If you’re looking for cool games during the Corona period, you don’t necessarily have to spend money. Many free-to-play games now provide just as good gaming experiences as some full-price titles. This is shown by these popular and well-rated free games for PS4 and PS5 in 2022.
We have selected 20 free games from various genres for you and present them here. Some of these have been on the market for several years, but all of them still count among the most popular free-to-play titles on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 in 2022 and mostly have top ratings. The good thing is: You have nothing to lose.
If you are interested in one of these titles, you don’t have to think long, read reviews, or struggle to decide between several titles. You can simply download these games for free (or for a small fee of 25 or 49 cents for age verification for titles rated 18+) from the PS Store and get started right away.
And it could definitely be worth it for you. Many people are still restricted by developments related to the Corona virus and are more bound to their homes. Perhaps you will find a title to bridge this time or something that can even captivate you for the long term – without spending a cent.
The best free-to-play games for your PlayStation in 2022
Note: The games are not listed in any order of value. They primarily consist of online games with multiplayer elements (but not exclusively). Additionally, all titles listed here can be played without any problems via the backward compatibility feature of the PS5 or through a PS5 upgrade on Sony’s newest console generation.
Update, April 28: Since TERA will soon shut down the servers, we have removed it from the list. We have now added Blessed Unleashed to the list.
Which PS4 games can you play for free? Let’s start with the best free PS4 and PS5 games of 2022:
Dauntless
What is Dauntless? If you know Monster Hunter World, you’ll quickly feel at home in Dauntless. In a world of floating islands, gigantic monsters terrorize the people. These so-called behemoths consume the aether, causing the islands, your home, to float. To prevent humanity from being wiped out, you take on the role of a Slayer and hunt down the giant beasts – either alone or in co-op multiplayer with up to three other hunters.
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This is what makes Dauntless special:
- Massive monsters that feel like raid bosses in combat
- Gameplay similar to Monster Hunter World: You have to hunt monsters in strategic fights to acquire better equipment
- All kinds of weapons, armors, and consumables
- No pay-to-win: All gameplay-relevant content is available for free
- “Game as a Service” model. Dauntless is designed to receive long-term updates and new content
Dauntless is suitable for: Anyone who enjoys spectacular and challenging fights against individual monsters, and loves crafting as well as hunting for better loot.
Also, anyone who enjoys or is interested in Monster Hunter World should take a closer look at this free alternative.
Download the game: Dauntless in the PS Store
Fortnite – Battle Royale
What is Fortnite? Fortnite is probably the most popular battle royale shooter in recent years. Although the game also has a paid PvE part called “Save the World,” this is nowhere near as popular as the free battle royale.
You have to fend off against 99 other players on an ever-shrinking play area. The one who is left standing wins.
In Fortnite, however, there is a building mode that allows you to build your own fortresses and other structures to protect yourself against others. This provides additional tactical options and tricks not found in other genre representatives.
This is what makes Fortnite special:
- Cool colorful graphics in comic style
- Easy to access and learn
- Building mode
- Events, different game modes, and formats
- Regular updates and new content through battle passes and seasons
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Fortnite is suitable for: anyone who enjoys battle royale and wants to unleash their inner builder, or who has a general interest in the genre. Even if you are looking to enter the battle royale realm, Fortnite is just right for you. The entry is childishly simple, matchmaking is quick, and the player base is enormous.
Download the game: Fortnite in the PS Store
Apex Legends
What is Apex Legends? Apex Legends is a battle royale shooter set in the universe of the iconic Titanfall series. You jump into an island with two teammates and fight it out on an ever-shrinking play area until only one team remains from the originally 60 players started. To do this, you first choose a hero with unique abilities and make use of a range of futuristic weapons and gadgets you find along the way.
As is usual in the BR genre, there are regularly new seasons, including battle passes through which you can unlock new content. The game itself is free-to-play; you only have to pay for cosmetics and the battle pass but can also play entirely without spending money.
This is what makes Apex Legends special:
- Numerous heroes (legends) with unique abilities that radically influence your playstyle
- Many cool weapons
- Excellent gunplay developed with the help of professional shooter player Shroud
- Focus on teamwork
- New content in the form of seasons and battle passes
Apex Legends is suitable for: fans of fast BR shooters like Fortnite. If you appreciate dark humor, enjoy sharp gunplay, and prefer to skip the building aspect, then you are also in the right place with Apex Legends. However, fans of hero shooters like Overwatch might also find enjoyment in Apex Legends and its distinctive characters.
Download the game: Apex Legends in the PS Store
War Thunder
What is War Thunder? War Thunder is a military MMO simulation that allows you to experience various aspects of the battlefield. You have the choice between airplanes, tanks, and even ships and helicopters.
The goal is to destroy the enemy or capture and hold strategic points. Depending on which map you are playing, either only one weapon type is allowed, or there are combined battles in which, for example, airplanes and tanks fight together.
Your vehicles are divided into tiers. The lower ranks are early versions from the 20s. The technology level increases as you progress, ending in the 90s. From biplanes to jets, everything is included.
This is what makes War Thunder special:
- Large-scale battles on major historical battlefields
- Wide range of military vehicles from various military eras
- Adjustable realism level. Playing on
