Best PS5 Games: Top 15 Titles to Play Before PS6
The best PS5 games are those you can enjoy on PS5 Pro and carry to PS6 via backwards compatibility. This Top 15 is updated for 2026, split into exclusives, cross-platform and Pro-enhanced. {emphasis}
Top 15 picks
| # | Game | Why it matters before PS6 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | God of War Ragnarok | Flagship narrative, likely enhanced on PS6 |
| 2 | Horizon Forbidden West | Engine that will stretch on 35 TFLOPS |
| 3 | Spider-Man 2 | Insomniac pipeline to exclusive games |
| 4 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Panel for PS6 vs PS5 leap |
| 5 | Gran Turismo 7 | Path tracing showcase preview |
| 6 | Astro Bot | Haptics lineage to DualSense 2 |
| 7 | Demon’s Souls Remake | Early ray tracing glimpse |
| 8 | Returnal | CPU-intensive loop |
| 9 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | SSD instant world switch |
| 10 | Elden Ring | Open world density test |
| 11 | Baldur’s Gate 3 | AI systems precursor to AI in PS6 |
| 12 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | Cross-gen anchor |
| 13 | Resident Evil 4 Remake | PSSR candidate |
| 14 | Cyberpunk 2077 + Phantom Liberty | How PS6 specs fix compromises |
| 15 | Helldivers 2 | Live service stress test |
Each stays relevant because backwards compatibility ensures day-one access on PS6, and PS6 price at $749+ makes clearing backlog smart before upgrading.
Check games on PS6 for launch lineup and PS5 Pro vs PS6 decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy PS5 games now before PS6?
Yes, backlog carries forward via compatibility, many will be auto-enhanced.
Which games show PS5 Pro best?
GT7, Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2 with Pro patches.
Will these games be cheaper on PS6?
Expect Plus catalog inclusion, but launch price was $69.99 vs future $89.99.
Are these PS6-enhanced?
Most will get auto-enhancement; true exclusives need PS6 hardware.