Best Free-To-Play Games On The PlayStation 5 (January 2025)

This article is part of a comprehensive guide to the PlayStation 5.

The PlayStation 5 boasts a compelling selection of free-to-play games, a category that has seen significant growth recently. Driven by the success of titles like Fortnite and Genshin Impact, many developers are embracing the free-to-play model.

Top-tier free-to-play games offer hundreds of hours of engaging gameplay at no cost. Some even rival the visual fidelity and gameplay of premium titles. Even if those are exceptions, many free games are perfect for shorter play sessions. Below are some of the best free PS5 games available.

Note that this list includes some popular PS4 titles playable on the PS5. While quality is a primary ranking factor, recently released games will initially appear higher on the list.

Updated January 5, 2024, by Mark Sammut: While primarily of interest to a subset of PS5 owners, the PlayStation Store offers a growing library of excellent PS VR2 games. Free experiences are less common, but a notable exception arrived in November 2024. See the link below for details on this free PS VR2 game.

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1. Marvel Rivals

A Marvelous Hero Shooter