With more PS5s available than ever before, it seemed like the perfect time to ask players to recommend some of the PS5’s highlights to new console owners. Voting for the best PS5 started a while ago and the results were announced with tens of thousands of votes!
Voting across the four categories was formed by existing players only, helping provide a great place for players new to PS5 to start their adventures. If you joined recently, all of these games are now available on PS5.
Best Uses for DualSense Wireless Controllers – Astro’s Playroom
Team ASOBI’s nostalgia-inducing adventure is a true showcase of the power of the DualSense wireless controller, with levels designed around its unique capabilities. From grass as you dash through GPU jungle to string pressure as you aim bomb-blasting beasts, Astro’s Playroom is the perfect introduction to what DualSense can do.
When you set up your PS5, Astro’s Playroom comes pre-installed so you can play right away.
Honorable Mention:
Horizon Forbidden West
War God Ragnarok
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Best PS5 Indie Game – Stray
The first thing to know about this game, voted as the best PS5 indie game, is the exclusive meow button. The second thing to know is that Stray is a wonderfully creative adventure about a cat lost deep in a neon-drenched cyberpunk world, surrounded by a charming cast of robots. From the moment it was revealed, it was clear that developer BlueTwelve Studio had something special on their hands, and PS5 players clearly agree.
Stray is now available on PS4 and PS5, and PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members can start meowing at no additional cost.
Honorable Mention:
● Hades
●Sif
– Kena: Spirit Bridge
Best PS5 Graphics Showcase – God of War Ragnarok
Sony Santa Monica brought the nine realms to life in stunning detail in last year’s God of War Ragnarok. The snow-capped mountains of Midgard are a stark contrast to the scorched landscape of Muspelheim and the towering walls of Asgard, and no region is like the last. Set against this backdrop, the beautiful designs and stunning animations of Kratos, Atreus, and their allies make God of War Ragnarök a stunning visual spectacle on his PS5.
Gods of War Ragnarok is now available on the PlayStation Store, and you can explore nine realms today. If you’re a PlayStation Plus Premium member, you can try the 3-hour adventure at no additional cost with our recently added Game Trials.
Honorable Mention:
Horizon Forbidden West
●The Last of Us Part I
● Elden Ring
Best PS5 Game – God of War Ragnarok
Narrowing down a list of incredible PS5 games has always been difficult, but there was only one winner. God of War Ragnarok arrives in his November 2022 and continues to impress as more players join the adventures of Kratos and Atreus. Combining incredible storytelling with visceral combat, grueling boss fights, and an unforgettable cast of characters, Sony Santa Monica’s latest is a must-see pick for all his PS5 owners.
Honorable Mention:
● Elden Ring
Horizon Forbidden West
● Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut
