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No need to have subscribed to PlayStation Plus to have fun on PS5. Thanks to an active community, an eclectic selection of free games is available for direct download. RPG, FPS, racing, adventure… whatever your tastes, you will definitely find what you are looking for in this list updated for December 2025.
RPG, gacha and MMO: huge worlds to explore for free
The most represented genre among PS5 free-to-play remains the role-playing game, with massive titles with a colossal lifespan.
- Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves, Zenless Zone Zero And Where Winds Meet embody the new generation of gacha games with exploration, storytelling and optional microtransactions.
- Warframe And Path of Exile offer a more technical and dark experience, in a science fiction or dark fantasy universe.
- MMORPG enthusiasts can dive into Star Trek Online or take advantage of the free trial of Final Fantasy XIVstill so alive.
All these games are complete, beautiful and playable solo or online, without compulsory payment.
Strategy, cards and reflection: cerebral and addictive free-to-play
If you like more tactical challenges, the PS5 also offers some solid titles:
- Honkai: Star Raila spin-off from the Honkai universe, combines turn-based strategy and animated graphics.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel will delight card game fans with a robust competitive mode and great fidelity to the original manga.
These games combine reflection and collection, perfect for long-term play without frustration.
FPS and battle royale: thrills at no cost
Free shooter games are legion, and some match or even surpass paid AAA:
- Overwatch 2, Paladins And Marvel Rivals focus on team fights with heroes with varied skills.
- Apex Legends, PUBG: Battlegrounds, My Hero Ultra Rumble, Naraka: Bladepoint And Battlefield REDSEC cover all styles of battle royale, from the most tactical to the most spectacular.
Multiplayer, fast-paced and updated regularly, these titles are perfect for playing with friends without breaking the bank.
Sport, simulation and curiosities: fun in all its forms
Want to take a breather between two competitive sessions? The PS5 is also full of original games:
- Races: Rocket League, Disney Speedstorm, Trackmania, My First Gran Turismo, Skateboarding.
- Simulation: The Sims 4, Palia, Fallout Shelter, Fishing planet.
- Adventure and other genres: Sky: Children of the Light, The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, Astro’s Playroom, The Finals, Kid A Mnesia Exhibition.
Some are demos or artistic experiments, others are full games, but all are free to try right away.