Best PlayStation 4 Games
2,037 PlayStation 4 games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Released: Sep 26, 2013
Critic rating: 81.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita
Game modes: Single player
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is the sixth installment in the main Trails series, serving as the beginning to the Erebonia arc.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Released: Sep 30, 2014
Critic rating: 83.9 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is a open world third-person action role-playing video game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Released: Jun 16, 2022
Critic rating: 85.4 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a side-scrolling beat 'em up developed by Tribute Games and published by DotEmu.
Chaos on Deponia
Released: Nov 6, 2012
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two.
Guilty Gear: Strive
Released: Jun 11, 2021
Critic rating: 82.7 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: Arcade, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Discover the Smell of the Game with Guilty Gear: Strive!
Carto
Released: Oct 27, 2020
Critic rating: 82.5 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Carto is a tile placement adventure game where you explore the lands you placed and discover the secrets while exploring.
Railway Empire
Released: Jan 26, 2018
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
Apex Legends
Released: Feb 4, 2019
Critic rating: 88.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Tactical
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative, Battle Royale
Conquer with character in Apex Legends, a free-to-play Hero shooter where legendary characters with powerful abilities team up to battle for fame & fortune on the fringes of the Frontier.
Mortal Kombat X
Released: Apr 13, 2015
Critic rating: 84.4 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Mortal Kombat X is the tenth main game in the one-on-one fighting series and a sequel to the 2011 title Mortal Kombat.
SoulCalibur VI
Released: Oct 18, 2018
Critic rating: 83.9 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
SoulCalibur VI represents the latest entry in the premier weapons-based, head-to-head fighting series and continues the epic struggle of warriors searching for the legendary Soul Swords.
Terraria
Released: May 16, 2011
Critic rating: 81.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo 3DS, Windows Phone, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Terraria is a 2D sandbox action-adventure game with platforming and role-playing elements.
The Outer Worlds
Released: Oct 25, 2019
Critic rating: 85.9 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The Outer Worlds is a new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Released: Sep 30, 2013
Critic rating: 84.6 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Puzzle, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Lego Marvel Super Heroes is a 2013 Lego-themed action-adventure video game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros.
The Sims 4: City Living
Released: Nov 1, 2016
Critic rating: 86.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Do your Sims long to leave the suburbs behind?
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Released: Oct 10, 2017
Critic rating: 83.9 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Go behind enemy lines to forge your army, conquer Fortresses and dominate Mordor from within.
Roboquest
Released: Nov 7, 2023
Critic rating: 83.3 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Released: Nov 12, 2020
Critic rating: 85.3 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Iconic PlayStation hero, Sackboy returns in an all-new 3D adventure with a deeply immersive and expressive control scheme.
Star Wars: Republic Commando
Released: Feb 17, 2005
Critic rating: 80.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Chaos has erupted throughout the galaxy.
Darkwood
Released: Aug 17, 2017
Critic rating: 79.8 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Darkwood is a unforgiving survival horror with a procedurally generated, open world.
Sonic X Shadow Generations
Released: Oct 25, 2024
Critic rating: 83.1 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in Sonic X Shadow Generations, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Tekken 7
Released: Jun 1, 2017
Critic rating: 84.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Experience the epic conclusion of the Mishima clan and unravel the reasons behind each step of their ceaseless fight.
Pinball FX3
Released: Sep 26, 2017
Critic rating: 84.2 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Simulator, Pinball, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Pinball FX3 is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created.
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Released: Feb 6, 2014
Critic rating: 84.4 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo 3DS, PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
"Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as Tetris, one of the largest-selling and recognized brands in gaming history, and Puyo Puyo from SEGA have combined to create a fun-to-play, fast-paced, competitive party game like no other!
Life is Strange: True Colors
Released: Sep 10, 2021
Critic rating: 84.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Life is Strange is a series of award-winning and critically-acclaimed narrative adventure games.
Live A Live
Released: Jul 22, 2022
Critic rating: 78.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Previously unreleased outside of Japan, the RPG game Live a Live is releasing on the Nintendo Switch system in the HD-2D style!