The Best PS Plus Games Right Now
Real games. Real value. Your next favorite is already in the catalog.
From instant classics to hidden gems, find your next adventure — ranked by value, variety and the fun you’ll actually have, whatever kind of player you are.
US Game Catalog · checked September 13, 2026 · Extra or Premium required. Sources & selection method
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Our first recommendation for an open-world escape with room for co-op.
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut
Explore Tsushima, continue into Iki Island, then switch to Legends when you want to play with friends.
Five PS Plus games to start with
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Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut
Jin Sakai’s samurai adventure pairs an open world with the Iki Island expansion and Legends co-op. Our first pick for players who want both exploration and an online side trip.
Returnal
A hostile alien world turns each run into another chance to learn. Choose this for demanding third-person combat, or bring a second player into online co-op.
God of War Ragnarök
Follow Kratos and Atreus into a mythic single-player adventure. A strong next stop if your priority is an extended story and close-range action.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Dimension-hopping action, inventive weapons and colorful worlds make this our pick for a lively solo adventure on PS5.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
A tactile platforming adventure for a solo player or a group. This is the pick for sharing the sofa: the official listing supports one to four local players.
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1Frequently asked questions
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Which membership do these games need?
The US PlayStation Store lists all five in the Game Catalog with Extra. Premium includes that catalog benefit too. Essential alone does not include these catalog entitlements. Read more →
Do catalog games stay in my library forever?
No. Access depends on an eligible membership and the game remaining available in the service. Check the official listing when you are ready to play. Read more →
Will the PS4 filter show PS5-only games?
No. It shows Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, God of War Ragnarök and Sackboy. Returnal and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart are PS5 entries. Read more →
How were these five games chosen?
This is an editorial shortlist across open-world adventure, demanding action, story, platforming and co-op. Position is a recommendation order, not a review score or a claim that we tested every game. Read more →
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Sources & selection method
Catalog status, editions, platforms and player support were checked against the US PlayStation Store on September 13, 2026. Each game button opens that exact listing. Recommendations describe which experience to try first; they are not numeric review ratings.
- Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut — official listing
- Returnal — official listing
- God of War Ragnarök — official listing
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart — official listing
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure — official listing
PlayStation Plus plan benefits · Current catalog. Official game artwork © Sony Interactive Entertainment and the respective developers.
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