Much has been said about PlayStation 5The lineup of games is lacking compared to previous generations, a notion that 2026 isn't doing much to disprove — at least not yet. Partly due to an unexpectedly slow launch for a generation fueled by COVID-19 and scalpers, and partly due to Sony's messy shift to live-service games, the PS5 still hasn't reached its full potential. While 2026 brings a love-it-or-hate-it extraction shooter Marathon on consoles, and players can access unprecedented Resident Evil requests and fun progenitor On the PS5, the reality is that many of the year's best games are unplayable on the PlayStation. This is a real shame, although there are some important caveats to keep in mind.
PS5 has 8 big games that will be released in April 2026
PlayStation 5 gamers should mark their calendars for eight big games coming to the platform in April 2026.
OpenCritic's Top 10 Games of 2026 (Through April) Tell a Story
1. Opus: Prism Summit (91) – PC and Switch 2
2. Pokemon Pokopia (90) – Switch 2
3. Lost and Found a. (90) – pc
4. Resident Evil requests (89) – PC/PS5/Switch 2/Xbox Series X
5. Meugenics (89) – pc
6. The Hermit and the Pig (89) – pc
7. Mystical Ebb (88) – pc
8. Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times (87) – pc
9. progenitor (87) – PC/PS5/Switch 2/Xbox Series X
10. Tombwater (86) – pc
Looking at this lineup, it should immediately stand out that the PS5 (and Xbox Series X for that matter) only offers 2 well-reviewed games. For best exclusives the Nintendo Switch matches up a bit better than its competition Pokemon PokopiaWhich, when combined with the hilariously weird Tomadachi Life: Living the Dream (79 on OpenCritic), already making for an impressive 2026 for the console. It also provides Composition: Prism peakThe highest performing game on the list. However, it's clear that PC is the ideal place for gamers looking for a variety of experiences, as 7 of this year's best games skipped consoles entirely.
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Obviously, there is an important caveat to highlight, which is that some of these games have low reviews. For example, Composition: Prism peak sits at the top of the list, but only has 16 verified critic reviews at the time of writing. Its emotionally resonant story can certainly make it a game worthy of that score for fans who connect with the titles. Life is strangeBut a small sample size of scores compared to games Resident Evil requests should be kept in mind. Still, it's clear that people who have played these niche titles love them, and the list above can serve as a reminder that the list of phenomenal PC games is virtually endless.
Among the games on this list, the most viral is without a doubt MeugenicsA crazy game from the mind The Binding of IssacCreators of The One That Delivers Satisfying Reproductions, Chris Chan Easter Eggs (Yes, Really), and more. Lost and Found a. A hidden object game that mixes humor and relaxation, while The Hermit and the Pig Such is an attractive turn-based RPG with obvious effects Earthbound. Mystical Ebb is a deep RPG that will satisfy game seekers Disco Elysium, Rhell: Warped Worlds and Troubled times is a challenging puzzle game, and Grave water is a fantastic mix Dark spirits and The Legend of Zelda. All of these titles are currently tied to PC, and therefore, not accessible on PS5.
Obviously, PlayStation ports will likely happen for a number of these games, for one Meugenics Already confirmed. The Binding of Isaac was finally released on PlayStation, so it's no surprise that A Meugenics A port is also coming.
Why 2026 won't be all doom and gloom for PlayStation fans
The fact that PlayStation fans don't get to play the same games can be a bummer MeugenicsThere are some big exclusives releasing on the PS5 this year. Saros Out at the end of April, and based on Housemark's track record as well as quality return (game Saros is a spiritual successor), this could be a contender game of the year. Later in 2026, Marvel's Wolverine From Insomniac Games releases, eg Banana: Bridge of Souls Monitoring Scar of Kosmora. Marvel Token: Fighting Souls PS5 will also be a console-exclusive fighting game, while both PlayStation and Xbox are set to win big on PC if GTA 6 Meets its November release date. Ultimately, 2026 should be very kind to the PlayStation 5, but you wouldn't believe it if you missed the OpenCritic top 10 list for the first third of the year.
