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Best Free-To-Play Games On The PlayStation 5 (January 2025)

Author : Caleb Jan 26,2025

This guide explores the best free-to-play games available on the PlayStation 5, a category that has exploded in popularity. Many games now utilize this model, offering potentially months of gameplay at no cost. While some rival full-priced titles in visual fidelity and gameplay, even the less graphically impressive options provide excellent short bursts of fun. This list highlights some of the top choices, including popular PS4 titles playable on the PS5. Rankings are based on overall quality, with newer releases prioritized.

This list was updated January 5, 2024, to include a noteworthy addition to the PS VR2 library. While free PS VR2 games are rare, a notable exception launched in November 2024.

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The Best PlayStation 5 GamesThe Best PlayStation 5 GamesThe Best Console Exclusives on the PS5The Best Single-Player Games on the PS5The Best Open-World Games on the PS5The Best Adventure Games on the PS5The Best RPGs on the PS5The Best JRPGs on the PS5The Best Platformers on the PS5The Best FPS Games on the PS5The Best Horror Games on the PS5The Best Fighting Games on the PS5The Best Racing Games on the PS5The Best Soulslikes on the PS5The Best Rhythm Games on the PS5The Best Twin Stick Shooters on the PS5The Best Local Co-Op Games on the PS5The Best Online Multiplayer Games on the PS5The Best Free-to-Play Games on the PS5The Best Battle Royale Games on the PS5The Best Co-Op Third-Person Shooters on the PS5The Best Indie Games on the PS5The Best Kids Games Games on the PS5The Best M-Rated Games on the PS5The Best-Looking Games on the PS5The Best 4K 60 FPS Games on the PS5The Best PS5 Accessories in 2023The Best PS5 SSDs in 2023Must-Play PS5 GamesMust-Play PS5 GamesThe Best PSVR 2 GamesThe Best PSVR 2 GamesThe Best PSVR 2 GamesThe Best Games on the PSVR 2 (Sitting Down)The Best Games on the PSVR 2 (Standing Up)The Most Immersive Games on the PSVR 2The Best PSVR 2 Accessories in 2025PSVR 2: Prescription Lens Inserts GuideMust-Play PSVR 2 GamesMust-Play PSVR 2 Games

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