Top 10 PS5 Games to Play in August 2025

In just five years, PlayStation 5 has curated an extraordinary collection of genre-defining games. Our Game8 experts have ranked the absolute must-play titles for your PS5 library, explaining why each deserves a spot in every player's collection.

Definitive PS5 Gaming Experience

Since its December 11, 2020 launch, PlayStation 5 continues to feel remarkably fresh thanks to its constantly evolving game catalog. The console boasts an exceptionally diverse library spanning RPGs, platformers, fighters, shooters and more - all benefiting from the system's advanced hardware.

From exclusive hits like Spider-Man 2 to groundbreaking new franchises such as Black Myth: Wukong and Korea's innovative Stellar Blade, PS5 demonstrates Sony's commitment to delivering unforgettable gaming experiences. The console has undoubtedly secured its place among Sony's most successful platforms with no shortage of essential titles.

While future releases will continue expanding this impressive lineup, the first five years alone have produced numerous contenders for greatest PS5 games of all time. We've carefully selected the most outstanding titles that define this generation of gaming.

1. Elden Ring

Elden Ring silenced early critics who dismissed it as "Dark Souls in an open world," becoming 2022's undisputed Game of the Year and revolutionizing open-world RPG design. Its influence continues shaping the industry, inspiring successors like Lies of P and Black Myth: Wukong while maintaining an active player base today.

The collaboration between Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin produced a richly layered fantasy world that rewards exploration and mastery. Elden Ring stands as the perfect introduction to Soulslike games, offering accessibility without compromising its rewarding challenge - especially with the massive Shadow of the Erdtree expansion adding even more depth.

For these reasons, Elden Ring remains our definitive choice for the greatest PS5 game to date. If you own a PlayStation 5 and haven't experienced this masterpiece, it should be your very next purchase.