20 hidden gems to discover in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog

Looking for something totally different? From award-winning platformers to slow-burning adventures and innovative indies, check out a huge selection of highly original games available now in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog.

Blue Prince

Embark on a critically acclaimed, genre-defying experience, filled with a unique mix of mystery, strategy and puzzles that weave together to create an unpredictable journey. As the adventure unfolds, will your explorative steps lead you to the rumoured Room 46?

For players who liked: The Forgotten City / The Talos Principle

Genre: Adventure / Puzzle

Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition

Venture into the 2D world of Hollow Knight if you dare; you might find yourself ensnared in a web of stunning artistic achievement and addictive gameplay. Don’t be fooled by what might look like a straightforward action-platformer: Hollow Knight is packed with surprises and delights in equal measure – all lying there in wait to coax you deeper into the Hallownest…

For players who like:Cuphead / Dead Cells

Genre: ActionPlatformer

Dave the Diver

Join professional diver Dave as he catches unique and delicious fish during the day and serves hungry patrons at a seaside sushi restaurant by night. Enjoy visuals that combine 2D pixels and 3D art, meet Dave’s quirky friends, and watch out for certain natural wonders which aren’t exactly of this world.

For players who liked: Dredge / Stardew Valley

Genre: Adventure / Roguelike

The Rogue Prince of Persia

Master fluid, acrobatic, and responsive combat, paired with challenging parkour as a Prince whose greatest weapon is agility. Forge your own playstyle on a thrilling adventure, where each failure is a new chance to explore different paths, discover secrets, meet new characters, and use the knowledge gained from past attempts to save Persia.

For players who liked: Dead Cells / Hades

Genre: Action

Assetto Corsa

Strap yourself in for some real sim racing, brought to you in collaboration with the most prestigious car manufacturers in the world. Assetto Corsa ups the simulation stakes with a focus on pure driving realism and pin-point accuracy. Race over 90 dream cars on 15 legendary circuits, experiencing advanced physics and true-to-life features like tyre flat spots, heat cycles, graining and blistering.

For players who liked: Gran Turismo 7 / Forza Horizon 5

Genre: Driving / Racing

Dead by Daylight

Four determined Survivors. One bloodthirsty Killer. A vicious game of nerve and wits where even death is not an escape... Play in third-person for better situational awareness as a Survivor, or first-person as the Killer focused on your prey. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror in this asymmetrical multiplayer, where the environment changes every time you play.

For players who liked: Resident Evil VII / Apex Legends

Genre: Survival / Horror

Another Crab’s Treasure

As Krill the hermit crab, scuttle off on a “soulslike” treasure hunt to buy back your repossessed shell and discover the dark secrets behind the polluted ocean. Explore a vibrant undersea kingdom where trash becomes a valuable resource, and play at your own pace on an adventure cleverly designed for all skill levels.

For players who liked: Tunic / Death’s Door

Genre: Action

Sword of the Sea

Carve your way through a world of waves in this atmospheric surfing adventure from the visionary artist behind ABZÛ. Control the ancient and powerful Hoversword, and surf across sandy deserts, glacial mountains, and many more undulating environments full of secrets in this truly incredible adventure.

For players who liked: Journey / ABZU

Genre: Adventure

Skate Story

Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way into a super-stylish skateboarding game with a wonderfully unique twist. As a demon made out of glass and pain, The Devil has given you a skateboard with a simple deal: Skate to the Moon and swallow it, and you shall be freed. Skate through surreal landscapes, defeat demons and save tortured souls on a psychedelic quest for redemption.

For players who liked: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 / Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4

Genre: Sport

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Head back to one pivotal summer in the mid-90s in this narrative adventure from the creative minds behind the acclaimed Life is Strange. Explore themes of friendship, nostalgia and trauma, as a group of teenage friends set off on a journey of self-discovery that will alter the course of their lives.

For players who liked: Life is Strange: Double Exposure / What Remains of Edith Finch

Genre: Adventure

Thank Goodness You're Here

As a travelling salesperson, pay a visit to the strange English town of Barnsworth in this hand-drawn comedy “slapformer”. Meet the colourful locals, take on a series of increasingly odd jobs, and bask in a bold, beautiful visual design that blends side-scrolling action vignettes with top-down exploration.

For players who liked: Untitled Goose Game / Harold Halibut

Genre: Action

Still Wakes the Deep

As an offshore oil rig worker, fight for your life in this first-person narrative horror from the creator of Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture and Dear Esther. Stranded in a vicious storm with the dark, freezing waters of the North Sea all around, you have no choice but to face the terrifying, unrelenting foe that has come aboard.

For players who liked: SOMA / Firewatch

Genre: Adventure / ActionHorror

A Space for the Unbound

Take a magical trip to 1990s rural Indonesia in this endearing adventure that tells the tale of high school sweethearts navigating the end of their school days – and the end of the world. With a beautiful pixel art style and enchanting music, enjoy a relaxed pace as you explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons.

For players who liked: Undertale / Last Time I Saw You

Genre: Adventure

New World Aeternum

As a shipwrecked explorer on a supernatural island, forge your destiny in a thrilling action RPG filled with danger and opportunity. Explore a huge, beautiful world alone or with others, and uncover the secret truth of the eternal island and its strange inhabitants. Endless opportunities to fight, forage, and forge await among the island's wilderness and ruins.

For players who liked: Final Fantasy XIV / The Elder Scrolls Online

Genre: Role Playing Games

Crow Country

Uncover the secrets of an abandoned theme park in this absorbing tale that pays homage to the classic survival horror games of the 1990s. Investigate the mysterious disappearance of owner Edward Crow, solving puzzles and riddles as you venture deeper into the eerie darkness of his Crow Country park.

For players who liked: Signalis / Alisa Developer's Cut

Genre: Horror

Abiotic Factor

Discover a survival crafting experience with a ’90s sci-fi twist set in the depths of a mysterious underground research facility. Up to six players can choose their PhDs, build their scientist, gear up, and explore a massive subterranean complex, filled with supernatural artifacts, transdimensional foes, and science experiments gone awry.

For players who liked: ARK: Survival Evolved / Fortnite

Genre: Adventure

Earth Defense Force 6

Defend our planet from the greatest alien threat yet in the latest instalment of the third-person shooter series. Choose from four different soldier classes, select your weapons, then fight alone or alongside a friend in online or couch co-op, as the identity of the invader that has long tormented Earth is finally revealed.

For players who like: Returnal / Helldivers 2

Genre: Team-shooter

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Immerse yourself in the beautiful, intimate story of two fated lovers, set in the haunted wilds of 1690s North America. Play as both Antea and Red, ghost-hunters vowed to protect the living, and discover a lore-rich world as you battle supernatural forces using magic, weapons and spiritual abilities.

For players who liked: A Plague Tale: Requiem / Vampyr

Genre: Adventure

Dead Cells

After a failed alchemic experiment that leaves you immortal, you’re left trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, seemingly cursed island. Discover an interconnected world, branching paths and unlockable skills with the constant adrenaline-pumping threat of permadeath. No checkpoints. You either vanquish the final boss in one go or you try again.

For players who liked: Hollow Knight: Silksong / Rogue Legacy 2

Genre: Action

I Am Bread

Discover the deepest story ever seen in a video game… about a slice of bread. Embark on a delicious adventure through the home of unsuspecting owner Bob, from the kitchen to the lounge, and then venture outside into the garden and beyond. Your mission: become toast.

For players who liked: Human: Fall Flat / Powerwash Simulator

Genre: Action / Puzzle / Simulation