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Best PlayStation 4 games of 2020
The 152 best PlayStation 4 games released in 2020, ranked from 19,553 critic and player ratings.
The best PlayStation 4 game of 2020 is The Last of Us Part II, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated August 2026.
01
The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II is an action-adventure game set five years after the events of The Last of Us. The player traverses post-apocalyptic environments such as buildings and forests to advance the story. They can use firearms, improvised weapons, and stealth to defend against hostile humans and cannibalistic creatures infected by a mutated strain of the Cordyceps fungus. The game intermittently switches control between Ellie and Abby, and also briefly Joel in the opening sequence. The nimble nature of the player character introduces platforming elements, allowing the player to jump and climb to traverse environments and gain advantages during combat.
95
/100
02
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
03
A
Hades
93
/100
The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II is an action-adventure game set five years after the events of The Last of Us. The player traverses post-apocalyptic environments such as buildings and forests to advance the story. They can use firearms, improvised weapons, and stealth to defend against hostile humans and cannibalistic creatures infected by a mutated strain of the Cordyceps fungus. The game intermittently switches control between Ellie and Abby, and also briefly Joel in the opening sequence. The nimble nature of the player character introduces platforming elements, allowing the player to jump and climb to traverse environments and gain advantages during combat.
95
/100
02
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
03
A
Hades
93
/100
04
The Last of Us Part II
93
/100
05
Ghost of Tsushima
Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies in order to win over the mongols.
92
/100
06
Spelunky 2
90
/100
07
Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Now available on modern platforms, the world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences.
90
/100
08
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Get ready to unleash hell! Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of the ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself more empowered than before.
90
/100
09
Dreams
89
/100
10
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
89
/100
11
B
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
89
/100
12
Tetris Effect: Connected
89
/100
13
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
88
/100
14
F1 2020
88
/100
15
The Last Campfire
88
/100
16
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
17
Wasteland 3
87
/100
18
S
Final Fantasy VII
87
/100
19
Observer: System Redux
86
/100
20
Doom Eternal
86
/100
21
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
86
/100
22
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
86
/100
23
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
24
Until You Fall
86
/100
25
Desperados III
86
/100
26
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
27
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
85
/100
28
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
85
/100
29
Nioh 2
85
/100
30
Monster Sanctuary
85
/100
31
Spiritfarer
84
/100
32
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
84
/100
33
Paradise Killer
84
/100
34
Art of Rally
83
/100
35
Genshin Impact
83
/100
36
Fortnite
83
/100
37
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
38
Carto
82
/100
39
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82
/100
40
Ghostrunner
82
/100
41
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
42
The Pedestrian
82
/100
43
Creaks
82
/100
44
Yakuza 5 Remastered
82
/100
45
Them's Fightin' Herds
82
/100
46
Huntdown
82
/100
47
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
48
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
49
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
82
/100
50
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
81
/100
The Last of Us Part II
93
/100
05
Ghost of Tsushima
Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies in order to win over the mongols.
92
/100
06
Spelunky 2
90
/100
07
Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Now available on modern platforms, the world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences.
90
/100
08
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Get ready to unleash hell! Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of the ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself more empowered than before.
90
/100
09
Dreams
89
/100
10
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
89
/100
11
B
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
89
/100
12
Tetris Effect: Connected
89
/100
13
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
88
/100
14
F1 2020
88
/100
15
The Last Campfire
88
/100
16
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
17
Wasteland 3
87
/100
18
S
Final Fantasy VII
87
/100
19
Observer: System Redux
86
/100
20
Doom Eternal
86
/100
21
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
86
/100
22
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
86
/100
23
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
24
Until You Fall
86
/100
25
Desperados III
86
/100
26
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
27
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
85
/100
28
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
85
/100
29
Nioh 2
85
/100
30
Monster Sanctuary
85
/100
31
Spiritfarer
84
/100
32
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
84
/100
33
Paradise Killer
84
/100
34
Art of Rally
83
/100
35
Genshin Impact
83
/100
36
Fortnite
83
/100
37
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
38
Carto
82
/100
39
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82
/100
40
Ghostrunner
82
/100
41
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
42
The Pedestrian
82
/100
43
Creaks
82
/100
44
Yakuza 5 Remastered
82
/100
45
Them's Fightin' Herds
82
/100
46
Huntdown
82
/100
47
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
48
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
49
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
82
/100
50
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
81
/100
FAQ
What is the best PlayStation 4 game of 2020?
The Last of Us Part II currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 1,678 ratings. Ranking updated August 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.