Essential Buyers' Guide

The best single-player PS4 and PS5 games

Lose yourself in breath-taking single-player campaigns filled with stunning locations, thrilling set-pieces and unforgettable stories.

Single-player sci-fi games

Out-of-this-world adventures

From outer space to the far future, explore the breath-taking single-player sci-fi and fantasy campaigns.

Horizon Forbidden West

The second mainline chapter in the critically acclaimed Horizon series follows Aloy as she travels toward the Forbidden West. Embark on a story-driven, open-world adventure into a dangerous new frontier caught between factional power struggles, out-of-control machines and a plague of sickness sweeping the landscape. 

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The story so far...

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™, a third-person action-adventure from Respawn Entertainment. This narratively-driven, single-player experience picks up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order™ and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness.

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ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON

In this long-awaited return to FromSoftware's (ELDEN RING, Bloodborne) mech combat series, you'll create your customized mech from a wide variety of parts and weaponry, and take on challenging, fast-paced missions. Infiltrate remote planet Rubicon 3 as an independent mercenary thrown into the middle of a power struggle with extra-terrestrial corporations and other resistance groups fighting over control of a mysterious energy source.

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Returnal

Housemarque brings its arcade expertise to this psychological sci-fi thriller where roguelike gameplay meets fast-paced bullet-hell combat. Experience space scout Selene’s personal nightmare as she battles to escape from a deadly alien planet where death only means having to dust herself off and try again.

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Starter guide

Dead Space

Step into the space boots of Isaac Clark, a veteran deep space engineer who finds himself suddenly trapped on the besieged mining colony vessel USG Ishimura. A ground-up remake of the PS3 survival-horror classic, explore the dark and desolate corridors of the Ishimura, looking for a way to restore power to the doomed vessel and find a way to escape the horrifying secrets hidden aboard.

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds, and beyond at mind-blowing speeds – complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal – as the intergalactic adventurers blast onto the PS5 console.

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Features guide

Single-player fantasy games

Myth and legend

Explore strange and distant worlds in the thrall of magic, mystery and ancient tradition.

God of War Ragnarök

Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters.

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Combat refresher guide

Final Fantasy XVI

The 16th standalone entry in the legendary Final Fantasy series marks a darker turn for the RPG franchise, with a complex tale of revenge, power struggles and unavoidable tragedy. Final Fantasy XVI reimagines the series' iconic summons as Eikons. These deadly creatures are housed within Dominants: men and women who inherit their immense power at birth - whether they like it or not.

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Starter guide

ELDEN RING

Embark on an incredible journey into the Lands Between in the critically celebrated open-world adventure from the developer of Dark Souls. Explore labyrinthine castles, buried tombs, sprawling swamps, and more, either in solo play, or with the help of a summoned ally online. 

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Beginner's Tips

Hogwarts Legacy

Explore the incredible world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in a breath-taking open-world adventure set decades before the events of Harry Potter. Create your own fifth-year witch or wizard and travel to a sprawling creation of the Wizarding World, filled with familiar locations, dangerous monsters and dozens of spells to master. 

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Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut

This sprawling open-world adventure transports you back to feudal Japan. As Jin Sakai, defend the island of Tsushima from a relentless Mongol invasion, even if it means adopting tactics that go against the samurai code. The Director's Cut is the definitive version of Sucker Punch's action epic, featuring new enhancements on PS5 and an entirely new island to explore.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The massive realm of the Northern Kingdoms is yours to explore in one of PS4's best single-player, open-world RPGs. Become monster hunter Geralt of Rivia and track down the child of prophecy in a memorable main campaign filled with branching narrative paths, multiple endings and dozens of side-quests to uncover.

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Single-player thriller games

Modern cinematic style

Overcome the odds in gritty, contemporary settings where intrigue abounds and life and death hang in the balance. 

The Last of Us Part I

Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards. In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.

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Persona 5 Royal

Join a war for hearts and minds as part of the Phantom Thieves in one of the most critically acclaimed JRPGs of all time. Take on the role of a troubled Tokyo high-schooler leading a secret double life, teaming up with friends to enter the dark hearts of the city's residents and exact justice. Build your team of 'Phantom Thieves' and grow your influence as you work to take down more and more dangerous opponents. 

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Resident Evil 4

The Resident Evil series returns as, six years on from the events of Raccoon City, rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy embarks on a perilous mission to rescue 'Baby Eagle' - the US President's kidnapped daughter. A cutting-edge recreation of  Capcom's seminal action-horror masterpiece, Resident Evil 4 combines the iconic game's outstanding atmosphere and level design with stunning modern visuals. 

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UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection

Are you ready to seek your fortune? Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they are forced to confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, remastered for the PS5 console.

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DEATHLOOP

Take on the role of Colt as you search for a way to put an end to a time loop trapping Blackreef while being hunted by the island’s inhabitants. Use powerful weapons and abilities to take out eight key targets across the stunning and chaotic island before the day resets. Lurking in the shadows is rival assassin Julianna whose sole mission is to take Colt out and keep the loop going.

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Features guide

HITMAN 3

The World of Assassination trilogy comes to a close with Agent 47 once again travelling the globe to end people’s lives in ways they’ll never see coming. The series’ trademark open-ended playgrounds give you unprecedented freedom to demonstrate your guile, dexterity and imagination.

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