Best PS4 Games October 2026
Explore our independent ranking of top PlayStation 4 games to find your next great gaming experience. Compare genres, player modes, and strengths to find the title that best fits your playstyle. Whether you want deep solo adventures or lively multiplayer sessions, this guide helps you choose.
Last updated: 6 October 2026
PS4 Games: Top 5
1
EA Sports FC 27 (PS4)
from £58.3710 stores
from £58.37
10 stores
2
Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4)
from £9.3610 stores
from £9.36
10 stores
3
It Takes Two (PS4)
from £8.807 stores
from £8.80
7 stores
4
God of War (PS4)
from £7.7710 stores
from £7.77
10 stores
5
Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy (PS4)
from £6.858 stores
from £6.85
8 stores
EA Sports FC 27 delivers modern football action with updated tactical systems and player rosters. It caters to sports enthusiasts looking for fast-paced competitive matches on PlayStation 4.
Pros
Latest football simulation features
Updated squads and team rosters
Competitive sports gameplay
Cons
Annual release with familiar formula
Age rating of 16 restricts young kids
Red Dead Redemption 2 offers an expansive open-world Western adventure filled with lifelike wilderness and memorable characters. Players experience an epic story campaign alongside a feature-rich online multiplayer mode.
Pros
Massive, detailed open world
Acclaimed, emotional story campaign
Rich variety of side activities
Includes online multiplayer mode
Cons
No local couch multiplayer
Deliberately slow initial pacing
Mature 18+ age rating
It Takes Two is a dedicated cooperative platform adventure that requires two players to work together across diverse challenges. Its constantly evolving gameplay mechanics keep the puzzle-solving experience fresh from start to finish.
Pros
Inventive cooperative level design
Constantly changing game mechanics
Playable locally or online
Compatible with PS5 consoles
Cons
Requires two players to play
No single-player mode
God of War reinvents the franchise with an intimate third-person perspective and an emotional father-and-son storyline. The game blends fluid axe combat with environmental exploration and Norse mythology lore.
Pros
Gripping cinematic storytelling
Skillful, rewarding combat system
Atmospheric Norse mythology setting
Deep gear and skill progression
Cons
No multiplayer modes included
Mature 18+ rating not for young kids
Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy bundles fully rebuilt editions of three iconic platforming games into one package. It delivers classic obstacle courses, box-breaking action, and nostalgic gameplay with modern visual polish.
Pros
Three complete remastered games in one
Family-friendly age rating of 3
Vibrant and colorful visuals
Classic arcade platforming action
Cons
Strict jump physics increase difficulty
Runs at 30 frames per second
Compare specifications
| Genre | Sports | Adventure, Sandbox, Shooter, Third-person, Action | Adventure, FPS, Fighting, Platform, Puzzle, Music | Adventure, RPG, Fantasy, Historical, Fighting, Puzzle, Beat 'em up, Arcade, Music, Action | Child-friendly, Adventure, Platform, Arcade, Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age rating | 16 years | 18 years | 16 years | 18 years | 3 years |
| Series | — | Red Dead Redemption | — | God of War | — |
| Release year | — | 2018 | 2021 | 2018 | 2017 |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
