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For those lucky enough to own Sony’s latest console, it may be helpful to know that there are quite a few quality games on the platform that are completely free. While the PlayStation 5 has become increasingly more available in recent times, it is still quite expensive. Thus, being able to boost your game library at no extra cost is a huge bonus.
Some titles may seem more obvious than others, but who knows; maybe the Playstation 5 is your first console. And hey, while some of these games are on other consoles, some of them also contain unique functionality exclusive to Sony’s hit new console. So, obvious or not, we’re going to tell you about the very best free-to-play titles you can download on your Playstation 5 today.
Updated March 9, 2023 by James Kennedy: Well, that time has finally come. If you want a PS5, you will be able to buy one. That’s right, it took two years to get to this point, but it is finally a reality. With so many new PS5 owners, we figured it was time to update this list and give everyone a heads-up on the games they can load their shiny new console with for absolutely free. This update is adding two more excellent titles. One is a spiritual successor to an indie darling, and the other is a game that has literally over a decade’s worth of content loaded into it. Both are absolutely worthy of your time.
14 Warframe
If you aren’t familiar with Warframe, it is a looter shooter that has incredible mobility, and extremely zippy combat. It is surprisingly beautiful, too. We say surprisingly, as Warframe is ten years old now. Of course, this action-packed, cyborg ninja simulator may be old, but it has also been supported diligently during that time. As for the PS5 release, well, Digital Extremes made sure to go all-out, and the PS5 version utilizes adaptive triggers brilliantly.
The only downside to that is that Warframe has a lot of moving parts, and interconnected systems, at this point. So, it can be a little overwhelming for new players. And if you are planning to play the game without buying any platinum with real money, it can be a little grindy. But the moment-to-moment gameplay being so much fun helps to alleviate that issue a little.
13 Sky: Children Of The Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a wildly ambitious, utterly unique follow-up to Annapurna Interactive’s smash indie success: Journey. However, while Journey was a tightly focused experience, Sky is an open-ended, whimsical adventure. It can be played like a single-player game if you like, completing individual missions, and upgrading your flight, but the world is also populated with other players who you can interact with.
You can assist people in completing puzzles, helping them locate hidden spirits, or helping them complete puzzles that are exclusive to co-op play. Very little is explained to you; instead, the game expects you to explore and experiment. It is all extremely charming. So, what is the catch? If the game is free, there must be some kind of pay-gating, right? Nope. Cosmetic items are available, but that’s it. It all feels extremely generous. There is no reason for this game to not be on your PS5!
12 Call Of Duty: Warzone*
Call Of Duty: Warzone is one of the most popular games on the planet, and it is showing no signs of slowing down. It is the free component of Activision’s annual series, and it is well on its way to dwarfing it in popularity. You and some mates (or just you if you fancy) hop out of a plane, pop your parachute, and get to killing.
The game controls like a dream, it looks gorgeous on the PS5’s boost hardware, and the gameplay is top-notch. Few, if any Battle Royales on the market compete in raw FPS gameplay, and none can match its presentation. Being free is just the cherry on an already feature-rich tart.
11 Fall Guys
Battle Royales are all the rage at the moment. Heck, they have been for a long time now. You can’t go a few scrolls down the PS Store without tripping a handful of them. Developers have gotten creative in recent times, however. They have started to apply the “last man standing” principle to games that don’t revolve around killing.
Fall Guys is one such game. Fall Guys is basically the video game equivalent of Total Wipeout or Takeshi’s Castle (showing our age with that one…). You are a “Bean”, and all you have to do is get through a series of increasingly difficult obstacle courses. If you fall into the slurry, or you fail to complete said challenge in time, you’re out. It’s a simple concept emboldened by a charming art style, great challenges, and goofy physics.
10 Multiversus
Super Smash Brothers has reigned over its self-made kingdom for literal decades. Games have come and gone trying to capture the magic of Nintendo’s “ode to gaming”, but none have come close. Heck, even Sony’s own attempt flopped harder than a soggy sock. With Super Smash Brothers having some time off, however, the genre is ripe for the taking, and Warner Bros. has entered the ring.
Multiversus is a frantic 2D fighting game starring characters from across Warner Bros.’s extensive library of IPs. We are talking Shaggy from Scooby Do drop-kicking Aria Stark from Game Of Thrones. It’s an absolute blast to play, and it runs great on the PS5.
9 Fortnite
Epic’s Fortnite is enduringly popular. We are pretty sure that no one is going to take issue with that statement. While the contrarian in all of us may roll their eyes a little, Fortnite played a huge role in popularizing an entire genre. It has also proven itself to be a limber, adaptive title. Offering a steady string of improvements over the years, and always finding a way to keep its community playing. Fortnite’s longevity is, at this point, unquestionable.
On top of that, Fortnite is entirely free, utilizes the full power of the PS5 effectively, and offers a number of unique ways to play. You can jump in without paying a penny, and see what all the hype is about. There is a reason this third-person shooter has lasted as long as it has, and has been able to feature the most impressive crossovers in the entire medium. We encourage you to download it and find that reason out for yourself.
8 Rocket League
Psyonix’s Rocket League is an online competitive soccer game where your avatar of choice is, well, a car. We know, it sounds stupid. Don’t worry, that is everyone’s first impression. But hey, Rocket League established itself as a premier game for one reason and one reason alone: it is sublimely enjoyable.
While it can be a little intimidating at first, as it has such an established community at this point, Rocket League is still extremely beginner-friendly. Not much of a scorer? No problem, go ahead and play goalie. If that isn’t your scene, go harass one of the other team’s players by driving into them. The point is, you don’t need to be a pro to contribute to your team. Furthermore, if the competitive scene isn’t for you, there are a bunch of alternative modes that are more casual. Best of all, the only monetization is purchasing cosmetics, so all this good stuff is completely free.
7 Genshin Impact
Have you ever heard of the not-so-free game Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? Well, miHoYo’s Genshin Impact is a unique, open-world, action-RPG that takes a heavy amount of inspiration from Nintendo’s modern classic. But it isn’t just a Breath of the Wild clone. Genshin Impact introduces a party-based style of combat that, quite frankly, exceeds that of its inspiration.
Moreover, Genshin Impact takes full advantage of the Playstation 5’s hardware. The leap from the PS4 version to the PS5 version is monumental. It does have that gacha-style of monetization, but we are happy to report that you will never have to interact with it in order to complete the game’s single-player campaign.
6 Apex Legends
Titanfall developer, Respawn Entertainment, took their crack at the battle royale genre. Saying EA’s surprising stealth launch of their free three versus three shooter turned out to be a success would be quite the understatement. Apex is a smash hit, and has become Respawn’s crown jewel. Apex Legends is a mixture of a hero shooter, and a battle royale title. Just like in Titanfall before it, Apex is a slick shooter that feels responsive, and gives the players a ton of tools to play around with.
The PS5 version of the game sees a number of eye-catching additions over the last-gen version. It has full 4K support, HDR, and, of course, it implements those fancy adaptive triggers. Best of all, the monetization is extremely reasonable, and doesn’t effect gameplay. It is just cosmetic stuff. We encourage you to hop in and show everyone how legends are made.
5 Splitgate
Have you ever wanted to mash various video game franchises together? Well, that is precisely what Splitgate did. Mixing the popular portal mechanic from Valve’s Portal franchise with the crisp shooting feel and look of 343 Industries’ Halo series gives you 1047 Games’ Splitgate.
Splitgate is relatively new to the gaming scene, with its Season zero releasing just this August. Splitgate is available for free on Playstation 5 via backward compatibility with the PS5 version currently in development.
4 World of Tanks
Wargaming’s World of Tanks has been around for quite a while. Initially releasing back in 2010, it has stuck around, and for good reason. World of Tanks is exactly what it sounds like. It’s an online multiplayer game where players control realistic 20th-century tanks and battle it out at historic locations.
World of Tanks is available on Playstation 5 via backward compatibility. Maybe commanding your very own tank of choice is as cool as it sounds, oh, and spending is entirely at your discretion.
3 Path of Exile
Out since 2013, following an open beta, Grinding Gear Games’ Path of Exile is a free-to-play action role-playing video game. The game even won a BAFTA for being an ever-evolving game just last year, so the game remains popular and in players’ minds. If you have ever enjoyed dungeon crawlers, Path of Exile could be worth a shot.
Path of Exile is available for free Playstation 5 via backward compatibility. Take a chance on the beloved game focused around a strong economy and which promised never to be “pay to win.”
2 Astro’s Playroom
Team Asobi and the late Japan Studio’s Astro’s Playroom is a bit of a unique case. Owners of a Playstation 5 already have it preinstalled for free as a pack-in to show off the power of the Dualsense controller. Astro’s Playroom is genuinely a 3D platformer, but truthfully it’s more of a love letter to the previous Playstation consoles.
Previous owners of Playstation consoles will find a lot to love in the game. Still, those who may be first-timers or only dabbled with the console’s previous history could see the game as an intriguing learning experience. Moreover, Astro’s Playroom is strictly a Playstation 5 game and utilizes the power of the hardware.
1 Destiny 2
Bungie’s Destiny 2 was initially released at sixty US dollars but has since become free to play. Destiny 2 is a first-person online-only multiplayer shooter. Players create their very own characters referred to as Guardians and fight to reclaim their home on Earth.
It’s very probable that Destiny 2 may be the holy grail of free titles on Playstation 5. Considering it has a fully realized Playstation 5 version, is entirely free, and includes the DLC, the value and promise are through the proverbial roof.
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