13 Best PS4 Games

The launch of the PS5 was welcomed by gamers. In addition to the prospect of playing new games with image quality far above its predecessor, the console also allows PS4 owners to play their favorite games.

This backward compatibility feature also benefits those of you who just want to try ps4 games. The seven-year-old console offers a variety of interesting games, which in terms of image quality, storytelling style, to gameplay become the standard of console games today.

For those of you who want to start playing PS4 games, here are some titles that must be included in your wishlist.

Despite its age, the following PS4 games are far from obsolete. In fact, its presence alone makes the 2013 console still feel relevant in 2021 and maybe a few years down the line. These games can also be a justification for those of you who just want to buy a PS4 console this year.

1. Death Stranding

Death Stranding really achieved so much populaty when it was released. The reason, it has a unique gameplay and also an absurd but exciting story. The game is directed by Hideo Kojima, the mastermind behind Metal Gear Solid.

You will play Sam Porter Bridges. You'll explore a completely lonely, post-apocalyptic world.

The world was already filled with mysterious monsters referred to as BT. The world also often rains devastatingly and is called Timefall. Humans who managed to survive the monsters and rain ended up isolating themselves, doing lockdowns in their respective areas.

The problem is, between regions is completely cut off. There is no internet that can make them able to communicate.

Later, Sam Porter Bridges will be the courier in charge of delivering goods between regions. In addition, he will also seduce everyone in the region to join an internet network. The goal is that everyone can help each other.

Will you be able to help Sam complete his mission? Can you help Sam deliver the goods? Just death stranding!

2. Horizon: Zero Dawn

One of the next best post-apocalyptic games on PS4, Horizon: Zero Dawn. At the heart of the game, you will play the role of Aloy. You will explore a world that has been destroyed.

Later, you will hunt bionic animals and also fight humans. The thrill of this game, you can modify weapons as creatively as possible. You'll also take advantage of stealth games to defeat enemies.

In our opinion, horizon: zero dawn is quite difficult, especially if you are impatient in making an attack strategy. So, our advice, please be patient and one of the best PS4 games will definitely be easy to complete!

3. Last of Us Part 2

Last of Us already has such a perfect ending. Who would have thought, Naughty Dog, the developer, decided to continue the franchise of the game. The sequel is called Last of Us Part 2.

In this game, you will meet Joel and Ellie again. Both have settled in a village and have their own contributions. Problems begin to arise when a group from another group infiltrates Joel and Ellie's village. So, what does the visit of an unknown person mean?

In Last of Us Part 2, you'll be back fighting infected, a kind of bloodthirsty zombie. You will also meet a new type of Infected that is really difficult to fight. Not to mention the human beings who are no less sadistic than the Infected.

4. God of War

There are many changes that occur in God of War from previous series. The God of War Kratos moved from the setting of Greek mythology to Norway. He did not go on an adventure and fought alone, but with his son Atreus.

Their adventure begins after the death of Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother, who requested that his ashes be placed on the highest peak in the world. On their way, Kratos and Atreus encounter a variety of dangerous monsters as well as mythological figures, such as Baldur and Freya.

In this game, you play as Kratos who has a new weapon in the form of a magical axe, instead of a chain double sword from the previous series. This time, during the journey and battle, Kratos was helped by his son Atreus who was good at archery. 

5. Spider-Man

In 2018, Spider-Man's popularity in the entertainment world rose again. In addition to its presence in the Marvel Universe films, the superhero characters created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko also appear in the form of games for the PS4 console.

This game allows players to feel the excitement of being the Spider Man. You can swing from building to building, engage in exciting battles with many enemies, and see Peter Parker's personal life.

What makes this game feel more interesting is the number of gadgets available and the types of costumes that you can unlock. What's more, each gadget offers a different fighting style and each costume has its own additional abilities.

6. Red Dead Redemption 2

Rockstar Games is best known for its controversial Grand Theft Auto (GTA) open-world game series. Now, imagine a game with a similar playing style, but against the backdrop of the cowboy era. That's what Rockstar has to offer in Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2).

You play arthur morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang. At the end of the Wild West, Arthur must defend against government forces and the enemies around him.

Just like GTA, RDR2 has a very vast world. You can explore the world freely, discover interesting characters, and exciting side missions. If you like cowboy games and movies, this game should not be missed!

7. The Last of Us 

Tense, creepy, as well as heartwarming, those are the words suitable to be used to describe The Last of Us. Naughty Dog's game revolves around a plague that turns some Americans into aggressive creatures called Infected.

You play as Joel, a father who loses his son while trying to escape infected. Joel must escort a teenage girl named Ellie through mainland America after the aftermath.

Various challenges, such as sneaking among the Infected crowd and shootouts with enemies, give the impression of tense and scary in this game. What makes it so heartwarming is also the dynamics of Joel and Ellie's relationship throughout the game.

8. Resident Evil 2 Remake

Resident Evil 2 (RE2) is one of the best games on PS1. This survival horror game lets you play as Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, both of whom attempt to escape raccoon city filled with zombies and terrifying monsters.

Capcom tried to repeat the success of RE2 on the PS1 by making a remake version for the PS4. The results are also very impressive. In addition to providing a new experience for the original RE2 player, this remake version is also the entrance of new players to the world of survival horror. 

In addition to Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, RE2 Remake also features other veteran characters from the survival horror series, such as Ada Wong and Mr. X.

9. Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) is a game made by Rockstar Games released in 2013. Set in the fictional city of San Andreas, the game features three protagonists that you'll play alternately according to the storyline. There's former bank robber Michael De Santa, gangster Franklin Clinton, and firearms smuggler Trevor Philips. 

Just like the previous series, GTA V presents an interesting story and a myriad of exciting and challenging missions. This game also gives players the opportunity to explore the city, commit various criminal acts, and meet a variety of unique characters.

In addition to the single player mode, GTA V also provides an online game mode. You can create your own character and interact with other players in the sprawling city of San Andreas.

10. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The presence of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt marks the first time a game in the series has been present on a PlayStation console. Leveraging the PS4's great graphics capabilities, cd projekt red's development team managed to create a vast and challenging world of action RPGs.

Adapted from Andrzej Sapkowski's fantasy novel series, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt returns to play Geralt of Rivia. This time, the monster exterminator must search for his adopted daughter Ciri who is being pursued by the Wild Hunt, a terrifying supernatural threat.

As a witcher, you can fight with enemies using swords as well as cool alkemi abilities. You can also spend hundreds of hours exploring the vast world of The Witcher and a myriad of exciting activities in it.

11. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Welcome to the Sengoku era, Japan, at the end of the 16th century. Deadly conflicts and brutal lives filled the period. That's the setting of the game world developed by FromSoftware.

This action-adventure game tells the story of a shinobi who wants to find his master who was kidnapped by a samurai clan. Armed with a katana, you and the shinobi will go through an action-packed journey and blood. 

Unlike hack-and-slash games, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice presents a unique and challenging fighting mechanism. Not only swinging the sword, you must be adept at finding opportunities in the fight to kill enemies.

12. Titanfall 2

In early 2019, at the height of the popularity of battle royale games, Respawn Entertainment released Apex Legends. The success of this game made a number of players turn to another FPS game from Respawn, namely Titanfall 2.

Released in 2016, Titanfall 2 became the foundation of apex legends development. Both have the same world background with similar superfast gameplay. The difference is, Titanfall 2 adds a robotic element to its game and there's a single-player mode.

In this game, you can play a pilot (human character) with a robot called titan. The dynamics of the relationship between the two characters make titanfall 2's style of play more unique than most FPS games on the market.

13. Dead Cells

Platformer games are back in prestige in 2018, especially those that use the rougelike metroidvania style of play. One game in the genre that sucks a lot of attention is Dead Cells. 

In this game, you play as a slime-like creature that controls a corpse in a basement. From there, you'll have to find a way out and fight with hundreds of enemies and overcome various obstacles full of challenges.

What makes this game more challenging than similar games is the use of permadeath systems. So, every time you die in this game, you have to repeat the game from the beginning. Get ready to repeat this game many times!

Is there any of your favorite games on ps4 that are not on this list? Come on, share it in the comments section!