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Updated: May 25,2023
Free PS4 games – the best to play without breaking the bank.
The list below gathers together the very best free PS4 games you can play right now. From sprawling adventures like Genshin Impact to excellent hero shooters like Apex Legends, there are so many fantastic free PS4 games to get stuck into without having to spend a penny. Of course, it's worth noting that some of the entries in our selection to incorporate in-game monetization in the form of microtransactions, but their point of entry is open to you free-of-charge from the outset.
And while many of these picks can also be played on the PS5 thanks to backwards compatibility, there are also lots of great free PS5 games to check out too if you're playing on Sony's latest console.
So, join us as we take you through the best free PS4 games you can play right now.
The best free PS4 games are.
Splitgate.
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Developer: 1047 Games Year: 2021.
Splitgate isn’t quite Portal meets Halo, but it’s as close as we’re going to get minus lawsuits or big money takeovers. As a super fast-paced, free-to-play shooter, Splitgate is great fun, but what stands it apart is its sci-fi elements, namely its use of wormholes. In practice, this lets players turn battles on their head in an instant, making on-the-fly tactics and strategy absolutely key to survival. Among Splitgate’s most endearing features are its grindable challenges, dozens of customizable characters, a leaderboard and ranking system, and the choice of 20 manipulatable maps, ripe for tearing apart with time-bending portals. For all of this to be free-to-play is impressive, but the fact that Splitgate can be played cross-platform means it more than earns its place on this list.
Genshin Impact.
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Developer: MiHoYo Year: 2020.
MiHoYo's big open-world gacha JRPG released back in 2020, and since then it's received frequent updates and new additions to give you more reasons to jump into its world. Playing as one of two siblings of your choosing to start out with, you find yourself separated from your family. As you explore the expansive setting of Teyvat, you set out on an adventure to find answers from the gods of elements known as The Seven. You'll also be able to recruit and gain a host of different playable characters and try out a variety of different skills. The free adventure has plenty to offer, with shades of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Call of Duty: Warzone.
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Developer: Activision Year: 2020.
Not only is it completely free, but Infinity Ward's epic shooter allows up to 150 players per match, supports full crossplay between console and PC, is already integrated with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and is thus the most polished and fine-tuned battle royale experience yet.
With new modes and playlists being added every week, and the current situation in which everyone and their dog is "up for a game" right now, there's no better time to jump into Verdansk. There's even a unique Gulag system and Plunder mode, in which teams vie for Warzone's in-game Cash currency, for those who don't enjoy being thrown out of the game after their first death. What's not to love?
PUBG Battlegrounds.
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Developer: Krafton Year: 2017.
An unnecessary name change was quickly followed by a much-welcomed format change in the world of PUBG Battlegrounds. The battle royale that in 2017 inspired the subsequent influx of battle royale games; the game which breathed new life into the genre and helped spawn modern juggernauts such as Fortnite and Apex Legends, is now free-to-play itself. Which means there's no better time to storm Erangel and its other six sprawling wargrounds in your quest for chicken dinners.
Fortnite Battle Royale.
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Developer: Epic Games Year: 2017.
Fortnite Battle Royale continues to be a great free-to-play offering. Taking Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds’ basis of a vast, 100 player, last-man-standing shooter as its starting point, and then evolving it with natty, on-the-fly, tactical construction, Battle Royale is an instantly accessible hoot with serious long-term depth.
Parachuting into a huge, open-world island map – initially completely unarmed and entirely devoid of supplies – the opening minutes of any match are a giddy, tense scramble as you attempt to glide to a spot free of competition (but hopefully bountiful of resources), search for a weapon, and quickly smash up the environment in a bid to accrue a few of the building resources you’ll need as things heat up. As the map boundaries close in, player numbers dwindle, and base structures become ever more elaborate, a different kind of tension ramps, as the game’s demands dynamically evolve. It’s an unpredictable joy every time.
Brawlhalla.
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Developer: Ubisoft Year: 2017.
A decidedly slick, accomplished, and even slightly more energetic take on the Smash formula, Brawlhalla presents a nonsensically eclectic cast of mythical and historical warrior archetypes – taking in Valkyries, Vikings, medieval knights, and er, ‘30s gangsters – and lets you go wild. With an increased focus on empowered air-control, and bigger scope for epic, high-flying ‘off-stage’ duels, Brawlhalla also does a good job of standing (somewhat) distinct from it inspiration. And its free-to-play model is rather friendly too, offering a limited selection of the character roster on free rotation, with earned in-game currency or real money buying the rest.
Apex Legends.
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Developer: Respawn Entertainment Year: 2019.
One part Overwatch-style hero shooter, two parts Titanfall 2 successor, and five parts battle royale game, Respawn's surprise free-to-play FPS was so sudden in its arrival, and surprisingly good in quality, that it was originally hailed as the gaming equivalent of mana from heaven, and it plays like it too.
Meticulously devised with Respawns' trademark for fast-paced, air-tight shooting, Apex Legends is a breath of fresh air in the battle royale market, underlaying its breakneck pace with a welcome focus on squad interdependency. That, in addition to the immeasurably innovative Ping system, makes Apex Legends worth the added megabytes to your PS4 hard drive, regardless of whether you've even made a passing glance at Fortnite by this point.
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit.
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Developer: Dontnod Year: 2018.
Even if you haven't experienced Life is Strange and its prequel Life is Strange: Before the Storm till now, The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is well worth checking out.
A totally free, bite-size chunk of Life is Strange gameplay, as well as a precursor to the excellent Life is Strange 2, this two hour trip inside the mind of endearing seven year old Chris is a delight from beginning to end. It's not the longest game in the world, but then again, you won't have to pay a thing, and not a single minute spent with the imaginative youngster is wasted when he's such an empathetic and loveable presence. It's the perfect gateway the wonderful world of Arcadia Bay.
Smite.
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Developer: Hi-Rez Year: 2014.
Part third-person action game, part competitive shooter, part RPG, part co-operative PvP team game, Smite takes the loose spirit of the MOBA and turns the genre in an entirely more immediate direction. You’ll earn gold and experience with which to level and enhance your character’s power and abilities, but – much like in something like Destiny – the RPG numbers mean nothing if your action skills and combat strategy aren’t up to standard.
Not that this is just about instinctive twitch play. With a current line-up of 93 playable hero deities covering ranged and melee archetypes (with separate magical and physical combat types), spread over five distinct classes, there’s a huge amount of tactical team play to get stuck into. The free-to-play model is pretty damn pleasant, too. You get five permanent gods for free when you start, and five more will cycle into the roster on a weekly basis. From then on you can buy or rent your chosen champions as you go, or pay for the full package and get access to every one that’s been released, and every one that ever will be.
The Sims 4.
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Developer: Maxis Year: 2014.
Yes, The Sims 4 has officially gone free-to-play, meaning you can pick up the base game right now on PS4 without having to spend anything. Of course, it's worth noting that if you want any of the many expansions to add to your Simming adventures, that will cost you. The latest Sims installment has improved a lot since it first launched, with a series of updates and additions that make it all the more worthwhile. From the joy of building your dream home with The Sims 4's intuitive building tools, it's also great fun to shape a Sims life and lead them on their journey. If you've not yet dipped into the world of The Sims 4, or you're interested to see how it plays on the PS4, there's never been a better time to get stuck in.
Realm Royale.
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Developer: Hi-Rez Year: 2018.
Youngling battle royale fans with a case of Fortnite fatigue need not look any further than Hi-Rez's latest free-to-play title Realm Royale. The multiplayer game hit PC in the Summer of last year, and quickly racked up an impressive audience, before moving to console with its open beta. But what makes this battle royale stand out from the rest? Chickens, for one thing. Whenever you're downed, your character has a chance to survive as a white flag waving fowl before coming back into the fold after a ten second timer.
Not only that, but Realm Royale features class-based gameplay, personal mounts, a unique arsenal of armour and weapons, and an eye-pleasing art style that makes that familiar base jump at the start of each map all the more exciting. The open beta will eventually form into a full release, and you can help Hi-Rez iron out the technical bumps in the meantime by putting Realm Royale through its paces.
Let it Die.
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Developer: Let it Die Year: 2016.
A hectic, borderline-sadistic hack-and-slash, you should only play Let it Die if you have a penchant for getting your ass handed to you. Or thrown over the other side of the room as one of its many insane bosses rips you in half in ways you didn’t know existed. No, I’m not going to compare it to that game about darkness and souls. Grinding your way through its many levels, you’ll have to beat boss after boss to make it all the way to the top of a tower that’s mysteriously risen up through the earth. On your way you’ll meet characters that look like someone pitched them based on random word combinations.
The most memorable by far is the skateboarding Uncle Death. Who wears spiral sunglasses and biker boots. He’s… interesting. There is a slim monetisation aspect to Let it Die, but you get a ton of ‘death metals’, its currency of choice (*metal horns gesture*), thrown at you after completing special events so you don’t have to drain your wallet to play. Plus each time you die your player will appear in someone else’s game as an additional enemy. So we promise all those deaths mean something. Promise.
DC Universe Online.
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Developer: Daybreak Games Year: 2011.
Imagine having the whole pantheon of DC comics at your fingertips, where superheroes saunter through city streets without fear of prejudice and adventure lies around every corner. That's DC Universe Online in a nutshell; a battle-tested MMO in which players create their own superhero and battle it out in a sprawling multiplayer landscape inspired by the comic books that brought us Bats, Supes, and all the rest.
The game's over seven years old, so its visual oomph isn't as impressive at it once was, but developer Daybreak Game Company has been so committed to enriching the game with new updates and content since launch that it's hard not to be impressed by the sheer breadth of gameplay available for free. A must play for DC fans, and definitely something to try out for those on a budget, DC Universe Online is a super sized corker of a free product.
H1Z1: Battle Royale.
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Developer: Daybreak Games Year: 2016.
To mitigate the notable lack of crowd-pleasers, Sony pulled out all the stops for the remaining 10 months of 2012. By the end of the year, the Vita gained support for the well-regarded PlayStation Plus subscription service. For $50 a year, Vita owners could download select games for free every month, with the one caveat that, should they cancel their subscriptions, access to those titles would be rescinded.
A system bundle, which included a whole year of the service along with a 4GB memory card, came out at a time when its heaviest hitters could be downloaded for free using the PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection incentive. But by then smart phone games were evolving, Vita's reputation had been - fairly or unfairly - tarnished as something with no viable games to play, and Sony was slow to unlock its heritage of PlayStation games to help stem the bleeding. PS5 take note - while new games are pricey to produce, Sony already has a raft of older titles to lean on when that lull inevitably comes along in between PS5's launch and its second wave.
In a last-ditch effort to save the Vita from becoming the next Dreamcast, Sony was giving away a year's worth of access to Uncharted: Golden Abyss, WipEout 2048, Gravity Rush, and Unit 13 as part of this bundle. Moreover, by December, annualized best-selling franchises like Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty both had a presence on the Vita, though admittedly both Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation and Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified kind of sucked. Critically, the latter was a disaster for the Vita's reputation. If the masses were already dissuaded from buying a Vita due to a lack of triple-A blockbusters, Black Ops Declassified would cement that decision.
Paladins.
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Developer: Hi-Rez Studios Year: 2016.
For those who want a good hero shooter to tuck into, Paladins is the perfect substitute. Sure, it's almost criminal just how similar it is to Blizzard's multiplayer masterpiece, right down to each character's design and their respective special abilities, but Hi-Rez Studios has managed to cobble something seriously fun out of this unashamed imitation.
As a free-to-play shooter, Paladin's microtransaction store, which the progression system awkwardly pushes you towards, is hard to ignore or enjoy, but there's no pay-to-win rubbish to worry about here. It's all cosmetic, and Paladins actually has a distinguishable aesthetic to it once you're done comparing it to other shooters on the market, with a wild, energetic visual palette that's easy on the eyes and pairs well with the rambunctious PvP skirmishes. An easy choice for the shooter fan.
Warframe.
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Developer: Digital Extremes Year: 2013.
Cyberninjas. Does that word alone not sell you on Warframe instantly? With your main aims being assassination, looting, and trying out as many frames as possible, at first the amount to do is intimidating. You see, ‘frames’ are loadouts (in the form of different sets of armour) that determine your abilities, and therefore your playstyle. To amass different frames to try you’ll first need blueprints, which will be splurged out of bosses you defeat. Use these to buy the frame you’ve got your eye on. One will be able to teleport, another will be able to summon a frost nova or a sonic boom.
Encouraging you to play the game however you want and try out new approaches, it helps that each frame has an eye-catching design for you to yearn after. It’s outperformed usual free-to-play expectations by making it entirely possible to get to a high level of expertise without paying a single penny, though expect to grind quite a bit in the process. With over 50 million users, there’s a very active community to play too.
Fallout Shelter.
Developer: Bethesda Year: 2018 (as free on PS4)
After years of thriving on mobile devices, Bethesda took to its E3 2018 stage to announce that Fallout Shelter would be hitting the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch consoles for free, no strings attached whatsoever. The vault management spin-off to the studio's acclaimed RPG franchise is definitely more of a mobile game than anything else, but its crafted with such dedication and whimsy by Bethesda that the translation to PlayStation 4 feels completely natural.
If you're willing to be patient, you can also completely ignore Fallout Shelter's microtransactions, which are mainly there to speed up wait times of questing beyond the vault. Before you know it, you'll be addicted to overseeing your subterranean commune, building new structures, cranking out resources, and micro-managing the populace like all the great post-apocalyptic dictators of past, present, and future.
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game.
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Developer: CD Project Red Year: 2018.
Though technically still in Beta (several years after being announced), CD Projekt Red has stated that Gwent: The Witcher Card Game will be free to all throughout its lifetime, and it's worth downloading now regardless of that early access status. The unexpected spin-off to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a perspicuous and stimulating card game that CDPR originally devised as a side hobby in its adored RPG series, but the clash of wits and stats has found new life as a much loved pastime that can really steal the hours from any competitor, if they're willing to let it.
A good card game on console, let alone a free one, is a rare find these days, and anyone who's played The Witcher 3 will know that the calibre of the studio behind Gwent is enough of a reason to beam this one into your PS4 memory banks. At the very least, Gwent is just another excuse to enjoy the sights and sounds of The Witcher before its makers ever return to that world in. oh I don't know, a century's time.
How to choose the best free PS4 game for you.
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A great way to decide what the best PS4 free games are is to check out our reviews section, which will offer you our expert opinions on all the hottest PlayStation titles. Another way is to decide whether or not you want to play competitive, online games like Fortnite, or if you need games that don't require an internet connection so you can hook up the machine anywhere without having to worry about lag.
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Best free PS4 games in 2023.
The best free PS4 games are here whenever you have a need for a new game but a lack of cash to spend. And these are permanently free titles too, so you don't have to worry about monthly time limits like with PlayStation Plus.
While the free games you get each month with Sony's subscription service are excellent, you get a random selection every month. The games in these lists are permanently free-to-play (excluding some optional premium purchases), so are perfect for dipping your toe into certain genres, or if you want something to play while saving money to save up for a PS5.
Take a look at our top picks below, and also our selection of the best PS4 games overall too if you want more ideas and don't mind paying for your games..
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The best free PS4 games to play today.
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1. MultiVersus.
Warner Bros. has an enormous roster of iconic characters under its umbrella, so what better to do with them than have them battle?
In similar style to Nintendo's Super Smash Bros., you'll be fighting on a 2D field with multiple platforms to jump between and perhaps some stage hazards to avoid alongside your enemies. Knock them off the sides with your unique attacks and you'll soon be able to claim a victory.
This game does come with microtransactions and season passes to unlock further content, but the base game is free.
Download MultiVersus (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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2. Splitgate.
You know how an FPS works, but how does it change when you can create portals to teleport around the map? You can find out by playing Splitgate, which offers a robust free-to-play option.
Across one of twenty maps, you'll have to think fast to make shots (and avoid them) from multiple unexpected angles and seize victory. The game boasts 15 different game modes, so you shouldn't get board of portal-enhanced gunfights too soon. But if you do, or you fancy something more casually fun, there are custom, cross-platform lobbies to be made where you can mess around with weird custom game settings to your heart's content.
Download Splitgate (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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3. eFootball 2022.
The free version of eFootball still offers a surprisingly generous amount of content compared to the standard edition. You can play the main myClub mode, letting you pick players and managers to create the best squad possible. You can also train up play matches again the computer or other eFootball players, including those who own the full game, be it on the PS4, Xbox, PC or mobile.
The only real limitation is the small pool of teams you can use in Local or Co-op matches. You've only got a choice of nine.
Download eFootball 2022 (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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4. You Are Being Followed.
If you have a PSVR headset, then you can try this virtual reality short about a blind woman and her guide dog. It's based on a BAFTA Young Game Designers award winner, which should give you a good idea of the themes and tone-heavy design of this experience.
Since your main character can't see, the game relies a lot on sound. There are still visuals though, meaning the VR headset is definitely needed. It's a great shame if you don't have one, since it's not like any of the other best free PS4 games on this list.
Download You Are Being Followed (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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5. Fantasy Strike.
For an entry price of zero dollars, you can play Fantasy Strike, an easy-to-learn fighting game online in casual or ranked matches, or against the AI offline. If you want access to the rest of the modes, it's $15.
What you do get however is all the game's characters unlocked from the start. None of them use special inputs; all their fanciest attacks are bound to simple button presses. All you therefore need to do is focus on learning the strategy of moving through the 2D arena, and figuring out the best way to defeat each of the different playable fighters.
This game is still competitive online however. Don't mistake the simple mechanics of this best free PS4 games guide member for a mindless game!
Download Fantasy Strike (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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6. Rogue Company.
Sure, Rogue Company is another competitive shooter with optional microtransactions, but it still has a place on this best free PS4 games list because you can get started with the 4v4 objective-based battles for zero dollars.
You'll begin a match by skydiving in, but once you're on the ground, there are a couple of things you might be faced with. There will either be a bomb, which you may be tasked with either planting or preventing from being planted, or a series of control points you'll need to capture.
Once that's over, the next round will begin, with the chance for you to spend money you've earned that match for various mini-objectives on better guns and new ability upgrades.
Download Rogue Company (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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7. Spellbreak.
Forget your guns but bring your magical gauntlets for battle royale Spellbreak. While it's a smaller scale fight than you might be used to, there is depth to be found thanks to six different battlemage classes and customizable load-outs for unique magical attacks, plus the usual power-ups to battle over around the map.
The game boasts a fully realized crossplay system, so you can play and make progress on a single account on any of your other current-generation gaming platforms, or just play with friends who don't own the same console. What's more exciting is the promised content that Spellbreak has in store for the future. You can expect this one of our best free PS4 games picks to gain more play modes, locations and backstory to be filled in throughout the game's life, according to the developers' promises.
Download Spellbreak (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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8. Genshin Impact.
The Seven gods of Tevyat hold many secrets. Having woken up in this new world with no knowledge of it, and separated from your brother or sister, the answers to your predicament must be in their hands.
You'll have to travel around Tevyat to find these deities, with your weapon of choice being the seven magical elements that the gods represent. You'll also be able to traverse the landscape freely by land, water and air as the weather above you dynamically changes. Plus you can join up with up to three others to form a squad of adventurers.
This is the best free PS4 games list's answer to Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and it does a good job of it. So if you're looking for an RPG with a focus on exploration and magical combat that also happens to be free, then you really should take a look at this one.
Download Genshin Impact (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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9. Call of Duty: Warzone.
You don't need to have another CoD game on your PS4 to access Warzone, the franchise's take on the battle royale genre. When you boot up the game and dive out of the plane into the game map, you'll find yourself in a 150-player battle, on a huge island made of components taken from classic maps from the franchise. And when you take a fatal hit, you have a second chance in the form of the Gulag, a 1v1 match in a cramped environment against another player looking for a free rez.
Overall, there's plenty that this member of the best free PS4 games guide offers, enough to maybe convince a Fortnite or PUBG fan to try a different game for once.
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10. Smite.
Most MOBA games place you as an aerial observer of the battlefield, but Smite puts you right behind your chosen character, who will be one of hundreds of gods from pantheons around the world. You stride, pounce or fly into battle against opposing heroes and their minions to destroy their Titan and win the match, taking out towers along the way.
Smite is easy to pick up thanks to automatic settings for leveling your character’s abilities up and buying key items. but there’s plenty of depth and tactical enjoyment too once you turn off these settings, and look around the enormous 108 character roster for your favorite champions in each role. This MOBA/third-person action game combo is a unique experience among the best free PS4 games, and one that might help fans of its mixed-up genres appreciate the other.
Download Smite from the PlayStation Store.
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11. Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2.
You don’t need to have kept up with the enormous Gundam franchise of movies, TV shows and other games to enjoy this multiplayer game. Two teams of six head out onto the battlefield either on foot or in one of the series’ titular mechanical battle suits. This sequel also adds the option to leave the planet and fight in space, adding a whole new dimension to the fight.
Like many other best free PS4 games, you can unlock more and more content as you play, or pay with real money to unlock one of the 130 available mechas that takes your fancy straight away. The interactive lobby lets you meet up with other players to show off your collection, make upgrades and plan for the next battle. The developers are adding more and more content and holding special events too, so there's always something new to check out.
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12. Genesis.
It’s hard to find a MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) title on consoles, but Genesis wants to be the best free PS4 games equivalent of League of Legends and other massive titles that dwell on PC. You can pick one of 28 heroes to take into a 5v5 battle in a sci-fi themed maps with dynamically changing elements, either in traditional multiplayer, single-player or in a co-operative PvE campaign.
The game continues to grow over time to maintain your interest, allowing you to equip the champions with different items and weaponry. The inclusion of the PVE mode means you can learn to play or just chill out by fighting against AI opponents by yourself or with friends. The developers are also very open to discussing balance changes, which means you can hopefully change the game for the better if you really want to get involved.
Download Genesis (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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13. Dauntless.
If you like Capcom's Monster Hunter series, then this is one of the best free PS4 games for you. Either alone or with up to three other companions, you will be tracking and defeating enormous beasts, then taking the loot you've gathered home to upgrade your gear. The world’s rendered in a charming cartoon-ish style too, making it a joy to behold as you look for your next target, which will be one of many unique Behemoth creatures.
Along with the standard mode, you can also try out Escalation, a series of five battles that continue to raise the stakes and the difficulty so you and your companions can truly prove your hunting skills. There are also weekly trails that add different modifiers to add a fresh twist to your encounters, in return for unique rewards.
Download Dauntless (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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14. Apex Legends.
Apex Legends puts a fresh spin on the genre made popular by PUBG and Fortnite, offering tactical, team-based gameplay in which 20 squads of three battle to be the last team standing. Apex Legends stands out from the best free PS4 games pack by allowing you to choose from distinct characters each with their own abilities (a la Overwatch), creating endless possibilities for how you strategize with your team. The game's brilliant ping system lets you mark locations, weapons and enemies for your teammates without saying a word, and the smooth movement and gunplay just feels great -- this is the team that delivered Titanfall, after all.
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15. Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Free Edition.
In a battle between Materia and Spiritus, the gods of protection and destruction, two teams of heroes from the Final Fantasy series must fight for them. In this free version, you can pick from a rotating selection of four fighters from the original roster and fight in online or offline bouts, swinging your weapons and casting spells in teams of three to take down your opponents. You can’t play the game’s story mode, but you can play online with people who have bought the game, and transfer your progress from the free version if you decide you enjoy it enough to buy the full experience.
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16. Fortnite Battle Royale.
Despite some serious competition from games like Apex Legends, Fortnite is still one of the best free PS4 games for a reason. This multiplayer shooter has 100 players parachute onto a battlefield and scavenge for weapons and supplies, then fight until there's one person or team left standing. However, Battle Royale stands out by incorporating the base-building mechanics of the core Fortnite game, which adds an exciting wrinkle to the formula by letting you create traps and strongholds as you fight to survive.
Fortnite remains one of the biggest games out there thanks to constant updates and in-game events, from new skins and map changes to rebalanced weapons to live in-game concerts and even a whole fresh start in the form of Fortnite Chapter 2. Its colorful, whimsical art style also makes it a great battle royale starting point for younger players.
Download Fortnite (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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17. Dead or Alive 6: Core Fighters.
Dead or Alive 6: Core Fighters lets you try one of the biggest fighting games out there, but in the form of one of the best free PS4 games. But this is no limited demo -- while you'll be restricted to a handful of characters (which rotate out on a regular basis), you can still play the bulk of this frenetic 3D fighter's modes, including training mode, online battles and a portion of the game's story mode.
Dead or Alive 6 evolves the iconic fighting franchise with a new meter system that lets you unleash devastating Break attacks, as well as the Fatal Rush which allows you to perform combos with a single button. All of this looks great thanks to the most stunningly realistic graphics the series has seen yet. If you like what you play, you can purchase individual characters a la carte, or upgrade to the full game.
Download Dead or Alive 6: Core Fighters (opens in new tab) from the PlayStation Store.
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18. Gwent.
Remember Gwent, the card game from The Witcher 3 that you spent more time playing than you did tackling actual quests? That card game is now its own stand-alone experience, and one of the most addictive of the best free PS4 games we've listed. Building on the original Witcher 3 iteration, Gwent is a free-to-play collectible card game that's all about customizing your deck, summoning all kinds of cool attacks and spells, and outsmarting your opponent.
Even if you're not a fan of CD Projekt Red's high-fantasy universe, Gwent is one of the best free PS4 games for anyone who wants an addicting card battler. You'll need to position your cards carefully and play them wisely, otherwise you'll find yourself winning by a mile in the first round and losing the second and third. There's a choice of factions too to compliment your play style, meaning there's plenty to explore.
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19. Brawlhalla.
Brawlhalla is the closest you'll come to playing Super Smash Bros. out of these best free PS4 games picks, though it's more than a mere knockoff. This frenetic platform fighter features beautiful hand-drawn 2D art, a colorful cast of characters and a unique battle system that lets you pick up weapons to completely change your fighting style midmatch as you strive to knock your opponent off the stage.
The game supports everything from local, four-player party brawls to intense, one-on-one, competitive online matches, and you can experience it all for free. The only thing you'd have to pay for is permanent access to all of the game's characters; otherwise, you can pick from a limited, rotating pool of fighters. Even if your friends don't own a PS4, you can still play with them thanks to cross-play with the Xbox One, Switch and PC.
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20. Paladins.
It's easy to pass off Paladins as a cheap Overwatch clone at first glance, but this team-based shooter has its own special quirks — and as its inclusion on the best free PS4 games list suggests, it costs nothing to play. Paladins stands out from the hero-shooter crowd by letting you customize your character via collectible cards, adding an extra level of strategy to the game's tried-and-true objective-based combat. You'll either be capturing points, pushing payloads into your opponent's base, or just defeating as many as you can in straight-up combat, enhanced by a blend of fantasy/sci-fi themes and designs.
With a rich fantasy aesthetic and an ever-growing roster of champions, Paladins is a great team shooter for folks who don't want to pony up the cash for Overwatch or dive headfirst into the well-established community of Team Fortress 2 — or for those who need a break from either one.
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21. Star Trek Online.
Star Trek Online is an online role-playing game that lets you live out every fantasy you've ever had about boldly going where no one has gone before, in the form of one of the best free PS4 games. To boil down our full Star Trek Online review, this sci-fi space adventure lets you play as a human, as a classic Star Trek alien such as a Vulcan and Cardassian, or even as a member of your own custom alien race.
You'll engage in both starship combat and on-the-ground shoot-outs, all while upgrading your tech to become even more power and playing through a rich storyline that delivers plenty of new lore for hardcore Trekkies to sink their teeth into. While Star Trek Online lets you purchase in-game currency for things like outfits and ship skins, you can also experience the entirety of its story for free. There are expansion packs on offer too if you'd prefer to spend your money on extra content.
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22. Warframe.
Warframe has been around since the PS4's launch, and it remains on the best free PS4 games list because it's still evolving. This online sci-fi shooter casts you as a futuristic space ninja who commands their own Warframe: a remote-controlled robo-suit that has its own distinct attacks and abilities. You can team up with friends to tackle the game's story missions or test your strength in competitive multiplayer, fighting across a Solar System of the far future.
Warframe is constantly getting new characters and content, such as customizable spaceships, open-world sections, cinematic quests and of course extra weapons. All this content makes this game a great pick for folks who want to loot and shoot their way through a bunch of cool-looking sci-fi worlds. It's great if you're community-minded too, with one of the busiest fanbases around and an annual fan expo too.
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23. Rocket League.
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Rocket League is an easy game to wrap your head around, it’s soccer but with rocket-powered RC cars. But don't be fooled by its simple core premise, it’s one of the most mechanically deep games on this list. However, even with such a high skill ceiling, it still manages to be extremely newcomer-friendly thanks to its pick-up and play nature.
Originally launched as a paid game in 2015, in September 2020 Rocket League adopted a free-to-play model and now stands as one of the best free games on the PS4 (or any console for that matter). There are a variety of modes on offer, but the classic 3v3 matches are where you’ll likely gravitate too. Just be warned, once you’ve scored your first winning goal, you’re almost guaranteed to be hooked on Rocket League and might find yourself lacking the desire to play anything else for quite a while.
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24. Fall Guys.
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A delightfully silly take on the battle royale genre, Fall Guys lets you dress up your adorable bean character and then compete in hilariously high-concept obstacle courses and devilishly tricky mini-games in an attempt to be the last one standing and win a coveted golden crown.
Fall Guys might have a colorful cartoon aesthetic but it’s nevertheless a surprisingly intense experience when it comes down to the final stages of a match. However, its joyful comedic streak ensures that even when you’re eliminated in an early round, you’ll be laughing at the ridiculousness of the events that lead to your demise. This helps to avoid some of the frustrations that come with the battle royale genre.
If you’d rather step into the blunderdome with friends by your side, Fall Guys also offers a co-op mode. And the development team regularly releases limited-time events and periodically adds new courses and mini-games into the mix in order to keep things fresh and interesting for players.
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How to choose the best free PS4 game for you.
If you like the sound of one of the best free PS4 games we've put on this list, here are a few questions you can think over before hitting the download button.
One of the best ways to get a feel of what a game is about is to simply check the genre. While there's no reason why a game that's not like anything you've played before won't be to your tastes, it's worth checking what type of game each title labels itself as. It will give you a good idea of what mechanics to expect, so you aren't blindsided by a complicated combo system or left unsatisfied by a simplistic control scheme.
Some games give you everything they have to offer from the start, and hope you like them enough to spend some real money on them. Others are cut-down versions of paid products, which may result in locked-off content. Either way, it's likely that going for the free option means missing out on something If it's going to bother you not having access to all parts of the game, then steer clear or keep your credit card handy to rectify the situation.
The most crucial tip however is: don't get invested if it isn't fun. These are the best free PS4 games after all, with an emphasis on free . There's no price to pay and no consequences if you don't like one of these games after trying it out. Don't feel committed to a game you're not enjoying especially when you've not paid upfront.
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PS4 Games for Family Fun.
If you have a PlayStation 4 and are ready for some family fun, then gather everyone together and dive into some fun cooperative entertainment. Below, we've compiled a large list of games that will appeal to kids, parents, couples, siblings, and more. Whether you're a newcomer who's never played before or an expert gamer looking to compete with friends, there's a multiplayer game here for every family. For gamers interested in competition with no violence, check out our nonviolent video games list. Also, for players interested in the best titles for the latest consoles, see our lists for the PS4, Xbox One, and Switch.
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Gigantosaurus.
Charming, smile-worthy adventure for young players.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One (2020)
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Pix the Cat.
Throwback arcade puzzler with impressive scope.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Windows (2015)
Chariot.
Charming fantasy platformer is more fun with a friend.
Platforms: Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One (2014)
Human: Fall Flat.
Bumbling puzzler excels at inspiring laughs, frustration.
Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One (2017)
Pac-Man 256.
Unique, entertaining twist on classic arcade game.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One (2016)
Unbox: Newbie's Adventure.
Cute but generic platformer unpacks a few hours of fun.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows (2017)
American Ninja Warrior Challenge.
Show-inspired arcade game is fun for "Ninja Warrior" fans.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One (2019)
Amplitude.
All-too-short musical treat for both the eyes and ears.
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 (2016)
Costume Quest 2.
Fun Halloween sequel retreads mildly violent costumed play.
Platforms: Mac, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox 360 (2014)
Crayola Scoot.
Scooter game with kid-friendly action, shallow gameplay.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One (2018)
eFootball PES 2020.
Feature-packed soccer sim delivers on-pitch fun.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One (2019)
Everybody's Golf.
All-ages golf sim encourages friendly competitive play.
Platforms: PlayStation 4 (2017)
Frantics.
Simple, safe party game requires mobile devices for play.
Platforms: PlayStation 4 (2018)
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions.
Brilliant and beautiful arcade shooter with online play.
Platforms: Mac, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One (2014)
The Golf Club 2019 Featuring the PGA Tour.
Authentic golf sim with course designer promotes creativity.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One (2018)
Gravel.
Fun arcade-style off-road racing game for all ages.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One (2018)
Harvest Moon: Mad Dash.
Solo/co-op puzzler emphasizes speed over strategy.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (2019)
Infinite Minigolf.
Big fun to be had, made in this mini-sized golf game.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, Windows, Xbox One (2017)
Knights and Bikes.
Colorful co-op trip through a child's imagination.
Platforms: Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4, Windows (2019)
LittleBigPlanet 3.
Kids empowered to create own content in clever adventure.
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 (2014)
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