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If you're looking for the best PS4 games, you’ve got plenty of options. Since the PS4 launched back in , we've seen many of the best gaming experiences of the generation land on Sony's console. 

The PS5 has kicked off the new generation, bringing exciting new games with it, that doesn't mean it’s time to forget what the best PS4 games have to offer. Thanks to the PS5’s backwards compatibility and the occasional free enhancement from developers and publishers, the best PS4 games will remain relevant for a long time to come. 

That means that whether you’re still running your launch-day PS4, you’ve upgraded to the slightly better PS4 Pro or you’ve pre-ordered the PS5 and you’re putting together a multi-generation must-play list, our selection of the best PS4 games is likely to have a title for you. From Sony’s outstanding first-party exclusives like The Last of Us 2 and Ghost of Tsushima to third-party hits from indie and AAA studios, there’s a lot of choice on the PS4. 

So that you can spend less time browsing and more time playing the games you love, we’ve put together this useful list which should cater to a wide range of tastes. We’ve even included whether or not the games here support the enhanced resolution of the PS4 Pro with 4K and HDR. Here are the best PS4 games available right now.

Apex Legends is another contender vying for the battle royale crown. Developed by Respawn Entertainment and set in the Titanfall universe, Apex Legends is a squad-based battle royale shooter where teams of three go up against 57 other players to try to gather loot and be the last person (or squad) standing.

However, unlike Fortnite and PUBG, Apex Legends sees players take on a class, each represented by a unique character (imagine Fortnite mixed with Overwatch and you’ll be on the right track.)  

Apex Legends is the perfect battle royale game for those who enjoy the genre's premise but can't get onboard with Fortnite's building or PUBG's competitiveness - and it's free. Plus, different classes, abilities and limited-time events make for a more dynamic experience overall. 

Not sure it's for you? Check out our full Apex Legends review.

PS4 Pro Support? No.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is the most recent addition to the epic Assassin's Creed RPG franchise. Odyssey is set during the Peloponnesian War and sees you stepping into the sandals of either Alexios or Kassandra as they try to uncover the truth about their history while navigating the turbulent world of Ancient Greece as a mercenary. 

Odyssey is a graphically stunning PS4 game which will take you to the heart of Ancient Greece, easily securing it a place in our collection of the best PlayStation 4 games - and we're expecting the next chapter in the series, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, will follow suit. Just make sure you have the time to play it because there's over hours of content to enjoy here.

Check out our Assassin's Creed Odyssey review diary for more.

PS4 Pro Support? PS4 Pro enhanced.

Not a Call of Duty fan? Then Battlefield 1 might be a good alternative. The first-person shooter takes players back in time to World War One and by doing so completely rejuvenates the once stagnating franchise. 

Battlefield 1's historical setting helps it to stand apart from the rest of the modern military shooters on the market, with all new weapons, vehicles, and level designs that feel fresh and capture the chaos and brutality of war.

The game offers a poignant and entertaining single-player campaign that sets a new standard for first-person shooter. Broken into six sections, each following a different character and front line location, the campaign never feels dull or repetitive.

The single player campaign even feeds neatly into Battlefield 1's multiplayer mode which, while familiar, also benefits from the much-needed breath of life that the change in setting gives.

Graphically impressive, entertaining, and sometimes touching, Battlefield 1 is a return to form for the series. 

Check out our full Battlefield 1 review.

PS4 Pro support? Increased resolution and detail. 

From Software's enigmatic and notoriously challenging Souls titles all hold critical and fan acclaim, but none are as stylistically interesting as the quasi-Industrial era Bloodborne.

It plays like an RPG set indelibly on a hidden difficulty mode with all the helpful text pop-ups removed – which is to say it requires more than a modicum of patience from the player.

But that's the point: in Bloodborne for the PS4, you get out what you put into it. Victory's all the more rewarding when you've watched your enemy, memorized his attack patterns, struck at the opportune moment and prevailed via the game's impeccable melee combat. 

PS4 Pro support? No.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare () is something of a reset for the bestselling FPS franchise – removing the frills of zombies, jetpacks, double-jumps and futuristic gadgetry for a grounded take on what military engagement actually looks like in the 21st century. 

The name is no coincidence, either; 's Modern Warfare was a landmark entry in the Call of Duty series, and Activision is looking to recreate what made the game of the same name so successful.

Modern Warfare is all about the gritty realities of war this time out, with the ‘modern’ of the ‘Modern Warfare’ title referring to the gear, weapons and gadgetry being used today in the Middle East and Russia, rather than the far-flung fantasies of science fiction.

While Modern Warfare has some glaring issues with regards to its campaign, it's still the best instalation the series has seen yet - with tight shooting and more multiplayer modes than you can shake a stick at.

Read our full Call of Duty: Modern Warfare review for our official verdict.

PS4 Pro Support? Yes, 4K but no HDR.

The dark horse of , Remedy Entertainment's Control is an action-adventure with a difference. 

Control sees you stepping into the shoes of Jessie Faden, the newest director of the clandestine Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) - a Government agency which researches, and ultimately aims to control, paranormal activity. But Jessie’s new role has a few issues not exactly laid out in the job description, including the uprising of a paranormal force known only as the Hiss.

The affinity with which Remedy has courted multiple difficult genres both in film and in games with Control and still managed to deliver a mind-bending story evocative of True Detective and Twin Peaks is absolutely remarkable.

Check out our full Control review. If you're hoping to get the option of a free next-gen upgrade with the game, then you'll need to make sure you buy the Ultimate Edition of the game. 

PS4 Pro support? No.

Death Stranding had us worried for a bit. When Kojima Productions' first title was announced back at E3 , it did so to a confused and excited crowd. And the path to launch didn't see these feelings change much – they just swayed more into the confusion side. 

We seen bottled babies, sea otter costumes and even the appearance of Conan O'Brien, and every new trailer filled us more with fear than hype. But it was all worth it.

Death Stranding is an incredible title that is equally beautiful and unique. Without giving away too much, the premise is that you step into the shoes of deliveryman Sam Bridges (played by Norman Reedus) who delivers special cargo in the wake of the Death Stranding - a mysterious phenomenon that wiped out many innocent lives. But obviously, it's not all that simple. 

Death Stranding is something to be experienced. It's definitely an essential PS4 game - if not the essential PS4 game - but, we warn you now, it may not be everyone's cup of tea.

Check out our full Death Stranding review.

PS4 Pro Support? 4K resolution.