Every pick here is a boxed physical PS5 game, and every product fact comes from the game's own Amazon Australia listing. We compared 30 physical PS5 disc listings and kept seven with distinct roles, including racing, co op and fighting games. Ratings are counted per listing. The comparison below draws on each listing's title, description, feature bullets and product details.
Best PS5 game overall: Resident Evil 4
Best PS5 game overall: Resident Evil 4, because the listing describes the classic reconstructed on Capcom's RE Engine with modernised survival horror, and it is the most rated physical PS5 game we checked, at 4.8 stars.
The listing names it for PlayStation 5 and describes the original preserved but reconstructed on Capcom's proprietary RE Engine for realistic visuals and more narrative depth: frenzied survival horror combat with the Ganados villagers, a European village gripped by madness, puzzles that open new areas, and Leon and Ashley's constant struggle to survive. Leon's knife parries attacks and finishes vulnerable foes. It holds 4.8 stars from 4,773 ratings, the most of any PS5 game on this page.
It suits players looking for the survival horror combat and puzzles the listing describes. The honest catch: the listing describes frenzied combat against hordes of rabid enemies, so choose it for an interest in that kind of game. For shared play, Split Fiction describes a split screen adventure tailored for two.
Best PS5 story game: Silent Hill 2
Best PS5 story game: Silent Hill 2, because the listing calls it Konami's intense psychological horror masterpiece, fully remade and made exclusively for PlayStation 5, with 4.8 stars from close to 3,000 ratings.
The listing names it for PlayStation 5, made exclusively for the console and fully remade to terrify modern audiences. James Sunderland searches the town for clues after a mysterious letter from his wife Mary, who has long been dead, and the eerie monsters are manifestations of James' consciousness, reworked after 20 years with state of the art technology to play in 4K. It holds 4.8 stars from 2,988 ratings.
It suits players interested in James Sunderland's search and the eerie town the listing describes. The honest catch: this is listed as intense psychological horror, so choose it for that theme. Its premise and monsters are the reasons to consider it alongside the combat described for Resident Evil 4.
Best racing game: Gran Turismo 7
Best racing game: Gran Turismo 7, because it is the most rated racing game we checked, 4.7 stars from more than 4,200 ratings on a PS5 disc from PlayStation.
The listing title names it a PlayStation Gran Turismo 7 game for PS5. Its bullet contains a barcode and its description repeats the title, so this section rests on the name, the product details, which list English as the language, and the rating. It holds 4.7 stars from 4,289 ratings, the second highest count on this page.
It suits racing fans looking for a driving game with a large rating count. The honest catch: the listing gives no gameplay details, and it has more than one PS5 listing, each with its own count. This rating belongs to the linked edition.
Best open world game: Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut
Best open world game: Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, because the listing describes dynamic 4K resolution targeting 60fps, near instant loading from the PS5 SSD and DualSense haptics for your blade, with 4.8 stars from more than 2,400 ratings.
The listing names it for PS5 and lists what the Director's Cut adds on the console: dynamic 4K resolution targeting 60fps, which requires a compatible 4K TV or display, near instant load times from the console's ultra high speed SSD, Japanese lip sync for the Japanese voiceover, DualSense haptic feedback for your blade and adaptive triggers for the bow, 3D audio with stereo headphones, and a PS4 save transfer if you already own a PS4 version. The description includes the full game, Iki Island expansion and Legends online co op mode. It holds 4.8 stars from 2,420 ratings.
It suits players with a compatible 4K display and a DualSense controller who want the listed display and controller features. The honest catch: online multiplayer requires PlayStation Plus membership, which the listing describes as a recurring subscription. The PS4 version is a separate listing.
Best co op game: Split Fiction
Best co op game: Split Fiction, because the listing calls it a true co op adventure, a split screen game tailored for two, and a friend can join for free on any platform with the Friend's Pass.
The listing names it for PlayStation 5 and describes a split screen adventure tailored for two, where you coordinate actions and timing and work together to overcome challenges. The Friend's Pass lets you invite a friend to play for free on any platform, with crossplay across PlayStation, Xbox and PC, and the game comes from Hazelight, the studio behind It Takes Two and A Way Out. Levels alternate between sci fi and fantasy worlds with platforming and puzzles, and the story follows Mio and Zoe, who do not get along at first. It holds 4.8 stars from 60 ratings.
It suits couples, housemates and friends playing side by side. The honest catch: only 60 ratings so far, a thin count next to the rest of this page, and it needs a second player to get the point of it.
Best RPG: Persona 3 Reload
Best RPG: Persona 3 Reload, because it holds 4.8 stars from nearly 2,000 ratings on a one disc PlayStation 5 release from Sega Games.
The listing names it for PlayStation 5 and describes a reimagined RPG about a transfer student investigating the Dark Hour. It names new scenes, character interactions and additional voiceover, with activities including exploring Port Island and building bonds with characters. You build and command a team against otherworldly Shadows. The product details list Sega Games as the manufacturer and label, and one disc in the case. It holds 4.8 stars from 1,917 ratings.
It suits role playing fans interested in the daily activities and team battles described in the listing. The honest catch: the listing does not give a completion time, so it offers no basis for planning how many evenings the game will take.
Best multiplayer game: Street Fighter 6
Best multiplayer game: Street Fighter 6, because the listing describes 18 characters at launch, three new modes and a Dynamic Controls option for a quick, casual game with friends and family over, and it is the most rated fighting game we checked.
The listing names it for PS5 and describes a classic experience built for a modern era, with all core gameplay modes present and three new modes named Fighting Ground, World Tour and Battle Hub. There are 18 characters at launch, with more added after launch, and a real time commentary feature with subtitles in 13 languages. Three control schemes are described: Classic Controls, Modern Controls for special attacks with simple button combinations, and Dynamic Controls, where one Auto Attack button performs attacks, for a quick, casual game with friends and family over. It holds 4.5 stars from 1,817 ratings.
It suits a house where friends and family drop in for a quick, casual game. The honest catch: at 4.5 stars it is the lowest rated pick on this page. The listing's control descriptions let you compare how attacks are entered without assuming how a new player will perform.
How to choose a PS5 game
Decide who will be holding the controller
Use the modes the listing names to choose shared play. Split Fiction is tailored for two with split screen co op, while Ghost of Tsushima includes Legends online co op and requires PlayStation Plus membership for online multiplayer. Street Fighter 6 recommends Dynamic Controls for a quick, casual game with friends and family over. A story about one hero does not establish a player count. If a second player needs a pad, our gaming controller guide compares the options.
Every listing on this page names the PS5 or PlayStation 5 in its title, Silent Hill 2 says it is made exclusively for PlayStation 5, and none says PS4 and PS5 on one disc. Ghost of Tsushima is the one to watch: the Director's Cut also has a separate PS4 listing, and the PS5 listing says you can transfer a PS4 save if you already own a PS4 version. Every pick is supplied as a physical disc.
How the ratings decided the order
Resident Evil 4 is the most rated PS5 game among our picks, with 4.8 stars. That comparison cannot establish the best PS5 game of all time. Silent Hill 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Persona 3 Reload and Split Fiction share the 4.8 score, Gran Turismo 7 sits at 4.7 with the second largest count, and Street Fighter 6 is the lowest at 4.5. Split Fiction has only 60 ratings, so its score has the smallest sample here.
Buying a PS5 game as a gift
Use the game's classification label when buying for a child. The listings describe Resident Evil 4 as survival horror and Silent Hill 2 as psychological horror; those genre descriptions do not establish an age recommendation. Split Fiction is the pick for a shared gift, because the listing's Friend's Pass lets a friend play for free on any platform. If the person owns a Nintendo Switch instead, our Nintendo Switch games guide is the page to read, and for a controller, headset or chair to go with the game, our gifts for gamers guide has the rest.
The picks side by side
The table compares platforms, modes and genres using the listing's own words. A named mode is kept separate from a numerical player count.
| Game | Platform named | Players and modes, as listed | Genre, as listed | Rating |
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| Resident Evil 4 | PlayStation 5 | the listing does not give a player count | survival horror | 4.8 from 4,773 |
| Silent Hill 2 | PlayStation 5, exclusively | the listing does not give a player count | psychological horror | 4.8 from 2,988 |
| Gran Turismo 7 | PS5 | the listing does not give a player count | not stated | 4.7 from 4,289 |
| Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut | PS5, with PS4 save transfer | Legends online co op, PlayStation Plus required; the listing does not give a player count | not stated | 4.8 from 2,420 |
| Split Fiction | PlayStation 5 | tailored for two, split screen, Friend's Pass crossplay | co op adventure, sci fi and fantasy worlds | 4.8 from 60 |
| Persona 3 Reload | PlayStation 5, one disc | the listing does not give a player count | RPG | 4.8 from 1,917 |
| Street Fighter 6 | PS5 | friends and family over; the listing does not give a player count | fighting game | 4.5 from 1,817 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best PS5 game right now?
Resident Evil 4 is our pick: its listing describes the classic reconstructed on Capcom's RE Engine with modernised survival horror, and it holds 4.8 stars from more than 4,700 ratings, the most of any physical PS5 game we checked. Silent Hill 2, Ghost of Tsushima and Split Fiction also hold 4.8 stars on their listings.
What are the best 2 player PS5 games?
Split Fiction is the pick for two players: the listing calls it a split screen adventure tailored for two, and a friend can join for free with the Friend's Pass. Street Fighter 6 also lists a Dynamic Controls option for a quick, casual game with friends and family over.
What are the best co op or split screen games on PS5?
Split Fiction is our co op pick: its listing describes a split screen adventure tailored for two, with crossplay across PlayStation, Xbox and PC through the Friend's Pass. Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut also includes Legends online co op, and its listing says online multiplayer requires PlayStation Plus membership.
What are the best multiplayer games on PS5?
Street Fighter 6 is our multiplayer pick: the listing describes 18 characters at launch, Fighting Ground, World Tour and Battle Hub modes, and Dynamic Controls for friends and family. Split Fiction covers two player co op. Ghost of Tsushima includes Legends online co op, with PlayStation Plus membership required for online multiplayer.
What is the best open world game on PS5?
Ghost of Tsushima is our open world pick. Its listing describes dynamic 4K resolution targeting 60fps on a compatible display, near instant loading and DualSense haptic feedback. It holds 4.8 stars from 2,420 ratings. The Director's Cut includes Legends online co op; online multiplayer requires PlayStation Plus membership.
What is the best racing game on PS5?
Gran Turismo 7 is the most rated racing game we checked, with 4.7 stars from more than 4,200 ratings. The listing gives no gameplay details, so the pick rests on name and rating. It has more than one PS5 listing, each with its own count, so this count belongs to this listing only.
What are the best story games on PS5?
Silent Hill 2 is our story pick: the listing follows James Sunderland searching the town after a letter from his wife Mary, who has long been dead. Split Fiction follows Mio and Zoe, who do not get along at first. Persona 3 Reload's description follows a transfer student investigating the mysteries of the Dark Hour.
Are there any free games on PS5?
Every pick on this page is a boxed physical game, so none is free, and we did not compare downloads or free to play titles. The closest thing here is Split Fiction's Friend's Pass: the listing says you can invite a friend to play with you for free on any platform, with crossplay on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Which PS5 games are best for kids, and which are for adults?
The listings describe Resident Evil 4 as survival horror and Silent Hill 2 as psychological horror. Split Fiction is tailored for two, and Street Fighter 6 describes Dynamic Controls for friends and family. These descriptions do not establish age suitability; use the game's classification label when choosing for a child.
