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Best Action games on PlayStation 5
The 250 best Action games on PlayStation 5, ranked from 52,732 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game on PlayStation 5 right now is Elden Ring, with a critic score of 97/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 52,732 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
S
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.
97
/100
02
S
God of War
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
96
/100
03
Satisfactory
Satisfactory is an FPS open-world factory building sim. You play as an engineer on an alien planet tasked to complete ‘Project Assembly’ - a massive machine for a mysterious purpose. Conquer nature, build multi-story factories, and automate to satisfaction!
95
/100
S
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.
97
/100
02
S
God of War
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
96
/100
03
Satisfactory
Satisfactory is an FPS open-world factory building sim. You play as an engineer on an alien planet tasked to complete ‘Project Assembly’ - a massive machine for a mysterious purpose. Conquer nature, build multi-story factories, and automate to satisfaction!
95
/100
04
God of War Ragnarök
God of War: Ragnarök is the ninth installment in the God of War series and the sequel to 2018's God of War. Continuing with the Norse mythology theme, the game is set in ancient Norway and features series protagonists Kratos, the former Greek God of War, and his young son Atreus. The game kicked off the events of Ragnarök, where Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as they prepare for the prophesied battle that will end the world.
95
/100
05
S
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.
94
/100
06
S
Metaphor: ReFantazio
From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends.
94
/100
07
Astro Bot
Buckle up for some epic PlayStation camaraderie, join forces with your favourite PlayStation icons and show the universe that small is mighty in this fresh new Astro adventure, exclusive to PS5 consoles!
94
/100
08
B
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
94
/100
09
B
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
10
Planet of Lana
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.
93
/100
11
B
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
93
/100
12
The Last of Us Part II
93
/100
13
S
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
93
/100
14
S
Hades II
93
/100
15
S
Alan Wake 2
93
/100
16
S
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
92
/100
17
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
92
/100
18
A
Grand Theft Auto V
92
/100
19
A
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
92
/100
20
Demon's Souls (2020)
92
/100
21
S
Split Fiction
92
/100
22
Ghost of Tsushima
92
/100
23
Final Fantasy XVI
92
/100
24
S
Red Dead Redemption
92
/100
25
Horizon Forbidden West
92
/100
26
Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition
92
/100
27
Vampire Survivors
91
/100
28
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
91
/100
29
A
Resident Evil 2
91
/100
30
Rez Infinite
91
/100
31
Death Stranding Director's Cut
91
/100
32
Dragon’s Dogma 2
91
/100
33
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
91
/100
34
A
Resident Evil Requiem
90
/100
35
Devil May Cry 5
90
/100
36
Diablo IV
90
/100
37
D
Valheim
90
/100
38
Spelunky 2
90
/100
39
Syphon Filter
90
/100
40
Returnal
90
/100
41
Deathloop
90
/100
42
A
Marvel's Spider-Man
90
/100
43
A
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
44
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
89
/100
45
C
ARC Raiders
89
/100
46
Tunic
89
/100
47
A
Overwatch
89
/100
48
B
Horizon Zero Dawn
89
/100
49
B
Cult of the Lamb
89
/100
50
Blasphemous II
89
/100
God of War Ragnarök
God of War: Ragnarök is the ninth installment in the God of War series and the sequel to 2018's God of War. Continuing with the Norse mythology theme, the game is set in ancient Norway and features series protagonists Kratos, the former Greek God of War, and his young son Atreus. The game kicked off the events of Ragnarök, where Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as they prepare for the prophesied battle that will end the world.
95
/100
05
S
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.
94
/100
06
S
Metaphor: ReFantazio
From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends.
94
/100
07
Astro Bot
Buckle up for some epic PlayStation camaraderie, join forces with your favourite PlayStation icons and show the universe that small is mighty in this fresh new Astro adventure, exclusive to PS5 consoles!
94
/100
08
B
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
94
/100
09
B
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
10
Planet of Lana
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.
93
/100
11
B
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
93
/100
12
The Last of Us Part II
93
/100
13
S
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
93
/100
14
S
Hades II
93
/100
15
S
Alan Wake 2
93
/100
16
S
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
92
/100
17
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
92
/100
18
A
Grand Theft Auto V
92
/100
19
A
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
92
/100
20
Demon's Souls (2020)
92
/100
21
S
Split Fiction
92
/100
22
Ghost of Tsushima
92
/100
23
Final Fantasy XVI
92
/100
24
S
Red Dead Redemption
92
/100
25
Horizon Forbidden West
92
/100
26
Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition
92
/100
27
Vampire Survivors
91
/100
28
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
91
/100
29
A
Resident Evil 2
91
/100
30
Rez Infinite
91
/100
31
Death Stranding Director's Cut
91
/100
32
Dragon’s Dogma 2
91
/100
33
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
91
/100
34
A
Resident Evil Requiem
90
/100
35
Devil May Cry 5
90
/100
36
Diablo IV
90
/100
37
D
Valheim
90
/100
38
Spelunky 2
90
/100
39
Syphon Filter
90
/100
40
Returnal
90
/100
41
Deathloop
90
/100
42
A
Marvel's Spider-Man
90
/100
43
A
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
44
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
89
/100
45
C
ARC Raiders
89
/100
46
Tunic
89
/100
47
A
Overwatch
89
/100
48
B
Horizon Zero Dawn
89
/100
49
B
Cult of the Lamb
89
/100
50
Blasphemous II
89
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Action game on PlayStation 5?
Elden Ring currently tops the ranking with a score of 97/100 across 2,120 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.