The 10 Best Single-Player Games on PS5 | GAME3A
X

The 10 Best Single-Player Games on PS5

The library of the PlayStation 5 is jam-packed with games for all of us. If you want to jump into a shooter game with your friends, there is a game fo...

Amy West Jul 03, 2023
The 10 Best Single-Player Games on PS5

The library of the PlayStation 5 is jam-packed with games for all of us. If you want to jump into a shooter game with your friends, there is a game for you. If you want to explore a massive world from your couch with a buddy, you can do that. But if you simply want to sit back and experience a captivating story for yourself, then you need not look any further.

On the PS5, you will find many of the best single-player games that have ever existed. There are some open-world adventures, some horror titles, and even some puzzle-based platformers. There are options, no matter what kind of single-player journey you want to embark on.

10 Stray

10 Best Single-Player Games On PS5

Stray is a single-player title where you control a cat in a futuristic city. The inhabitants are drones, but that does not mean there aren't other dangerous creatures in the area. You must solve puzzles and find the right paths to uncover an ancient mystery.

Even with the serious tone of Stray, you should not forget that you are primarily a cat. You can interact with the environment as a cat would. There are balls of yarn to play with, places to sleep, and tight spaces to crawl through. It is the perfect game for cat lovers to cozy up and play through.

9 Returnal

10 Best Single-Player Games On

If you enjoy survival games with a bit of horror, Returnal is a great choice for single-player. The story goes that Selene, the game character, has crash-landed on a foreign planet. Subsequently, a "Groundhog Day" scenario occurs, where she must start over from the beginning every time she dies.

Each time you play Returnal, the planet and available equipment change. One must quickly adapt to these changes, or else end up back at the beginning. Regardless of how one approaches the game, it is important to collect upgrades and ammunition. The most effective way to defeat the aliens is with bullets.

8 Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade

10 Best Single-Player Games

It is no secret that Final Fantasy 7 is one of the most beloved games of all time, and for good reason. FF7 was the pinnacle of the Final Fantasy series and has stood the test of time. The FF7 Remake Intergrade edition has simply made it even better.

This remake expands upon the beloved entry and is the first title in an extensive saga that reimagines Final Fantasy 7. Intergrade covers the part of the game up to the escape from Midgar. It also offers a separate story in which one plays as Yuffie and is tasked with infiltrating the Shinra building.

7 Ratchet And Clank: Rift Apart

10 Best Single-Player

Ratchet and Clank are a staple of PlayStation consoles. On the PS5, one can once again play as the duo in Rift Apart. This time, they must stop a robotic emperor from not only ruling their own world, but multiple worlds across multiple dimensions.

This is a title that explores the multiverse and opens up many possibilities for the Ratchet and Clank series. Along the way, one meets Rivet, a fellow fighter in the resistance against the Lombax from another dimension, and discovers alternate versions of places one knows and loves from the numerous adventures of Ratchet and Clank.

6 Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

10 Best

The spin-off of Marvel's Spider-Man puts you in the role of Miles Morales, about a year after he acquired his spider-like abilities. It's winter, New York is covered in snow, and the city is getting ready for Christmas. Naturally, the city that never sleeps is always under attack by some villainous rogue.

Peter is out of the country with Mary Jane, so you are the only Spider-Man who can protect NYC. Warring factions are trying to take control, and it's up to you to stop them before their war destroys Miles' home and harms his family and friends.

5 Horizon Forbidden West

10

After the events of the first game, Aloy has more questions than answers. In Horizon Forbidden West, you embark on another adventure with the young woman. She is to journey to the west, to the lands of Nevada and California, where numerous mechanical beasts will cross her path.

During this open-world journey, you will encounter new characters, both friendly and hostile. The landscape of Horizon Forbidden West consists of mountainous regions, lush forests, and forgotten cities. When you finally reach the Forbidden West, get ready to uncover a secret that will change Aloy's future.

4 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, you once again take control of Cal Kestis. There are several planets to explore, collectibles and side missions to complete, and multiple lightsaber stances to help you defeat raiders and the Empire.

Cal is evidently a more experienced Jedi in this phase of his life. With cameos from several Star Wars icons, you will witness how Cal fares in comparison to the rest of the Star Wars universe. Customize his appearance and weaponry to your liking and engage in combat against the Galactic Empire.

3 The Last Of Us Part 1

Originally entitled "The Last of Us," the remastered version for PlayStation 5 ultimately added the suffix "Part 1." This zombie apocalypse thriller has been highly acclaimed by critics and has even received its own television adaptation on HBO Max. It is an intense ride from beginning to end.

If you're unfamiliar with the story, in the game you are in control of Joel. He is hired to escort a young girl named Ellie through infected creatures and dangerous people to a research facility on the other side of the country. What starts as a reluctant mission develops into a bond between the two, with an ending that you won't see coming.

2 God Of War Ragnarok

God of War Ragnarok continues the story of Kratos and his son Atreus in the Nordic realms. The prophecy of Ragnarok will soon come to pass, so you must prepare. You will journey through each of the nine realms and encounter beasts and gods from Norse mythology along the way.

The story depicts how Kratos fights to protect his family and livelihood, while the gods seek to stop him at all costs due to the events of the first game. With improved combat and movement abilities, you will have no trouble wielding your axe and Atreus' bow against the enemies you will encounter.

1 Elden Ring

"Elden Ring" is a fantasy action RPG created by the creative minds at FromSoftware, the makers of Dark Souls. You create a character named Tarnished and journey to the Lands Between, where you must find the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord. To do so, you must develop your own playstyle with the appropriate weapons, armor, and spells.

As with any game from FromSoftware, the map is littered with enemies. There are massive boss adversaries that will put your strength and abilities to the test. If you're looking for a single-player game that will take up a lot of your time, then Elden Ring is the right choice. However, be prepared for the frustration that is sure to follow.