TechGaming5 best PS Plus games to download first on PS5 or PS5 ProHere are our recommendations of what to download from the PS Plus Game Catalogue firstWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechGaming5 best PS Plus games to download first on PS5 or PS5 ProHere are our recommendations of what to download from the PS Plus Game Catalogue firstWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Here are our recommendations of what to download from the PS Plus Game Catalogue first
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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So you’ve just got yourself a newPlayStation 5orPS5 Pro, or a subscription to PS Plus Extra or Premium and are looking for something to play? Well, here are our tips for top games for you to download and try first.
PS Plus Extra and Premium members have access to the Game Catalogue – a library of 100s of PS5 and PS4 games to play at no extra cost. Some of them have PS5 Pro enhancements, and all of them run nicely no matter which console you own.
In all honesty, there are scores of games we could (and would) recommend, but we’ve chosen just five to get you going. Some are big name, AAA games you might have already have heard of, while a couple might come as a surprise. All of them offer top-notch experiences, however.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human - Launch Trailer | PS5, PS4 - YouTubeWatch On
Dying Light 2 Stay Human - Launch Trailer | PS5, PS4 - YouTube
Dying Light 2 Stay Human - Launch Trailer | PS5, PS4 - YouTube
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
The sequel to one of the best zombie action action games of all time, Dying Light 2 is also a technical showcase for the PS5 Pro. It was one of the first PS5 Pro Enhanced titles, coming with better frame rates and resolutions on its graphics modes.
That being said, the parkour-based role-player still looks stunning on the regular PS5 too, with ray tracing supported if you’re happy to play at 30 fps.
Developer Techland is one of those studios who you can trust to tweak and improve its games long after release, and Dying Light 2 has certainly benefitted from that attention.
The Last of Us Part I - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games - YouTubeWatch On
The Last of Us Part I - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games - YouTube
The Last of Us Part I - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games - YouTube
The Last of Us Part I
One of the greatest games of all time was remastered for PS5 a couple of years ago, which provides the best way to playThe Last of Usfull stop.
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Now it’s also received a PS5 Pro Enhanced badge thanks to higher frame rates and more details shown thanks to the use of the console’s new upscaling technologies.
Quite simply though, if you’ve never before played Naughty Dog’s masterpiece, you really must give it a go. Just remember that it’s an 18+ experience however, so might not be one to share with the kids.
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – Launch Trailer I PS5 - YouTube
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – Launch Trailer I PS5 - YouTube
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Another sublime PS5 Pro Enhanced game, with ray tracing at higher frame rates than on standard consoles,Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apartis still a stunning game no matter which generation you play it on.
The main mechanic of hopping through dimensions to solve puzzles never gets old, while the look and feel of the game puts it right up there withAstro Botas one of the most enjoyablePlayStationplatform games of all time.
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Frostpunk: Console Edition - Official Launch Trailer | PS4 - YouTube
Frostpunk: Console Edition - Official Launch Trailer | PS4 - YouTube
Frostpunk: Console Edition
Perhaps not as famous as the games above, Frostpunk is nonetheless still as worthy a download.
It’s a strategy game set on a frozen wasteland, tasking you with not only building a community, but in the most extreme circumstances. The likelihood of survival is slim, so the game presents a tough challenge, and that makes success ever more rewarding.
A sequel is now available on PC and is coming to PS5 in 2025, so now’s a good time to get yourself acquainted.
Overcooked! All You Can Eat - Launch Trailer | PS5 - YouTubeWatch On
Overcooked! All You Can Eat - Launch Trailer | PS5 - YouTube
Overcooked! All You Can Eat - Launch Trailer | PS5 - YouTube
Overcooked!: All You Can Eat Edition
While most of the games on this list are for adults only, here’s a particular fave that the whole family can enjoy.
TheOvercooked!: All You Can Eat Editionbundles the first two games and all extras, giving you plenty of couch co-op fun to play from the off.
Up to four players can take part as you cook meals in crazy locations for customers within a set time limit. Prepare for plenty of giggles.
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