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Best PlayStation 4 games of 2017

The 88 best PlayStation 4 games released in 2017, ranked from 23,601 critic and player ratings.

The best PlayStation 4 game of 2017 is OKAMI HD, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated November 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: 2017.
  • 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 23,601 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 50

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01 OKAMI HD OKAMI HD 2017 · 357 ratings · finished by 9% 92 /100
02 Hollow Knight A Hollow Knight 2017 · 2,277 ratings · 14 Tier votes · finished by 20% · 7 h to beat A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat and exploration in which the player enters the once-prosperous now-bleak insect kingdom of Hallownest, travels through its various districts, meets friendly inhabitants, fights hostile ones and uncovers the kingdom's history while improving their combat abilities and movement arsenal by fighting bosses and accessing out-of-the-way areas. 91 /100
03 SteamWorld Dig 2 SteamWorld Dig 2 2017 · 194 ratings · finished by 12% SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend… 89 /100
04 Horizon Zero Dawn B Horizon Zero Dawn 2017 · 2,470 ratings · 5 Tier votes · finished by 30% · 11 h to beat Welcome to a vibrant world rich with the beauty of nature – but inhabited by awe-inspiring, highly advanced machines. As a young machine hunter named Aloy, you must unravel the mysteries of this world and find your own destiny. 89 /100
05 Night in the Woods Night in the Woods 2017 · 313 ratings · finished by 32% Night In The Woods is an adventure game heavily focused on story, characters and exploration, with some platforming to get around town. Mae's a cat so the roofs and ledges and powerlines are all her playground, and she's not the only one up there by a long shot. You'll also be doing various activities and interacting with the world in different ways, getting to know the townspeople, hanging out with friends, exploring Possum Springs inside and out, and venturing into the surrounding areas. 88 /100
06 Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age 2017 · 90 ratings "FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented trophies and share functions, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way. Includes several all-new enhanced gameplay features: – The Zodiac Job System – Improved character leveling system that now caters to the player’s preference – Trial Mode – Take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 consecutive battles – Speed Mode – Latest-generation HD graphical capabilities, including characters and movie scenes fully remastered in high definition. – True 7.1 surround sound, including high definition voicing and newly recorded background music utilizing the current generation of sound production. – Modern advancements including PlayStation4 trophy support and share functionalities, auto-save and shortened loading times – An endless amount of gameplay and adventure including Hunts, Battles, and mini-games" 88 /100
07 Nioh Nioh 2017 · 191 ratings · finished by 11% In Nioh, players will traverse war-torn Japan as William, a blonde-haired swordsman whose background as a fierce warrior and seasoned knowledge of the blade allows him to survive in the demon-plagued land of the samurai. Known as Yokai, these demons inhabit a number of dangerous locations and lie in wait in the shadows to ambush unsuspecting victims. Players will also face off with other samurai in supernatural sword battles and intense, multi-target engagements offering a level of difficulty that will truly test even the most hardened samurai’s skills, patience, and strategy. Offering a deep and original storyline that takes place during the Warring States Period of Japanese history alongside strategic sword-fighting action, Nioh will challenge players in a way that makes every mission and accomplishment feel earned and worthwhile. 88 /100
08 Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony 2017 · 211 ratings · finished by 24% Welcome to a new world of Danganronpa, and prepare yourself for the biggest, most exhilarating episode yet. Set in a “psycho-cool” environment, a new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death. 88 /100
09 What Remains of Edith Finch What Remains of Edith Finch 2017 · 999 ratings · finished by 38% What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a cursed family in Washington State. Each story offers a chance to experience the life of a different family member with stories ranging from the early 1900s to the present day. The gameplay and tone of the stories are as varied as the family members themselves. The only constants are that each is played from a first-person perspective and that each story ends with that family member's death. It's a game about what it feels like to be humbled and astonished by the vast and unknowable world around us. You'll follow Edith Finch as she explores the history of her family and tries to figure out why she's the last Finch left alive. 87 /100
10 Cuphead A Cuphead 2017 · 932 ratings · 5 Tier votes · finished by 21% Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional cel animation (hand drawn & hand inked!), watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets. Cuphead is all action, all the time. 87 /100
11 Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 2017 · 544 ratings · finished by 40% 87 /100
12 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus A Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus 2017 · 644 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 28% 87 /100
13 Injustice 2 Injustice 2 2017 · 252 ratings · finished by 16% 86 /100
14 Pyre Pyre 2017 · 132 ratings · finished by 14% 86 /100
15 Assassin's Creed Origins B Assassin's Creed Origins 2017 · 1,112 ratings · 3 Tier votes 86 /100
16 NieR: Automata S NieR: Automata 2017 · 1,586 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 27% 86 /100
17 Sonic Mania Sonic Mania 2017 · 330 ratings · finished by 10% 85 /100
18 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard B Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017 · 1,110 ratings · 7 Tier votes · finished by 26% 85 /100
19 Yakuza Kiwami 2 Yakuza Kiwami 2 2017 · 167 ratings · finished by 16% 85 /100
20 Monument Valley 2 Monument Valley 2 2017 · 101 ratings 85 /100
21 Tekken 7 Tekken 7 2017 · 273 ratings · finished by 12% 85 /100
22 South Park: The Fractured But Whole B South Park: The Fractured But Whole 2017 · 352 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 24% 85 /100
23 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice C Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice 2017 · 1,097 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 25% · 8 h to beat 84 /100
24 Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition 2017 · 334 ratings · finished by 32% 84 /100
25 Nioh: Complete Edition Nioh: Complete Edition 2017 · 273 ratings · finished by 10% 84 /100
26 DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age 2017 · 135 ratings · finished by 22% 84 /100
27 Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 2017 · 83 ratings 84 /100
28 Middle-earth: Shadow of War S Middle-earth: Shadow of War 2017 · 482 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 13% 84 /100
29 The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ 2017 · 102 ratings 83 /100
30 Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds 2017 · 499 ratings 83 /100
31 The Sexy Brutale The Sexy Brutale 2017 · 150 ratings · finished by 7% 83 /100
32 Dark Souls III: The Ringed City Dark Souls III: The Ringed City 2017 · 132 ratings 83 /100
33 Cat Quest Cat Quest 2017 · 94 ratings · finished by 15% 83 /100
34 Thimbleweed Park Thimbleweed Park 2017 · 132 ratings 83 /100
35 Destiny 2 Destiny 2 2017 · 638 ratings · finished by 7% · 6 h to beat 82 /100
36 Gorogoa Gorogoa 2017 · 177 ratings · finished by 29% 82 /100
37 The Long Dark The Long Dark 2017 · 199 ratings · finished by 5% 82 /100
38 Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Dishonored: Death of the Outsider 2017 · 226 ratings · finished by 18% 82 /100
39 Gravity Rush 2 Gravity Rush 2 2017 · 86 ratings · finished by 15% 81 /100
40 The Evil Within 2 The Evil Within 2 2017 · 285 ratings · finished by 20% 81 /100
41 PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds F PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds 2017 · 2,011 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 5% · 29 h to beat 81 /100
42 FIFA 18 FIFA 18 2017 · 271 ratings · finished by 13% 80 /100
43 Darkwood Darkwood 2017 · 84 ratings · finished by 5% 80 /100
44 A Hat in Time A Hat in Time 2017 · 248 ratings · finished by 16% 80 /100
45 Paladins Paladins 2017 · 284 ratings · finished by 3% 79 /100
46 Stories Untold Stories Untold 2017 · 90 ratings · finished by 10% 78 /100
47 Tacoma Tacoma 2017 · 126 ratings · finished by 13% 78 /100
48 Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy S Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy 2017 · 377 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 11% 78 /100
49 Hot Shots Golf (2017) Hot Shots Golf (2017) 2017 · 96 ratings 78 /100
50 Outlast 2 S Outlast 2 2017 · 253 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 17% 78 /100
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What is the best PlayStation 4 game of 2017?

OKAMI HD currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 357 ratings. Ranking updated November 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.