Best PS5 Exclusive Games in 2025

The PS5 has built an incredible library of exclusives. Whether you just bought the console or you're looking for your next purchase, here are the best PS5 exclusives that justify owning Sony's powerhouse.

Must-Own PS5 Exclusives

Demon's Souls (PS5) Bluepoint's stunning remake of FromSoftware's original Souls game. Demon's Souls on PS5 is breathtaking — the graphics alone are worth the price. The gameplay is challenging, rewarding, and the foundation for everything Dark Souls became. Available on Amazon and GameStop.

Astro Bot (PS5) Don't sleep on this one. Astro Bot is a pure joy platformer that showcases everything the DualSense controller can do. It's the PS5's answer to Super Mario and it's fantastic. Find it on Amazon.

Returnal (PS5, PC) A roguelike third-person shooter set on an alien planet. Returnal combines bullet-hell gameplay with psychological horror and procedurally generated levels. Every death teaches you something. Available on Amazon, Steam, and Humble Bundle.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5, PC) A jaw-dropping showcase of PS5 hardware. Rift Apart's dimension-hopping mechanic uses the SSD to create seamless world transitions. The combat is explosive and the humor is on point. Find it on Amazon and Steam.

Spider-Man 2 (PS5) Insomniac's superhero masterpiece. Swinging through New York as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales feels incredible. The Venom storyline is the best Spider-Man story in any game. Available on Amazon and GameStop.

Console-Defining Experiences

Final Fantasy XVI (PS5, PC) A bold reinvention of Final Fantasy. FF16 trades turn-based combat for Devil May Cry-style action and delivers a dark, mature fantasy epic. The Eikon battles are unlike anything else in gaming. Find it on Amazon and Steam.

God of War Ragnarök (PS5, PS4) The conclusion to Kratos and Atreus's Norse saga. Ragnarök builds on everything that made God of War (2018) great and delivers one of gaming's most emotional father-son stories. Available on Amazon and Steam.

Worth Playing

- **Horizon Forbidden West** — Open-world robot dinosaur hunting at its finest - **Gran Turismo 7** — The most realistic racing sim on console - **The Last of Us Part I** — The definitive version of Naughty Dog's masterpiece

Where to Buy PS5 Games

Compare prices across Amazon, GameStop, CDKeys, and Green Man Gaming. For digital codes, check Fanatical and Eneba. Many PS5 exclusives are now also available on PC via Steam.

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