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Best PlayStation 4 games of 2022
The 66 best PlayStation 4 games released in 2022, ranked from 11,465 critic and player ratings.
The best PlayStation 4 game of 2022 is Elden Ring, with a critic score of 97/100 — updated August 2026.
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
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
03
Norco
Norco is a Southern Gothic point & click narrative adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and verdant industrial swamps of a distorted South Louisiana. Your brother Blake has gone missing in the aftermath of your mother's death. In the hopes of finding him, you must follow a fugitive security android through the refineries, strip malls, and drainage ditches of suburban New Orleans.
92
/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
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
03
Norco
Norco is a Southern Gothic point & click narrative adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and verdant industrial swamps of a distorted South Louisiana. Your brother Blake has gone missing in the aftermath of your mother's death. In the hopes of finding him, you must follow a fugitive security android through the refineries, strip malls, and drainage ditches of suburban New Orleans.
92
/100
04
Horizon Forbidden West
Horizon Forbidden West continues Aloy’s story as she moves west to a far-future America to brave a majestic, but dangerous frontier where she’ll face awe-inspiring machines and mysterious new threats.
92
/100
05
Vampire Survivors
Mow thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
91
/100
06
Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy is back! But now it's got a 2 on the end of it! Rogue Legacy 2 is a genealogical rogue-lite. That means it has all the trappings of a typical rogue-like (randomized runs, changing characters, and more), but with persistent upgrades, and persistent dead heirs. In this game, your legacy defines you. Spend your parents’ inheritance and grow the family manor to give your children a better fighting chance. Each child is unique, with their own traits and abilities. Your daughter could be a Ranger. She could also be vegan. It’s a new experience every time. Rogue Legacy 2 also lets you play how you want to. Go hard and fast, and dive deeper into the depths of a randomly-generated world. Or take it slow and steady and build your character up until you’re ready for greater challenges.
90
/100
07
Strange Horticulture
An occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
90
/100
08
Omega Strikers
Smash opponents off the arena and score goals in this lightning-fast 3v3 free-to-play game. Squad up with friends and choose from a growing cast of colorful Strikers to sling slimes, toss tofu, and rocket boost to victory.
90
/100
09
Tunic
Tunic is an action adventure about a tiny fox in a big world. Explore the wilderness, discover spooky ruins, and fight terrible creatures from long ago.
89
/100
10
The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
89
/100
11
B
Cult of the Lamb
89
/100
12
Grid Legends
88
/100
13
Neon White
88
/100
14
Far: Changing Tides
88
/100
15
AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative
87
/100
16
Metal: Hellsinger
86
/100
17
Horizon Forbidden West
86
/100
18
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
86
/100
19
Nobody Saves the World
86
/100
20
Rollerdrome
86
/100
21
Needy Streamer Overload
86
/100
22
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
85
/100
23
Stray
85
/100
24
Pentiment
85
/100
25
Gran Turismo 7
84
/100
26
The Quarry
83
/100
27
Infernax
83
/100
28
Syberia: The World Before
83
/100
29
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
83
/100
30
Tinykin
83
/100
31
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
82
/100
32
Stray
82
/100
33
Signalis
82
/100
34
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
82
/100
35
FIFA 23
81
/100
36
A
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
80
/100
37
Prodeus
80
/100
38
Citizen Sleeper
80
/100
39
Dorfromantik
80
/100
40
Call of Duty: Warzone
80
/100
41
Madison
80
/100
42
Sifu
79
/100
43
Overwatch 2
78
/100
44
Windjammers 2
78
/100
45
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
77
/100
46
Dying Light 2: Stay Human
77
/100
47
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
76
/100
48
Escape Academy
75
/100
49
Temtem
75
/100
50
Martha Is Dead
74
/100
Horizon Forbidden West
Horizon Forbidden West continues Aloy’s story as she moves west to a far-future America to brave a majestic, but dangerous frontier where she’ll face awe-inspiring machines and mysterious new threats.
92
/100
05
Vampire Survivors
Mow thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
91
/100
06
Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy is back! But now it's got a 2 on the end of it! Rogue Legacy 2 is a genealogical rogue-lite. That means it has all the trappings of a typical rogue-like (randomized runs, changing characters, and more), but with persistent upgrades, and persistent dead heirs. In this game, your legacy defines you. Spend your parents’ inheritance and grow the family manor to give your children a better fighting chance. Each child is unique, with their own traits and abilities. Your daughter could be a Ranger. She could also be vegan. It’s a new experience every time. Rogue Legacy 2 also lets you play how you want to. Go hard and fast, and dive deeper into the depths of a randomly-generated world. Or take it slow and steady and build your character up until you’re ready for greater challenges.
90
/100
07
Strange Horticulture
An occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
90
/100
08
Omega Strikers
Smash opponents off the arena and score goals in this lightning-fast 3v3 free-to-play game. Squad up with friends and choose from a growing cast of colorful Strikers to sling slimes, toss tofu, and rocket boost to victory.
90
/100
09
Tunic
Tunic is an action adventure about a tiny fox in a big world. Explore the wilderness, discover spooky ruins, and fight terrible creatures from long ago.
89
/100
10
The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
89
/100
11
B
Cult of the Lamb
89
/100
12
Grid Legends
88
/100
13
Neon White
88
/100
14
Far: Changing Tides
88
/100
15
AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative
87
/100
16
Metal: Hellsinger
86
/100
17
Horizon Forbidden West
86
/100
18
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
86
/100
19
Nobody Saves the World
86
/100
20
Rollerdrome
86
/100
21
Needy Streamer Overload
86
/100
22
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
85
/100
23
Stray
85
/100
24
Pentiment
85
/100
25
Gran Turismo 7
84
/100
26
The Quarry
83
/100
27
Infernax
83
/100
28
Syberia: The World Before
83
/100
29
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
83
/100
30
Tinykin
83
/100
31
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
82
/100
32
Stray
82
/100
33
Signalis
82
/100
34
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
82
/100
35
FIFA 23
81
/100
36
A
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
80
/100
37
Prodeus
80
/100
38
Citizen Sleeper
80
/100
39
Dorfromantik
80
/100
40
Call of Duty: Warzone
80
/100
41
Madison
80
/100
42
Sifu
79
/100
43
Overwatch 2
78
/100
44
Windjammers 2
78
/100
45
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
77
/100
46
Dying Light 2: Stay Human
77
/100
47
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
76
/100
48
Escape Academy
75
/100
49
Temtem
75
/100
50
Martha Is Dead
74
/100
FAQ
What is the best PlayStation 4 game of 2022?
Elden Ring currently tops the ranking with a score of 97/100 across 2,120 ratings. It holds a S grade from the Tier community — 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.