What are the best single-player games on PS5?

Are you looking for the best single-player game on PS5 ?

Here are our top 50, ranked by Metacritic score, with our top picks at the top of the list. RPGs, action, horror, or adventure: there’s something for everyone, with memorable stories like God of War Ragnarök demanding challenges such as Elden Ring, including unique worlds such as Death Stranding.

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

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a A fantasy RPG inspired by Donjons & Dragons. You play as a character of your choice, infected by a mysterious parasite and forced to survive in a world in turmoil.

What makes this game exceptional is the total freedom it offers you. Every choice changes the course of the story, the dialog is incredibly vivid, and the characters leave a lasting impression. You feel a real immersion, as if you were living your own novel.

The turn-based combat require careful thought: positioning your allies, making the most of the terrain, and choosing your abilities. Every battle is a tactical puzzle. The main story easily goes beyond 100 hours if you explore everything.

It's designed for fans of fantasy, strategy, and epic 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. You’ll alternate between exploration, stealth, and intense combat in realistic settings.

It grabs you right from the start. The The animations are incredibly realistic Captivating, the soundtrack elevates every scene, and every moment is charged with raw emotion.

The remastered version for PS5 adds a no-return mode (roguelike), previously unreleased cut levels, and notable visual improvements. The gameplay experience is even smoother thanks to the 60 frames per second guaranteed.

It's the perfect game for those who love powerful stories, human tragedies and intense solo adventures.

3. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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

It's a rare game that blends poetry, adventure, and tactical combat in a sublime production. The visual style, somewhere between a dream and a painting, completely charmed us.

The combat system is particularly inventive: you have to dodge or block in real time during the opponent's turn. Each character's skills improve as you complete quests, and the main story keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Recommended for fans of’artistic worlds, original RPGs, and great stories.

4. Hades

Hades is a action roguelike where you play the role of Zagreus, the son of the god of the Underworld, determined to escape from the realm of the dead. Each attempt gives you new weapons, divine powers, and never-before-seen dialogue.

The game is simply addictive. The action is incredibly smooth, the visual style is unique, and the music is epic. Even after dozens of attempts, you still want to play it again.

On each run, you choose some gifts from the gods of Olympus that change your fighting style. The weapons you unlock as you progress offer dozens of combinations to explore. The story moves forward with every attempt, even if you fail.

Perfect for fans of challenges, of Greek mythology and quick to act.

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5. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Sequel to the famous Death Stranding signed Hideo Kojima, this new installment takes you on a strange and contemplative adventure. You play as Sam Porter Bridges, tasked with reconnecting communities in a fractured world.

This game is unlike anything else. The slow pace, the beauty of the landscapes and the hypnotic soundtrack create a truly unique atmosphere—one to be experienced rather than just looked at.

The core of the gameplay revolves around the delivery of goods through hostile terrain. You plan your routes, manage your gear, and build infrastructure to facilitate your future expeditions. The fights are more developed than in the first episode, with more dynamic battles.

It's designed especially 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 A blend of action, adventure, and thrills. It's up to you to choose your next world and dive into the adventure!

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