Unveiling the Ultimate PS5 Game Champions of 2024: The Top 10 Must-Play Titles!

2024 has proven to be an exceptional year for gaming, yet not every player can enjoy every platform. If you’re an enthusiast of PS5, it’s likely you’ve already experienced all the titles on our compilation, and if you haven’t, you ought to. We aimed to select titles that are at a minimum console-exclusive, hence, while some are accessible on PC, these games were solely on PlayStation consoles for at least part of 2024.

Here’s our collection of the top 10 PS5 titles of 2024.

The Granblue Fantasy franchise has mainly been confined to mobile platforms, but it has always warranted a fully developed RPG. Our wishes were finally fulfilled this year with Granblue Fantasy: Relink, a charming albeit brief RPG from the series. The post-game still suffers from free-to-play issues, compelling you to grind for survival if you aim for the finest equipment, yet the main narrative of Relink was sufficient to win our hearts as one of the finest PS5 games this year.

Despite being one of the final significant launches of this year, Infinity Nikki had ample opportunity to enchant us. A fresh perspective on open-world gaming, Nikki doesn’t require you to defeat monsters and forge weapons, but rather to design stunning and imaginative outfits. Infinity Nikki centers on fashion, and we are more than willing to search for the appropriate sewing pattern if it means creating our ideal ensemble. A delightful game that’s perfect for unwinding when you’re tired of rescuing the world.

Rise of the Ronin faced challenges when launching ahead of Stellar Blade’s debut, lacking the breathing room other PlayStation exclusives enjoyed this year. To add to its woes, it was released on the same day as one of the top games of the year, Dragon’s Dogma 2, ensuring it slipped into the shadows. Nevertheless, with its combination of Western firearms and Japanese swordsmanship, it presented a captivating combat experience that felt immensely satisfying to play. Edo Japan may be a setting we’re quite accustomed to, but that doesn’t imply that Ronin didn’t execute it exceptionally.

Yet another year introduces a fresh free-to-play gacha title from HoYoverse, featuring charming anime characters, and here we find ourselves engaging once more. This time, HoYo has transformed their gacha venture into an action RPG with a contemporary twist distinct from the fantasy of Genshin Impact or the science fiction of Honkai Star Rail. ZZZ provides both 2D dungeon exploration and 3D hack and slash-style gameplay, making it a refreshing addition to the HoYoverse collection. It appears that the publisher can’t miss with yet another remarkable release.

Stellar Blade gained attention primarily due to its lead character Eve, but it encompasses much more than meets the eye. It unfolds in a post-apocalyptic realm where automatons gradually supplant humanity as the preeminent life form, resulting in widespread destitution and decay. Eve possesses an additional skill, seamlessly switching from action-adventure to soulslike modes with a mere change of difficulty setting. We aspire for character progression and narrative to be as compelling as the environmental storytelling and combat, yet it still remains an immensely enjoyable game wrapped in a stunning presentation.

Prior to its release, there was uncertainty surrounding Black Myth: Wukong. The trailers appeared astonishing, yet Game Science’s insistence that it was an action RPG instead of a soulslike left many puzzled regarding its true nature. Ultimately, this gaming adaptation of the classic Journey to the West doesn’t fit neatly into either category, featuring the formidable boss challenges characteristic of soulslike without the punishing segments in between. Whatever the case, Black Myth: Wukong is exceptional, and players quickly recognized its quality, propelling it to the summit of the sales charts and establishing it as one of the finest of the year.

Silent Hill 2 is regarded as a hallmark. A prime example in game design, narrative, and ambient horror. The original title is nearly a quarter-century old, and while the remake incorporates substantial changes in comparison to the PS2 classic, the developers were acutely aware of what made the original exceptional. The alterations to gameplay and narrative, new conclusions, and clues within the collectibles and cinematics make it perfect for first-time players.players and individuals revisiting the imaginary town.

February saw a slew of live-service games, with all but one failing. Helldivers 2 distinguished itself from the rest with its clever writing and satire that united the player community. Not only do you compete in groups of four, but several objectives require all players to collaborate. The creators attentively listened to the community, making it feel like a joint venture between the developers and the players. Immerse yourself in the action, and battle for the honor of Super Earth.

It’s challenging to not appreciate a game like Astro Bot. The level architecture is filled with secrets, expanding on previous mechanics, and enhancing your movement capabilities. Players also have the liberty to select their difficulty level, not through a traditional setting, but by choosing which stages to attempt, including additional challenges for dedicated platforming enthusiasts. Many cherish Astro Bot for its nods to other cherished PlayStation series, but equally endearing are the meticulous touches, such as Astro’s charming animations.

Most treasured games often undergo remakes first, particularly when the originals maintain their appeal. This seems paradoxical, as typically the games that did not succeed are simpler to enhance. When a significant number of players hold fond recollections of a game, it becomes more challenging to create a product that meets their expectations. Despite the vast and passionate following of Final Fantasy 7, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is regarded as a masterwork, demonstrating just how remarkable this remake is. Even if you’re an outspoken admirer of the original, it’s bound to touch your heart all over again.