Rising out of PS Now’s ashes, Sony’s newPlayStation Plusrolled out in 2022, and it has been a reasonable success by all accounts. Split into three tiers, the service’s Extra and Premium subscriptions grant users access to hundreds of games covering a wide spectrum of genres. Yearning for a fright?PS Plus has plenty of horror delights. Want to play with a friend? Local co-op options are not lacking.
Unsurprisingly, role-playing games are not an exception, and that includes Western and Japanese projects. PS Plus has action, turn-based, shooter, open-world, and tactical RPGs, so there should be something for just about everyone. As the service’s library is so vast, here is a rundown of thebest PS Plus RPGs, along with a few genre classics that are available as part of the Premium tier.
As not everything is included with a PS Plus Extra subscription, each entry states whether the game is part of that tier. Each game’s average length is based on their main story average onHowLongToBeat.
Also, newly added games will be at the top for more exposure, just for their first month.
Updated July 04, 2025 by Mark Sammut:PS Plus Extra and Premium’s games for the month are rolling out, but RPGs are not a part of the equation. The month is by no means bad, as Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, UFC 5, the Armored Core PS1 trilogy, and Arcade Paradise are all major additions in their own right, but none of them are additions to thePS Plus RPGlineup. Fortunately, the Essential tier is headlined by a huge role-playing game.
While far from perfect, the RPG has more than enough positives in its favor to be worth a try, especially for players who have been on the fence about investing cash in the project. Surprising as it is to see such a big name land so quickly on Sony’s service,The Veilguardis arguably tailor-made for PS Plus. When a title is surrounded by so much negativity and positivity, interested parties might find it difficult to discern whether they will enjoy it or not. PS Plus allows them to decide for themselves.
CD Projekt Red’sThe Witcher 3was one of the biggest and most important RPGs of the 2010s, and its brilliance has not faded at all over the last 10 years.
PS Plus has the PS5 version, which representsThe Witcher 3at its console best.
Bringing to a close Geralt’s final run as the main protagonist, the 2015 game is the definition of a dark fantasy epic, delivering immersive storytelling that translates into a living and breathing world. Although the main story is well-told and engaging,The Witcher 3shines in its secondary content, particularly its side quests and activities like Gwent. The former arguably still represents the peak in both the open-world and RPG genres, while the latter is just a fun and deep mini-game that can take hours of a player’s life.
At this point,The Witcher 3’s legacy is set in stone and there is nothing new that can be said to convince a newcomer to give it a try. Ultimately, the game is not perfect: the combat is polarizing, Geralt’s horse can be unwieldy, and the main villains are somewhat underwhelming. However, as a full package,The Witcher 3’s ambition shines through its impressive world, fully realized characters, and robust range of monster designs.
Bloodborneis a dark fantasy RPG inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, Bram Stoker, and other classical horror authors of the early 20th century. It is developed by FromSoftware, the same studio behind theDark Soulsfranchise andElden Ring.Bloodbornewas released as a PlayStation exclusive, though, and is included with PS Plus Premium and Extra. It’s one of the most challenging RPGs ever made, and its uniquely disturbing visuals paired with incredibly fine-tuned gameplay make it a classic every PlayStation owner should try at some point.
Now,Bloodborneis very much a Soulslike, which is basically a separate genre by this point. However, the vast majority of these releases are, ultimately, action RPGs that combine build variety, customization, deep progression systems, and loot. Compared toDark Souls,Bloodbornedoes not emphasize weapon drops all that much, instead opting for a smaller pool of viable options that each have multiple forms and play very differently from each other.
More importantly, this Victorian Gothic masterpiece delivers an immersive setting, challenging but fair combat, epic boss fights, and fantastic lore (that can be ignored if a player simply does not care).
Demon’s Soulsis available on PS Plus Premium, while its remake is also on PS Plus Extra.
Disco Elysiumis unlike pretty much any otherPS Plus RPG, and this uniqueness might put off some people if they go in completely blind. However, the latter will result in a better experience since this is one adventure that should not be spoiled as much as possible. Basically, ZA/UM created a game that revolves heavily around dialogue, which acts as a replacement for a combat system.
Players will spend most of their playthrough reading text or listening to the (well-done) voice acting, to the point thatDisco Elysiumcan feel like a visual novel at times. Throughout these sections, players will regularly have to make choices that impact not only the overall story but also theprotagonist’s personality and ideology.
The Elder Scrollsseries has remained somewhat stagnant since the release ofThe Elder Scrolls Onlinealmost eight years ago. Fans hold out for the eventual sequel toSkyrim, though, thanks to the everlasting playability of theElder Scrollsfranchise.The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionis the game that popularizedThe Elder Scrollsseries beforeSkyrimmade it a household name.
While the graphics may feel dated nowadays,Oblivion’s story, gameplay, and overall atmosphere are still as impressive as they were on release. The music of the game is regularly praised as the best in the series, and the environments of Cyrodiil are as lush as they are teeming with secrets. If someone has only ever playedSkyrim, they will like its predecessor too.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel UnlimitedandSkyrimare also available on PS Plus Premium and Extra. They are both fantastic and have not been included just to avoid doubling-down onElder Scrollsgames.
Final Fantasy 7was a landmark release for the RPG genre, and the 1997 game holds up after all these years. That classic is without question one of thebest JRPGs on PS Plus, however, the same claim can also be made regarding its remake. Square Enix has opted to retell this iconic story through a modern lens, one that provides a lot more than just a graphical upgrade. Utilizing an action-based battle system with a couple of turn-based options,Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradedelivers fast-paced and addictive combat across a plethora of playable characters.
Deus Exis among the most important RPG franchises of all time, largely thanks to the brilliant original game that helped set the standard for immersive sims. The sequels are all over the place in terms of quality, butHuman RevolutionandMankind Dividedare at least good enough to proudly carry the license’s name. The latter finds Adam Jensen infiltrating a secret organization responsible for a string of terrorist attacks. Narratively,Mankind Dividedhits the mark and delivers a captivating tale with interesting and relevant themes.
Deux Exis synonymous with player choice, something reflected by the 2016 release. Adam can approach scenarios in a variety of ways; players can opt for stealth or blast every enemy in sight. Although the game does somewhat advise players to try and keep a low profile, it does not significantly punish those who prefer to treat the campaign like a first-person shooter. Choices also impact the progression of missions, which means players will want to at least play through the story twice to get the full experience.
PS Plus RPGsreceived a decent boost in July 2024 thanks to the arrival ofCrisis Core – Final Fantasy 7 – Reunion,Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous,Mount & Blade 2,Jeanne d’Arc, andSummoner. All those titles are worth playing depending on someone’s preferences, but the month’s biggest addition was undoubtedlyRemnant 2, Gunfire’s 2023entry in the Soulslike subgenre. While these types of games are almost regarded as separate entities from RPGs, they are still ultimately part of the genre and include nearly all the fundamentals associated with it.Remnant 2offers a range of classes (aka Archetypes), build variety, quests, exploration, fairly deep lore, and a serviceable story to follow. Anyone familiar withRemnant: From the Ashesshould know what to expect from the sequel, albeit with most of its ideas expanded and improved.
Focusing on third-person shooter gunplay and mostly limiting melee to a secondary option,Remnant 2grants players quite a few options in how they want to approach the action. While initially only presenting a few Archetypes, new ones are unlocked throughout the campaign, and they all have different perks, skills, and traits that set them apart. Beyond this element, equipment like mods and mutators provide quite a bit of flexibility, and the same can be said for weapons (although they are not extremely plentiful or frequent drops). As a single-player experience,Remnant 2gets the job done; however, the game is clearly designed with co-op in mind.
A cult PS1 classic,The Legend of Dragoondebuted late in the console’s lifespan, limiting its reach and potential. Nowadays, this JRPG is rather difficult to find, especially since the project was never ported to any other systems. Consequently, its addition to PS Plus Premium is a big deal since it marks the first time in a long while that this fan-favorite is widely accessible.
The Legend of Dragoonis similar to other 3D JRPGs released during the late-’90s such as Square’sFinal Fantasyentries. The game features turn-based combat, random enemy encounters, and a lengthy storyline. Although not far removed from its contemporaries,Legend of Dragoonintroduced a range of unique ideas, including input prompts during battle.
Added in time forthe sequel,Citizen Sleeperis a brilliant title for PS Plus Extra. Not only is it a great RPG, but it is also a unique RPG that can scratch a different itch to all the open-world, action, and traditional turn-based games that populate the subscription service. That said,Citizen Sleeperis one of those projects that can be hard to appreciate or “get” without hands-on experience, and PS Plus removes the risk associated with taking a gamble on an unknown.
Cast as a human brain in a robot body, players have escaped from the watchful eye of the corporation that owns them, and they must now attempt to settle down while keeping a low profile. Rather than combat,Citizen Sleeperfocuses on NPC interactions, day planning, time management, and dice rolls. Taking a few ideas from visual novels, the game focuses heavily on dialogue and player choice, all the while injecting randomness by determining the outcome of events through dice. The latter showcasesCitizen Sleeper’s tabletop influence, while the visuals showcase a love for sci-fi and cyberpunk classics.
