15 Best Single-Player Games On PS5, Ranked

"Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition" is an enhanced version of the 2019 action-adventure game developed by Capcom. Originally released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, the game is a continuation of the series set a few years after the events of "Devil May Cry 4," where Dante and his allies once again fight to prevent the destruction of the world. This time around, they battle against the Demon King Urizen, who is determined to wipe out humanity.

When porting the game to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, Capcom included the standard visual and performance upgrades, plus interesting new features. These included a new playable character, Vergil, and a new difficulty mode called Legendary Dark Knight to provide a more intense challenge to experienced players. 

There's also ray-tracing support and a Turbo Mode that significantly increases the game's speed to make the action more frantic. All that makes this the most complete and stylish hack-and-slash single-player game on the console.

"Sifu" is a 2022 beat 'em up game from the relatively small development team Sloclap. The game follows a young martial arts expert who ventures into modern-day China on a revenge mission. Determined to bring justice to those who killed his father, the protagonist isolates himself and trains alone for years before confronting the four figures responsible for his father's death — each possessing a unique supernatural power.

Where "Sifu" stands out is with its unique resurrection mechanic. Every time the character is killed in battle, he resurrects thanks to a special talisman he holds. However, this process also ages him, reducing his health but improving his power and speed, forcing players to constantly adapt their style to suit the character's current status. 

Add in the extensive combat system, which includes over 150 different attacks, and "Sifu" is a game that will keep most gamers on their toes and is very rewarding.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, probably best known for the "Yakuza" series, began work on "Lost Judgment" not long after the release of its predecessor. The original game was a spin-off of the "Yakuza" franchise and followed private detective Takayuki Yagami as he investigated gruesome murders where the victims were left with mutilated corpses. In the sequel, the lawyer-turned-investigator is pursuing a suspect accused of multiple murders.

Although the action will be familiar to anyone who has played "Judgment," the more recent title features two new fighting styles to give Yagami more options when it comes to combat. The engaging gameplay is a mixture of stealth and platforming, with objectives such as tailing a suspect or chasing someone through the streets of several Japanese cities. "Lost Judgment" also showcases a mature and compelling plot that deals with some dark themes in a way that isn't too sensationalist but keeps players utterly gripped at all times.

"Lost Judgment" is among the few awesome single-player games on the PS5 available across other consoles. It is possible to play the Sega game on the PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but none of that takes away from the fact that PS5 owners should try it out if they are fans of other action-adventure games.

If one thing is guaranteed to coincide with the release of a new console, it's remasters of already successful games. Developers and publishers like to take advantage of the fact that an updated system makes it possible to re-release a game to a whole new audience. Remasters also appeal to players who have already tried out the game and might be tempted to go back to it thanks to upgrades and enhancements.

"Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered" is essentially the same action-adventure game that swung onto the PS4 to high praise in 2018. Following Peter Parker's attempts to stop Mister Negative from releasing a deadly virus, this new game version includes all previously released downloadable content, graphical improvements, extra costumes for Spider-Man, and support for the PS5's DualSense controller and 3D audio.

There's no better way to play "Marvel's Spider-Man." The PS5 version has the added benefit of near-instant loading times. Players can jump straight into the sequel, "Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales," after completing the original.

Developer Guerilla Games has seemingly never been afraid of a challenge. It released the first game in the "Horizon" series at almost the same time as Nintendo's critically acclaimed "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" and followed that up by launching "Horizon: Forbidden West" alongside "Elden Ring." While this may have limited its appeal to wider audiences, critics and players still found plenty to like about this sequel.

In many ways, "Horizon: Forbidden West" takes everything that worked well in "Horizon: Zero Dawn" but pushes it all up to 11. There's a bigger open world to explore, new weapons and enemies, additional mounts to travel around the different environments, and better-looking visuals. Our review found that there were also impressive improvements to the core experience as Aloy battles against various animal-like machines.

What ultimately makes "Horizon: Forbidden West" so good is that it has a world that is a pleasure to explore. It's easy to lose several hours discovering everything the game offers. With an expansion due in April, now is a great time to jump into the post-apocalyptic world for the first time.

Sucker Punch Productions is another first-party PlayStation developer that has made a name for itself recently with its single-player games, including "Infamous" and its sequel, "Infamous: Second Son." The American developer switched the setting to 13th-century Japan during the first Mongol invasion for its most recent game. Fans of the studio's other work will notice that "Ghost of Tsushima" emphasizes melee combat rather than the electricity-based superpowers of the "Infamous" franchise.

In "Ghost of Tsushima," players take on the role of a samurai called Jin Sakai as he attempts to repel the Mongol invaders. Having almost been killed during an initial assault by the attackers, he is forced to adopt new guerilla tactics to strike back at the Mongols with his limited resources and allies. Much of the gameplay revolves around the player's choice to either stick to honorable samurai methods or utilize the less confrontational strategies Jin learns.

With a unique combat system focused on parrying opponents and striking with quick counterattacks, "Ghost of Tsushima" is a game that requires precision and patience but is more than worth the challenge. A special edition for the PS5 also includes some performance enhancements and an expansion, making it the ideal way to experience the release.

Following Insomniac Games' "Marvel's Spider-Man" on the PS4, the Sony-owned studio immediately started work on a sequel. The result of that was "Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales," a 2020 game currently available on PS4, PS5, and PC. 

Like its predecessor, the game focuses on the titular hero's journey in New York, but this time focuses on another version of the Web-Slinger in the form of Miles Morales. Much of the story deals with his attempt to find a balance between his personal life and his heroic duties, further complicated because he is not the only Spider-Man operating in the city.

Having trained under Peter Parker for a year, Morales finds himself caught in a conflict igniting between a criminal gang known as the Underground and an industrial company called Roxxon Energy Corporation. Anticipation was undoubtedly high for "Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales" and didn't disappoint fans when it launched. Racking up high scores from critics across all platforms, it carried over the winning formula from the first game while introducing some new gameplay abilities, including Morales' Venom Blast and Camouflage skills, to expand the player's arsenal and keep things feeling fresh.

No list of great single-player experiences would be complete without mentioning "Elden Ring." The game is one of the best available on the PlayStation 5 and arguably among the greatest games of all time, setting a new standard for open-world RPGs. First released in 2022, the game is the latest title by FromSoftware, the celebrated developer behind games such as "Dark Souls" and "Bloodborne." "A Song of Ice and Fire" writer George R. R. Martin also contributed to world-building, establishing the lore of the fictional Lands Between.

"Elden Ring" follows the protagonist, part of a group known as the Tarnished, tasked with becoming the Elden Lord by restoring the Elden Ring of ancient times. Players must travel across the immense world on a mystical steed known as Torrent while battling various bosses to gather the materials necessary for their quest. Featuring the same signature brutal combat and challenging boss battles, the game pushed the Soulslike genre forward with its innovative take on an open-world environment.

Receiving widespread critical acclaim and becoming the second best-selling game of the year, "Elden Ring" is a release everyone should try, especially now that brand new DLC has been confirmed in the form of the upcoming expansion "Shadow of the Erdtree."