The best PS5 games of 2026 Duuro has reviewed
The best PS5 games of 2026 Duuro has reviewed are Resident Evil Requiem, Ready or Not, Minishoot' Adventures, 007 First Light, and Under the Island. All five scored at least 9.5/10 in Duuro's PS5 reviews. Luna Abyss, Mouse P.I. For Hire, Reanimal, The Midnight Walk, and Planet of Lana 2 complete the current top ten.
This is not a list assembled from trailers, Metacritic averages, or anticipated releases. Every ranked game below was reviewed by Duuro on PS5 in 2026, and the order begins with the published review score before considering recommendation strength and variety. The list was last updated on August 31, 2026 and will change as more PS5 reviews are published.
Looking for release dates rather than recommendations? See the regularly updated new PS5 games in 2026 calendar.
| Rank | Game | Duuro score | Best for | Main caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resident Evil Requiem | 10/10 | Survival horror and action horror | Some promoted zombie behavior is more flavor than a deep system |
| 2 | Ready or Not | 10/10 | Slow, tactical squad shooting | Punishing, methodical play is not for everyone |
| 3 | Minishoot' Adventures | 10/10 | Zelda-like exploration and twin-stick shooting | Bullet-hell intensity may frustrate some players |
| 4 | 007 First Light | 9.5/10 | Cinematic stealth and action | Driving and some forced shootouts are weaker than infiltration |
| 5 | Under the Island | 9.5/10 | Discovery-driven 2D adventures | Progress depends on curiosity rather than constant direction |
| 6 | Luna Abyss | 9/10 | Fast movement and lock-on bullet hell combat | Its strange presentation will not suit everyone |
| 7 | Mouse P.I. For Hire | 9/10 | Stylish FPS gunplay and noir comedy | A few late-game weapons and combat ideas lose momentum |
| 8 | Reanimal | 8.5/10 | Short cinematic horror and co-op | Under four hours in Duuro's playthrough; both players need copies |
| 9 | The Midnight Walk | 8.5/10 | Claymation atmosphere and narrative adventure | Light mechanics and an audio-focused idea work better with the right setup |
| 10 | Planet of Lana 2 | 8/10 | Companion puzzles and cinematic platforming | Quiet storytelling still keeps some emotional distance |
1. Resident Evil Requiem — best PS5 game of 2026 so far
Resident Evil Requiem earned a 10/10 because it delivers two complementary versions of Resident Evil in one campaign. Grace Ashcroft's sections use tight resources, dark spaces, puzzles, and vulnerability to build survival horror tension. Leon S. Kennedy's chapters turn that pressure into action-horror release with heavier weapons, melee tools, and veteran confidence.
The dual-protagonist structure prevents either side from becoming exhausting. Grace makes every hallway threatening; Leon lets the player push back. Strong enemy design, carefully controlled resources, memorable Raccoon City sequences, excellent PS5 presentation, and immediate replay appeal made this Duuro's strongest current recommendation.
Best for: Resident Evil fans, survival horror, replayable campaigns, and players who want both fear and action.
2. Ready or Not — best tactical shooter on PS5
Ready or Not also scored 10/10, but it serves a very different audience. This is a tense, methodical tactical shooter where doors, corners, civilians, suspects, equipment choices, and split-second decisions matter. It rewards planning and controlled execution instead of treating every room like a conventional action arena.
The authenticity is the appeal and the barrier. Players who want immediate run-and-gun momentum may find its pace punishing, while tactical-shooter fans can lose hours learning how to read spaces and coordinate a clean operation.
Best for: tactical squads, deliberate co-op, high-stakes missions, and players who enjoy learning procedures.
3. Minishoot' Adventures — best indie PS5 game of 2026
Minishoot' Adventures scored 10/10 by combining twin-stick shooting, bullet-hell boss fights, Zelda-like exploration, upgrades, secrets, and a compact sense of discovery. Movement and combat make the game immediately satisfying, while the interconnected world gives players a reason to revisit earlier areas with new abilities.
It feels focused rather than small. Every system supports exploration or shooting, and the PS5 version turns a simple-looking premise into something that feels like a modern classic. It is the easiest recommendation here for players who want an outstanding game without blockbuster bloat.
Best for: indie fans, exploration, twin-stick shooting, bosses, and concise adventures.
4. 007 First Light — best cinematic action game
007 First Light scored 9.5/10 and delivered the Bond origin story Duuro hoped IO Interactive could make. It combines dense locations, bluffing, eavesdropping, stealth, gadgets, melee combat, gunplay, strong performances, and globe-trotting spectacle without simply turning Hitman into a licensed reskin.
The strongest missions give Bond a problem and let observation, improvisation, charm, or violence move the operation forward. Driving is comparatively limited, some forced shootouts are less convincing than infiltration, and the gadget loadout could be more generous, but those weaknesses do little to diminish the complete campaign.
Best for: James Bond fans, cinematic campaigns, flexible infiltration, and polished PS5 presentation.
5. Under the Island — best game for discovery
Under the Island earned 9.5/10 by feeling like a long-lost 2D Zelda built around curiosity. Its island is packed with tools, characters, secrets, strange interactions, and routes that reward players for asking what might happen if they try something unexpected.
The game trusts the player to explore instead of constantly placing a marker on the next answer. That can be liberating or intimidating depending on how much direction you want, but the heartfelt writing and steady stream of discoveries make experimentation worthwhile.
Best for: classic adventure fans, secrets, playful tools, exploration, and games that do not over-explain themselves.
6. Luna Abyss — best movement-focused shooter
Luna Abyss scored 9/10 because its lock-on bullet-hell combat and phenomenal movement give the first-person action a distinct identity. It may resemble another retro-styled shooter at a glance, but the rhythm of positioning, evasion, target control, and traversal makes it feel genuinely fresh.
Its lunar setting and unusual tone are part of the attraction. Players looking for conventional military shooting will not find it here; this is a stranger, faster, more stylized experience.
Best for: fast FPS movement, bullet-hell patterns, unusual science fiction, and players tired of conventional shooters.
7. Mouse P.I. For Hire — best controller gunplay
Mouse P.I. For Hire earned 9/10 with stylish animation, sharp noir comedy, strong writing, and excellent controller-first gunplay. The visual identity gets attention first, but the shooting feels good enough to carry the game beyond its presentation hook.
A few weapons and combat ideas are less successful late in the campaign, yet the complete experience remains funny, distinctive, and mechanically satisfying. It is one of the strongest picks for players who want an FPS that does not look or sound like everything else on the platform.
Best for: noir, comedy, expressive animation, and responsive PS5 shooting.
8. Reanimal — best short horror game with co-op
Reanimal scored 8.5/10 by refining Tarsier's familiar horror-adventure formula with memorable creatures, strong movement, unsettling environments, simple environmental puzzles, and the option to play with a friend.
The campaign is short: Duuro finished it in under four hours while exploring rather than rushing. Those hours contain little filler, but both co-op players need a copy and there is not a major replay structure beyond returning with a friend or collecting missed secrets. Buy it for a focused nightmare, not a month-long project.
Best for: cinematic horror, co-op tension, memorable monsters, and players who value a short polished experience.
9. The Midnight Walk — best art direction
The Midnight Walk scored 8.5/10 for its handmade claymation world, twisted storybook atmosphere, strange characters, and surprisingly heartfelt journey through darkness. Simple puzzles, light stealth, and fire-based interactions keep the player moving without competing with the art direction.
It is mechanically light, and one listening-focused idea did not work as well in Duuro's flat-screen PS5 setup without headphones. The world, narration, lighting, and imagination still make it one of 2026's most visually memorable games.
Best for: art direction, narrative adventures, creepy fairy tales, and short atmospheric games.
10. Planet of Lana 2 — best cinematic puzzle platformer
Planet of Lana 2 earned 8/10 by expanding its companion puzzles and traversal inside another beautiful science-fiction journey. It gives returning players more ways to work with the companion character while keeping the accessible side-scrolling structure intact.
The quiet storytelling still creates some emotional distance, but the environments, puzzles, and sense of movement make it an easy recommendation for players who enjoyed the first game or want something calmer than the shooters and horror games dominating this ranking.
Best for: cinematic platforming, environmental puzzles, companion mechanics, and quieter science fiction.
How Duuro ranks the best PS5 games
This list uses three rules:
- The game must have a Duuro review based on the PS5 version.
- The review must have been published in 2026.
- The published Duuro rating establishes the first ranking tier, followed by the strength of the recommendation and the need to represent different types of players.
That means a major 2026 release can be absent if Duuro has not reviewed it, and an excellent 2025 game will not appear simply because people are still playing it this year. This makes the list narrower than a general PS5 buyer's guide, but more transparent and evidence-based.
Other good PS5 games Duuro reviewed in 2026
The top ten is not the complete recommendation list. Project Songbird, The Occultist, Froggy Hates Snow, Iron Guard: Day Zero, and The Caribou Trail each scored 8/10 and may be a better fit for a particular genre. Painkiller, Icarus: Console Edition, Hollowbody, and other lower-scoring games also have qualities worth considering when their specific premise matches what you want.
Use the individual review rather than the score alone. A focused 8/10 game in your favorite genre can be a much better purchase than a 10/10 game built around systems you dislike.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best PS5 game of 2026?
Resident Evil Requiem is Duuro's current best PS5 game of 2026. It scored 10/10 and combines survival horror, action horror, strong dual-protagonist pacing, memorable enemies, excellent PS5 presentation, and immediate replay value.
What are Duuro's highest-rated PS5 games of 2026?
Resident Evil Requiem, Ready or Not, and Minishoot' Adventures each scored 10/10. 007 First Light and Under the Island followed with 9.5/10 ratings.
Are all these games PS5 exclusives?
No. This ranking is based on the PS5 versions Duuro reviewed, not exclusivity. Several games are also sold on PC, Xbox, Nintendo hardware, or other platforms. Check each review and official store listing for current platform availability.
Does this list include upcoming PS5 games?
No. Only released games with completed Duuro PS5 reviews qualify. For confirmed release dates and upcoming titles, use the new PS5 games in 2026 calendar.
How often will this PS5 list be updated?
The ranking will be revisited as Duuro publishes more PS5 reviews. The visible update date records the latest major refresh, while each linked review preserves the detailed verdict and score used for the ranking.
