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What an incredible year 2025 has been for PlayStation gamers. From sprawling open worlds to breathtaking remakes and stunning new IPs, our backlogs have never looked healthier (or more intimidating). But let's be real: with so many must-play titles, the biggest boss battle is often against our wallets. That's why we're breaking down the top 10 essential PS5 games of 2025 and, more importantly, the absolute best times to buy them.
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The 2025 PlayStation Hall of Fame: Top 10 Must-Plays
After a year of epic adventures, here are the 10 games that truly defined 2025 on PlayStation.
1. Astro Bot
What started as a free pack-in game has blossomed into a full-fledged masterpiece. This is arguably the best 3D platformer in a generation, a joyous celebration of PlayStation history, and a true showcase of what the DualSense controller can do.
2. Assassin's Creed Shadows
We finally got the feudal Japan Assassin's Creed we've been dreaming of, and it delivered. With two protagonists—the shinobi Naoe and the samurai Yasuke—it offers a stunning open world and a fresh take on the classic stealth-action formula.
3. Ghost of Yōtei
Sucker Punch's follow-up to their 2020 hit is a masterpiece. Set centuries after Jin Sakai's story, this new adventure in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei is a hauntingly beautiful and brutal exploration of 17th-century Japan. It's the big holiday exclusive everyone is talking about.
4. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Hideo Kojima returned with a sequel that is every bit as weird, wonderful, and visually stunning as the original. The journey to connect a fractured world continues, with new characters, wilder environments, and a story that will leave you thinking for weeks.
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5. Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom has done it again. Wilds takes the monster-slaying formula to a new level with a more seamless, dynamic, and massive ecosystem. If you've ever been curious about the series, this is the perfect (and most spectacular) entry point.
6. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
For RPG fans who crave realism, Kingdom Come II is a dream come true. This sequel expands on the original's uncompromising 15th-century Bohemian setting with a richer story, a more accessible combat system (thankfully!), and a world that feels incredibly alive.
7. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
This year's biggest surprise hit. This gorgeous, turn-based JRPG from a new indie studio captured our hearts with its unique art style, emotional story, and a refreshing twist on classic JRPG
8. Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
This is how you do a remake. Rebuilt from the ground up in a new engine, this is the definitive way to experience one of the greatest stealth-action games of all time. It's a faithful, and breathtakingly beautiful, return to the jungle.
9. DOOM: The Dark Ages
The DOOM Slayer went medieval. This prequel trades sci-fi corridors for dark fantasy castles and... a mech-dragon? It's fast, brutal, and exactly the kind of over-the-top action we expect from the franchise.
10. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
A massive return to form for the Black Ops series. With a gripping 90s-era campaign, the return of classic round-based Zombies, and a polished multiplayer, Black Ops 6 has been the go-to shooter for millions this year.
