20 must-play blockbusters on PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue

Death Stranding Director's Cut

Step into the weathered shoes of post-apocalyptic courier Sam Porter Bridges to reconnect a splintered society, one package at a time. 

In this original, star-studded adventure from Hideo Kojima an extinction event has brought BTs, creatures from the afterlife, to Earth. With a backpack full of survival tools and a Bridge Baby strapped to your chest, you’ll set out to deliver cargo and rebuild connections throughout a breathtaking but dangerous world.

For players who liked: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Ghostwire: Tokyo

Genre: Open-world / Action

Returnal

Crashland onto Atropos, a shifting planet of alien biomes, ancient civilizations and scores of inhabitants who are less than thrilled by your arrival.

At Returnal’s core are flow-state gunplay and an atmospheric electronica soundtrack, pulled together by a central mystery that will keep you coming back for more.

For players who liked: Alienation, Hades, Doom Eternal

Genre: Action / Roguelike

Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales

If the Supervillains of Marvel's New York thought they’d get an easy ride with Spider-Man out of town, they’ve got another thing coming.

The follow-up to Insomniac Games’ incredibly realized Marvel's Spider-Man (2018) delivers a heartfelt coming-of-age story and builds on its predecessor’s hefty combat.

For players who liked: Batman Arkham Knight, inFAMOUS: Second Son

Genre: Open-world / Super Hero

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

Seek your legacy and leave your mark on the map in UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection. Experience Naughty Dog’s thrilling, cinematic storytelling and the iconic franchise’s largest blockbuster action set pieces.

Discover lost history with the charismatic thieves, Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer, as they travel the world pursuing extraordinary adventures and lost lore.

For players who liked: The Last of Us Part I, Control

Genre: Action / Single-player

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

This remaster of the classic PlayStation JRPG boasts graphics that surpass the pre-rendered cinematics of the original and sports a faithfully updated version of the game's treasured soundtrack.

The new battle system caters for new players and fans alike, with a blend of real-time combat and menu-driven special attacks, spells and powerful limit breaks. It's all tied together by a narrative designed to keep even hardened aficionados guessing with significant additions and alterations.

For players who liked: Final Fantasy XVI, Persona 5 Royal

Genre: JRPG / Action

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut

Engage in unconventional warfare as a rebellious samurai who goes to extreme measures to defend feudal Japan from a devastating invasion.

Master the art of the blade and the bow as you explore the stunning landscape of Tsushima island. Reclaim your homeland by evolving beyond your samurai training and seek out allies across an enormous open world filled with opportunities for reflection and revenge.

For players who liked: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Elden Ring  

Genre: Open-world / Single-player

Detroit: Become Human

Confront what it means to be human in a near-future society where synthetic servants have flooded the workforce.

As a trio of androids developing complex human emotions, you’ll encounter unlikely allies and fierce opposition across the city of Detroit. Make difficult moral choices to shape their destiny and carve a path through a branching narrative full of intrigue and surprise.

For players who liked: NieR Automata, Life is Strange Remastered Collection

Genre: Narrative adventure / Single-player

Grand Theft Auto V

Take a trip to the coastal climes of Los Santos in Rockstar’s expansive open-world adventure, where you’ll stage high-risk heists as an unlikely trio of cunning criminals.

Roam a beautiful metropolis bustling with human activity, completing tense missions and dodging the authorities in single-player. Alternatively, hop into GTA Online to indulge in some multiplayer mayhem. Team up with your crew, take down rivals and build a criminal empire.

For players who liked: Red Dead Redemption 2, Watch Dogs Legion

Genre: Open-world 

Scarlet Nexus

Wield unique psionic powers in a bold imagining of a distant, far-future earth overrun by deranged mutants known as ‘Others’.

Join the Other Suppression Force (OSF) in a stylish JRPG from Namco Bandai Entertainment and harness extra-sensory psionic abilities to fight back against the onslaught from above as humanity’s last line of defence.

For players who liked: Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy XV

Genre: Role-playing game / JRPG

Rider's Republic

Grab your bike, skis, snowboard or wingsuit,  squad up with your friends and jump into a massive multiplayer playground.  Feel the rush of downhill races, dominate maps in team vs team competitions, or give it your best shot in epic PvP races with more than 50 other players.

Live out the rider's fantasy as you roam free in a vibrant open world, buzzing with other players. Immerse yourself in iconic American national parks including Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley, Mammoth Mountain... all mashed up for you to shred!

For players who liked: Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1 + 2, Gran Turismo 7

Genre: Open-world / Sports

Control

Wield sinister supernatural powers as the unwitting new director of the Federal Bureau of Control, a shadowy government organization sheltered inside a space-defying skyscraper.

As outsider Jesse Faden, you'll attempt to cleanse the FBC's headquarters of the Hiss, an otherworldly threat that turns its employees into puppets. Wander atmospheric spaces, battle enemies with your shapeshifting Service Weapon and seek the truth behind Jesse's missing brother as you explore a mind-bending rabbit hole from Remedy Entertainment.

For players who liked: Alan Wake 2, SOMA

Genre: Horror / Single-player

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Turn an outcast into an icon in this tale of Spartan heroism that lets you explore a vibrant recreation of Ancient Greece.

Choose to play as Alexios or Kassandra and tailor their myth-infused story to your liking. Bolster your abilities with upgrades, find game-changing gear and get acquainted with historic figures across a vast open world. Sail, ride and scout your way through the landscape, dodging vicious mercenaries and engaging in naval combat while on the trail of a mysterious cult.

For players who liked: Horizon Forbidden West, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Genre: Open-world / Adventure

Lost Judgment

As lawyer-turned-private eye Takayuki Yagami investigate a criminal conspiracy and dole out martial arts justice in modern-day Japan.

Leverage a suite of stealthy gadgets to infiltrate and expose the truth of the matter with your ex-yakuza partner Masaharu Kaito. Outside of the gripping campaign, explore faithful recreations of the Tokyo and Yokohama districts, indulging in arcade games, side cases and copious minigames.

For players who liked: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Yakuza 0

Genre: JRPG

Demon's Souls

Brandish weapons of war and powerful sorcery to boost your stats and overcome brutal boss battles in this stunning remake of From Software’s precursor to Dark Souls.

Explore the darkest corners of a forgotten, gloom-soaked kingdom, forging tenuous bonds with its remaining inhabitants as you attempt to unravel its blighted history. Team up with other players in co-op to chart the fractured forks of the Nexus or invade the world of another player to engage in tactical PvP duels.

For players who liked: Elden Ring, Lies of P

Genre: Single-player / Adventure

Life is Strange: True Colours

Embrace a volatile supernatural ability and uncover dark secrets buried by a small town in Life Is Strange: True Colours, an emotional, narrative-led adventure game brimming with mystery.

Alex Chen always thought her long-suppressed ability was a curse. With the psychic power of Empathy, she can detect and manipulate the emotions of those around her. However, when her brother dies in an apparent accident, it may be the only thing that can uncover the truth of what really happened.

For players who liked: Gone Home, Tales from the Borderlands

Genre: Narrative / Adventure