PlayStation Plus has undergone several iterations and changes since its introduction. Originally, the service wasn’t required for online play at all and rewarded subscribers with extra discounts and free monthly games. Once the PlayStation 4 generation began, it was required for online play, but still offered those same benefits.
Now, PS Plus is divided into three different tiers of subscriptions. The basic tier, PS Plus Essential, still gets three games per month added, while the Extra and Premium tiers will have a varying number of games added to their catalogs monthly. With hundreds of games in the catalog already and more coming and going all the time, even the most dedicated gamer won’t be able to play everything on offer. To help you get the most bang for your buck and so that no hidden gems fly under your radar, here are all the best games to play on PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium right now.
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Best PS Plus Essential games
As is usually the case, everyone with the lowest tier of PS Plus gets three games for the month, two with PlayStation 5 versions and one with a PS4 version. Here’s what you can play in May:
Ark: Survival Ascended
72%
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Studio Wildcard
Publisher
Studio Wildcard
Release
November 21, 2023
As we continue to wait for the eventual sequel to come out, we can at least play the final and most expansive version of Ark with Survival Ascended. This survival game lets you fight, tame, and mount dozens of prehistoric creatures across the sci-fi world. As a survival game, we haven’t played any that has such a vast gap between where you start and where you end up in terms of power. This UE5 remake of the original looks amazing, plus has all the DLC so you can catch up on all the lore before Ark 2. Play online with up to 70 other players for the real Ark experience.
Balatro
86%
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Indie, Card & Board Game
Developer
LocalThunk
Publisher
Playstack
Release
February 20, 2024
Do we already own Balatro on every platform? Yes, but if you somehow don’t have it on your PlayStation yet then now you have a great excuse to get addicted all over again. Even if you have mastered this incredible roguelike on PC, mobile, or Xbox, it is worth it to complete all the stakes and challenges again just for the Trophies. We’ve been singing this game’s praises ever since it came out, and the pile of game of the year awards and nominations should be more than enough to convince you to download it.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
78%
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Shooter, Indie, Arcade
Developer
Auroch Digital
Publisher
Focus Entertainment
Release
May 23, 2023
May seems to be the month of boomer shooters. Doom: The Dark Ages is coming out soon, but you can play a modern take on the classic Doom games with Boltgun. The pixel art is gritty, smooth, and chunky in all the right places. You play as a hulking space marine but still zip around the maps like a tornado of death. There are plenty of secrets to find, but this game is best played fast and frenetic. As a throwback, it knows what to change and what to keep the same to feel authentic but fun. It is the perfect appetizer to get you ready for Doom‘s big return.
Best PS Plus Extra games
The Extra tier is where you can download and play a massive library of both PS4 and PS5 titles. These games cycle in and out every month, though you never know how many will be added or removed at a given time. Here are some of the best ones available right now:
Demon's Souls
86%
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Bluepoint Games
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
November 12, 2020
Souls games have never been more popular, and this is a remake of the game that started it all. Not only is this remake just astoundingly beautiful to look at, but is as mechanically faithful to the original as possible. The only changes are to quality-of-life features, leaving the challenge of besting the levels, and bosses, all on your shoulders. It’s a little clunky in some ways but holds up remarkably well for a game over a decade old thanks to the new coat of paint.
Bloodborne
92%
Platforms
PlayStation 4
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Release
March 24, 2015
Sticking on the Souls train, we have the other PlayStation exclusive from developer FromSoftware, the fan favorite that they refuse to update in any way: Bloodborne. This title is much more focused on aggression than the others in the series, as well as boasting a unique and detailed world that just oozes with mysteries and intrigue. You usually can’t tell where a Souls game’s story is going anyway, but this game goes places you’d still never guess.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
82%
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Respawn Entertainment
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release
April 28, 2023
Hopefully you played or added Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order to your library when it was offered on Essential because now the sequel has come to Extra. Survivor continues the story of Cal Kestis in the events between the prequel and original trilogy, only now he has access to far more tools. Aside from more force powers, you can swap between various fighting styles to spice up the lightsaber action. The story and Metroidvania structure to the various hub planets are still the main draw here and are just as fun to navigate. The story here might surprise you with how emotional it gets. Even if you have Star Wars fatigue, this is a game that feels like a breath of fresh air.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Genre
Adventure, Indie
Developer
DON'T NOD
Publisher
DON'T NOD
Release
February 18, 2025
Sometimes a great adventure game is just what the doctor orders, and no developer is as skilled in crafting a compelling and well-written adventure game as Don’t Nod. Lost Records is a story split between the mid-’90s and the modern day after a group of friends had a falling out and are brought back together under mysterious circumstances. It is full of nostalgic vibes and strong character moments, as well as a mystery that will pull you through all the way to the end. Your choices can completely change what that ending is, so it is worth a second playthrough to see what other possibilities could have occurred.
Death Stranding: Director's Cut
89%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Kojima Productions
Publisher
505 Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
September 24, 2021
Hideo Kojima’s first game after breaking up with Konami was about as off the wall as everyone expected it to be. While some dismiss it as a walking simulator, the act of walking, climbing, scrambling, and tumbling across treacherous but stunning landscapes is far more engaging than it may look. In many ways, it is quite a therapeutic experience, so don’t come expecting a high-action thriller (though there are moments of it here and there). The story is uneven, but the highs are very high, making it a journey worth taking.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
83%
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Platform, Adventure
Developer
Ubisoft Montpellier
Publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Release
January 18, 2024
You don’t have to look far to find the best Metroidvanias on PS5, but one of our favorites of recent years is available to download at no extra cost. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown brings the series back to 2D, but feels like a huge leap forward. The Metroidvania structure is polished to a sheen, with great movement, combat, challenges, and bosses. This is a great way to get into not just this franchise, but Metroidvanias in general.
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
85%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Developer
Naughty Dog
Publisher
Naughty Dog, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
January 28, 2022
If you somehow missed the latest Uncharted titles on PS4, you’re in luck because the two latest entries, Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy, have been bundled together and given a brand new coat of paint (plus some additional frames) for the PS5. Granted, this is the conclusion of the series, so it may not be the best place to start from a story perspective, but even with no prior knowledge, you can still enjoy the rollercoaster set pieces and swashbuckling adventure these titles provide.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
94%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
CD Projekt RED
Publisher
WB Games, Bandai Namco Entertainment, cdp.pl, Spike ChunSoft
Release
May 19, 2015
No doubt one of the best games of all time, The Witcher 3 is available on both PS4 and PS5. If you get the latter version, however, you will benefit from the next-gen upgrades that include faster load times, mods, ray tracing, and more. Either way, the core adventure with Geralt questing to find and save his adopted daughter, Ciri, is one of the most engrossing RPGs we’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. Just try not to get too addicted to Gwent to finish the actual campaign.
Blue Prince
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Dogubomb
Publisher
Raw Fury
Release
April 10, 2025
We knew this game would be a day-one arrival on PS Plus when it was announced, but we didn’t know it would be a game of the year contender. Blue Prince is a roguelike puzzle game with strong House of Leaves vibes, where you explore an everchanging mansion in search of a mysterious 46th room. You decide what rooms are placed where each day, but it all resets after night falls and you must begin again. Like the best puzzle games, you will get better by simply following your curiosity and unraveling the secrets of the mansion through your own deductive skills rather than finding a key or other object.
A Space for the Unbound
82%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
Genre
Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Mojiken Studio
Publisher
Toge Productions
Release
January 19, 2023
It takes a special game to move players to the verge of tears and beyond, but that’s exactly what happened when we played A Space for the Undbound. Set in late ’90s Indonesia, this adventure-style game follows Atma and Raya’s relationship as they begin to develop special powers that push them to learn more about each other and the town. Saying much more would spoil the experience, but it is a short, sweet, and honest story that is very likely to resonate with anyone who plays it.
Doom Eternal
85%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
Genre
Shooter
Developer
id Software
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Release
March 19, 2020
The Doom franchise ripped and tore its way back into the limelight with its 2016 reboot, and the sequel, Doom Eternal turns the volume up to 11. The action is faster, the enemies deadlier, and your arsenal more varied. Doomguy has never felt so good to control, and the methods for you to dismantle the demonic enemies have never felt so disgustingly satisfying. If you’re an first-person shooter fan, there’s no excuse not to jump into this game and let off some steam.
Hogwarts Legacy
80%
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Avalanche Software
Publisher
Portkey Games
Release
February 10, 2023
There have already been dozens of games based on this hit fantasy series, but the most ambitious Harry Potter game yet is Hogwarts Legacy. Fans of the novels have been singing this game’s praises ever since it came out for how well it immerses you into the world of witchcraft and wizardry. Set long before the events of the books, you create your own character to study in the legendary halls of Hogwarts. The entire castle and surrounding world is open for you to explore, with tons of quests, challenges, puzzles, and easter eggs that fans will be delighted to uncover. Consider this your acceptance letter to Hogwarts.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
90%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Developer
Insomniac Games
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
June 11, 2021
The classic PS2 franchise made a huge first impression on the PS5 with Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. This game really shows what the new hardware can do in all aspects. The graphics are on the level of an animated feature comet to life, the frame rate is rock solid, and the resolution is beautiful and even offers ray tracing, but the real showpieces are the rifts. The whole concept of this title is that the dimensions are falling apart, allowing Ratchet, and new protagonist Rivet, to seamlessly move from one dimension to the next. It is a trick so amazing that you may not believe it’s real. Oh, and it also helps that the game is a fantastically fun shooter with tons of personality and creative weapons and enemies.
Sand Land
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
ILCA
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release
April 26, 2024
Everyone associates Akira Toriyama with Dragon Ball but he is also responsible for a few other imaginative manga. Sand Land is an adaptation of the manga by the same name and has that familiar Dragon Ball look, but with a completely different feel and style. This game is all about vehicles and exploration. You play as the Fiend Prince Beelzebub and his cadre of unlikely companions searching for a legendary spring deep in the desert. As good of adaptation as this is, with some seriously fun vehicular combat, the open world structure and gameplay outside of vehicles may leave you wanting more.
Arcade Paradise
70%
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Developer
Nosebleed Interactive
Publisher
Wired Productions
Release
August 11, 2022
Who hasn’t wanted to own their own arcade? Arcade Paradise lets you live out that fantasy, but you have to work up to it. You take ownership of the family laundromat and slowly convert it into your dream arcade. While you can play the machines yourself, you also have to manage the business in some light management simulation. It is also available in VR if you have a headset to get that real arcade experience.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
81%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Developer
Insomniac Games
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
November 12, 2020
As it turns out, this slightly smaller-scale Spider-Man tale is the perfect size for a game like this. Acting as an introduction to playing as Miles’ Spider-Man, this game redecorates the entire map from the base game in a winter setting, adds new side missions and events, plus a gripping and personal story that could only work for Miles’ character. Everything you loved about the first game is back, from the swinging, combat, and upgrades to collectibles and suits to unlock. This is a full-on Spider-Man experience in a tight package that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
88%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Square Enix
Publisher
Square Enix
Release
June 10, 2021
Aside from being an absolute mouthful to say out loud, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is the best way to play one of 2020’s best games on your PS5. This already graphically impressive PS4 title has been upgraded to take advantage of your PS5 by doubling the frame rate to 60 fps, improving lighting and textures, and cutting down load times. Plus, this version also comes with the Intermission DLC starring Yuffie and takes place during the events of the main game.
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
94%
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
August 20, 2021
It’s reductive to say, but if you wanted an Assassin’s Creed-style game set in Japan, you need to check out Ghost of Tsushima. The game is so much more than that, however, thanks to a strong narrative with strong characters and an open world that doesn’t waste your time with hundreds of collectibles and repeated side content. The main point of discussion this game brought up was its use of a guiding wind to direct players rather than waypoints and minimaps. By simply following the direction of the wind, you can fully focus on your samurai quest across the stunning island of Tsushima. Now’s the best time to check it out with Ghost of Yotei on the horizon.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
90%
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Fighting, Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Arc System Works
Publisher
Cygames
Release
December 14, 2023
Fighting game fans don’t have a ton of options in the PS Plus catalogue, but we do have one amazing game in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. As an anime-fighter, this is one of the most beginner-friendly fighters you can find. If you like that art style, this game is a treat for the eyes, but it also has simple input controls to let you pull off the best moves without memorizing complex button commands until you’re ready.
Cult of the Lamb
80%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Massive Monster
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Release
August 11, 2022
Beneath the cute art style and animal characters, Cult of the Lamb is a delightfully dark indie game. You play as a lamb under the control of an evil god who is tasked with building as large a cult as possible to worship it. The gameplay is mixed between Animal Crossing-like town building — with a demonic twist — and dungeon crawling to gather resources. It’s an addictive and cozy little game that might just steal your heart.
Returnal
86%
4/5
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Housemarque
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
April 30, 2021
Coming from developer Housemarque’s arcade shooter roots, Returnal transplants the gameplay of a bullet-hell game into a third-person shooter with rogue-lite elements. That may sound like a little bit of a mess, but it all comes together in a smooth, satisfying but testing game. Running through randomly generated rooms, you will blast some of the most bizarre creature designs ever animated in fluid 60 FPS action, picking up new tools, slowly completing each zone, and learning a bit more about the story. Runs are not as short as your traditional rogue-lite, and there isn’t a huge amount of synergies to discover, but the core movement and shooting are so good you’ll be pulled through to see Selene’s journey to the finish.
Best PS Plus Premium games
The Premium tier’s exclusive games are all the PS1, PS2, PSP, and PS3 games you can download and stream. The lineup of PS1, PS2, and PSP games was fairly limited at launch but will grow as new games are added monthly. For that retro hit, here are the best games from past generations to try out.
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
79%
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genre
Platform, Adventure
Developer
Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Release
September 23, 2002
The Sly trilogy on the PS2 was one of the most influential and unique games on the platform. Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus introduced us to Sly, Bently, and Murray as a gang of thieves portrayed with a striking cel-shaded art style and comic book-inspired cutscenes. The gameplay of sneaking through levels with tons of movement abilities made you really feel like a stealthy raccoon on the prowl. The later games built on and improved everything this first game started, but that doesn’t mean the original should be skipped, especially since the sequels are both on the service and build off everything from the first game.
Armored Core
77%
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genre
Shooter, Simulator
Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher
Agetec, FromSoftware, Sony Computer Entertainment
Release
July 10, 1997
We’re getting all the classic Armored Core games in Premium, but there’s no better place to start than the first. This is a mission-based mech game, but just as much about resource management. If you don’t manage your funds correctly, that can cause a game over faster than an incoming missile. As hardcore as the battles are, the rewind and save state features should make it a much better experience.
TimeSplitters 2
86%
Platforms
PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Free Radical Design
Publisher
Eidos Interactive
Release
October 09, 2002
We’re calling out TimeSplitters 2 here, but the entire trilogy dropped onto Premium at the same time so you don’t have to pick if you don’t want to. While the first game was a bit basic, the second and third really found their footing to become some of the most beloved and fun shooters of the generation. Jumping between time periods to play with all the different guns and genres of game is still a unique setup. But really, it was the multiplayer and extra modes that made these games so fun. With over 100 characters to play as, multiple maps, and tons of game modes, this game will take you back to the good old days of playing split screen with your friends.
Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits
80%
Platforms
PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure
Developer
Cattle Call
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Release
March 20, 2003
Arc the Lad is a long-running, but criminally overlooked JRPG series. The PS2 entry, Twilight of the Spirits, is a great game with an amazing concept: You play as two brothers who are each human-deimos hybrids raised in different parts of the world. Deimos are the monster society of the world that uses magic, while humans use technology, but both racially judge the other. The journey swaps back and forth between these two perspectives, each overcoming their own plots until they finally intersect and have to put their biases aside to face a true evil. It’s great JRPG storytelling with a fantastic battle system.
Twisted Metal 2
75%
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, PlayStation 3
Genre
Fighting, Shooter, Racing
Developer
SingleTrac
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Release
October 31, 1996
Whether you’re anticipating the TV adaptation or not, the original two Twisted Metal games are absolutely worth going back to. This is where car combat really started, and it’s arguably still the best. Each character you play as has a unique story as they attempt to win the titular tournament with the promise of any wish being granted upon victory. However, those wishes are never quite granted in the way the characters expect, making it a treat to play through the game to see how their words are twisted.
Jeanne d'Arc
79%
Platforms
PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Tactical
Developer
LEVEL-5
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Release
November 22, 2006
The PSP had so many hidden gems, but Jeanne d’Arc is a name you had to be in very specific circles to hear. That lack of popularity wasn’t because the game was bad since it is considered a classic by just about everyone who did get their hands on it. You will relive the Hundred Years’ War in the 15th century as Jeanne engages in tactics-style gameplay. The artwork and story are dark and gripping, but the gameplay is just as brutal as it is addictive. Even if you’re not traditionally a tactics fan, this one is worth a shot.
Ape Escape
78%
Platforms
PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genre
Platform
Developer
SCE Japan Studio
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Release
May 31, 1999
One of the first games to require the dual analog controls of the original DualShock controller, Ape Escape is a charming action-puzzle game that helped put PlayStation on the map in its infancy. You run around trying to recapture escaped apes using various tools to snare them. Of course, this is still a PS1 game, so don’t expect the visuals to hold up, and the controls are slightly clunky but completely serviceable. You may not be so engrossed that you beat the whole thing, but it is certainly worth a download for nostalgia’s sake.
Patapon 3
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Genre
Music, Platform, Strategy, Adventure
Developer
SIE Japan Studio
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
February 18, 2025
The Patapon games always had a niche audience so it is great to see the last and best game in the series get a full port on Premium. This third game follows the same rhythm-based combat systems of the first that you either love or hate, but is expanded with tons of customization options and quests to give you even more reasons to keep rocking to the beat.
Battle Engine Aquila
85%
Platforms
Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Genre
Shooter, Simulator
Developer
Lost Toys
Publisher
Encore Software Inc., Atari, Inc.
Release
January 20, 2003
Honestly, we’re including Battle Engine Aquila in large part because we’re sure most people have never heard of it. Hidden gems like this are exactly why we love Premium. As for what the game actually is, this is a vehicular combat game where you pilot a massive mech that can swap between walking and flying modes to engage enemies with dozens of weapons. As an overlooked PS2 game, this is a surprisingly fun addition.
Wild Arms
80%
Platforms
PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Media.Vision
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Release
December 20, 1996
JRPGs with an Old West setting are basically nonexistent, but Wild Arms paved the way for this odd mishmash of cultures in a fantastic JRPG that old-school fans will absolutely love. You play as a trio of characters, letting you get to know each of them intimately. Each one has its own ability to use outside of battle for traversal and puzzle-solving. It features a classic turn-based battle system, but with a dynamic camera thanks to being in 3D, and plenty of strategy and depth. It isn’t the longest game, either, making it an easy entry point to JRPGs as a whole. If that unique blend of West and East worked for you, then the only real way to scratch that itch is with the sequel. Wild Arms 2 features a brand new cast but is set in the same world. This time around, you control a larger party of six, but they’re all just as deep and important as the core three from the first game.
Ico
85%
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genre
Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
Developer
Team Ico
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. (SCEI)
Release
September 24, 2001
The first game by the developer of the same name, ICO is cited more than almost any other game as being a primary inspiration to some of the biggest games today. This game came before the same developer’s Shadow of the Colossus, and because of that is often overlooked But it’s just as emotionally resonant and will give you that same sense of loneliness, wonder, and curiosity. You play as a horned boy who is locked away in a castle as a kind of sacrifice, only to attempt to escape with a young girl you find there. Neither of you speaks the same language, so you travel around holding hands and fending off shadowy monsters with not much more than a stick trying to find a way to freedom.
War of the Monsters
64%
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 2
Genre
Fighting
Developer
Incognito Entertainment
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Release
January 14, 2003
War of the Monsters is a hidden gem of a PS2 game that will satisfy any lover of Godzilla or other Kaiju media. This is an arena fighter where you take control of several giant monsters (or robots) to brawl in various stages. It isn’t a crazy complex or deep game, but it revels in the raw thrills of two massive creatures bashing one another. The game has been upresed to full HD and even has trophy support to give you a little more to do.
