The best PS5 games we have reviewed in 2026 are ranked below by our published scores. This is a shortlist from our own PlayStation 5 reviews, including games released in earlier years that we reviewed this year. Each entry links to the full verdict.
Which PS5 game should you play?
A high score helps, but the kind of game matters too. Here are two very different adventures I loved:
| If you want… | Start with | Our score |
|---|---|---|
| Twin-stick shooting, bullet hell bosses, and Zelda-style exploration | Minishoot’ Adventures | 10/10 |
| A classic 2D action adventure with inventive tools and a charming island to explore | Under the Island | 9.5/10 |
The full ranking follows. Tied scores put the newer review first; the individual reviews explain difficulty, controls, and performance in more detail.
For release dates and upcoming titles, see the new PS5 games in 2026 calendar.
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Top 10 PS5 games of 2026 Duuro has reviewed
These are the highest-rated PS5 reviews published in 2026, with newer reviews first when scores are tied. Last updated .
Control Resonant is Remedy at their absolute finest, taking Dylan Faden through an impossible, gravity-bending New York with phenomenal, crunchy melee combat.
Minishoot' Adventures is a brilliant blend of twin-stick shooting, bullet hell intensity, and Zelda-like exploration, and on PS5 it feels like a modern classic.
Resident Evil Requiem is one of Capcom's best modern entries, blending tense survival horror with explosive action in a dual-protagonist structure that works.
Our Ready or Not PS5 review covers the solo campaign, AI squad commands, brutal difficulty, and tense gunplay. An easy recommendation for tactical fans.
Our 007 First Light PS5 review covers a 14-hour James Bond campaign, social stealth, gadgets, weaker driving, and rock-solid base PS5 performance.
Under The Island is a charming, quirky action adventure that feels like a long lost 2D Zelda, packed with clever tools, heartfelt writing and discovery.
Our Luna Abyss PS5 review covers lock-on combat, bullet hell difficulty, fast traversal, and performance dips in an otherwise excellent sci-fi shooter.
Mouse P.I. For Hire is a stylish, funny, sharply written noir shooter with fantastic PS5 gunplay, even if a few late-game weapons and combat ideas fall short.
Our review of The Midnight Walk on PS5 covers beautiful claymation, simple puzzles, and a tricky listening mechanic in the flat-screen adventure.
Reanimal is a short but striking horror adventure that refines Tarsier's formula with eerie set pieces, inventive mechanics and unforgettable creature design.
Only games with a published review and a valid score appear here. Explore the new PS5 games calendar for more.
