PlayStation has been ahead of Xbox for generations when it comes to exclusive games, but Microsoft has been putting the pressure on Sony in recent years with its Game Pass service. In response, PlayStation introduced its new PlayStation Plus tier system earlier this week, offering players access to game trials, cloud gaming, and — finally — a catalog of games to play.
It’s that last bonus we’re here to walk you through today. The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog is a perk in both the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, which will run players either $14.99 or $17.99 a month, respectively. The Game Catalog works similarly to Game Pass, with games rotating in and out of the service over time.
While the Game Catalog isn’t going to offer new, first-party Sony games the day they’re released, its library is already starting out in a great place. Sony is offering some of the best AAA games out there for players who subscribe to the higher tiers, taking advantage of the PlayStation 4 and 5’s excellent library of single-player games.
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog can be overwhelming to scroll through, though. That’s where we can help. We’ve listed the 17 best games on the service — OK, technically it’s 19 — to help you figure out where to start your Game Catalog journey.
[Ed. note: This list was last updated on June 16, 2022. It will be updated as new games come to the service.]
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