Great PlayStation games to relax and de-stress

Look after yourself with this selection of acclaimed PS4 & PS5 games perfect for soothing mind, body and soul.  

Colourful and cosy

Meditative games to de-stress

Take time for relaxation with these low-intensity experiences.

Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Perfect for: Laughing out loud to colourful slapstick comedy

This ‘comedy slapformer’ casts the player as a travelling salesman running bizarre errands for the townsfolk of Barnsworth. Meet preposterous people in surreal situations throughout a puzzle-platformer where the jokes keep coming.

MIO: Memories in Orbit

Perfect for: Feeling the satisfaction of unravelling a mystery

Rise to the challenge of The Vessel in this atmospheric Metroidvania. Unlock new powers that will help you overcome dangerous enemies, and earn game-changing abilities that let you glide, climb and explore every inch of an abandoned transporter ship.

Caravan SandWitch

Perfect for: Exploring a sci-fi world with no dangers to bother you

Embark on a gentle journey across beautiful landscapes in this narrative-driven exploration adventure. Seek your missing sister, helping new friends along the way, with no combat and no death to worry about.

PowerWash Simulator 2

Perfect for: Feeling very satisfied with a job well done

Indulge in methodical yet fantastical clean-‘em-up fun around the dirt-covered town of Muckingham, with your trusty power washer for company. Blast away grime and feel great, solo or with friends, and enjoy Adventure Time and Star Wars DLC.

I Am Dead

Perfect for: Destressing with a ghostly dog

Explore the circumstances of your own death in a charmingly realised and distinctly quirky world full of gentle puzzles and friendly islanders. Learn of a local legend that could be more than mere make-believe, and about its volcanic potential.

Adventure and exploration

Games for escape

Transport yourself to incredible worlds, far from the everyday.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Perfect for: Reliving classic turn-based RPGs with a modern twist

Lead the expedition through a fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France. Battle enemies using a blend of turn-based and real-time combat on your quest to destroy the Paintress before she can erase another life.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Perfect for: Experiencing the power of connection

Complete deliveries across the vastness of Australia plagued by otherworldly enemies. Leave your mark on the land by building structures that will help you – and other players – navigate the environment more easily. 

Planet of Lana II

Perfect for: Discovering a brand-new world

Journey across frozen peaks, deep oceans and forgotten ruins in this cinematic puzzle-platformer. Explore a world threatened by the rise of technology, where the story is told entirely through an alien language. 

Journey

Perfect for: Losing yourself amid long-forgotten secrets

Feel every step as you guide a nameless nomad towards a looming mountaintop and what awaits there. Brave scorching heat and biting colds as you ascend, using ancient magic to soar through the skies. And you just might meet a stranger or two along the way.

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Perfect for: Building friendships in a lavish fantasy land

From the makers of Persona comes a new adventure across a unique fantasy world where your protagonist must lift a curse from the kingdom’s lost prince. Awaken previously unrealized powers and form strong bonds with your party as you battle powerful foes.

Imagination and expression

Creative games to unwind

Enjoy games that give you the freedom to make whatever your heart desires. 

Minecraft

Perfect for: Seeing your most imaginative creations come to life

A groundbreaking release, Minecraft’s creative mode allows players to build anything with the game’s fantastical array of blocks, from magical castles to runaway rollercoasters. Share your projects with friends and collaborate to create the incredible in this sandbox classic.

Disney Dreamlight Valley

Perfect for: Living a fantasy life among Disney favourites

Take on quests and fun activities in this life-sim that lets you head out for adventure alongside the likes of WALL-E, Moana and Goofy. Build your perfect neighbourhood, pick your unique outfit and personalise your experience with thousands of decorative items.

Coral Island

Perfect for: Leaving the big city life behind

Tend crops, nurture animals and build the farm of your dreams. Build a bond with the locals and help revitalise their town, or ignore them and spend your days restoring coral reefs, mining gemstones and catching fish. 

Dreams

Perfect for: Testing the limits of your imagination

A game universe where anything is possible. Join a growing community of artists, game creators and filmmakers, and let your imagination flourish.

LEGO Fortnite

Perfect for: Crafting while surviving

Build your ultimate LEGO home base and recruit villagers to help you survive the night – or relax in Creative mode and enjoy the freedom to build whatever your imagination desires.

Mind and body

Games for an alternative workout

Give your mental and physical faculties a special kind of gaming work-out.

Beat Saber

Perfect for: Feeling like a rhythm-action superhero

Don your PS VR or PS VR2 headset, grab your twin laser sabres and prepare to slice and dice to the rhythm. Zone out and work up a sweat in a neon-hued virtual space.

Just Dance 2026 Edition

Perfect for: Exercising to invigorating pop hits

Featuring a tracklist full of global smashes, Just Dance 2026 Edition makes exercising fun with its Workout mode, allowing you to track the calories you’re burning off with your sweet moves.

Spin Rhythm XD

Perfect for: Keeping the beat across a variety of modes

This kinetic rhythm game lets you play it how you like. Customise your look, play solo or in local multiplayer (up to four players), and pick between on-screen sessions with DualSense motion controls or full PS VR2 immersion for an added physical workout.

Viewfinder

Perfect for: Picturing a path through amazing landscapes

Redefine reality in this puzzler where your pictures – photos, sketches, paintings – become real, reshaping the world around you to provide new routes to explore and bridges to new areas. Follow a player-driven narrative or simply enjoy the puzzles.

Cairn

Perfect for: Becoming one with nature

Attempt the ascent of a lifetime in a unique survival-climbing simulator. You’ll need to plan your path and manage your resources to reach the summit of Mount Kami – but the view from the top will be worth it.

Time and place

Games to get nostalgic

Relive the wonder and magic of some of gaming's greatest eras.

ASTRO BOT

Perfect for: Experiencing 30 years of PlayStation history

With his PS5-styled mothership wrecked, ASTRO and the bot crew are scattered across the galaxies. Time to ride your Dual Speeder across more than 50 planets full of fun, danger and surprises, each one full of PlayStation icons in bot form.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Perfect for: Capturing the magic of a cinematic adventure

Lose yourself in this mystery with the iconic Indiana Jones leading the way from the towers of the Vatican, to the dunes of Egypt, to the ancient jungles of Sukhothai, and beyond.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Perfect for: Continuing a journey that’s both familiar and fascinatingly new

The second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project follows Cloud and his companions as they leave Midgar in pursuit of the mysterious Sephiroth. Explore a beautiful land, battle challenging foes and take part in exciting minigames as this famous Final Fantasy story takes new shape.

Once Upon A KATAMARI

Perfect for: Relishing the joy of collection

Turn your katamari from bite-sized ball to city-swallowing sphere of chaos by rolling over everything in sight. However, you can only absorb objects smaller than your katamari, so make sure to plan your route properly.   

Tetris Forever

Perfect for: Playing a puzzle all-timer across the decades

Celebrate 40 years of Tetris with over 15 playable games as well as the all-new Tetris Time Warp. Tetris Forever features titles previously unreleased outside of Japan, multiplayer options and documentary content on the game's extraordinary history. 

Friends and family

Games for playing together

Share the fun with co-operative multiplayer games to connect to those closest to you.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Perfect for: Teaming up to beat the odds

An adventure this big deserves more than one hero. In this sweet handmade platformer, team up with up to three Sackpals locally or online to save Craftworld from Vex.

Overcooked! All You Can Eat

Perfect for: Understanding the importance of communication

There's no such thing as a quiet co-op game of Overcooked!, because talking (ok, shouting) is vital to keep your kitchen cooking. Get the original hit party game and it's critically acclaimed follow-up in one package!

DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing

Perfect for: High-speed multiplayer thrills

Pick from a selection of iconic DreamWorks characters – including Shrek, Puss in Boots and Kung Fu Panda’s Po – and strap in for colourful and chaotic rides across 20 movie-themed tracks.

Satisfactory

Perfect for: Working together to build something magnificent

Use every resource at your disposal to conquer nature and build an empire of productive factories. Upgrade your tools and turn your workshops from wasteful webs of chaos into streamlined models of efficiency.

The Quarry

Perfect for: Jump scares for older players

Invite your bravest loved ones over for an interactive experience that’ll have your nerves jangling. Vote on key decisions that will determine the fate of characters played by an all-star cast including Justice Smith, David Arquette, Ariel Winter and Brenda Song.

Soundtracks for gaming zen

Epic Minimalism

Genshin Impact

The Last of Us Part II

Assassin's Creed Shadows

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Tetris Effect Original Soundtrack