Whatoplay presents the Top 25 PS4 Action Games of all time.
All arranged by playscore. To check out our full list, visit our Best PS4 Action game page.
25. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Opening our list is FromSoftware’s
latest project before their elusive Elden Ring. Sekiro’s samurai combat brings out the weeb in us,
and hitting those perfect parries feels like playing a rhythm game disguised as a Soulsborne.
Its recent update adds an even more challenging mode and some fancy costumes. A playscore of 8.83.
24. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Senua’s journey of self-discovery is both haunting and beautiful.
Ninja Theory flexes their impeccable sound design with Hellblade’s dynamic audio.
Battling her inner demons feels like playing DmC while listening to an ASMR YouTube video.
One of those rare games best played with headphones on, it receives a playscore of 8.87.
23. NieR: Automata Yoko Taro’s fourth-wall-breaking action-adventure
game is sure to ‘attract’ ‘all kinds’ of gamers. Automata’s blistering combat is reminiscent of
Devil May Cry. Connecting combos and taking down an army of robotic Aliens alongside its
ethereal soundtrack somehow feels… comforting. We can’t wait for Replicant. A playscore of 8.93.
22. Dragon Age: Inquisition With a sequel definitely in the works,
it’s good to know that BioWare still remembers their Dragon Age series. Inquisition was Dragon
Age at its most ambitious. The story took a step backward, unfortunately, but its combat
and semi-open world elements gave new life to this gorgeous fantasy world. A playscore of 8.95.
21. DOOM Eternal Eternal is DOOM at 100%
and this pandemonium is your little playground. Doomguy returns and he’s bringing his
arsenal of Demon-killing weapons to Earth. As a one-man army, demolish the demonic hordes with
style. It’s one of the strongest first-person shooters out there. A playscore of 8.95.
20. Shadow Of The Colossus BluePoint’s revival of this
beloved PS2 classic gave new life to its somber tale of love and mystery.
To this day, we still feel bad for stealing the souls of those poor Colossi but we gotta do what
we gotta do to save the love of Wander’s life… and his horse. A playscore of 8.96.
19. Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition There’s no end to Blizzard’s Diablo
anytime soon now that its much-awaited fourth title is in development. Ultimate Evil Edition
is the best Diablo III version to date. For a game built around mouse-and-keyboard controls,
the isometric dungeon-crawler works surprisingly well with a controller. A playscore of 8.98.
18. Fallout 4
The post-nuclear playground from Bethesda had so much potential. It started strong and it
gained a massive influx of meme communities poking fun of the game’s highs and lows.
It was a game we took for granted after 76’s blunder but now that the series is
in Microsoft’s hands, who knows what lies in store in this wasteland. A playscore of 9.00.
17. Batman: Arkham Knight
The explosive finale of Rocksteady’s award-winning title. Arkham Knight didn’t surpass City’s story,
but it did improve in its combat and visuals. It’s the Caped Crusader perfected,
especially since he has his sidekicks helping him rid Gotham of its villainy. A playscore of 9.02.
16. Devil May Cry 5 CAPCOM is slowly taking
over gaming this year. Resident Evil Village is months away, alongside the
new Monster Hunter game for the Switch. Devil May Cry 5 was the highest point of the series.
The combat is insanely responsive, the dynamic soundtrack is good for the ears
and the four main characters are memorable as ever. It receives a playscore of 9.07.
15. Monster Hunter: World
The biggest Monster Hunter game CAPCOM ever created, if you include its final expansion,
Iceborne. World introduced a ton of fresh mechanics to efficiently take down monsters
and scavenge their body parts for armor…humanely, of course. Maybe its upcoming sequel, Rise,
will “rise” to the occasion (who writes this stuff). A playscore of 9.08.
14. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
A collection of everything Shovel Knight has to offer. This platformer invokes nostalgia for
the classic gamers and the selection of multiple characters has something different for everyone.
This isn’t just about a knight and his shovel anymore. A playscore of 9.09.
13. Dark Souls III The “final”
Dark Souls game of the series ended with a high note. The addition of their two DLCs,
Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City gave players enough content in its challenging new locations.
With a playscore of 9.10, Dark Souls III was the highest-rated of the trilogy.
12. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Sony loves Spiderman so they decided to give
this web-slinging newbie his standalone title. Miles Morales doesn’t overstay its welcome.
It feels like a triple-A DLC to Insomniac’s Spiderman. Its story is self-contained and it
fleshes out Miles’ character should a sequel happen anytime soon. A playscore of 9.10.
11. Ghost Of Tsushima Jin Sakai goes full Tenchu in this
beautiful open-world action game from Suckerpunch. Tsushima, with its detailed landscapes and
picturesque vistas, is essentially a screenshot simulator. The gameplay isn’t revolutionary, but
it does give off a sense of badassery after every swing of Tenchu’s blades. A playscore of 9.11.
10. Horizon Zero Dawn What was once a part of
PlayStation 4’s exclusive titles has made its way to the PC just recently.
Despite this restructuring, Horizon’s scale is unchanged. Aloy’s search for answers in a
broken dystopia full of metallic dinosaurs is something we’ve always been interested
in. Who knows what Forbidden West has in store for us? A playscore of 9.12.
9. Final Fantasy VII Remake This is the only version PlayStation
4 owners can access now, but a better version is available exclusively for the PlayStation 5 which
includes Yuffie as a DLC character. It sucks for old-gen users, but at least we still get
to experience Tetsuya Nomura’s meta take on the Final Fantasy VII franchise. A playscore of 9.13.
8. Bloodborne The closest thing we have to a true Lovecraft
game that doesn’t feel half-baked. Bloodborne still relies on Dark Souls’ crushing difficulty,
but it does make up for its massive collection of monster-killing weapons.
Being aggressive can sometimes pay off,
and dodge rolling isn’t as recommended compared to its previous titles. A playscore of 9.17.
7. Grand Theft Auto V
Rockstar’s most popular series stood the test of time. It’s still everyone’s favorite chaotic
playground where they can blow up cars, commit war crimes and experiment with some insane mods.
It’s not like we care about the story at this point. A playscore of 9.24.
6. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain There’s a lot to expect around Kojima’s final
Metal Gear game, but despite the controversies and some major setbacks, it was still a groundbreaking
stealth-action adventure. It pushed Metal Gear’s potential for the next-generation,
provided Konami actually cares about their IP. A playscore of 9.25.
5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt CDPR has been in hot water ever
since its Cyberpunk debacle. Thankfully, their final Witcher retains its glory. It’s massive
in terms of story and content, even without including its two major DLCs. The Wild Hunt
is considered by many as one of gaming’s best and it receives a playscore of 9.29.
4. Red Dead Redemption 2 The story of Arthur Morgan and John
Marston made grown men cry. It’s the most detailed open-world action game centered around Cowboys,
and Rockstar wasted no time polishing everything from realistic clouds to realistic
horse testicles. It receives a playscore of 9.30.
3. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Nathan Drake’s final quest involves
more than just dragging himself around Madagascar mud. His personal conflict was something we didn’t
expect in a game all about shooting and stealing treasures. Naughty Dog did a great job showcasing
their narrative expertise alongside their action-packed set-pieces. A playscore of 9.38.
2. The Last Of Us: Remastered If it weren’t for the intense
review-bombing its sequel received, this original title wouldn’t have been a part of this list.
This Remastered version was built for the PlayStation 4. While there aren’t any major
differences except visuals, it’s still the best alternative for players who want to experience
Joel and Ellie’s journey again, or for the first time. A playscore 9.41.
1. God Of War Of course. PlayStation’s king retains
its crown. The winner of our Community poll for best Action Game, God of War is a revolutionary
way to experience the action genre in video game format. Kratos is humanized and he’s traveling
around the Nine Realms with his beloved Boy to fulfill a dying wish. There’s so much potential
in this soft-reboot and we can’t wait for Ragnarok. It receives a playscore of 9.53.