20 Best Single-Player PS5 Games You Need to Play

You can really get into the characters’ journey without the distractions of multiplayer interactions with other players or your friends.

On PS5, the single-player library covers all the genres you can think of, and this guide takes you through the best titles that excel when played solo. Read on to find out which adventures are worth beginning today.

Our Picks for Single-Player PS5 Games

• My time with
• PS5’s

single-person games has been massive. And, three of them truly stand out as unmissable. Even though they each take a different approach to single-player design, they all offer something that makes owning the console worthwhile.

Horizon Forbidden West

ACTION RPG

An absolutely stunning solo adventure that pushes the predecessor’s story further with action-packed moments.

Ghost of Tsushima

ACTION-ADVENTURE An unforgettable samurai adventure, full of epic battles.

Horizon Zero Dawn

ACTION RPG

The first game to bring Aloy’s world to life and set the stage for one of the most unique game series ever.

These titles represent the kind of gaming experiences you’ll measure other games against for years to come. Every run brings surprises, and that’s what makes them so awesome.

20 Best-Single Player PS5 Games for Players Who Prefer Going Solo

• The three games above are the heavy hitters, the ones I’d recommend first. But the
• PS5’s
• single-player library doesn’t stop there. The list below has 20 of the best
• PS5 games

that you can play by yourself right now.

How many of these have you tried?

Scroll down to find out.

Horizon Forbidden West [An Epic Open-World Journey Through Nature’s Future]

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• Creator/s
• Developer – Guerrilla Games;Publisher – Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Average playtime
• 29 hours
• Metacritic scores

Horizon Forbidden West

• is a sequel to the first game,

Horizon Zero Dawn

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The core idea of the game is survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

Here, mechanical creatures dominate the land.

Aloy (the main protagonist)

is set on a journey to uncover the truth behind a mysterious plague that threatens to wipe out all life. Along the way, she faces rival tribes who view her with suspicion and distrust.

She must form alliances with communities scattered across the Forbidden West while battling machines that have grown more aggressive and dangerous.

Pro tip

Use Valor Surges against large machines to take advantage of their elemental weaknesses.

The combat system expands on the groundwork laid in the series’ debut.

As Aloy, you’ll scan machines to find weak points before striking. Weapons feel more varied this time around. Aloy can now also override flying machines to use as mounts.

Underwater exploration adds a new dimension to the experience. Swimming through flooded ruins reveals secrets hidden beneath the surface. Check out more of the best PS5 open-world games for similar adventures.

The best thing about Forbidden West is how well it balances its story with the freedom to explore. You can move on with the main story or spend hours doing side quests. And side quests often tie into the main narrative rather than feeling like filler.

My Verdict:

Hunting machines with a bow still feels incredible in

Horizon Forbidden West

. The expanded skill tree gives you more ways to approach combat.

Ghost of Tsushima [A Samurai’s Tale Of Honor, Stealth, and Stunning Landscapes]

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• Developer – Sucker Punch Productions;Publisher – Sony Interactive Entertainment
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• ~62 hours
• Metacritic scores

Ghost of Tsushima

• instantly pulled me into its world. The single-player journey is about

Jin Sakai, one of the last surviving samurai on Tsushima Island.

The year is 1274, and the Mongol Empire has invaded Japan.

Jin’s uncle,

Lord Shimura, clings to the samurai code of honor even as their forces crumble. Jin has to choose between honoring tradition or becoming something different in order to save his people.

Jin learns stealth tactics and poison methods considered dishonorable by samurai standards. He becomes “The Ghost,”

a legend whispered among enemies.

Pro tip

If you time your parry just right, it will break the enemy’s guard right away. Practice the rhythm against basic enemies before facing tougher samurai.

The game’s story asks what you’re willing to sacrifice for victory. Every choice Jin makes distances him further from the warrior he was trained to be.

But brings him closer to the hero his island needs.

Visually, it’s breathtaking.

The atmosphere is unmatched. You’ll see fields of flowers moving with the wind. Storms roll across the horizon, and golden leaves drift through the air as battles unfold. It’s an epic samurai saga that makes you feel part of a LEGEND every time you play.

My Verdict:

Jin’s struggle between honor and survival in

Ghost of Tsushima

creates genuine tension throughout. The combat makes you feel like a master swordsman from the first duel.