Best PS 4 Games of All Time

Iris | 03 - 01 - 2024

An Avid gamer would never get tired of PlayStation games. The video game brand has established itself over the years, releasing some of the biggest games history will remember. Some PlayStation games have gained a wide and loyal fanbase. These games made themselves a firm place in the gaming industry with their mind-blowing graphics, storylines, and character arcs. From secret assassinations to grand thefts, PlayStation has delivered games from every single genre to fans, that cherish the wonders of the games forever. 

25 Best PS4 Games of All Time

Players never feel bored revisiting these games, even after years of release. Just like how Sims and GTA: San Andreas ruled the PC games. Here are the Top 25 best PS4 games of all time.

1. The Last of Us

The Last of Us

Release Date: June 2013

Why Is It Best?

Naughty Dog knows what players love and never fails to deliver the best version of their expectations. Though The Last of Us Part II had a better graphical setting, the first part stays close to players’ hearts. Set 20 years after the post-apocalyptic event where affected creatures known as The Infected decimated human civilization, Joel, a hard-hearted survivor, finds a fatherly connection with Ellie as they travel across the US in search of hope in humanity. 

When was ‘The Last of Us’ released?
  • A. November 2018
  • B. June 2013
  • C. May 2018
  • D. August 2019

System Requirements 

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB)
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 8192 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer)
  • Free Disk Space: 100 GB

2. The Last of Us Part II

Release Date: June 2020

Why Is It Best?

Every aspect of The Last of Us Part II is mesmerizing. From the depth of character arcs to the highly defined graphics, this post-apocalyptic game has firmly placed itself in the video gaming industry. Set five years after the first game, the second installation focuses on Ellie and Abby, whose lives intertwine as they survive the post-apocalyptic world. The Last of Us Part II is also one of the best-selling PlayStation video games. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB)
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 8192 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer)
  • Free Disk Space: 100 GB

3. God of War

God of War

Release Date: April 2018

Why Is It Best?
In the God of War series, Kratos gets paired with his son, Atreus in a world of the Norse. The director Cory Barlog showcases the semi-open world adventure of Kratos fighting with enemies. Level design and one-take camera short gives you an exciting experience throughout the game.

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz)
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB)
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 6 GB (AMD 4GB)
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Free Disk Space: 70 GB

4. Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Release Date: October 2018 

Why Is It Best?
What is the top 1 game on PS4? It’d be unbelievable if Rockstar Games didn’t get the top spot in the video games chart. Taking the players back to the Wild West Era in 1899, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an adrenaline-rush-worthy mix of robbery, adventure, action, and so much more. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 12 GB
  • Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 3072 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Free Disk Space: 150 GB

5. The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3-The Wild Hunt

Release Date: May 2015 

Why Is It Best?
It is an open-world fantasy game with the gravel-voiced witcher, Geralt hunts the monsters on the continent. This game takes you through some wonderful quests like the islands of Skillige, the legendary tale of the Red Baron, and the streets of Novigrad and Oxenfurt. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel CPU Core i7 3770 3.4 GHz / AMD CPU AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video Card: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 770 / AMD GPU Radeon R9 290
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 2048 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.0
  • Vertex Shader: 5.0
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) or 64-bit Windows 10
  • Free Disk Space: 35 GB

6. Persona 5 Royal

Persona 5 Royal

Release Date: October 2019

Why Is It Best?
Persona 5 Royal allows you to explore engaging characters, a compelling story, and top boss fights. This game lets players dive into social connections in the real world coupled with a twisty wild story. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-4790, 3.4 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 Ghz
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 2 GB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.0
  • Vertex Shader: 5.0
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Free Disk Space: 41 GB

7. Marvel’s Spider-Man

Release Date: September 2018 

Why Is It Best?
An action-adventure game based on the Marvel Comics character, Spider-Man who protects the city from trouble. You can freely move in the city, undertake machines, unlock new gadgets, and interact with characters throughout the game. 

System Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
RAM: 16 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
Dedicated Video RAM: 3072 MB
Pixel Shader: 5.1
Vertex Shader: 5.1
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Free Disk Space: 75 GB

8. Bloodborne

Bloodborne
Release Date: March 2015

Why Is It Best?
This action role-playing game follows a hunter traveling through the city of Yharnam and fights with fighting beasts and cosmic beings. Bloodborne focused on strategic weapon-based combat and exploration. 

System Requirements 

  • OS: Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 3.1GHz / AMD FX-6300
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7950 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • HDD: 25 GB
  • DirectX 11 Compatible Graphics Card

9. Outer Wilds

Release Date: October 2019 

Why Is It Best?
In Outer Wilds, you are an astronaut in a solar system with a dying sun. You can find new planets and solve problems in space through this wonderful game. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 3072 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Free Disk Space: 8 GB

10. Uncharted: A Thief’s End

Uncharted- A Thief’s End
Release Date: May 2016

Why Is It Best?
No video game can come close to Uncharted: A Thief’s End’s storytelling. The story and details are so mesmerizing and satisfying that even players who always hate the cinematics would not hit the ‘Skip’ button. This part is also special for longtime fans as A Thief’s End is the final game featuring the series’ protagonist Nathan Drake. The game is just a rollercoaster of emotions and a stunning piece of work in the gaming industry.  

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

  • CPU Speed: Info

  • RAM: 16 GB

  • Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB)

  • Dedicated Video RAM: 6 GB

  • Pixel Shader: 5.1

  • Vertex Shader: 5.1

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bits

  • Free Disk Space: 100 GB

11. Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima

Release Date: July 2020

Why Is It Best?
This game is a presentation of feudal Japan under siege and combines action and secrecy perfectly. You can open up for different moves in various situations resulting in wide changes. 

System Requirements 

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit

  • Processor: Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz)

  • Memory: 8 GB RAM

  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB)

  • DirectX: Version 11

  • Storage: 70 GB available space

  • Additional Notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required

12. Devil May Cry 5

Devil May Cry 5

Release Date: March 2019 

Why Is It Best? 

Another best PS4 game of all time follows a trio of warriors with demonic powers with returning Dante, Nero, and the protagonist V. Players can use these characters in different missions across the journey towards Red Grave City. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-3770, AMD FX™-9590, or better

  • CPU Speed: Info

  • RAM: 8 GB

  • Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 with 6GB VRAM, AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 8GB VRAM, or better

  • Dedicated Video RAM: 6 GB

  • Pixel Shader: 5.1

  • Vertex Shader: 5.1

  • OS: WINDOWS® 7, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required)

  • Free Disk Space: 35 GB

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13. Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Release Date: September 2013 

Why Is It Best?
GTA V stepped up in the gaming world with highly detailed maps, three-playable characters, and jaw-dropping missions. It is composed of the San Andreas open countryside and the city of Los Santos. Players can use explosives, firearms, and other attacks to fight with enemies. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHz (8 CPUs)
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7870 2GB
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 2 GB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.0
  • Vertex Shader: 5.0
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit, Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
  • Free Disk Space: 72 GB
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible

14. Tekken 7

Tekken 7

Release Date: February 2015 

Why Is It Best? 

The fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment focuses on the events leading upto the final battle between a martial artist and his son. The absolute beating of the soundtrack in the game works in getting you fired up more. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz or equivalent
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 equivalent or higher
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 6144 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Free Disk Space: 60 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible soundcard or onboard chipset

15. Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Release Date: February 2017 

Why Is It Best?
One of the most beautiful open-world games that follows a hunter who travels through a post-apocalyptic land ruled by robotic creatures. Players use spears, weapons, and more to deal with enemy forces and other mechanical creatures.

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core [email protected] or Ryzen 5 [email protected]
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB)
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 6 GB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bits
  • Free Disk Space: 100 GB

16. Control

Release Date: August 2019 

Why Is It Best?
This game developed by Remedy Entertainment revolves around the Federal Bureau of Control(FBC), a secret US government agency in the Oldest House, New York City. You will undertake memorable side quests and hunting throughout the game. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600x or better
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or better (RTX 2060 for Ray-Tracing)
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 3072 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: Windows 10, 64-bit

17. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

Uncharted- The Lost Legacy

Release Date: August 2017

Why Is It Best?
The game is set in the Indian Peninsula and players can control a treasure hunter. You can travel through several environments such as towns, temples, and buildings in the entire game story. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel i7-4770, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB), AMD RX 570 (4 GB)
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 4096 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit

18. Days Gone

Days Gone

Release Date: April 2019 

Why Is It Best?
Days Gone is set in a post-apocalyptic open world in which a portion of humanity turned into zombie-like creatures. Players can explore the world using a motorcycle or on foot. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core [email protected] or Ryzen 5 [email protected]
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 6 GB (AMD 8 GB)
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bits
  • Free Disk Space: 70 GB

19. Nier Automata

Nier Automata

Release Date: February 2017 

Why Is It Best?
This game is set during the proxy war between human-craft androids and alien-created machines. It’s a bit of platformer, shooting, and more adventure with stunning action. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD A10-7850K
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 VRAM 4GB or AMD Radeon R9 380X VRAM 4GB
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 4096 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: Windows 8.1 /10 64bit
  • Free Disk Space: 50 GB

20. Wolfenstein The New Order

Release Date: May 2014

Why Is It Best?
Wolfenstein The New Order features the lead BJ Blazkowicz who was suffering from amnesia after failing to take out a Nazi compound. The level designs are full of imaginative set pieces with a surprising narrative at their heart. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-930 or AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 6850
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 1 GB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.0
  • Vertex Shader: 5.0
  • OS: Windows 7 or above (64 bit)
  • Free Disk Space: 50 GB
  • Sound Card: Yes

21. WreckFest 

Release Date: August 2019 

Why Is It Best?
A racing video game that follows some fundamental rules developed by Bugbear Entertainment. The player can control the car in a race and the primary goal is to win the race. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX™ 570 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7750
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 1024 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.0
  • Vertex Shader: 5.0
  • OS: Windows 7 or Windows 8
  • Free Disk Space: 4 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible

22. Resident Evil 2

Resident Evil 2

Release Date: January 2019

Why Is It Best?
It is a survival horror game set in Raccoon City that allows players to choose one or two characters. The player can move in any direction, and rotate the camera in the way they want. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB VRAM
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 3072 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.1
  • Vertex Shader: 5.1
  • OS: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required)

23. Detroit Become Human

Release Date: May 2018

Why Is It Best?
An adventure game developed by Quantic Dream with multiple playable characters who can die as the story continues without them. You can follow three Android characters in this game and choose your path at each moment. Players can face heart-pumping action, tense scenes, and emotionally ravaging scenes. 

System Requirements 

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 @ 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300 X @ 3.4 GHz

  • RAM: 12 GB

  • Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 with 4GB VRAM minimum (Support of Vulkan 1.1 required)

  • Dedicated Video RAM: 4096 MB

  • Pixel Shader: 5.1

  • Vertex Shader: 5.1

  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)

  • Free Disk Space: 55 GB

24. Dreams

Dreams

Release Date: February 2020

Why Is It Best?
In Dreams, players can interact with the game world and manipulate objects by grabbing and pulling them. The game covers six main sections such as DreamSurfing, DreamShaping, Highlights, Profile, Community Jam, and Homespace, which excites you more. 

System Requirements

  • CPU: QuadCore 2.0 GHz

  • CPU Speed: Info

  • RAM: 3 GB

  • Video Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible, 512MB of VRAM; NVIDIA GeForce GTX260, or ATI Radeon 4870

  • Dedicated Video RAM: 512 MB

  • Pixel Shader: 3.0

  • Vertex Shader: 3.0

  • OS: Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 or Windows 8

  • Free Disk Space: 2 GB

  • Sound Card: Yes

25. Tetris Effect

Release Date: November 2018 

Why Is It Best?
One of the engaging games that adds you to dazzling light shows, and music that reacts to your moves. Tetris Effect takes you on a journey from ocean depths to the jungle. 

System Requirements

  • CPU: Intel i3-4340
  • CPU Speed: Info
  • RAM: 4GB RAM
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti equivalent or greater
  • Dedicated Video RAM: 1024 MB
  • Pixel Shader: 5.0
  • Vertex Shader: 5.0
  • OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
  • Free Disk Space: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 Compatible

Now, you have an idea about the best PS4 games of all time. Start playing your favorite games right now and experience the fun in the digital world.

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