Metacritic’s ranking of PS5 releases in 2025 highlights a year of diverse and well-reviewed games, from major franchise entries and high-profile ports to inventive indie projects. The list below reflects the site’s aggregated scores for PS5 versions published during 2025.
Top-rated PS5 titles on Metacritic in 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — Metacritic score: 92
- Release date: April 24, 2025
“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,” a French RPG, received praise for blending real-time strategic combat with surreal visuals and an introspective narrative. The game follows an expedition through a decaying world where time unravels, and critics highlighted its innovative battle mechanics, atmospheric soundtrack and philosophical depth.
Hollow Knight: Silksong — Metacritic score: 92
- Release date: September 4, 2025
After years of anticipation, “Hollow Knight: Silksong” arrived on PS5 in 2025. The sequel places players in the role of Hornet, introducing new maps, enemies and movement options. Reviews emphasized technical improvements, meticulous level design and a successful evolution of the original metroidvania formula.
Forza Horizon 5 — Metacritic score: 91
- PS5 release date: April 29, 2025
Originally launched in 2021 for Xbox and PC, “Forza Horizon 5” made its PS5 debut in 2025 with optimizations for the console. The PlayStation version preserves the open-world, Mexico-inspired setting, high-fidelity visuals and varied event types. Critics applauded the technical adaptation and performance on PS5.
Dispatch — Metacritic score: 91
- Release date: October 22, 2025
“Dispatch,” an indie surprise, combines police-thriller tension with interactive narrative. Players act as an emergency call operator, making real-time decisions that shape calls’ outcomes and the broader story. Reviewers commended its gripping storytelling and the originality of its core mechanic.
Split Fiction — Metacritic score: 91
- Release date: March 6, 2025
“Split Fiction” is a psychological thriller built around fragmented memories. The game alternates between timelines and perspectives, challenging players to distinguish truth from delusion. Critics singled out its clever script and the cinematic use of narrative editing as standout elements.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector — Metacritic score: 90
- Release date: January 31, 2025
The sequel to the cult narrative RPG expands its sci‑fi setting with new survival and resource-management systems. Set aboard a collapsing space station, “Citizen Sleeper 2” explores identity, autonomy and corporate capitalism, and was praised for its character depth and distinctive atmosphere.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach — Metacritic score: 89
- Release date: June 26, 2025
Hideo Kojima’s anticipated follow-up pushes the original’s mythology further, emphasizing human connections and environmental symbolism. “On The Beach” places Sam Bridges in more extreme settings; critics noted technical advancements and bold narrative choices while observing the series’ contemplative style continues to divide opinions.
Monster Hunter Wilds — Metacritic score: 88
- Release date: February 28, 2025
Capcom’s latest entry sends players into a wild biome populated by dynamic creatures and living ecosystems. “Monster Hunter Wilds” drew attention for its expansive maps, cooperative battles and striking PS5 visuals. Reviews highlighted the franchise’s balance between new features and familiar mechanics.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — Metacritic score: 88
- Release date: September 19, 2025
The long-favored JRPG received a PS5 remaster in 2025. “Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter” follows Estelle and Joshua through a richly written story and turn-based combat. The remaster introduced enhanced graphics and quality-of-life improvements that appealed to both newcomers and longtime fans.
BALL x PIT — Metacritic score: 88
- Release date: October 15, 2025
“BALL x PIT” is an experimental puzzle game that uses realistic physics and a minimalist aesthetic. Players manipulate the environment and gravity to guide a ball to challenging destinations. Critics praised its simplicity, creativity and design that encourages continual experimentation.
How the list was compiled
The selections above are drawn from Metacritic’s aggregated scores for PS5 releases during 2025, covering exclusives, multiplatform titles and re-releases that arrived on the console that year. Scores cited correspond to the Metacritic ratings for the PS5 versions only.
