Summary

  • Free PS5 games may be limited, but options like Rocket League offer great entertainment value for hours of playtime.
  • Path of Exile boasts deep customization and gameplay, making it a standout in the ARPG genre despite underwhelming combat.
  • Warframe's unique movement mechanics and large content offering, along with cooperative play, make it a solid choice for gamers.

The PS5 comes with a pretty extensive library of games, but sadly, almost all of them come at a price. There are a very limited number of good options when it comes to free PS5 games, but the available options are so great that they can entertain you for a long time.

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This article will list some of the best free games that you can download from the PS5 Store. We will also try and make sure we get enough representation from every genre we can, so this list isn't just limited to your famous shooters.

10 Rocket League

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Rocket League

Sports Released July 7, 2015 Developer(s) Psyonix Powered by Expand Collapse

Rocket League is one of the most popular free games on any platform, and so is the case for the PS5. This game combines cars and soccer to make for a fun and exciting experience that can get very competitive at times as you get better at it.

This is a great couch multiplayer game and its online ranked modes are just as fun. Getting used to the different mechanics and the high-skill ceiling makes for an immersive experience that will have you playing this game for hours on end.

9 Path Of Exile

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Path of Exile

Action RPG Released October 23, 2013 Developer(s) Grinding Gear Games Powered by Expand Collapse

Path Of Exile is an online ARPG known for having one of the most extensive skills systems in any game. The amount of depth in terms of skills, customization, and the general open-ended nature of this game make it one of the best in its genre and provide hundreds of hours of interesting gameplay.

Although the combat in Path Of Exile can be quite underwhelming compared to the rest of its aspects, it is still pretty good for a free game, and everyone with a PS5 should check it out.

8 Warframe

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Warframe

Third-Person Shooter Released March 25, 2013 Developer(s) Digital Extremes Powered by Expand Collapse

Warframe is a third-person shooter that has an amazing campaign mode with a load of quests, brilliant and exciting action, and a large amount of content that keeps you invested for a long time. Its creative and unique movement and parkour-based abilities, as well as getting to control different types of vehicles while maneuvering through the different landscapes make this game a lot of fun.

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Teaming up with your friends, experimenting with different weapons and gear, and killing everything that comes in your way is what makes Warframe even better.

7 Fortnite

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Fortnite

Survival Battle Royale Released September 26, 2017 Developer(s) Epic Games Powered by Expand Collapse

Everyone knows how good Fortnite is by now, and the fact that it is completely free makes it even better. The battle royale mode is a classic, and constant updates with map changes and new weapons make this game as fresh as ever and still as fun to play.

You can also try out Lego Fortnite, which is Epic Games' answer to Minecraft but using Unreal Engine 5. This is a great alternative for players who are bored of the battle royale mode and are looking for an open-world, sandbox game to explore and be creative.

6 Rogue Company

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Rogue Company

Third-Person Shooter Released October 1, 2020 Developer(s) First Watch Games Powered by Expand Collapse

Although Rogue Company is another shooter game, it is quite unlike the rest of the games on this list. This game is much more casual and arcadey, with a bunch of objective-based game modes, such as King of the Hill, Demolition, Strikeout, and many others you can try out.

You get to choose from a roster of heroes in Rogue Company, with each of them having special abilities, gear, and weapons. Despite its casual nature, the weapons feel good to use, and the mechanics are very solid.

5 Astro's Playroom

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Astro's Playroom

Platformer Released November 12, 2020 Developer(s) Team Asobi Powered by Expand Collapse

Set at just 5 hours of playtime, Astro's Playroom is a short but amazing introduction to the PlayStation 5 as it comes pre-installed with the console. This is a platformer game that takes you on a short adventure and helps you realize the true potential of the DualShock controller along the way.

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This game is full of Easter Eggs and moments from PlayStation history and makes you feel like a kid once again. Astro's Playroom is definitely worth checking out if you own a PlayStation 5, even if you're not into platformer games.

4 Fall Guys

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Fall Guys

Battle Royale Platformer Action Released August 4, 2020 Developer(s) Mediatonic Powered by Expand Collapse

Fall Guys is one of the best party games ever made, andits lighthearted and casual nature makes it a perfect free game to try out on the PS5. You compete against 100 other players in this game throughout different modes to be the last one standing.

These game modes consist of several chaotic yet exciting obstacle courses, recreations of certain sports such as football, and many other unique modes that are a challenge to learn and compete in.

3 Naraka: Bladepoint

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NARAKA: BLADEPOINT

Battle Royale Action-Adventure Released August 11, 2021 Developer(s) 24 Entertainment, Thunder Fire Universe X Studio Powered by Expand Collapse

Although Naraka: Bladepoint is another battle royale game, it works extremely differently from any other one you may have played. Combat in this game isn't limited to guns and is rather melee-focused, with every character having their own different moves and combos.

Any fighting game fan is bound to enjoy this game due to its fast-paced style. The fact that gunplay doesn't play any factor in deciding fights is also what makes this a unique and cool experience for people who are tired of free shooter games.

2 Apex Legends

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Apex Legends

Battle Royale First-Person Shooter Released February 4, 2019 Developer(s) Respawn Entertainment Powered by Expand Collapse

Apex Legends is a battle royale known for its amazing movement and cool hero-based abilities. As the only first-person shooter game on this list, Apex immerses you into its thrilling world, where you have to try and survive and win against many other players, all using different heroes and possessing different weapons and gear.

The fast-paced environment of this game is intense, and the different movement abilities, such as diving, and sliding, play a huge role in your quest to become the best player on the server. The multiplayer modes also require you to use communication and teamwork if you want to come out on top.

1 Dead By Daylight

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Dead by Daylight

Horror Survival Released June 14, 2016 Developer(s) Behaviour Interactive Powered by Expand Collapse

Dead By Daylight is a horror game with a straightforward concept. You get the choice of either playing as a killer or in a team of survivors. The killer has to capture and kill all the survivors before they escape, and the survivors have to complete a variety of tasks and escape before the killer gets to them.

There is a vast variety of killers you can choose from, including some from pop culture, such as Freddy Krueger and Ghost Face. This is a brilliant horror game to play with your friends due to the amount of funny moments and jumpscares it produces.

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