Best PS5 RPGs – Push Square
What are the best PS5 RPGs? Sony’s latest console is still young, but it’s already amassed a solid library of role-playing titles. This broad genre houses a lot of different styles; RPGs can be open world or very linear. They can have action or turn based combat. They can offer total player freedom, or they can be strictly story-driven. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to determining the best RPGs on PS5, but in this hopefully helpful guide, we’re going to share our thoughts on the system’s strongest games.
Below, you’ll find a list of what we think are the best RPGs on PS5. Again, though, it’s early days for Sony’s new console, so this current list is by no means definitive. We’ll be updating it accordingly as more RPGs are released on PS5, so be sure to check back.
It’s also worth pointing out that all of the games on our Best PS4 RPGs list are playable on PS5 through backwards compatibility. If you really want to broaden your RPG horizons, give it look.
Demon’s Souls (PS5)
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Developer: Bluepoint Games
Average Length: 30 hours
Combat System: Action
Demon’s Souls got its long rumoured rebirth as a PS5 launch game, and it’s still a very special RPG. Remade from the ground up by Bluepoint Games, Demon’s Souls retains the otherworldly atmosphere and punishing gameplay of the original release, but refreshes the adventure with downright stunning next-gen visuals. It really is a sight to behold, and if you missed out on Demon’s Souls the first time around, know that its excellent design has stood the test of time. A masterpiece reborn.
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Immortals Fenyx Rising (PS5)
Publisher: Ubisoft / Developer: Ubisoft Quebec
Average Length: 40 hours
Combat System: Action
Immortals Fenyx Rising is essentially Ubisoft’s take on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, sprinkled with some Assassin’s Creed Odyssey for good measure. It’s an adventure that’s based on Greek mythology, taking place within an open world that’s stuffed with combat, puzzles, and secrets. Like most of Ubisoft’s open world offerings, the gameplay structure is very formulaic, but there’s a cartoonish charm to the characters and the storytelling. A fun excursion for players of all ages.
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Judgment (PS5)
Publisher: SEGA / Developer: Yakuza Studio
Average Length: 45 hours
Combat System: Action
Judgment is a standalone Yakuza spinoff featuring Takayuki Yagami — a private detective who becomes tangled up in a brutal murder mystery. In typical Yakuza style, the storytelling is fantastic, and a brilliant cast of characters keep things ticking along. On PS5, Judgment is the best looking, and arguably best playing, Yakuza game out there. It’s got a refined combat system and loads of optional activities to keep you busy when you’re not chasing the main case. If you’re interested in the Yakuza games, Judgment is a near perfect place to start.
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Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition (PS5)
Publisher: PlayStack / Developer: Cold Symmetry
Average Length: 12 hours
Combat System: Action
Mortal Shell clearly takes heavy inspiration from the Souls games, but its gimmick is that you can inhabit different bodies, or ‘shells’. This intriguing mechanic gives Mortal Shell both an identity and an edge, while also making the adventure a little more accessible than the punishing offerings of its peers. With a rich atmosphere and responsive (but still deliberate) combat, Mortal Shell is a rock solid Souls alternative on PS5.
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Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy (PS5)
Publisher: Koei Tecmo / Developer: Gust
Average Length: 45 hours
Combat System: Command based in real-time
Atelier Ryza 2 marks the expansive series’ first foray on PS5, and it’s yet another wholesome instalment. The Atelier games certainly aren’t for everyone, but if you’re looking for an RPG that’s quite relaxed and cosy, then this newest title is worth checking out. A typically fun cast of characters keep the story engaging, and there are a range of colourful environments to explore.
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Outriders (PS5)
Publisher: Square Enix / Developer: People Can Fly
Average Length: 30 hours
Combat System: Third-person shooter with abilities/skills
Outriders is a looter shooter, but it goes a little deeper into the role-playing genre with an involved character driven story. However, chaotic combat is really at the centre of the experience, where crunchy weapons combine with class-based skills of destruction. Outriders is great fun at its manic best, and even when it’s not, you can always amp up the action with one or two other players in co-op.
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Lost Judgment (PS5)
Publisher: SEGA / Developer: Yakuza Studio
Average Length: 40 hours
Combat System: Action
Lost Judgment isn’t quite as cohesive as its predecessor, but it’s still a great detective thriller, and it’s bolstered by a ridiculous amount of addictive side content. Even by Yakuza standards, this game is absolutely packed with minigames and optional activities. Boxing, skateboarding, motorbike death races… the list goes on. And on top of all that, you’ve still got a cast of great characters, and a plot that’s constantly twisting and turning. Another hit for RGG Studio.
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The Nioh Collection (PS5)
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Developer: Team Ninja
Average Length: 100 hours
Combat System: Action
The Nioh Collection bundles together Nioh and Nioh 2 in one remastered package on PS5. The games present an alternate take on Japanese history, where demons run amok during the country’s feudal times. In terms of structure, Nioh is very much a Souls-like series, but it emphasises fast and frenetic combat, with a much heavier focus on loot. They can be brutal games, but oh so rewarding when you overcome their many trials.
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