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Fiendish Fowl
Untitled Goose Game
Spiritual Warfare
Ghostwire: Tokyo
Tough Journeys
The Last of Us Remastered
Savory Success
Overcooked 2
Yes, Sony’s game subscription service can be kind of convoluted. And, yes, PlayStation Plus is worthwhile for PlayStation owners. Both can be true! While longtime PlayStation fans may have to really dig through the options to find something exciting, it’s an affordable entry point for new PS5 owners who are less familiar with Sony’s back catalog.
PS Plus is broken down into three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. The Essential option costs $10 a month to access online multiplayer and download a couple of select games every month. The Extra tier adds over a hundred games for you to download, costs $15 a month, and is comparable to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. For $3 more, the Premium tier lets you access PlayStation classics through streaming.
Check out our explainer on PlayStation Plus for even more details about the service. Do you need help deciding which game subscription is actually worth your money? We’ve got you covered. And for even more top-tier picks, take a look at our roundup of the best PS5 games.
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Fiendish Fowl
Untitled Goose Game
Do you enjoy causing chaos, but in, like, a cute way? From publisher Panic, Untitled Goose Game is an absolute banger from 2019 where you role play as a prankish feathered animal. From swiping a pint glass from the pub to trapping a boy in the phone booth, even if you played this game upon its initial release, Untitled Goose Game is the kind of silly fun that’s worth giving another go.
Part of PlayStation Plus Extra.
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Courtesy of Bethesda
Spiritual Warfare
Ghostwire: Tokyo
Pack your bags, we’re going to Tokyo! The streets are cleared out and there’s no traffic in sight. That’s odd. What if almost everyone in the city was transformed into a spirit? Use your newfound, magical abilities in Ghostwire: Tokyo to fight strange apparitions and purify Shibuya, all while enjoying aspects of Japanese folklore.
Part of PlayStation Plus Extra.
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Courtesy of Sony
Tough Journeys
The Last of Us Remastered
Do you have a bit of a crush on Pedro Pascal in the new HBO series? Go back and play the game with Joel and Ellie, where it all started. The graphics in this version aren’t as impressive as the complete remake, but the plot remains one of the best gameplay stories of all time. Just remember not to breathe in the spores!
Part of PlayStation Plus Premium.
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Courtesy of Digital LTD
Savory Success
Overcooked 2
Quick, grab that plate of food and throw it over here! Oh no, the kitchen is on fire and we need to put it out fast! In Overcooked 2, you craft scrumptious meals in imaginative levels. Sure you can cook, but what if the kitchen is located in a dingy, underground mine or high in the clouds on a hot air balloon? It’s a fabulous couch co-op game where the frenetic pace of the kitchen often devolves into a hilarious mess.
Part of PlayStation Plus Extra.
