IGN's PS5 Hall of Fame: 25 Games Worth Selling Your Grandma's Teapot For
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
IGN South Africa updated their list of the best PS5 games, sparking the eternal debate of 'what's truly the best?' with a solid mix of genres and experiences, with Elden Ring still somehow managing to cling to the top spot. What madness!
Alright, gather 'round, you magnificent digital hoarders! IGN South Africa just dropped their updated list of the 25 best games gracing the PlayStation 5 in mid-2025, and fair dinkum, it's a banger. (Original article here). Now, before you start sharpening your pitchforks and declaring war on their rankings, remember this isn't some divinely ordained list. It's just a bunch of passionate gamers sharing their faves. But hey, that's what makes it fun, right? It's like arguing over the best flavour of crisps – everyone's got an opinion, and everyone's convinced they're right.
First, a few ground rules from the IGN crew: this list focuses on games with dedicated PS5 versions, meaning your beloved PS4 classics (like *Red Dead Redemption 2* – *sob*) are sitting this one out… *for now*. They also have a few newer titles that are "under consideration" being just too new for them to rank. Those games include:
* Death Stranding 2: On the Beach * The Alters * Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time * Doom: The Dark Ages * Monster Train 2 * The Midnight Walk * Oblivion Remastered * Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 * Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves * Commandos: Origins * Blue Prince * The First Berserker: Khazan * Atomfall * MLB The Show 25 * Assassin's Creed Shadows * Split Fiction * Two Point Museum * Monster Hunter Wilds * Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii * Civilization 7 * Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
So, what managed to claw its way into the top 25? Let's have a peek, shall we?
The list is a delightful mix of genres and experiences, from the stylish action of *Devil May Cry 5* (at #25, still kicking arse after all these years!) to the mind-bending roguelike thrills of *Returnal* (#24). They've got JRPG epics like *Final Fantasy XVI* (#23) and open-world adventures like *Horizon Forbidden West* (#22) and the force is strong with *Star Wars Jedi: Survivor* (#21).
Infinite Wealth sits at #20, with Ghost of Tsushima and Alan Wake 2 in the late teens. The middle of the pack is rounded out with old and new in the form of the Resident Evil 4 Remake and Cyberpunk 2077. Spider-Man 2 comes in at #14.
Further up, *The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered* (#13) proves that even a relatively recent release can benefit from a bit of spit and polish, and *Grand Theft Auto V/GTA Online* (#12) continues its reign as the king of open-world chaos. Hades is #11, with the Witcher 3 just outside the top ten. *
Then, we get to the top 10, which is where things get *really* interesting:
10. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition 11. The Last of Us Part 1 12. Final Fantasy VII Remake/Intergrade 13. Persona 5 Royal 14. Astro Bot 15. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 16. God of War Ragnarok 17. Metaphor: ReFantazio 18. Baldur's Gate 3 19. Elden Ring
*Elden Ring* still sits at the top. And rightfully so, I reckon. It's a sprawling, challenging masterpiece that's captivated gamers for years – and the *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC just makes it even more essential. But *Baldur's Gate 3* is nipping at its heels, proving that old-school RPGs can still pack a punch. *Metaphor: ReFantazio* is at #3, taking the genre into new places.
The list also includes the upcoming games which should be on your radar for the remainder of 2025. Mafia: The Old Country and Gears of War Reloaded, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater amongst others.
Ultimately, IGN's list is a great starting point for discovering (or rediscovering) the best the PS5 has to offer. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a fresh-faced newbie, there's bound to be something here that tickles your fancy. And if not? Well, that's what personal lists are for! As IGN rightly suggests, feel free to create your own list and share it with the world using their Playlist tool. Because let's be honest, arguing about games is half the fun, isn't it?
Tags: PS5, Best Games, Gaming, PlayStation 5, Game Recommendations
Original article: IGN South Africa