The PS4 is one of the most iconic and popular consoles on the planet, with a vast library of games spanning many genres and styles.
But what are the best PlayStation 4 games in 2023? That’s a difficult question to answer, isn’t it? After all, there are so many titles available today that we end up getting lost.
Even so, we decided to produce a top 100 with the most iconic productions released so far. To do this, we took into account a number of factors such as popularity, innovation, graphics and gameplay.
We included action, adventure, RPG, shooting, strategy, roguelike, sports and so on. There’s something for everyone!
See how it looks below 👇
Best PlayStation 4 games in 2023
- Bloodborne
- Persona 5 Royal
- Horizon Zero Dawn
- Grand Theft Auto 5
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- God of War
- The Last of Us Part II
10) Bloodborne
- Year | 2015
- Genre | RPG
- Studio | FromSoftware
We open our list of the best PlayStation 4 games with Bloodborne, a magnificent action RPG developed by FromSoftware.
The story takes place in the fictional city of Yharnam, ravaged by a terrible epidemic that has turned its inhabitants into monstrous creatures.
Customizing our warrior with weapons, equipment and skills, we explore the map to defeat grotesque enemies and terrifying bosses.
9) Persona 5 Royal
- Year | 2019
- Genre | RPG
- Studio | Atlus
Royal is an enhanced version of the game Persona 5, developed by Atlus. It’s an RPG in which you take on the role of a teenager who is just a student by day, but a vigilante by night.
The protagonist and his friends summon Personas, which are personalities that inhabit a supernatural world. The group’s aim is to exterminate evil creatures that originate from people’s bad feelings.
In addition to this mystical part, the game also has its more “simulation” side. This is when you’re at school and can develop different friendships.
8) Horizon Zero Dawn
- Year | 2017
- Genre | RPG
- Studio | Guerrilla
Horizon Zero Dawn is set in a post-apocalyptic world where human civilization has almost been wiped out and giant machines dominate the Earth.
In the story, you control Aloy, a skilled hunter who sets out on a journey to discover the secrets behind this cataclysmic event.
The gameplay involves exploration, armed combat, puzzle solving, stealth and character progression. Definitely one of the best PlayStation 4 games available today.
7) Grand Theft Auto 5
- Year | 2013
- Genre | Action & Adventure
- Studio | Rockstar
Grand Theft Auto 5 is the kind of addictive game that holds your attention for hours. No wonder it took several years to develop. Rockstar, as always, has taken great care in its production.
In the story mode, this time we have a trio of protagonists made up of Michael, Franklin and Trevor. The dynamics are very interesting, as each character has a unique personality and motivations.
As you might expect, the game is open-world. You can complete the campaign missions, carry out secondary tasks or simply enjoy every detail of Los Santos, a city that is clearly inspired by Los Angeles.
6) Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- Year | 2015
- Genre | Action & Adventure
- Studio | Naughty Dog
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End was the game that closed the story of the franchise. In the storyline, the protagonist Nathan Drake had retired from his life as a treasure hunter, but is convinced by his older brother Samuel to find the legendary fortune of the pirate Henry Avery.
The game involves exploring environments, solving puzzles and lots of action. Not to mention that the combats are extremely dynamic and mix martial arts, firearms and quick time events.
A Thief’s End ends the series on a high note and is therefore considered one of the best PlayStation 4 games ever created.
5) Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Year | 2018
- Genre | Action & Adventure
- Studio | Insomniac
Marvel’s Spider-Man is an action-adventure classic for the PS4. The game is very well done in every respect, both in terms of storyline and gameplay.
In the adventure, you step into the shoes of Peter Parker and explore the iconic Manhattan area of New York. The map is open, so as well as following the primary missions, you can explore the world and do numerous side quests.
The combats are full of kicks, punches, grabs, webs and breathtaking combos. There’s also a skill tree that increases the protagonist’s range of attacks as you progress through the campaign.
4) Red Dead Redemption 2
- Year | 2018
- Genre | Action & Adventure
- Studio | Rockstar
Red Dead Redemption 2 is another masterpiece on our list of the best PlayStation 4 games. The sequel to the first western game was so successful that it became an icon in gamer culture.
The protagonist this time is Arthur Morgan. The outlaw cowboy is part of Dutch van der Linde’s gang. In order to ensure the group’s survival, we need to carry out missions, carry out scams and gain influence in the region.
The plot, by the way, is thrilling. If you make it to the end, we’re sure you’ll shed a few tears.
3) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Year | 2016
- Genre | RPG
- Studio | CD Projekt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a must for anyone who enjoys a good old-fashioned action RPG. In it, you control the famous wizard Geralt of Rivia, who is tasked with finding and protecting his ward Ciri.
The young girl in question has ancient powers, but such strength has attracted the attention of a ghostly horde called the Wild Hunt.
The game has a vast open world full of forests, mountains, rivers, monsters, cities and dungeons. While trying to locate Ciri, you can carry out side quests, forge friendships, craft items and tinker with alchemy.
2) God of War
- Year | 2018
- Genre | Action & Adventure
- Studio | Santa Monica
God of War is, without a doubt, one of the best PlayStation 4 games ever produced. The series, which became very famous on Sony’s first consoles, has been revived in style by the Santa Monica studio.
It’s an action-adventure game in which Kratos, the protagonist of the franchise, has to deal with something new: his son Atreus.
While trying to be a decent father, the slayer of gods travels through a world inspired by Norse mythology to scatter the ashes of his ex-wife. Along the way, the pair end up facing monsters and mystical figures.
1) The Last of Us Part II
- Year | 2020
- Genre | Action & Adventure
- Studio | Naughty Dog
For many, The Last of Us Part II was the best game released for PlayStation 4 to date. After all, the game is complete. It has a well-tied story, super complex characters, beautiful graphics and satisfying gameplay.
In the continuation of this incredible saga created by Naughty Dog, Ellie and Joel face a new challenge. The world is still gripped by the cordyceps fungus pandemic and the pair must survive at all costs.
The game mixes drama, stealth, survival, environmental exploration and a lot of fighting against both humans and infected zombies.
More – Best PS4 Games
- 11) The Last of Us Part I Remastered (2014) – Action & Adventure
- 12) Nier: Automata (2017) – RPG
- 13) Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015) – Action
- 14) Shadow of the Colossus Remake (2018) – Action & Adventure
- 15) Control (2019) – Action & Adventure
- 16) Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) – RPG
- 17) Detroit: Become Human (2018) – Adventure
- 18) Ghost of Tsushima (2020) – Action & Adventure
- 19) Titanfall 2 (2016) – Shooter
- 20) Death Stranding (2019) – Action
- 21) Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019) – Survival Horror
- 22) Fallout 4 (2015) – RPG
- 23) Divinity: Original Sin II (2017) – RPG
- 24) What Remains of Edith Finch (2017) – Adventure
- 25) Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015) – Action & Adventure
- 26) Disco Elysium (2019) – RPG
- 27) Ratchet & Clank (2016) – Platform
- 28) No Man’s Sky (2016) – Adventure
- 29) Yakuza 0 (2015) – Action & Adventure
- 30) The Division 2 (2019) – Shooter
- 31) Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017) – Survival Horror
- 32) Dishonored 2 (2016) – Action & Adventure
- 33) Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus (2017) – Shooter
- 34) Doom (2016) – Shooter
- 35) Final Fantasy XV (2016) – RPG
- 36) Borderlands 3 (2019) – RPG
- 37) Dark Souls 3 (2016) – RPG
- 38) Mass Effect Legendary Edition (2021) – Action
- 39) Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (2017) – RPG
- 40) Battlefield 1 (2016) – Shooter
- 41) Devil May Cry 5 (2019) – Action & Adventure
- 42) Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019) – Action & Adventure
- 43) Final Fantasy X HD Remaster (2013) – RPG
- 44) Mortal Kombat 11 (2019) – Fighting
- 45) Persona 4 Golden (2008) – RPG
- 46) Final Fantasy IX (2017) – RPG
- 47) Yakuza: Kiwami 2 (2018) – Action & Adventure
- 48) Trails from Zero (2010) – RPG
- 49) Rayman Legends (2014) – Platform
- 50) Journey (2012) – Adventure
- 51) Destiny 2 (2017) – Shooter
- 52) Monster Hunter World (2018) – RPG
- 53) Undertale (2015) – RPG
- 54) Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (2017) – Action & Adventure
- 55) BioShock: The Collection (2016) – Shooter
- 56) Celeste (2018) – Platform
- 57) EA Sports FC 24 (2023) – Football
- 58) Resident Evil 4 Remaster (2016) – Survival Horror
- 59) Tetris Effect (2018) – Puzzle
- 60) Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 (2022) – Shooter
- 61) Diablo III (2012) – RPG
- 62) The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III (2017) – RPG
- 63) Inside (2016) – Puzzle
- 64) Flower (2009) – Adventure
- 65) XCOM 2 (2016) – Strategy
- 66) Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (2020) – Platform
- 67) NBA 2K24 (2023) – Basketball
- 68) Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (2018) – Action & Adventure
- 69) Hollow Knight (20177) – Metroidvania
- 70) Yakuza 6: The Song of Life (2018) – Action & Adventure
- 71) Fez (2012) – Puzzle
- 72) Shovel Knight (2014) – Platform
- 73) Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014) – RPG
- 74) Nioh (2017) – RPG
- 75) Bastion (2011) – RPG
- 76) Batman: Return to Arkham (2016) – Action & Adventure
- 77) Spyro: Reignited Trilogy (2018) – Platform
- 78) Titanfall 2 (2016) – Shooter
- 79) Overwatch 2 (2022) – Shooter
- 80) The Talos Principle (2014) – Puzzle
- 81) Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (2013) – Action & Adventure
- 82) The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014) – Roguelike
- 83) Sleeping Dogs (2012) – Action & Adventure
- 84) Gran Turismo Sport (2017) – Racing
- 85) Hitman 2 (2018) – Action
- 86) Kentucky Route Zero (2013) – Adventure
- 87) Slay the Spire (2017) – Roguelike
- 88) Metro: Redux (2014) – Shooter
- 89) Nex Machina: Death Machine (2017) – Shooter
- 90) Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) – Action & Adventure
- 91) Lost Judgment (2021) – Action & Adventure
- 92) South Park: The Fractured But Whole (2017) – RPG
- 93) Alien: Isolation (2014) – Action & Adventure
- 94) Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (2017) – Action & Adventure
- 95) Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (2013) – RPG
- 96) Resogun (2013) – Shooter
- 97) Until Dawn (2015) – Adventure
- 98) Owlboy (2016) – Platform
- 99) The Witness (2016) – Puzzle
- 100) Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (2006) – RPG
That’s it! We’ve reached the end of the ranking. Now that you know the best PlayStation 4 games, just pick your favorite and give it a try 👊
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