The 10 Best PS4 Games

If you prefer open world experiences, there's no substitute for Red Dead Redemption II (about $40). It lets you roam a sprawling sandbox set in the American west of 1899, just as the lawless era of gunslinging outlaws was beginning to end.

With outstanding graphics grounded on facial scans of recognizable actors like Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen, Death Stranding (about $30) takes you on a journey through a dystopian near-future in which humanity's survival hinges on reconnecting a deeply fractured society.

Few options out there offer the kind of realistic visuals and addictive multiplayer action that you'll find in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (around $70). Its campaign mode can be both nail-biting and adrenaline-pumping, and the weapons system is a blast.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (around $16) is one of the most well-regarded titles for every system it runs on, with an open-world design that offers dozens — if not hundreds — of gameplay hours. It's based on a wildly popular Polish book series, so the narrative is well-wrought.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (about $44) offers an original storyline for fans of the iconic franchise. You play as one of the last remaining Jedi on a quest to complete your training and rebuild a legion of knights to fight against the Empire.

The Last of Us Remastered (around $19) offers plenty of engaging action, but it's the gut-wrenching story that will leave its mark for years to come. It takes place in a world ravaged by a massive pandemic, in which the infected pose a constant threat to the few remaining survivors.

Horizon Zero Dawn (appx. $25) combines post-apocalyptic dread with prehistoric action in a world where robotic animals roam a thick natural landscape. The story's mystery unravels in gradual, satisfying turns that should keep most players engaged.

In the delightfully lawless Grand Theft Auto V (appx. $23), you can play as three different characters, each plotting the heist of a lifetime. It's a mature title, though, so hide it from the kids — until you need their help beating a mission, of course.

If your idea of a good time is being scared out of your wits, then Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (appx. $15) will be right up your alley. You'll search for your missing wife on a spooky plantation in Louisiana — and the people you encounter along the way are truly terrifying.

In Metal Gear Solid V (around $20), you're a one-man army during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There are thrilling sniper fights, formidable enemies, and a variety of combat styles, but you may find managing a staff of mercenaries to be more trouble than it's worth.