PlayStation 5's Greatest Free Games Incoming (Jan '25)

PlayStation 5

This article is part of a comprehensive guide to the PlayStation 5.

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The Best PlayStation 5 GamesThe Best PlayStation 5 GamesThe Best Console Exclusives on the PS5The Best Single-Player Games on the PS5The Best Open-World Games on the PS5The Best Adventure Games on the PS5The Best RPGs on the PS5The Best JRPGs on the PS5The Best Platformers on the PS5The Best FPS Games on the PS5The Best Horror Games on the PS5The Best Fighting Games on the PS5The Best Racing Games on the PS5The Best Soulslikes on the PS5The Best Rhythm Games on the PS5The Best Twin Stick Shooters on the PS5The Best Local Co-Op Games on the PS5The Best Online Multiplayer Games on the PS5The Best Free-to-Play Games on the PS5The Best Battle Royale Games on the PS5The Best Co-Op Third-Person Shooters on the PS5The Best Indie Games on the PS5The Best Kids Games Games on the PS5The Best M-Rated Games on the PS5The Best-Looking Games on the PS5The Best 4K 60 FPS Games on the PS5The Best PS5 Accessories in 2023The Best PS5 SSDs in 2023Must-Play PS5 GamesMust-Play PS5 GamesThe Best PSVR 2 GamesThe Best PSVR 2 GamesThe Best PSVR 2 GamesThe Best Games on the PSVR 2 (Sitting Down)The Best Games on the PSVR 2 (Standing Up)The Most Immersive Games on the PSVR 2The Best PSVR 2 Accessories in 2025PSVR 2: Prescription Lens Inserts GuideMust-Play PSVR 2 GamesMust-Play PSVR 2 Games

The PlayStation 5 offers a compelling selection of free-to-play games, a category that has experienced significant growth in recent years. The success of titles like Fortnite and Genshin Impact has spurred many developers to adopt this model.

Top-tier free-to-play games can provide hundreds of hours of entertainment at no cost. Some boast visuals and gameplay rivaling paid titles. Even those that don't reach that level often offer excellent experiences for shorter play sessions. Below is a curated list of the best free PS5 games available.

This list includes some popular PS4 titles playable on the PS5. While quality is the primary ranking factor, newly released games will initially appear higher on the list.

Updated January 5, 2024, by Mark Sammut: While limited to a niche audience, the PS Store features many excellent PS VR2 titles. Free experiences are less common, but a notable exception arrived in November 2024. See the link below for details on this free PS VR2 game.

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PlayStation 5's Greatest Free Games Incoming (Jan '25)

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