essential ps5 games

The PS5 is home to some truly unreal gaming experiences — from the delightful Astro Bot to the often overlooked Returnal. But if you’re new to the PS5 scene, then which titles should you have on your radar? Well, in a new video on our YouTube channel, we detail over 60 of the most essential PS5 games to check out.

This painstaking selection covers all your bases, including iconic horrors remade like Dead Space, explosive competitive shooters such as The Finals, and unforgettable RPGs like Elden Ring. The PS5 has an expansive and varied library, so we wanted to make sure that there were plenty of options, whether you like to game solo or with some mates.

We’re quite an eclectic bunch here at Push Square sinking dozens — if not hundreds — of hours into everything from Persona 3 Reload to Destiny 2.

What's more, the PS5 is one of the best places to play these games, with many featuring haptic feedback and adaptive trigger support, the instant loading times granted by the super-fast SSD, and crisp sound thanks to the console’s 3D audio capabilities.

Which PS5 games would you say are completely essential to any new PS5 player? Let us know your best picks in the comments below!