Missed Prime Day? These 20 must-play PS5 games are still on sale right now

Assassin's Creed Mirage: was $49 now $32 @ Amazon
Assassin's Creed Mirage took Ubisoft's action-adventure franchise back to its roots last year, eschewing the RPG elements and huge open world of AC: Valhalla to focus back on stealth and parkour, and offering multiple approaches to assassination targets, bringing it more in line with earlier entries. 

Demon's Souls: was $69 now $40 @ Amazon
Long before Elden Ring, Bloodborne and Dark Souls, From Software released Demon's Souls, the first Souls' title to truly establish the core gameplay loop that has taken the gaming world by storm. For the current generation, Sony had Bluepoint develop this faithful, beautiful remaster which improves on the original title and updates it with amazing graphics, new weapons, and items. 

Diablo IV: was $69 now $36 @ Amazon
Take on legions of enemies in procedurally-generated dungeons and scoop up loot to outfit yourself for harder runs as you fight your way towards Mephisto's daughter, Lilith in this latest installment of Blizzard's much-loved dungeon-crawling series.

Elden Ring: was $59 now $48 @ Amazon
If you've yet to try From Software's magnum opus, you can snag this gripping, uber-tough open-world action RPG at a decent price during Prime Day (one which has just dropped even lower). It's a well-timed discount, too, as Elden Ring's making waves all over again after the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. 

Final Fantasy XVI: was $49 now $29 @ Amazon
Final Fantasy XVI is a mature, action-focused reinvention of Square Enix's long-running RPG franchise that spins a yarn closer to "Game of Thrones" than any of the previous entries. In FF16, you play Clive Rosfield, son of the Duke of Rosaria. After a tragic opening, you're forced to become a "Bearer" for another ruler, and set off for a gripping tale that's laden with twists, wielding all kinds of powers in precise, real-time battles as you travel the length and breadth of Valisthea.

Grand Theft Auto V: was $39 now $29 @ Amazon
Comfortably one of the best-selling video games of all time, and rightly so. GTA V may just be the best open-world total of all time, and its impeccably paced missions that revolve around a trio of crooks attempting to pull off increasingly elaborate heists in a fictional version of L.A. is incredibly compelling. This PS5 remaster also includes 60 fps gameplay and new ray tracing features.  

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: was $69 now $34 @ Amazon
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest entry in the Yakuza series, and once again sees you stepping into the shoes of Ichiban Kasuga for another acclaimed outing. It packs in everything you could want from an RGG Studio and reworks the turn-based combat to make it even more engaging... and this Prime Day deal is the perfect way to play it if you haven't already. 

Marvel's Spider-Man 2: was $69 now $63 @ Amazon
Okay, yes, this is far from the biggest discount on this list, but any money off Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is worth shouting about. This new adventure sees Peter Parker and Miles Morales web-swinging into action for another stellar adventure that plays across Marvel's New York. Swap between the Spider-Men and deploy their new powers as you take on new villains from Spidey's rogues gallery in this excellent action game.

Octopath Traveler II: was $59 now $35 @ Amazon
Octopath Traveler 2 is a standalone sequel to its equally impressive HD-2D Square Enix JRPG predecessor. Boasting a fresh set of characters (each with their own story and own ways of interacting with the world) and even more impressive visuals, this is a must-play for traditional RPG fans. 

Paleo Pines: The Dino Valley: was $29 now $24 @ Amazon
If you think Stardew Valley would have been improved by the addition of dinosaurs (you'd be correct), you should try Paleo Pines. This adorable life sim sees you exploring an island and befriending all kinds of charming prehistoric pals (and your fellow islanders) as you unravel the local history while growing crops on your farmland... something which your dino friends can lend a hand with. 

Persona 3 Reload: was $69 now $34 @ Amazon
Atlus' Persona series comes with a ton of pedigree, and this full-fledged remake brought the Persona 3 story to the current console generation so franchise veterans and newcomers could experience it. Part social sim and part JRPG, Persona 3 Reload updates the visuals and packs in tons of quality-of-life improvements along with new elements, bringing the original tale up to date and making this another must-play RPG.

Persona 5 Tactica: was $59 now $24 at Amazon
Atlus has delivered a fair few adventures up for fans of the Phantom Thieves, and Persona 5 Tactica is a strategic, tactical RPG with all the stylish trappings of the mainline series, making this spin-off another hit for Persona subscribers. 

Just make sure you've already played through Persona 5 Royal before you pick this one up, as there's some story spoilers baked in. Luckily, Persona 5 Royal's also got a deep discount for Prime Day, too. 

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: was $49 now $29 @ Amazon
The long-dormant Prince of Persia franchise returned this year in this delightful multi-platform Metroidvania. Play as Sargon and run, jump, slide, and air dash your way through levels, grab new powers and solve puzzles as you take on enemies and bosses in this fun action-platformer. 

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: was $69 now $41 @ Amazon
Insomniac's delightful combo of platforming and blasting comedic aliens is an all-time great PS5 game right up there with Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Few titles take better advantage of the PS5’s ability to immediately stream in assets thanks to that blistering SSD; something Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart shows off incredibly well with its instantaneous portal jumps to different planets.  

Returnal: was $69 now $41 @ Amazon
Housemarque's challenging, procedurally generated third-person roguelike shooter is still one of the PS5's best games, and if you've yet to play it, you can snag it for 40% off right now. the game sees you taking the reins as Selene Vassos. a pilot who crash-lands on an ever-changing world home to tons of dangerous alien lifeforms. Equip yourself with strange weapons and abilities and explore the ever-changing map one loop at a time. 

Rise of the Rōnin: was $69 now $63 @ Amazon
Rise of the Rōnin is a new adventure perfect for Ghost of Tsushima fans that immerses players in a combat-focused open-world adventure in 19th-century Japan. Similar to Spider-Man 2, this is another small saving, but given it's for a relatively new release (and is one which we rated 4/5 in our Rise of the Rōnin review), it felt worth highlighting all the same.

Stray: was $29 now $21 @ Amazon
This formerly timed PS5 and PC exclusive is one of the most curious and charming indie games to surface this generation. Its premise is also utterly weird. You play as a helpful cat who falls down into an underground dystopian city, then spends the next 5 hours helping its resident robots with their problems. Gorgeous, unique and a true one of a kind.  

System Shock: was $39 now $29 @ Amazon
If you love immersive sims like Deus Ex, Deathloop, and Dishonored, or you're a big BioShock fan, you owe it to yourself to experience what System Shock's got to offer. And thanks to this Prime Day discount, you can play through Nightdive Studios' faithful remake on your PS5 for less (which is a nice discount, given the remake only hit consoles in May 2024). 

TopSpin 2K25: was $69 now $44 @ Amazon
Until April, we'd not had a new entry in the tennis game franchise since 2011. Then, 2K Games served up this smash revival earlier in 2024, one which we really enjoyed. Microtransactions and a meager mode selection aside, we said it was 'pretty much the next best thing to swinging a racker in real life' in our TopSpin 2K25 review.

The Last Of Us Part I: was $69 now $44 @ Amazon
If the full-price release of The Last Of Us Part 1 put you off the idea of retracing Ellie and Joel's steps in this gorgeous remake of one of PlayStation's most well-known titles, now's your chance to pick it up. The remake features improved visuals, new animation work and more tactical, more aggressive enemies, making exploring the post-apocalyptic USA all the more stressful, and all the more engaging.