Best Fantasy Games for PS5 - Magic & Medieval Adventures

The Witcher 3 casts players as Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter combing a war-scarred, Slavic medieval continent for his missing ward. Its medieval world is the draw: not heraldry and tournaments but plague, refugees, and village superstition, rendered through branching quests that refuse clean good-versus-evil answers. The side stories, the Bloody Baron chief among them, routinely outclass the main hunt, and there is roughly a hundred hours of contracts, card games, and ruins before its two expansions begin. Reviewers and players land near-unanimous on the writing, treating it as a high point for the genre. The persistent caveat is combat: a swing-and-dodge system many find slow, imprecise, and light on feedback. That balance favours anyone here for a dense medieval world and consequence-laden storytelling over moment-to-moment action. Players who want sharp, responsive swordplay are the most likely to bounce off.

Set in the dystopian world of Gaia, "Final Fantasy VII" follows Cloud Strife, a mercenary who joins a rebel group aiming to thwart the oppressive Shinra Electric Power Company. The game's core loop combines exploration, turn-based combat, and character progression through an innovative Materia system that allows players to customize abilities. Its cinematic storytelling, memorable characters, and an iconic soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu make it a landmark title in the RPG genre.

Stellar Blade is Shift Up's first console game, a third-person action adventure that bets everything on its combat. EVE, a soldier sent from an orbital colony to retake an Earth overrun by the Naytiba, fights through linear, science-fiction ruins on rhythm: parrying and dodging to enemy tells, chaining graceful combos, then surviving boss encounters that test pattern reading over button-mashing. Critics landed in generally-favourable territory, singling out the combat, boss design and visual craft while agreeing the story stays superficial next to the NieR games it borrows from. Much of the pre-release noise fixated on EVE's design rather than the game itself, which sells short a genuinely sharp action title. It suits players who want a demanding, good-looking PS5 character-action game and care more about how a fight feels than what the plot says; anyone chasing a narrative to match the spectacle should temper expectations.

God of War Ragnarök closes Santa Monica Studio's Norse arc as Kratos and Atreus push toward a prophesied end across the Nine Realms. Its defining quality is character writing: a grieving father and a son pulling away from him, carried by performance capture that critics treated as a benchmark for the medium. Combat returns heavier and more varied than the 2018 game, the Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos woven through puzzle-solving and a far deeper bench of optional content. Critics were near unanimous, with broad praise for the storytelling and presentation. Players run warmer in places and cooler in others: the recurring complaint is pacing, with long cutscenes, linear stretches, and backtracking that make a generous game feel bloated rather than tight. It rewards anyone invested in the saga's emotional payoff, while newcomers are better served starting with the 2018 game first.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, "DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH" continues the journey of Sam Porter Bridges as he navigates haunting landscapes and a fragmented society. Players engage in exploration, deliveries, and combat while interacting with mysterious beach environments that play a pivotal role in the narrative. The game is noted for its atmospheric storytelling and innovative mechanics, building on the unique themes of connection and isolation from its predecessor.

Baldur's Gate 3 adapts fifth-edition Dungeons and Dragons into a turn-based, party-led campaign across the Forgotten Realms, where a band of cursed misfits hunts a cure while a mind-flayer infection grows. Its defining quality is reactivity: dialogue, dice rolls, and improvised tactics like shoving enemies off ledges feed a branching story that responds to nearly every choice, and a party of up to four can play it in online co-op or two-player split-screen. Critics placed it among the highest-rated games on PS5, singling out the writing, companion depth, and the freedom to solve encounters in unintended ways. Players echo that warmth, though the recurring friction surfaces in the sprawling third act, where the Lower City strains performance and the density of threads can feel like a marathon. Rated Mature and playable as a Premium trial, it suits anyone wanting a medieval-fantasy epic that rewards experimentation and patience, and asks a real commitment from players expecting a tighter, shorter adventure.

Set in Norse mythology, 'God of War' follows Kratos, the former Greek god, and his son Atreus on a journey to honor his deceased wife. The game features breathtaking visuals, a deeply emotional narrative, and a combat system that combines strategy with visceral action, positioning it as a standout in modern gaming.

Horizon Zero Dawn casts a tribal hunter, Aloy, across a far-future Earth where towering machine animals roam the ruins of a fallen civilization. Its strongest thread is the mystery of what happened, a story told through holograms, audio logs, and recovered records that the game lets players uncover at their own pace rather than forcing on them. Combat sharpens the same patience: every machine has weak points, armor to strip, and elemental vulnerabilities that reward planning over button-mashing. The central trade-off is that the world around those highlights can sag. Reviewers consistently flag repetitive side quests, gathering that interrupts the rhythm of exploration, and human encounters that feel stiff next to the machine hunts. For players drawn to lore, a capable protagonist, and tactical ranged combat, it remains a rewarding open-world RPG. Those who tire of checklist busywork or expect strong melee may find the spaces between the peaks thin.

Bloodborne is FromSoftware's sharpest break from the Dark Souls template, trading shields and cautious turtling for the rally system: take a hit and that health stays recoverable for a moment, clawed back only by counterattacking at once. Every exchange becomes forward pressure rather than retreat. Around that combat sits Yharnam, a Victorian beast-hunt that curdles into cosmic, Lovecraftian dread, its story buried in item descriptions in the studio's usual cryptic fashion. Critics met it with near-unanimous acclaim, repeatedly naming it the PS4's first essential exclusive, and players still rank it among FromSoftware's finest. The reservations are narrow: the procedurally generated Chalice Dungeons feel rote against the handcrafted main path, and the game remains locked at 30fps with no official PS5 patch despite years of fan campaigns and a DMCA-targeted fan fix. It rewards anyone who embraces aggression and atmosphere, and frustrates those hoping to play it slowly or at a higher frame rate.

Dark Souls III is the most action-driven entry in FromSoftware's trilogy, drawing combat speed and aggression from Bloodborne while keeping the deliberate rhythm of stamina management and methodical exploration. It moves players through a decaying gothic world of collapsing cathedrals and fire-blasted kingdoms, where indirect storytelling rewards patience. Its boss roster is the centerpiece: encounters widely held among the most cinematic and demanding the studio built before Sekiro and Elden Ring. Critics received it as a polished, confident send-off, singling out combat, atmosphere, and difficulty. The recurring reservation, echoed by long-time players, is that its straighter path trades the first game's interconnected world for a linear march, and that it leans heavily on series callbacks rather than forging a fresh identity. For newcomers wanting the cleanest entry to the formula, and veterans chasing its hardest bosses, it delivers. Those who prized getting lost in Lordran may find it narrower.

Set in a vibrant, whimsical world, ASTRO BOT is a VR platformer that places players in the role of a tiny robot captain navigating diverse environments to rescue his scattered crew. Utilizing innovative VR mechanics, players engage in platforming, climbing, and puzzle-solving, making it a standout title for PlayStation VR. Its charm comes from its creative level design and engaging use of VR technology to immerse players in a playful, interactive experience.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is an open-world fantasy role-playing game built around a single freedom: the snowbound province of Skyrim opens in every direction at once, and the prophesied fight against the dragon Alduin can be set aside indefinitely for a thief's guild, a mage's college, or a barrow no quest pointed toward. A build emerges from how those hours are spent rather than from a class chosen at the outset. Critics landed generally favorable, and the original release collected more than 200 Game of the Year awards. The friction is the one players still name a decade on: combat that reads as stiff beside modern action RPGs, and an engine that keeps surfacing bugs. Console mod support and Bethesda's Creations soften both, extending replayability past an already long main path. Included on PS Plus Extra, it rewards anyone who treats the map itself as the main quest, and frustrates those after tight, responsive swordplay.

Elden Ring is FromSoftware taking the tight, punishing combat of the Souls games and setting it loose across the Lands Between, a seamless world of crumbling castles, catacombs and open fields ruled by demigods. Progression comes through exploration rather than instruction: weapons, spells and armour combine into builds for a careful mage or a heavy-armoured warrior, and most of the world's bosses and secrets are left for the player to stumble onto unguided. Critics placed it among the finest open worlds yet made, and it became the most awarded game of 2022, sweeping Game of the Year. The praise centres on that unguided discovery, but the sharpest friction is the same design from the other side: late-game bosses that lean on punishing damage spikes, dungeons that recycle encounters, and questlines so cryptic that players often reach for a wiki. It rewards patience and self-direction, and frustrates anyone who wants a clear path marked through its kingdom.

Set in a vibrant ecosystem teeming with awe-inspiring creatures, "Monster Hunter: World" invites players to become hunters who track and battle colossal monsters. The core gameplay loop revolves around questing, hunting, crafting weapons and armor, and collaborating with other players online. Its seamless open world and living ecosystem elevate the franchise to new heights, making it a standout entry.

A full-scale reimagining of the original's opening hours, Final Fantasy VII Remake confines its entire story to the industrial city of Midgar and expands it into a 25-hour role-playing game. Cloud Strife's mercenary work for the eco-terrorist group Avalanche becomes the spine of a single-player, third-person adventure built on real-time combat that blends action timing with tactical, party-based command. Striking art direction, a celebrated soundtrack, and deepened character arcs flesh out what the 1997 game raced through. Reception splits along one line: how much padding a player will tolerate. Critics praised the combat and emotional storytelling while flagging filler side quests and slack pacing between set pieces, and longtime fans divided over the fate-altering ending. Rated Teen and included with PS Plus Extra, it rewards newcomers and the patient; those wanting the original's brisk momentum should weigh the slower middle.

Originally developed by Sony Computer Entertainment’s Santa Monica Studio exclusively for the PLAYSTATION®3 system, God of War® III has been remastered for the PLAYSTATION®4 system and gameplay supports 1080p at 60fps. God of War III Remastered will bring epic battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos at the center of carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who betrayed him. Set in the realm of brutal Greek mythology, God of War III Remastered is the critically acclaimed single-player game that allows players to take on the fearless role of ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he rises from the darkest depths of Hades to scale the very heights of Mt Olympus and seek his bloody revenge on those who have betrayed him. Armed with double-chained blades and an array of new weapons and magic, Kratos must take on mythology’s deadliest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus.

The critically-acclaimed title makes its debut on the PS4™ system. Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets. Play alone or in the company of a fellow traveler and explore its vast world together. Featuring stunning visuals and a Grammy-nominated musical score, Journey delivers a breathtaking experience like no other.

Diablo III: Eternal Collection bundles the action-RPG with the Reaper of Souls expansion and the Rise of the Necromancer pack, all set in Sanctuary, a dark-fantasy world of gothic cathedrals, medieval ruins, and endless demonic hordes. The loop is pure compulsion: clear procedurally arranged dungeons, watch loot rain in graded rarities, refine a class build, and push higher difficulties for better drops. Seasons reset the chase, and up to four players can grind together locally or online. Critics treated the console release as the definitive way to play, praising the tuned-for-controller combat and clean performance. The recurring caveat is repetition: the same kill-and-loot rhythm that hooks for hundreds of hours is what wears thin for players who want narrative or variety. Local co-op adds friction, since shared, first-come loot drops can spark squabbles over who grabbed what. Rated Mature, it suits anyone chasing a deep, replayable build-and-grind RPG, and not those after a story-led adventure.

Descend into the world of Hollow Knight! The award winning action adventure of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes. Battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs. Uncover ancient history and solve the mysteries buried at the kingdom's heart. Hollow Knight Voidheart Edition includes: - The original, award winning, action adventure. - 4 giant Content Packs, built in at launch, expanding the game with all new quests, terrifying boss fights and striking new abilities. Game Features • Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings. • Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. • Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! • Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. • An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation. • An epic orchestral score, with over 40 tracks! • Over 150 enemies with 40 epic bosses!

Set in a modern-day world filled with demons and supernatural elements, Devil May Cry 5 combines fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with a deep narrative surrounding the characters Dante, Nero, and V. The game is renowned for its stylish action, expansive environments, and the freedom it offers players in combat, making it a standout in the action-adventure genre.