Rising out of PS Now’s ashes, Sony’s new PlayStation Plus rolled 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 the best 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 on HowLongToBeat.
Also, newly added games will be at the top for more exposure, just for their first month.
Updated March 18, 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 the PS Plus RPG lineup. Fortunately, the Essential tier is headlined by a huge role-playing game.
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard (March 2025 Essential Lineup)
Divisive 2024 RPG Temporarily Available On PS Plus
- Released
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October 31, 2024
- How Long To Beat
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30 Hours
For 2025, PS Plus Essential has seemingly decided to emphasize polarizing games. January was headlined by Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, while its successor contained Payday 3. Now, in March 2025, subscribers can add Dragon Age: The Veilguard to their libraries, an arrival that was uniquely shocking due to the game having only launched four months earlier. BioWare’s latest entry in the series attracted a mixed response, being praised for its combat and visuals while garnering criticism for some of its writing.
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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 Veilguard is 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.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be available until March 31, 2025.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Best Open-World RPG On PS Plus
- PS Plus Availability
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Extra & Premium
- Released
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May 19, 2015
- How Long To Beat
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52 Hours
- Fantastic Writing Throughout
- Maybe The Best Side Quests?
- Impressive Dark Fantasy World
- Combat Tends To Be Polarizing
CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3 was one of the biggest and most important RPGs of the 2010s, and its brilliance has not faded at all over the last 10 years.
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 3 shines 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.
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Bloodborne
The Best Soulslike Action RPG On PS Plus
- PS Plus Availability
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Extra & Premium
- Released
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March 24, 2015
- How Long To Beat
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33 Hours
- Gothic World
- Stellar Soulslike Combat
- Consistently Brilliant Bosses
- Chalice Dungeons Are Not Great (But They Are Optional)
Bloodborne is 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 the Dark Souls franchise and Elden Ring. Bloodborne was 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.
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Now, Bloodborne is 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 to Dark Souls, Bloodborne does 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 Souls is available on PS Plus Premium, while its remake is also on PS Plus Extra.
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Disco Elysium – The Final Cut
A Dialogue-Driven Murder Mystery With Great Writing
- PS Plus Availability
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Extra & Premium
- Released
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October 15, 2019
- Developer(s)
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ZA/UM
- How Long To Beat
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23 Hours
- Complex Personality Customization
- Dialogue System
- Mystery Detective Story
Disco Elysium is unlike pretty much any other PS 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 that Disco Elysium can 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 the protagonist’s personality and ideology.
Shows Its Age And Class
- PS Plus Availability
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Premium
- Released
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March 20, 2006
- How Long To Beat
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30 Hours
- Even All These Years Later, Oblivion’s Ambition Is Still Obvious
- Open-World Freedom
The Elder Scrolls series has remained somewhat stagnant since the release of The Elder Scrolls Online almost eight years ago. Fans hold out for the eventual sequel to Skyrim, though, thanks to the everlasting playability of the Elder Scrolls franchise. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion is the game that popularized The Elder Scrolls series before Skyrim made 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 played Skyrim, they will like its predecessor too.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited and Skyrim are also available on PS Plus Premium and Extra. They are both fantastic and have not been included just to avoid doubling-down on Elder Scrolls games.
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
A Revamped PS1 JRPG Classic
- PS Plus Availability
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Extra & Premium
- Released
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June 10, 2021
- How Long To Beat
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33 Hours
- Great Real-Time Combat That Incorporates Some Turn-Based Elements
- Although Slow At Times, Story Is Quite Good
- Expansion Is Worth Playing
- Side Quests Are Forgettable
Final Fantasy 7 was a landmark release for the RPG genre, and the 1997 game holds up after all these years. That classic is without question one of the best 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 Intergrade delivers fast-paced and addictive combat across a plethora of playable characters.
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Intergrade is the PS5 version that includes Yuffie’s “Intermission” DLC, and it is a substantial addition that features unique bosses and mechanics. The PS4 vanilla version of the game is also on PS Plus Premium and Extra, so a subscriber does not need Sony’s latest console to play this title. As Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second part of the remake initiative, is on the way, this is the perfect time for newcomers to jump into the first game.
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Combines RPG, Stealth, And FPS Elements Really Well
- PS Plus Availability
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Extra & Premium
- Released
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August 23, 2016
- How Long To Beat
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16 Hours
- Player Choice
- Flexible Play Styles
- Well-Written
Deus Ex is 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, but Human Revolution and Mankind Divided are 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 Divided hits the mark and delivers a captivating tale with interesting and relevant themes.
Deux Ex is 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.
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Remnant 2
Co-Op Action RPG With Soulslike Elements
- PS Plus Availability
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Extra & Premium
- Released
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July 25, 2023
- How Long To Beat
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20 Hours
- Great Online Co-Op
- Archetypes & Randomly Generated Content Enhance Replayability
- Focus On Gunplay Sets It Apart From Other Soulslikes
PS Plus RPGs received a decent boost in July 2024 thanks to the arrival of Crisis Core – Final Fantasy 7 – Reunion, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, Mount & Blade 2, Jeanne d’Arc, and Summoner. All those titles are worth playing depending on someone’s preferences, but the month’s biggest addition was undoubtedly Remnant 2, Gunfire’s 2023 entry 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 2 offers a range of classes (aka Archetypes), build variety, quests, exploration, fairly deep lore, and a serviceable story to follow. Anyone familiar with Remnant: From the Ashes should know what to expect from the sequel, albeit with most of its ideas expanded and improved.
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Focusing on third-person shooter gunplay and mostly limiting melee to a secondary option, Remnant 2 grants 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 2 gets the job done; however, the game is clearly designed with co-op in mind.
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The Legend Of Dragoon
A PS1 Cult Classic That Is Now Accessible To PS Plus Premium Subscribers
- PS Plus Availability
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Premium
- Released
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June 14, 2000
- How Long To Beat
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50 Hours
- PS1 Classic
- Ambitious Story
- Gameplay Has Aged Reasonably Well
A cult PS1 classic, The Legend of Dragoon debuted 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 Dragoon is similar to other 3D JRPGs released during the late-’90s such as Square’s Final Fantasy entries. The game features turn-based combat, random enemy encounters, and a lengthy storyline. Although not far removed from its contemporaries, Legend of Dragoon introduced a range of unique ideas, including input prompts during battle.
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Citizen Sleeper
Start A New Life On The Run
- Released
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May 5, 2022
- Developer(s)
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Jump Over the Age
- How Long To Beat
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7 Hours
- Role-Playing Depth
- NPC Interactions
- Consequences
Added in time for the sequel, Citizen Sleeper is 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 Sleeper is 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.
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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 try to settle down while keeping a low profile. Rather than combat, Citizen Sleeper focuses 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 showcases Citizen Sleeper‘s tabletop influence, while the visuals showcase a love for sci-fi and cyberpunk classics.
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Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand
Well-Worth A Try While On PS Plus
- Released
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August 10, 2023
- How Long To Beat
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11 Hours
- Fun Movement
- Combat’s Momentum System Is Pretty Interesting
- Repetitive
- Open-World Is Not That Visually Interesting
Deck13’s Atlas Fallen garnered a decisively mixed reception when it debuted in 2023, which might have put off a few people who were initially interested in checking out the action RPG. Fortunately, PS Plus should help reduce that trepidation, lowering the bar to justify a download. Now, Atlas Fallen has gone through quite a few changes since its debut, and it is not the same game it was back in 2023. “Reign of Sand” refers to a significant post-launch update that added New Game+, more enemies (a point of contention with the vanilla version), new voice acting, new Wraith abilities, and even a new area.
While not perfect, the current version is more well-rounded and consistent than the original iteration, presenting a campaign that has considerably more variety. Just to be clear, the vanilla version of Atlas Fallen already had decent combat (with a pretty unique momentum system), pretty visuals, and satisfying movement that made traversing the open-world fun, so it was hardly without positives. Now, it is just better.
Deck13 is mostly known for The Surge games, but Atlas Fallen is not a Souls-like RPG. The combat is considerably more fast-paced and has an almost hack-and-slash feel.
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Dying Light 2: Stay Human
Parkour, Zombies, And Level Up
- Released
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February 4, 2022
- How Long To Beat
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25 Hours
- Parkour and Traversal
- Pretty Fun Combat
Dying Light 2 has quite a mixed reputation, most of which can be traced back to its buggy launch. Since then, Techland has released a lot of updates that provide a far smoother experience; while not 100% perfect, it is nowadays in a much better state. Important as they are, the technical aspects ultimately do not determine whether a game is actually fun or not, and Dying Light 2 has always been pretty entertaining.
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An open-world romp set during a zombie apocalypse, the game is largely beloved for its gameplay, specifically free-running. Building on the ideas of its predecessor, the sequel really emphasizes its parkour, encouraging players to be constantly on the move as they explore Villedor during both the day and night. The story is nothing to write home about, and neither is the protagonist, but the minute-to-minute gameplay routine more than makes up for it.
So, none of that stuff has anything to do with the RPG genre. Dying Light 2 is one of those releases that features RPG elements but is not necessarily defined by them. Players level up, equip class-specific weapons and armor, unlock and improve their abilities, complete missions and side quests, and even make the occasional decision that impacts the world and the story’s ending. The game has more than enough ingredients to qualify as an RPG, but the combat and movement are by fair its best features.
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Dark Cloud 2
Fantastic PS2 JRPG With Endless Charm
- PS Plus Availability
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Premium
- Released
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February 17, 2003
- Developer(s)
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Level-5
- How Long To Beat
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50 Hours
- Weapon-Based Progression System
- Good Blend Of Dungeon-Crawling And Village Maintenance
A PlayStation 2 classic, Dark Cloud 2 is a charming JRPG that has aged beautifully over the last two decades. As Max and Monica, players explore dungeons in search of items that allow them and their village to grow. Rather than leveling up the protagonists, Dark Cloud 2 ties progression to weapons; the more a sword or gun is used, the stronger it becomes.
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Level-5’s portfolio is filled with great JRPGs, but even in that competitive scene, Dark Cloud 2 still manages to stand out as being something extra special. This PS2 title is one of the best RPGs on PS Plus, and nostalgia has nothing to do with it.
Dark Cloud is also available on PS Plus Premium.
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SaGa Frontier Remastered
A JRPG With A Steep Learning Curve That Is Worth Climbing
- Released
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April 15, 2021
- How Long To Beat
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15 Hours
- Decent Entry Point Into The Franchsie For Newcomers
- Ambitious And Experimental JRPG
- 8 Playable Protagonists To Select From, And The Choice Is Important
- Deep And Challening Combat
- Can Be Overwhelming
- Lack Of Direction is Both A Blessing And A Curse
SaGa is arguably Square Enix’s most obtuse franchise, even though it might not seem that way at a glance. After all, the publisher’s reputation was built on turn-based JRPGs, so an IP that mostly revolves around that style of gameplay should be a no-brainer. However, SaGa has always prided itself on taking risks and experimenting with both genre conventions and its prior ideas, resulting in an impressive but inconsistent series that can seem inaccessible to newcomers. 2024’s
SaGa: Emerald Beyond is probably the best place to start for complete beginners, but SaGa Frontier Remastered is also a good option that sets players up well to experience the rest of the franchise’s earliest releases.
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Do not go in expecting something like Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest. SaGa Frontier originally debuted in 1997, with the remaster coming out more than 20 years later. While introducing quite a few changes and QOL adjustments, the new version still retains the core mechanics of the original, which come with a learning curve. Players get to pick a protagonist from an available eight, and they play differently and impact the story quite a bit. After that, the game quickly opens up and allows players to explore wherever they want within the world, only giving occasional directions on where to go. A big cornerstone of SaGa is a lack of hand-holding, with the games generally encouraging players to just explore and learn through doing. The combat system is, generally, turn-based, but its novelty comes through progression. Rather than leveling up normally, characters will sporadically receive stat boosts or new skills, and their specialization is determined by their actions.
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Ys 8: Lacrimosa Of Dana
When It Comes To Action RPG Combat, Ys 8 Is Among The Very Best
Only PS4 Version
- PS Plus Availability
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Extra & Premium
- Released
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September 12, 2017
- Developer(s)
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Nihon Falcom
- How Long To Beat
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38 Hours
- Satisfying Combat
- Decent Exploration For A Ys Game
- Each Playable Character Feels Unique
Nihon Falcom’s Ys has been a staple of the action JRPG scene for decades, particularly on PCs. Although not the first entry to garner attention in Western countries, Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana helped expand the franchise’s visibility since it features graphics that did not look as dated as its predecessors’ visuals. More importantly, the action JRPG has a fast-paced and awesome combat system that is accessible but also hides a fair amount of depth.
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Set on a reasonably sized island filled with monsters to slay and discoveries to be made, Lacrimosa of Dana strikes a healthy balance of battles, character-building, and exploration. One of the most fun JRPGs on PS Plus Premium and Extra, Ys 8 should not be missed.
Ys 9: Monstrum Nox is also available on PS Plus Premium and Extra.
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Moonlighter
Relaxing Shop Management With A Side Of Intense Dungeon Crawling
- PS Plus Availability
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Extra & Premium
- Released
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May 29, 2018
- Developer(s)
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Digital Sun
- How Long To Beat
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14 Hours
- Unique Mix Of Dungeon Crawling & Shop Sim
- Charming Visuals
Role-playing titles can be stressful, both in terms of their narratives and gameplay. For people who want something a touch more relaxing and laid-back, Moonlighter is a valid option. The game is split into two sections: shop management and dungeon crawling. The latter serves as a way to acquire resources and loot that can be invested in the former.
This loop is addictive and rewarding, while still offering enough of a challenge to test players. Moonlighter‘s pixel art style is gorgeous, and the visuals really bring to life the game’s setting and the monsters that populate its dungeon.
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Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, & Fallout 4
Three Distinct Games That Shine In Different Areas
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Fallout 4 Fallout 3 Fallout: New Vegas PS Plus Availability Extra & Premium Premium Premium Platform(s) PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One PS3, Xbox 360, PC PS3, Xbox 360, PC Released 2015-11-10 2008-10-28 2010-10-19 Developer(s) Bethesda Bethesda Game Studios Obsidian Entertainment How Long To Beat 27 Hours 23 Hours 28 Hours
PS Plus has all the 3D Fallout games, including Fallout 76 for those craving a multiplayer experience. Focusing on the main single-player entries, all three RPGs have their positives that make them worthwhile. Now, Extra tier subscribers just have Fallout 4, so they don’t have much of an option. While somewhat divisive due to its restrictive RPG and dialogue mechanics, the 2015 sequel is arguably the most enjoyable from a minute-to-minute perspective, providing relatively decent gunplay and gameplay compared to its predecessors.
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The most iconic entry in the franchise, Fallout 3 is an accessible but still deep RPG with a good story and a great sandbox that encourages and rewards exploration. Finally, New Vegas is arguably the best all-around Fallout game, and it has aged well as long as new players are prepared for a few bugs and rough moments. In terms of pure role-playing, New Vegas is a masterpiece.
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Cat Quest 1 & 2
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Cat Quest Cat Quest II PS Plus Availability Extra & Premium Extra & Premium Platform(s) Switch, PS4, PC, iOS, Android Nintendo Switch, PS4, PC, iOS, Xbox One Released 2017-08-08 2019-09-24 Developer(s) The Gentlebros The Gentlebros How Long To Beat 6 Hours 8 Hours
Most PS Plus RPGs are long and epic journeys that can take months to complete, and they are great. That said, exceptions exist, and Cat Quest might be the best. Sony’s service has the first two entries in the series, which are very similar while still containing a few twists that set them apart from each other. Newcomers might be tempted to jump directly into the sequel to just go with the most recent option, which would be fine since neither game is so story-heavy that a lack of content would be an issue; however, doing this would mean missing out on a cute and fun action RPG. More importantly, it is very possible to complete both games in less than 20 hours, so there is no reason to skip an entry.
Played from an isometric perspective, Cat Quest streamlines the action RPG/dungeon-crawler formula to create an accessible but still reasonably challenging experience. The combat is simple but satisfying, while the progression and customization systems provide just enough options to warrant trying out different builds. Both titles are set in delightful open-worlds that manage to feel expansive despite their relatively small sizes. While the first game is single-player only, the sequel integrates co-op directly into the story through the usage of two protagonists who are forced to work together.
Cat Quest 2 can still be played solo.
