Hard to believe, though PlayStation 5 Already five years old. Sony's latest console has proven to be a huge commercial success with the PS5 home to some of the best games released over the past five years. But the main difference between the PS5 and previous Sony consoles is that special releases haven't been nearly as big a focus.
In the early years of the PS5's life, many of its notable games were cross-gen releases with the PS4. Sony has also made a concerted effort to bring many of its exclusive games to PC, and the end result is that, five years after launch, the PS5 has only eight exclusive games to its name that don't require additional hardware like the PlayStation VR2 headset.
PS5 games that give you practically an easy platinum trophy
Ready for the platinum trophy hunt? Well, if you're looking for some easy hunting, these PS5 games will get you there quickly.
I've played all the PS5 exclusives released so far and decided to rank them. If you're someone who just got a PS5 for the holidays or are wondering which exclusives are worth playing, I recommend checking out the top titles on this list.
I decided not to include PlayStation 5 exclusive games that require PSVR2, eg Horizon: The Call of the Mountain and SynapseBecause I wanted to focus on games that people can play with their consoles. That being said, if you own a PlayStation VR2, both of those games have earned relatively high review scores and should be a safe bet. Remasters and enhanced ports were also excluded from this list.
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quantum error
The worst PS5 exclusive ever released is Devastator quantum error. A quirky cosmic horror game where you shoot enemies that stand out in the open and wait to take a shot and then instantly collapse with no animations, quantum error Also lets you put out fires. The checkpoints are brutal, the gameplay is ugly, and it's a borderline unplayable mess. It's reportedly coming to PC and Xbox at some point down the line, and if that ever happens, the PS5 exclusive lineup will look pretty cool. I got it on sale for $7.99 and still feel ripped off.
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November 3, 2023
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Destruction AllStars
when Destruction AllStars First released, it did one day as a PS Plus game. At launch, there was some fun with its over-the-top vehicular combat, but fast-forward to 2025 and online is completely gone. There are still offline modes to check out, but online was a big selling point Destruction AllStars. Getting it for free with PS Plus was one thing, but I can't imagine paying the current $39.99 asking price for it.
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February 2, 2021
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T for teenagers because of fantasy, violence
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Silent Hill: A Short Message
Silent Hill: A Short Message It's free to download and play in its entirety, which makes it a little easier to recommend, but that doesn't mean it's a particularly good game. Silent Hill: A Short Message Lasts for a few hours and deals with heavy themes rather surprisingly, but at least it has some real scares and looks good doing it. A short message A visually impressive game, and it also makes solid use of DualSense's unique features, especially the microphone, but it's also boring most of the time.
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January 31, 2024
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M For mature 17+ due to blood, strong language, violence
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Astro's Playroom
quantum error, Destruction AllStarsand Silent Hill: A Short Message All I consider “bad” PS5 exclusives. From here on out is all Leagues Well, let's start with Astro's Playroom. Effectively a tech demo for the PS5 and the DualSense controller in particular, Astro's Playroom Comes free with every console. It's a fun little platformer oozing with personality and would be high on the list if it weren't so short.
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November 12, 2020
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E10+ for everyone 10+ due to fantasy violence
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Team Associate
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Demon's Souls (2020)
Demon spirits It would rank higher if it wasn't a remake of a PS3 game, but even though it's a PS5 launch title, it's still one of the best looking games ever released for the system. Developed by Bluepoint Games and based on FromSoftware's groundbreaking 2009 game, Demon spirits The remake is a graphical masterpiece that successfully brings the originator of the Soulslike genre up to modern standards. It can sometimes feel a little barebones compared to the Soulslike games that follow it, but it's still an easy recommendation for fans of the genre.
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November 12, 2020
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M for Mature: Blood and gore, violence
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
I love most of Hideo Kojima's work, so it broke my heart when I played the original Death Stranding And hated it. I entered Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Expecting a similar experience, but instead, I walked away impressed. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Photo-realistic game world and a graphical powerhouse with a more exciting and compelling story than its predecessor. Death Stranding 2 Don't forget to keep the “fun” in the game, and to me, it felt like a huge redemption for Kojima.
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June 26, 2025
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Mature 17+ // Violence, blood and gore, partial nudity, strong language
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Ghost of Yotei
Ghost of Tsushima One of the most popular PS4 exclusive games, and so expectations were high Ghost of Yotei. luckily, Ghost of Yotei Those expectations were not only met, but arguably exceeded them. An open world samurai epic, Ghost of Yotei Features a compelling revenge story with intense fights and some of the best music the PS5 has seen to date. Ghost of Yotei Packed full of worthwhile content and will keep PS5 gamers busy for hours – as far as exclusives go, this is a must.
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October 2, 2025
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Mature 17+ / Blood and gore, drug references, intense violence, language, partial nudity, use of alcohol
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Astro Bot
The best PS5 exclusive is, of course, the 2024 Game of the Year winner Astro Bot. A full-sized follow-up to the brilliantly packed-in game Astro's Playroom, Astro Bot is an incredible 3D platforming adventure that is one of the best the genre has ever seen. It's a non-stop barrage of brilliant ideas, not a bad level in the bunch. Finding all the cameo bots going for 100% is even more satisfying, plus the game was updated post-launch with extra-challenging stages and possibly the best Christmas level of all time. Astro Bot Can't be played anywhere else, and in my opinion, that's the best reason to go out and buy a PS5.
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September 6, 2024
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E10+ For everyone 10+ Crude humor, fantasy violence
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Team Associate
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
