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Mortal Puzzles
Humanity
Sick Air
Riders Republic
Campy Slasher
The Quarry
Fiendish Fowl
Untitled Goose Game
Even though PlayStation Plus has a convoluted structure, the video game subscription service remains a worthwhile choice for avid gamers. It’s especially an affordable entry point for PS5 owners who missed out on previous generations of Sony’s console. Longtime PlayStation devotees may have to really dig through the catalog to uncover a delightful surprise.
The three tiers of PS Plus are Essential, Extra, and Premium. Essential is the cheapest option; for $10 a month you gain access to online multiplayer and can download a couple of curated titles each month. The Extra tier is similar to Xbox Game Pass, and it’s the main focus of this roundup. You receive access to over 100 games for $15 a month with this option. Another $3 elevates you to the Premium tier, which mainly adds streaming access to classic PlayStation games.
For a deeper diver into this subscription service, check out our PS Plus explainer. Searching for even more PlayStation picks? We got you covered with this list of top-tier PS5 games.
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Courtesy of Sony
Mortal Puzzles
Humanity
In Humanity, you lead masses of followers to safety as they twist and turn through a variety of delightful levels. One wrong turn and everyone is systematically yeeted off the side of the platform. Whoops! After you finish with the main story, stick around and try your hand at level design with the DIY stage creator.
Part of PlayStation Plus Extra.
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Courtesy of Ubisoft
Sick Air
Riders Republic
This racing game from Ubisoft where you compete against online players through a mishmash of America’s national parks is gnarly fun. Whether you’re shredding dirt trails on your bike, snow slopes on your skis, or the open air in your wingsuit, Riders Republic is action-packed and easy to control. Need a moment of solitude to leisurely explore this open-world game? Try activating the Zen mode.
Part of PlayStation Plus Extra.
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Courtesy of 2K
Campy Slasher
The Quarry
Ah, the fresh breeze blowing through a partially empty summer camp. What could possibly go wrong for the young counselors who are staying near a forest as the sun disappears for the night? The Quarry is a narrative-based horror game from the team behind Until Dawn. Whichever path you choose on each play-through will forever alter the lives of these quippy camp counselors. Too spooked? Try out the couch co-op for some in-game moral support.
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Courtesy of House House
Fiendish Fowl
Untitled Goose Game
Do you enjoy causing chaos, but in, like, a cute way? From publisher Panic, Untitled Goose Game is an absolute banger from 2019 that lets you role-play as a prankish feathered animal. Whether you’re swiping a pint glass from the pub or trapping a boy in the phone booth, Untitled Goose Game is the kind of silly fun that’s worth another go.
Part of PlayStation Plus Extra.
