The best games on the PS4 (Pro) 2025 according to Metacritic

Even though the PS4 has already been surpassed by the new PS5, it remains a popular gaming console. In this list, we present to you 15 games that, according to Metacritic, are among the TOP 15.

How was this list compiled? On Metacritic, users can submit their ratings for a video game. These ratings combine to create a result known as the Metascore. The PS4 games in this list are sorted according to this Metascore.

If multiple games have the same Metascore, we have placed the game with the higher user score higher on the list. Furthermore, we have removed the duplication of Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal and moved the 16th place to the 15th.

15. Shadow of the Colossus

Originally released on the PS2, Shadow of the Colossus has had a total of two remakes. The original version was released in 2005 and featured pixelated graphics.

Due to a sacrifice, the girl Mono dies, and her resurrection is the sole goal of the protagonist Wander. The young man takes her to a temple, where he prays and learns that his sword holds unimaginable power. If he defeats 16 colossi, he will be able to revive Mono.

14. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

Final Fantasy XIV is the fourteenth installment of the Final Fantasy series and Shadowbringers is a new expansion of the online game. In this RPG, you become a warrior of light and can explore dungeons together with your companions and ally against powerful foes.

The DLC “Shadowbringers” captivates players especially due to its gripping story and quickly became the most popular DLC for Final Fantasy XIV, according to players. If you’re still unsure whether the game is right for you, you can try out a free trial version. Whether it is still worth getting into Final Fantasy 14 in 2024 is another question.

13. Divinity: Original Sin II – Definitive Edition

Divinity: Original Sin II is from the creators of the also very popular RPG Baldur’s Gate 3. The gameplay of the RPG is turn-based and requires strategy. Choose your character from a total of 14 classes and embark on an adventure full of surprises.

According to reviews, the console interface is not perfect, but Divinity: Original Sin II shines with its interesting characters and long adventures. If you focus only on the story, you’ll already spend about 60 hours; if you pursue side quests and explore the world thoroughly, you’ll probably have over 100 hours of gameplay fun.

You can play Divinity: Original Sin II either solo or in multiplayer mode. In the Definitive Edition, every little bug and issue has been fixed.

12. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Of course, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt must not be missing from a ranking list. Even though the game is now almost ten years old, it can still captivate players with its graphics and gameplay.

You take on the role of the witcher Geralt of Rivia, who wanders through the land as a sort of mercenary while battling monsters. Geralt is on the search for his adopted daughter Ciri, who is fleeing from the Wild Hunt.

The gameplay is relatively straightforward but offers enough variety through the different types of monsters. There are a total of 16 DLCs for The Witcher 3, of which “Blood and Wine” and “Hearts of Stone” are larger story DLCs.

11. Undertale

Undertale is considered one of the best indie games on the market. Only the game developer Toby Fox is behind the development and release of the game.

As a human child, you navigate through the underground and battle monsters. You have to make decisions that lead to different gameplay paths and endings. Undertale also offers plenty of puzzles.

10. Bloodborne

Bloodborne was developed by the creators of the Dark Souls series: FromSoftware. The developers have once again crafted an absolute masterpiece here. In the world of Bloodborne, magical blood exists that heals the sick but is also cursed and has terrible side effects.

The blood turns people into monsters that must be hunted by hunters. The protagonist in Bloodborne is such a hunter, who is captured in the dream of another hunter. To escape, he must search for the blood and slay powerful monsters.

The gameplay is not for the faint of heart and offers even the most experienced players a challenge. Due to the many different classes and weapons, the replay value is high. Lies of P is often compared to Bloodborne, as it features a similar setting and gameplay.

9. Journey

As the name suggests, you embark on a journey in Journey. Your goal is the mountain on the horizon. On your journey, you can meet other players, but only if they are online at the same time as you.

You can help each other, but cannot communicate or even learn the player’s name. Only at the end of the credits. Journey is a short game, lasting about two to five hours, but still enchants players with its atmosphere and art style.

8. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

With the fourth part, developer studio Naughty Dog definitively concludes its Uncharted series. With Uncharted: A Thief’s End, the developers throw master thief and adventurer Nathan Drake into his last spectacular adventure.

Even though there were initial doubts about the implementation, as the creative team from The Last of Us took over during the development of Uncharted 4, the result exceeded all expectations. Players especially appreciate the detailed world and stunning graphics in this game. With this title, Naughty Dog has pushed the PS4 to its limits.

7. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain is a master of the stealth shooter genre, just like its predecessors. In this installment, you are Venom Snake, who has been severely wounded due to the events of the prologue in Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. His left arm had to be replaced with a technological prosthetic, opening up new gameplay mechanics for you as a player.

Admittedly, the game does not reinvent the gameplay wheel, but it offers nostalgic fans of the series a nice conclusion. Developer Hideo Kojima bids farewell to his highly praised franchise.

6. The Last of Us Part II

The Last of Us II is the second part of The Last of Us. In this game, Naughty Dog once again takes you into a post-apocalyptic world full of infected, forcing you to fight for survival. With The Last of Us Part II, Naughty Dog squeezes everything out of the PS4 that is somehow possible.

This time, however, you take on the role of Ellie. She has matured and become even more ruthless. Traumatized by a tragedy, she embarks on a journey filled with violence and sorrow. The gameplay is sophisticated, and the detailed animations keep it from ever getting boring.

5. God of War (2018)

God of War is the fourth installment in the God of War series and begins a new chapter in the game series. Once again, it centers around Kratos, the God of War. He has now settled in the world of Norse mythology and has a son named Atreus.

Together with his son, Kratos wants to scatter the ashes of his deceased wife on the highest mountain, as per her last wish. On the way, the father-son duo must face several challenges. The player is guided through a breathtaking world filled with interesting characters.

4. The Last of Us Remastered

In The Last of Us, you are the smuggler Joel, who has had to survive in a brutal post-apocalyptic world full of zombies for the last 20 years. His latest assignment is to bring a child named Ellie out of the city and to the rebel group Fireflies.

Ellie is likely the key to a cure for the world due to her immunity. So, it’s about protecting her at all costs. The gameplay of The Last of Us is simple yet effective and keeps you on your toes with the various types of zombies.

3. Persona 5 / Persona 5 Royal

The fifth part of the Persona series is an exclusive title for PlayStation 4. Protagonist Joker is actually a regular high school student, if it weren’t for his double life as a phantom thief.

Together with a group of like-minded individuals, he steals the distorted desires from the hearts of adults. Only then can they be prevented from doing terrible things.

Especially the art style of Persona 5 is repeatedly praised. The intricate story never gets boring, and the turn-based gameplay requires strategy.

After Persona 5 already enjoyed great reviews on Metacritic, the enhanced version also does not lag behind and can even surpass the original. Persona 5 Royal offers new characters, dungeons, and additional story content.

2. Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V was released in 2014 and has since been re-released many times. For ten years, the game has still been captivating its players. So, it’s no wonder that the game is also found on this list.

In GTA V, you follow the stories of three protagonists: Franklin, Michael, and Trevor. While their stories couldn’t be more different at the beginning, they eventually come together and make plans for heists.

1. Red Dead Redemption 2

The year is 1899: you are protagonist Arthur Morgan, who commits crimes with the Van der Linde gang. After a heist has gone wrong, the gang is on the run and must make their way east through the USA. On your journey, you will make numerous enemies that you must defeat.

Red Dead Redemption 2 offers players a massive game world full of detail. Each NPC has its own routine. Plus, there’s even an online mode where you can compete against other players.

The PS4 generation has produced some major classics that still belong among the best games of all time today. Buying a PS4 back then was definitely worth it, and you could experience a fantastic era of video games. Purchasing a PS5 is just as worthwhile because here you can play all PS4 titles and the PS5 has some great titles of its own to offer.