2025 is the fifth year The PS5 era In full swing after its debut in 2020. These consoles were hard to find at first, but now it's much easier to buy a PS5, unless the price goes up. PlayStation fans know that the PS6 is probably just around the corner, as most consoles have a six- to seven-year lifespan.
So, what has PS5 offered its fans in these five years performing special? Games that haven't appeared on PS4 or PC In any capacity. Some of the best PS5 games have gone multi-platform, eg Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Let's see which exclusives have actually remained exclusive so far.
Ghost of Yotei
So far, so good
Ghost of Tsushima It launched as a PS4 exclusive, but it later received an enhanced version that was also released on PC. So far its sequel, Ghost of YoteiA PS5 exclusive and it's set to become one of the best-selling games of 2025. It's easy to understand because it's another phenomenal open-world game set in Japan's feudal era.
Atsu is a new main character, and the game itself is set hundreds of years after the original. Thus, players do not need to play Ghost of Tsushima To check it first. If they played the original, then they will know that this sequel is the same, but better. With tons of weapons to collect, beautiful graphics, and quick load times to get right into the action, this could be one of the best PS5 games of all time.
Astro Bot
Outclassing was killed
There are two games starring the cute Astro Bots that are exclusive to the PS5. Astro's Playroom There was a free tech demo that was packaged with the launch, and it worked almost like a blueprint Astro Bot Four years later. While it is very short, players should still check it out Astro's Playroom. The real superstar game, though, is Astro BotWhich blew everyone out of the water when it launched in 2024.
It was a celebration of all things PlayStation, from various console components on display to iconic video game heroes appearing as cute little robots. PlayStation worship was only a small part of how players enjoyed the game. The platforming is fantastic from level to level, hitting that perfect difficulty barrier between too easy and too hard. It's hard to imagine such devoted fan mail ever appearing on another platform.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Delivering PS5-Tier quality
Death Stranding It launched as a PS4 exclusive before being ported to platforms like PC and Xbox consoles. A similar fate may await Death Stranding 2: On the BeachBut for now, this is another great PS5 exclusive to be released in 2025. It continues Sam's journey from the first game, except this time, his goal is to deliver packages and connect bunkers across Mexico and Australia.
With backpacks full of packages, players cross deserts, mountains and rushing rivers. They are given more ways to progress through these hazards faster than in the first game. Quality of life improvements make gameplay less frustrating, and discovering new gameplay elements more fun. A fantastic late-game example is a coffin that can be used as a surfboard.
Demon spirits
From PS3 to PS5
Demon spirits The PS3 was exclusive for over a decade until it was remade into the PS5. It was a launch game to pick up, and it was everything fans had hoped for.
While most of the game remains untouched, aside from the graphics, there were some tweaks to the gameplay to make it feel smoother. It's still one of the hardest Soulslike games ever made by the software, but that's what makes it so appealing to so many die-hard fans. blood borne Another FromSoftware Soulslike game is stuck on one system, the PS4, although it's playable on the PS5 via backwards compatibility. PC fans will surely love to watch Demon spirits Remake and blood borne Appears sooner rather than later on digital platforms like Steam.
Destruction AllStars
A twisted reboot
Destruction AllStars The PS5 was released long after launch, acting as a sort of spiritual successor Twisted metal. This is also a car fighting game, but with more Fortnite– Like the design. The characters are more colorful and poppy, and the violence is toned down.
Single-player and multiplayer missions are set in arenas rather than large open cities. It may not happen Twisted metal A game that many PlayStation fans want, but it's a serviceable spiritual successor. Unfortunately, the online servers were shut down in 2024, but there are still plenty of reasons to play the single-player mode. This may also mean that it will never receive a port on other systems.
R-Type Final 3 developed
A blast from the past
Shoot 'em ups, or SHMUPs, were a very popular genre in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. R-type SHMUP was one of the biggest franchises, and today the series continues to receive updates, unlike the arcade era. R-Type Final 3 developed One of the latest releases, and it's completely exclusive to the PS5.
It probably flew under the radar when it was released in 2023, because it's too difficult for smaller games in the current market. it said, R-Type Final 3 developed A hidden gem for SHMUP fans to discover. The action is bombastic, the controls are tight, and the upgrades make this one of the more accessible SHMUPs in years, making it a great introduction to the genre.
