With the arrival of the PlayStation 5, expectations were sky-high—and for good reason. Sony’s new hardware wasn’t just about faster load times or prettier graphics. It was about enabling new experiences and taking storytelling pianototo and interactivity to places they’ve never been before. Some of the best games on PS5 are already proving that next-gen doesn’t just mean technical polish—it means artistic ambition.

Take Demon’s Souls, the PS5 remake of the cult classic. While the original laid the groundwork for the Souls-like genre, the remake brings it into the modern age with jaw-dropping visuals and seamless combat. It doesn’t just play better—it feels different. Likewise, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart showcases the power of the PS5’s SSD by allowing players to jump between worlds instantly, turning a technical feature into a core gameplay mechanic.

Another standout is Returnal, a roguelike shooter that combines tight action with psychological horror and time-loop storytelling. It’s fast, brutal, and utterly addictive, but it also uses the PS5’s haptic feedback and 3D audio to deepen immersion. Then there’s Horizon Forbidden West, which builds upon the original’s success with more complex systems, a richer world, and characters who feel more human than ever before.

This new generation of PlayStation games isn’t just about being “better”—it’s about being bolder. The PS5’s best games are setting new bars in how stories are told, how gameplay evolves moment to moment, and how players connect emotionally with what’s on screen. The future of gaming isn’t coming—it’s already here, and it’s playing on PlayStation.