Best PS5 Games For Beginners. Top 7 picks

If you are wondering what are the best PS5 games for beginners, then you have come to the right place. We have tested each game and ranked them based on user reviews, gameplay, graphics, sound effects, controls, difficulty, replay value, and overall fun factor. 

The Best PS5 Games for Beginners are: 

• Final Fantasy 7.
• Demon’s Souls.
• God of War.
• Returnal.
• Ghosts of Tsushima directors cut.
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

We will talk about all the games mentioned in detail below and let you know why those are the best PS5 games for beginners. We will talk about our views on the games and mention their features to help you decide which game to start with. We will also provide you with a bonus section on how you can get the most bang for your buck on PS5 games. So stay tuned and read on.

What are the best PS5 games for beginners?

7) Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is an action RPG game developed by Square Enix. It is a remake of the original Final Fantasy game, released back in 1997. Final Fantasy VII Remake takes place in the world of Gaia. Midgar, the capital city, is being taken over by Shinra Inc. to harvest mako, which in turn is killing the planet itself. The game follows the story of Cloud Strife, who is a hired mercenary to help defeat Shinra Inc. 

Final Fantasy VII Remake is a classic RPG at heart, but it has some unique twists. Combat is the central attraction of this game. The battle system is overhauled and uses the Real-Time Battle system, which allows for quick and fast action, and you don’t have to wait for your turn to attack. You can use your summons to help during battle to assist you in combat.

You can switch between your party members to attack your enemies. Enemies have different vulnerabilities; therefore, switching between the party gives you a tactical advantage over them, which is woven very nicely into the game, allowing you to play as a team.

You can explore the open world of Final Fantasy VII, which is massive. You can also solve various environmental puzzles and enjoy the incredible music of the game, which only adds to the beauty of this game. The world looks more stunning than ever, and it will blow you out with the PS5 graphics on this one. There is an option to switch between the graphics mode, which favors 4K at 3O FPS, while the performance mode favors 60 FPS at lower resolution. We recommend playing this game in 60 FPS for smooth combat and gameplay.

Every Final Fantasy has a new world, new character, and new settings, and you don’t need to play any other Final Fantasy game to enjoy this one; therefore, you will enjoy this game as a beginner. We recommend this game even if you are a beginner, as this game can be a significant starting point for your PS5.

6) Demon’s Souls.

Demon’s Souls is an action/RPG in a dark fantasy world called the kingdom of Boletaria. Players control a character known as “The Slayer of Demons,” who is tasked with defeating the evil king Allant. The entire kingdom is covered with mysterious fog, and players will need to explore various dungeons and defeat bosses to advance through the game. Killing an enemy gives you soul, which can be used to upgrade weapons, etc. Each dungeon contains multiple floors, and players will need to find their way past traps and obstacles to reach the end. 

This game is challenging. This game is an actual test of patience and perseverance. It’s very challenging, but killing demons, slashing, and hacking your way through the kingdom of Boletaria gives you a sense of accomplishment. The world looks beautiful and fantastic, which showcases PS5’s true power. Combat is terrific, and there are traps everywhere, which you have to look out for. Even though the difficulty level of this game is hard, this can be an excellent game for beginners if you persevere through the game and you will start enjoying this masterpiece.

5) God of War.

God of War was developed by Santa Monica Studio and released on PS5 as well. If you had been around the PlayStation world, you must have heard about this game from your friends or online. God of War covers the story of Kratos, who was a spartan warrior and commander. After completing the Greek mythology in previous games, this game focuses on Norse mythology.

The starting mission and storytelling are fantastic, and you will have a cinematic experience both in the gameplay and the storytelling. The story starts with the mission to put his wife’s ashes on the tallest mountain. His son Atreus accompanies Kratos on his journey. The relationship between a father and son is told beautifully in this game. 

The gameplay style is slightly different from the previous games, but you will feel right at home after some time. The enemies are challenging, and the world design provides a grand scale to the environment, a feature of older God of War games. Kratos uses Axe as a weapon to kill his enemies, which you can call back by pressing the triangle button, which never gets old and is fun to watch. You can upgrade your Axe and shield with various runes you collect on your journey. 

God of War tells a profound story through its narrative. The writing is top-notch, and the visuals are beautiful and do justice to God of War. The cut scenes are unique, and quick Time events are satisfying to play and watch. It will hook you to your screen till the end of this game. We highly recommend that you pick up this game even if you are a beginner and enjoy one of the most anticipated and amazing adventures available on PlayStation.

A free update has been released by Santa Monica Studio, which will upgrade your game for your PS5 with enhanced graphics.

4) Returnal.

Returnal is a 3rd person shooter with roguelike elements. A crash landing on this shape-shifting world forces Selene to explore the barren landscape of an ancient civilization in search of escape. Each time she dies, she’s forced to start her journey from the beginning.

The game features procedurally generated worlds, so every playthrough differs from the last. Each level contains multiple paths, traps, and aliens with unique abilities. However, every time you die, you’re sent back to the beginning of the level. This means that each run-through is full of new challenges and secrets. 

Returnal is a fast-paced sci-fi game that will keep you engaged, giving you no time to relax. The visuals are beautiful. The soundtrack is lovely, too. It’s upbeat and energetic, ideally suited to this type of game. The 3D Audio support, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers all add to the immersion.

The gameplay can be challenging for beginners. You will always be running and shooting your enemies, finding your way through, giving you no time to relax. Therefore, we recommend that you pick up this only if it suits your taste.

3) Ghosts of Tsushima directors cut.

Ghosts of Tsushima is a samurai-style open-world game set during Japan’s medieval Kamakura period developed by Sucker Punch Productions. You take control of a Japanese warrior named Jin who embarks upon a quest to protect Tsushima island from the invasion of the Mongols.

Samurai-style combat is in the center of the game, and the addition of vibrant scenery makes this game a must-have. Apart from your Samurai sword, you can use smoke bombs throw knives to dominate your enemies.

Ghosts of Tsushima is one of the best-looking games available right now. From the gorgeous scenery to the detailed characters, everything looks fantastic. The sound design is equally good. The music fits well with the action scenes. Sucker Punch Productions has also let the wind guide the players to different missions and objectives, which look fantastic and offers a unique experience in-game.

Ghosts of Tsushima directors cut is a refined version of the original Ghosts of Tsushima game. It also has legends mode, the multiplayer co-op mode for the game. The video game studio has fixed several on this version, and also a new map called the Iki island is also added, which offers several hours of new gameplay itself. We recommend this game even for beginners; you will absolutely love this one.

2) Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Marvel’s Spider-man: Miles Morales is an open-world superhero adventure game developed by Insomniac Games. Set in New York City, the game follows Miles Morales as he fights crime alongside the other Spiderman, i.e., Peter Parker. He can perform various feats such as web-swinging and wall climbing, same as Peter’s, but Miles Morales has some unique abilities like the venom punch and invisibility power. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock more powerful suits and gadgets. Players will need to complete missions to upgrade their abilities.

Spider-Man: Miles Morales is the launch title for PS5 and offers a unique blend of action and exploration. While the combat is fast-paced, it doesn’t feel overly tricky or repetitive. The controls are responsive, allowing you to quickly react to enemies and environmental hazards.

Besides the primary campaign, you’ll get to explore a large open world. Some sites require you to go all out in combat, while others involve stealth moves to clear the mission. Each area is filled with side quests and collectibles. Music is also outstanding in the game, especially the hip-hop soundtracks that sound very cool. 

If you have played the previous version, i.e., Marvel’s Spider-Man, which came out in 2018, you will feel right at home. Spider-Man: Miles Morales adds depth to the city, with snow falling and PS5’s ray-tracing capabilities. The city looks more beautiful than ever. Although the game duration is shorter than the 2018 Spiderman game, the experience is more enjoyable with the new Spiderman and his abilities. 

The game also offers two graphics modes; the first is fidelity mode, which offers 4K resolution with 30 FPS, and the other is performance mode, which offers 60 FPS at the cost of graphic resolution. We recommend playing this game in performance mode and enjoying web-slinging better than ever.

1) Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a PS5 exclusive and a third-person shooter video game developed by Insomniac Games. It is one of the first games to become available on PS5. The next-gen game features a sci-fi setting where you play as Ratchet, a lombax mechanic tasked with saving the galaxy from evil Dr. Nefarious. 

You can select different missions on different planets and use crazy and creative weapons to destroy your enemies. The game starts off slowly but ramps up the difficulty as you go along. After each level, you can upgrade weapons, armor, etc. You can even use high-speed hover boots after a certain period to traverse across the game’s semi-open world. Insomniac Games have also introduced a new character called Rivet, a female lombax, in this game as a playable character to follow along in the game.

The game continues with the story where Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus left off back in 2013 and is an excellent game for the series’ fans. Still, it also serves as a perfect introductory title for newcomers to the series. It provides fun gameplay with a lot of colorful environments which look fabulous. You can also take advantage of the photo mode to capture your favorite moments in the game.

The video game also incorporates and showcases some of the best features of the PS5. You can use an adaptive trigger to determine of type of gunshot from a weapon. E.g., you can half pull the trigger for a standard shot such as a single fire or press the trigger fully to engage alternate fire modes such as a rapid-fire shot. The PS5 beautifully showcases its abilities in the game to handle multiple particles from different weapons, blasts, etc., smoothly.

The environment looks stunning because of the ray-tracing capabilities of PS5. You can also travel through multiple dimensions effortlessly within the game thanks to PS5’s faster loading speed, which is a great experience. We recommend playing this game in performance mode to enjoy a smoother experience. 

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is easily one of our favorite games on PS5, and if you’ve never played a Ratchet & Clank title before, then this is definitely worth checking out. It’s one of the best PS5 games for beginners; you can get up to speed with a game that is easy to play and provides an engaging storyline.

Bonus Section: How to get the most bang for the buck on PS5 games?

If you also want to get the most bang for your buck on PS5 titles, you should buy the PlayStation Plus service. The PS Plus subscription service will give you access to the PlayStation Plus Collection, which is a collection of twenty of the best titles of PS4 available to play on PS5. The following games are available for free under the PS Plus Collection:

• God of War
• The Last of Us Remastered
• Bloodborne
• Days Gone
• Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
• Detroit: Become Human
• Infamous Second Son
• Ratchet and Clank 
• The Last Guardian
• The Last of Us Remastered
• Until Dawn
• Resident Evil 7 biohazard
• Mortal Kombat X
• Batman: Arkham Knight
• Battlefield 1
• Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Edition
• Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
• Fallout 4
• Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition
• Monster Hunter: World
• Persona 5

The PS Plus subscription service also enables you to access online multiplayer gaming, discounts on new games, etc. You can find out more about the benefits at the following link: All-New PlayStation Plus: Which tier is best for you?