What are the best single-player games on PS5?

The PS5 is packed with single-player games Incredible. Intense adventures, touching stories, rich worlds. But which ones are really worth your time?

Here is a selection of best single-player games on PS5.

📌 Disclaimer This list is our favorite selection, featuring games that stand out from the crowd and leave a lasting impression on gamers.

Our favorites

💖 Here are our top 5 that really stood out to us. Unique experiences, often off the beaten path. Each one offers a universe and an adventure completely different.

1. Baldur's Gate 3

👉 It is a RPG in a fantasy world inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. You play as a male or female character who must survive after being infected by a mysterious parasite.

Why this game? 

👌 This game is all about total freedom. Every choice changes the course of the story. The dialogues are incredibly lively and the characters leave a lasting impression. You feel truly immersed, as if you were living your own novel.

For whom? 

✅ It's made for fans of fantasy, strategy, and great multiple-choice stories.

2. The Last of Us Part II Remastered

👉 This action-adventure game tells the story of Ellie, a young woman seeking revenge in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal infection. Players alternate between exploration, infiltration, and intense combat in realistic settings.

Why this game? 

👌 Because it hits you in the gut. Every scene is charged with’emotion, the animations are incredibly realistic and the soundtrack enhances the whole experience.

For whom?

✅ The game is aimed at those who enjoy powerful stories, human tragedies and intense solo adventures.

3. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

👉 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a Turn-based narrative RPG, in a poetic world where art and light guide the heroes. Each battle is visually stunning and relies on timing and strategy.

Why this game? 

👌 It's a rare game. It combines poetry, adventure and tactical combat with sublime staging. The graphic style, somewhere between dream and painting, completely charmed us.

For whom? 

✅ For lovers of artistic worlds, Original RPGs and beautiful stories.

4. Hades

👉 Hades is a action roguelike where you play as Zagreus, the son of the god of the Underworld. Your goal? Escape the realm of the dead. Each attempt brings you new weapons, divine powers, and unique dialogue.

Why this game? 

👌 Because it's addictive. The’stock is ultra-fluid, with a unique visual style and epic music. Even after dozens of attempts, you'll want to start over again and again.

For whom?

✅ This game is intended for fans of challenges, of Greek mythology and D'swift action.

5. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

👉 Sequel to the famous game by Hideo Kojima, Death Stranding 2 takes you on a strange and contemplative adventure. You play as Sam Porter Bridges, tasked with reconnecting communities in a fractured world.

Why this game? 

👌 Because it's unlike anything else. The slow pace, beautiful scenery, and hypnotic soundtrack create a unique atmosphere. You're experiencing it!

For whom? 

✅ It is primarily designed for curious, introspective players and fans of’unique experiences.

Top 50 best single-player games on PS5

Here is our complete ranking based on the Metacritic scores and our impressions. You will find action games, of RPG, of strategy and much more.

#1 – Elden Ring

#2 – Metaphor: ReFantazio

#3 – God of War Ragnarök

#4 – ASTRO BOT

#5 – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition

#6 – Resident Evil 4

#7 – Demon's Souls

#8 – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

#9 – Persona 5 Royal

#10 – Marvel's Spider-Man 2

#11 – Dead Space

#12 – Alan Wake 2

#13 – The Last of Us Part 1

#14 – Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

#15 – Disco Elysium: The Final Cut

#16 – Horizon Forbidden West

#17 – Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

#18 – Deathloop

#19 – Animal Well

#20 – Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

#21 – Persona 3 Reload

#22 – Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

#23 – Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

#24 – Gran Turismo 7

#25 – Final Fantasy XVI

#26 – Silent Hill 2

#27 – Returnal

#28 – Cult of the Lamb

#29 – Dragon's Dogma 2

#30 – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

#31 – Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

#32 – Assassin's Creed Valhalla

#33 – Crusader Kings III

#34 – Death Stranding: Director's Cut

#35 – Hogwarts Legacy

#36 – Resident Evil Village

#37 – Hitman 3

#38 – DOOM: The Dark Ages

#39 – EA SPORTS College Football 26

#40 – Stray

#41 – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

#42 – Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4

#43 – Dragon Age: The Veilguard

#44 – The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

#45 – Stellar Blade

#46 – Kena: Bridge of Spirits

#47 – Age of Mythology: Retold

#48 – DREDGE

#49 – F1 25

#50 – Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II

❤ In short, the PS5 offers best games of the moment, between action, adventure, and thrills. It's up to you to choose your next universe and dive into the adventure!

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