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10 seriously great PlayStation classics
We gathered the classics that define PlayStation. From blockbuster action-adventures to punishing soulslikes and platformers the whole family can laugh along to, these are must-plays on PS4 and PS5. Several are also out on PC, so choose based on your device. · Updated 2026-10-20
1 · Action-adventure
God of War Ragnarök
The finale of the Norse saga, combining a story centered on Kratos and his son Atreus with weighty axe combat.
2 · Open-world action-adventure
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Switching between two Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and swinging and gliding across New York with web swinging and Web Wings delivers top-tier traversal thrills.
3 · Open-world action-adventure
Ghost of Tsushima
On the beautiful island of Tsushima, where the wind guides your way, you get to truly savor samurai swordplay.
4 · 3D platformer
Astro Bot
The game that makes the best use of the DualSense controller's vibration and haptics, with the added joy of celebrating PlayStation's history.
5 · Open-world action RPG
Horizon Forbidden West
Its unique world stands out: you hunt robotic dinosaurs roaming a post-collapse American West with a bow and spear.
6 · Action platformer
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
A showcase of the PS5's fast loading with instant jumps through dimensional rifts, and a shooter-platformer packed with ingenious weapons.
7 · Action RPG
Bloodborne
With fast, aggressive combat that has you fight back with attacks instead of a shield and a gothic horror atmosphere, it ranks among FromSoftware's finest.
8 · Action-adventure
UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End
The peak of the series, with blockbuster-movie chases, nail-biting set pieces and a memorable send-off for Nathan Drake's story.
9 · Action RPG
Demon's Souls
A remake that rebuilds the starting point of the Souls series with PS5 graphics, keeping the original's tension fully intact.
