What are the best Square Enix games on PS5? One of Japan's great game publishers, Square Enix has been an indomitable force in the industry for a very long time.
Originally, Square and Enix were separate entities, but a merger in 2003 brought the two companies together. Both before and after this change, the publisher has released some of gaming's biggest and best loved franchises; Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and many others.
It also has the label Square Enix Collective for smaller releases, usually externally developed — the most notable example being PowerWash Simulator.
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But which of Square Enix's PS5 games are the best? We're enlisting our trusty readership to help answer that question. Your user ratings are what shape this feature — use the below search bar to find PS5 games released by Square Enix, then leave your ratings accordingly to have a direct impact on this list.
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Without further ado, here are the best Square Enix games on PS5 ranked and rated by you.
10. Life Is Strange: True Colors (PS5)
Life Is Strange: True Colors had every chance of becoming the series' best game to date, but it's been let down by arguably its most important element: the story. Wonderful character work can only go so far carrying a narrative that just isn't particularly exciting. And while Alex's power crafts one interesting scenario after another, it too isn't enough to offset those dull plot points. With an awful framerate to boot, Life Is Strange: True Colors falls short despite everything it has going for it.
9. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (PS5)
Crisis Core remains as cheesy and cringy as ever on PS5, but it's a much more approachable game now thanks to this largely fantastic remaster from Square Enix. With a refined combat system and gameplay mechanics, alongside much-updated visuals, the Final Fantasy VII prequel is well worth playing if you're a fan of the series-within-a-series. Just try not to take the storytelling too seriously!
8. PowerWash Simulator (PS5)
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.
7. Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn (PS5)
Looking at it now, it's genuinely hard to believe that Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn started life as a terribly misguided and badly designed MMO that came close to sinking one of Square Enix's internal development teams. Its rebirth has been one of modern gaming's most extraordinary success stories, and the game is now widely considered to be one of the greatest MMORPGs ever made. Bolstered by multiple extremely well received expansions, A Realm Reborn has gone from strength to strength, and it continues to attract millions of players. Many would even argue that it's the best Final Fantasy game of the last decade — MMO or not.
6. Octopath Traveler II (PS5)
Octopath Traveler II is a borderline must play for fans of more traditional Japanese RPGs. It's built like a classic but with modern design elements, resulting in a refined role-playing experience. An engaging turn-based combat system and a frankly gorgeous visual style make this a seriously impressive sequel.
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For my personal tastes, Final Fantasy XVI is easily the best Square Enix game on PS5. The combat, visuals, soundtrack and story are all first class, but it’s those Eikon boss fights that make it a truly special game.
I also really enjoyed Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, but Square’s real PS5 dark horse is the fabulous PowerWash Simulator. Such an underrated gem that’s ridiculously satisfying and relaxing in equal measure. If it wasn’t for those damn challenge missions, I’d have the platinum for it, too.
Definitely agree with the top 3. All fantastic games.
I'd also have Star Ocean: the Divine Force & Valkyrie Elysium in my personal list, but I haven't played any of the other games listed outside of the top 3 other than Powerwash Simulator, but as novel/relaxing as it is, I'd still rank it lower (was also going to include Automata until I realized it doesn't actually have a PS5 version).
Octopath not being in the top 3 is crazy work...
Im insanely hype for the 3rd part of the remake unfortunately while we are waiting they doing nothing besides dq 1,2 and killee inn 😒😒SE could just you know remaster drakengard or some PS2 dragon quests games instead of bs games
Forspoken deserves at least a mention…Can’t argue with that top 3 though.
I love Square Enix and I’ve only played one of these. Video game backlog is a real problem affecting people in society. Pass me an alka-seltzer.
The Guardians of the Galaxy game was way flarking better than it had any right to be. Gonna have to play that again now.
@somnambulance I certainly could, but nobody would listen! Haha.
Guardians of the galaxy is criminally underated. It's an awesome game.
@IntrepidWombat I’d listen! This generation, without looking it up for specifics, I know I’ve bought 30-ish games made by Square alone. I enjoy reading different opinions.
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I enjoyed Guardians of the Galaxy when I played it (other than the slightly odd combat) but I also find it one of the more forgettable games i've played. I can't remember much about it at all.
Whereas I can remember so much about Life is Strange: True Colours in detail. I think there was something about exploring the same space repeatedly, and interacting with all the people, that gave it a real sense of place, and in turn made it memorable.
As I get older I tend to gravitate more to experiences that stick with me. Thought sometimes that can simply be based on our own mood and other factors not related to the game.
Fair but there is a reason I cared more for Diofield (was good then second half was bad mechanically boring and story only convinced so much).
Valkyrie Elysium was great.
Star Ocean was fair but I didn't play it. Was good though. Rough ending portion but was still good.
The ok Front Mission/Tactics Ogre remakes I have no reference for but are fair besides my thoughts on what they could have done mechanically while keep enough and be graphics/remakes on modern platforms.
Guardians was alright, felt off at times.
Avengers tried.
I'll get to Triangle Strategy eventually but haven't yet.
FF games seemed fine, but off at times. Even Rebirth's minigames felt like PS1 controls/rushed, awkward camera and controls, that's not a good thing, loads well of teleporting/new region loading, probably fine story, I didn't play the game only the minigames that sucked because someone needed help with it.
I just preferred their other IPs.
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