Looking for the best PS4 games on the market? Here’s our pick of the most essential PlayStation 4 titles.
When it comes to the best PS4 games, you’re really not short of options. Over the past seven years (yes, seven) we’ve seen some of the best gaming experiences of this generation released on Sony’s console. While it’s true that the PS5 will kick off the new generation when it launches in November of this year, bringing exciting new games with it, we don’t think that means it’s time to forget what the best PS4 games have to offer. Thanks to the PS5’s backwards compatibility and the occasional free enhancement from developers, the best PS4 games will remain relevant for a long time to come. That means that whether you’re still running your launch-day PS4, you’ve upgraded to the high-performance PS4 Pro or you’ve pre-ordered the PS5 and you’re putting together a multi-generation must-play list, our selection of the best PS4 games is likely to have a title for you. From Sony’s outstanding first-party exclusives like The Last of Us 2 and Ghost of Tsushima to third-party hits from indie and AAA studios, there’s a lot of choice on the PS4. So that you can spend less time browsing and more time playing the games you love, we’ve put together this useful list which should cater to a wide range of tastes. We’ve even included whether or not the games here support the enhanced resolution of the PS4 Pro with 4K and HDR. Don’t worry if nothing grabs your attention right now, just check back later as we update and revise this list with each new release. So, without further ado, here are the best PS4 games available right now. Black Friday is coming at the end of November, followed by Cyber Monday, meaning we’re likely to see some fantastic deals on PS4 games. With the PS5 due to release in November, we’re expecting to see big discounts on PS4 games as retailers look to shift their stock. This is great news for those who want to fill out their PS4 library, but also for those looking to upgrade to the PS5 come November. If you want to upgrade to the PS5, then you may want to stock up on some cheaper PS4 games ahead of its release, as many games are eligible for a free next-gen upgrade. That means you can buy the game for PS4 then upgrade it to the PS5 version for free when you get your new console. However, it’s worth noting that this only applies to some games. In addition, Sony has confirmed that the PS5 is backwards compatible with 99% of the PS4 games it tested. So, even if you’re looking for PS5 games, it’s worth picking up as many discounted PS4 games as you can around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So, whether you want to pick up PS4 games for use on your current PS4 or PS4 Pro, or want to use them on your PS5, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are likely going to be the best time of the year to grab some at fantastic prices. We’ll be showcasing the best PS4 game Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday deals on TechRadar. But be sure to check back here too where our price finding system will bring you the best prices on all the products we’ve selected below. Apex Legends is another contender vying for the battle royale crown. Developed by Respawn Entertainment and set in the Titanfall universe, Apex Legends is a squad-based battle royale shooter where teams of three go up against 57 other players to try to gather loot and be the last person (or squad) standing. However, unlike Fortnite and PUBG, Apex Legends sees players take on a class, each represented by a unique character (imagine Fortnite mixed with Overwatch and you’ll be on the right track.) Apex Legends is the perfect battle royale game for those who enjoy the genre’s premise but can’t get onboard with Fortnite’s building or PUBG’s competitiveness – and it’s free. Plus, different classes, abilities and limited-time events make for a more dynamic experience overall. Not sure it’s for you? Check out our full Apex Legends review. PS4 Pro Support? No. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is the most recent addition to the epic Assassin’s Creed RPG franchise. Odyssey is set during the Peloponnesian War and sees you stepping into the sandals of either Alexios or Kassandra as they try to uncover the truth about their history while navigating the turbulent world of Ancient Greece as a mercenary. Odyssey is a graphically stunning PS4 game which will take you to the heart of Ancient Greece, easily securing it a place in our collection of the best PlayStation 4 games – and we’re expecting the next chapter in the series, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, will follow suit. Just make sure you have the time to play it because there’s over 100 hours of content to enjoy here. Check out our Assassin’s Creed Odyssey review diary for more. PS4 Pro Support? PS4 Pro enhanced. Not a Call of Duty fan? Then Battlefield 1 might be a good alternative. The first-person shooter takes players back in time to World War One and by doing so completely rejuvenates the once stagnating franchise. Battlefield 1’s historical setting helps it to stand apart from the rest of the modern military shooters on the market, with all new weapons, vehicles, and level designs that feel fresh and capture the chaos and brutality of war. The game offers a poignant and entertaining single-player campaign that sets a new standard for first-person shooter. Broken into six sections, each following a different character and front line location, the campaign never feels dull or repetitive. The single player campaign even feeds neatly into Battlefield 1’s multiplayer mode which, while familiar, also benefits from the much-needed breath of life that the change in setting gives. Graphically impressive, entertaining, and sometimes touching, Battlefield 1 is a return to form for the series. Check out our full Battlefield 1 review. PS4 Pro support? Increased resolution and detail. From Software’s enigmatic and notoriously challenging Souls titles all hold critical and fan acclaim, but none are as stylistically interesting as the quasi-Industrial era Bloodborne. It plays like an RPG set indelibly on a hidden difficulty mode with all the helpful text pop-ups removed – which is to say it requires more than a modicum of patience from the player. But that’s the point: in Bloodborne for the PS4, you get out what you put into it. Victory’s all the more rewarding when you’ve watched your enemy, memorized his attack patterns, struck at the opportune moment and prevailed via the game’s impeccable melee combat. PS4 Pro support? No. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) is something of a reset for the bestselling FPS franchise – removing the frills of zombies, jetpacks, double-jumps and futuristic gadgetry for a grounded take on what military engagement actually looks like in the 21st century. The name is no coincidence, either; 2007’s Modern Warfare was a landmark entry in the Call of Duty series, and Activision is looking to recreate what made the game of the same name so successful. Modern Warfare is all about the gritty realities of war this time out, with the ‘modern’ of the ‘Modern Warfare’ title referring to the gear, weapons and gadgetry being used today in the Middle East and Russia, rather than the far-flung fantasies of science fiction. While Modern Warfare has some glaring issues with regards to its campaign, it’s still the best instalation the series has seen yet – with tight shooting and more multiplayer modes than you can shake a stick at. Read our full Call of Duty: Modern Warfare review for our official verdict. PS4 Pro Support? Yes,4K but no HDR. The dark horse of 2019, Remedy Entertainment’s Control is an action-adventure with a difference. Control sees you stepping into the shoes of Jessie Faden, the newest director of the clandestine Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) – a Government agency which researches, and ultimately aims to control, paranormal activity. But Jessie’s new role has a few issues not exactly laid out in the job description, including the uprising of a paranormal force known only as the Hiss. The affinity with which Remedy has courted multiple difficult genres both in film and in games with Control and still managed to deliver a mind-bending story evocative of True Detective and Twin Peaks is absolutely remarkable. Check out our full Control review. If you’re hoping to get the option of a free next-gen upgrade with the game, then you’ll need to make sure you buy the Ultimate Edition of the game. PS4 Pro support? No. Death Stranding had us worried for a bit. When Kojima Productions’ first title was announced back at E3 2016, it did so to a confused and excited crowd. And the path to launch didn’t see these feelings change much – they just swayed more into the confusion side. We seen bottled babies, sea otter costumes and even the appearance of Conan O’Brien, and every new trailer filled us more with fear than hype.
