a greater emphasis on platforming and puzzle solving in this instalment, and while the story's not necessarily the best, fans of cinematic action adventure titles will have a blast.

93. Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (PS3)

While it wasn't developed by series creator Sucker Punch, platformer Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time follows the blueprint established by the Seattle studio almost beat-for-beat. That means you should expect a tight platformer, filled with vibrant sandbox-style levels, simple stealth gameplay, and lots and lots of minigames. The variety is good and the cel-shaded art direction is gorgeous, making for a bright and breezy romp overall.

92. Ape Escape (PS1)

Ape Escape is a PlayStation classic. Built with the then brand new DualShock controller in mind, this is one of those early 3D action platformers that was still experimenting with the idea of analog sticks. While the controls show their age these days, the game itself is still a blast. Varied, tightly designed levels are filled with the titular apes, and it's your job to round them all up with Spike's array of primate-grabbing gadgets. A colourful, lighthearted game that deserves its spot in gaming history.

91. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (PS4)

As is the case with DOOM, Bethesda’s staked its claim as the masters of reviving old-school first-person franchises. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus has all of the camp European eccentricities of its predecessor, but it presents them all in the context of a Nazi occupied United States. With bone-rattling gunplay and an engaging storyline, B.J. Blazkowicz is not past it yet.

90. Like a Dragon: Ishin! (PS5)

Like a Dragon: Ishin! is set during the late 1800s, when Western powers were starting to encroach on Japan. On the brink of a civil war, you play as historical figure Ryoma Sakamoto, a skilled swordsman who embarks on a bloody quest for revenge. It's typically brilliant storytelling from RGG Studio, coupled with an intense combat system. Since it's a standalone spinoff, Ishin is a great place to start if you're new to the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series, and you'll even be introduced to an entire cast of characters whose faces and voice actors have been plucked directly from other entries. An all-star hit.

89. Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS5)

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.

88. Assassin's Creed Odyssey (PS4)

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is much more of an open world RPG than it is a traditional Assassin's Creed title. The second instalment in the series' "open world trilogy", this ancient Greek adventure may overlook a lot of the game design that defined its predecessors, but there's no denying that its interlocking RPG systems make for a deep and engaging experience. Levelling up, loot, skill trees, and randomised elements like bounty-hunting mercenaries all play a part across a truly gigantic map. The story's not bad either, as protagonist Alexios or Kassandra embarks on a branching journey to learn the truth about his or her legendary bloodline.

87. Diablo 4 (PS5)

After a long time in development, Blizzard's beloved action RPG series returns in grand style with Diablo 4. This top-down dungeon crawler is all about building up your character with randomly generated loot, exploring a huge world map full of treasures and monsters, and teaming up with your pals for some devilishly addictive co-op. Jam-packed with stuff to do, this is a game you'll be playing for a long time, and the insanely gratifying progression will keep you coming back for more.

86. Wolfenstein: The New Order (PS4)

Wolfenstein is a legendary franchise, but in this contemporary entry, developer MachineGames dragged it into the 21st century. Visceral combat and a sprawling single player campaign, packed with memorable locations, make The New Order one of the better FPS games on the PS4.

85. The Last Guardian (PS4)

From the team behind ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, you shouldn't overlook The Last Guardian. This third game in the loosely connected trilogy has just as much heart and impact as the others — not to mention one of the most technically impressive AI companions yet seen. Playing as a small boy, you and a large, mysterious creature called Trico must escape from a crumbling, enigmatic place full of dangers. The bond you'll form with Trico — who gradually learns to trust and listen to you more as the game goes on — is unlike any other in video games, leading to an incredibly emotional and touching adventure.

84. Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (PS1)

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee not only taught a generation the wrong way to spell "odyssey", it also represented Sony's gambit of releasing diverse, interesting, and unusual games on PS1. This strange sci-fi adventure casts you as the downtrodden Abe who, against all odds, breaks free from the corporate machine and rebels against it. The combination of puzzle solving and platforming is still pretty unique today, and the game itself remains a cult favourite among PlayStation die-hards.

83. The Evil Within 2 (PS4)

Bigger and better than its predecessor, The Evil Within 2 opts for more open environments to set its horror scares in as opposed to the dark, tight corridors of the original. This results in a much better experience with more player freedom, questions, and options — it's sort of a hidden gem at this point. Horror aficionados owe it to themselves to check out The Evil Within 2.

82. Gravity Rush Remastered (PS4)

Sony ported over the beautiful PS Vita classic Gravity Rush and gave it an even more stunning facelift for PS4. This is the original game, complete with all its DLC, allowing you to fly about the land and turn the world upside down without the need for Sony's second handheld. It's a fantastic adventure more than worth experiencing, and then you can play the just as good sequel.

81. Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (PS5)

We were tempted to just quote the entirety of Vergil's 'Bury the Light' theme here, but that would deny us an opportunity to rave about Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition on PS5. Simply put, this is an exceptional action game. It's Capcom at its absolute best, having crafted one of the greatest combat systems to ever grace the genre. In Special Edition, Vergil is the star of the show; unbelievably fun to play as and immaculately designed. This PS5 re-release also allows for instantaneous load times, a slew of graphics options, and the incredible Legendary Dark Knight mode.

80. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PS5)

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the direct sequel to Fallen Order, and it's a bigger and better game in every way. It builds upon the previous title's successes — engaging lightsaber combat, semi-linear environment design — while improving on areas that needed attention. The story takes some major steps forward, protagonist Cal's character is developed meaningfully, and his supporting cast is far more interesting overall. Throw on top a hub area that gradually changes over time, oodles of optional content, and one or two awesome set pieces, and you have a truly great game, whether you're into Star Wars or not.

79. Dishonored: Definitive Edition (PS4)

Arkane's debut game, Dishonored, remains one of its best, and this Definitive Edition lets you play an optimal version. Casting you as a supernatural assassin in a corrupt world, you get to explore a series of vast, open stages that really let you approach them in your own way. A combination of excellent mission design, a flexible suite of powers and weapons, and an intriguing story make for a true modern classic. The Definitive Edition finishes it all off with improved visuals and all the game's DLC, making for a great package.

78. Enslaved: Odyssey to the West (PS3)

Before there was Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Ninja Theory made a name for itself with action-adventure title Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. A beautiful journey through a post-apocalypse more about greenery and foliage than the downbeat landscapes of war-torn locations, combat and platforming are at the heart of the experience. It's still more than worth experiencing all these years later.

77. Assassin's Creed Origins (PS4)

A stunning recreation of ancient Egypt is the backdrop for Assassin's Creed Origins — a game that redefined Ubisoft's series. Going full open world and throwing a bunch of RPG systems into the mix, Origins breathed new life into Assassin's Creed after Unity and Syndicate struggled to leave a lasting impression. Origins follows the surprisingly emotional story of Bayek, a determined mystic and warrior, who, with the help of his estranged wife Aya, establishes the Hidden Ones — the precursor organisation that would one day become the Assassin Brotherhood.

76. South Park: The Fractured But Whole (PS4)

What do you get if you cross Ubisoft, superheroes, and a bunch of foul-mouthed friends made of felt? The answer is South Park: The Fractured But Whole, of course. This sequel to the also brilliant South Park: The Stick of Truth swaps out fantasy for modern vigilante justice, as your custom character joins forces with Cartman's crew to fight evil. Featuring strategic turn-based combat, the titular town to explore, and all the absurd humour you'd expect, this is a highly entertaining game for fans and newcomers.