11. Returnal
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Third-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Housemarque
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Selene has crash-landed on a shape-shifting world where an ancient civilization once ruled, but now lies in barren ruin. Isolated and alone, she must fight tooth and nail for survival - but death is inevitable - but not final. Every time she dies, the loop resets, bringing new enemies and new ways to survive. Adapt to each new world brimming with mystery and possibilities, a haunting narrative and brutal world designed for extreme playability.
12. The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Adventure, Action (Survival Horror)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: SuperMassive Games
Publisher: Bandai, Namco
Synopsis: The third game in the Dark Pictures Anthology, standalone, cinematic branching horror games, finds you in Iraq, 2003. Conflict is coming to an end, but CIA operative Rachel King and elite military unit finds themselves investigating claims of an underground chemical factory. Arriving at the coordinates, they engage with Sergeant Salim Othman and his local patrol. An earthquake strikes and both groups find themselves in the ruins of a Sumerian temple. Deep under the Arabian desert, something has awakened and its ravenous hunger cannot be satiated - your choices will determine who will live and who will die. Features two-player online co-op.
13. Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2022
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Black Forest Games
Publisher: THQ, Nordic Empire Games
Synopsis: Groovy baby, the 1960s are back and Crypto is here and he has a license to probe. When the KGB takes down Crypto's Mothership, it's on and now the world will pay - but even aliens need a hand and in this bigger, badder world Crypto may have to rely on an alliance to survive - and get his revenge. New weapons, new powers and more await in this expanded version of the classic.
14. Biomutant
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2022
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Experiment 101
Publisher: THQ, Nordic Games Publishing
Synopsis: A post-apocalyptic, open-world RPG where you create your own story of survival with an interactive narrative system, deep crafting system and genetic mutation that lets you evolve your character as you see fit. Travel by foot, mech, jet-ski, air balloon and more - as you explore, craft your own weapons and armor to fit your play style as you mix shooting, melee and mutation powers in third-person combat.
15. Stray
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2022
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, 3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: BlueTwelve Studio
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Synopsis: Explore a decaying cybercity full of ravenous creatures and somewhat sentient droids - but not as a person, but as a cat. A third-person action/adventure where you can explore the depths and heights, interact with world around you in playful ways and unlock the story behind this strange world.
16. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2022
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Beat ‘Em Up)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Tribute Games
Publisher: DotEmu
Synopsis: It's old-school action and modern mechanics featuring everyone's favorite bodacious heroes in a half-shell along with some new friends. Up to six players can play simultaneously in gorgeous pixel art levels as you face off against the Foot Clan and Shredder using radical combos and outrageous ninja abilities.
17. Dead Island 2
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2023
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Survival Horror)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Dambuster Studios
Publisher: Deep Silver
18. Demon's Souls Remastered
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bluepoint Games, Japan Studios
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Experience the original brutal combat and challenge in the game that started it all - rebuilt from the ground up for the next generation. Travel to the Kingdom of Boletaria, a once-prosperous land now beset by unspeakable creatures and ravenous demons. Meet the characters who still call this twisted land home, learn their stories - along with your own. Each foe may be more challenging than the last, but the rewards are worth it - each soul leading to better gear and stronger sorcery. Experience online combat (requires PS+ subscription) in both invasions and cooperative allies.
19. Greak: Memories of Azur
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, 2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Nautlander Studio
Publisher: Team17 Digital
Synopsis: Guide three siblings, Greak, Adara and Raydel, through the lands of Azur and rescue Courines from the Urlag invasion as well as collecting pieces of their airship. Each of the three has unique abilities and you can switch between them to solve puzzles and defeat enemies who stand in your way. The hand-drawn art style brings the world to life as well as a meaningful story about family, home and coming together in the most difficult of situations.
20. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter, Third-Person Shooter), Driving (Vehicular Combat)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Piranha Games
Publisher: Piranha Games
Synopsis: Rising from the flames of destruction to revenge and glory - take control of an ever-expanding mercenary company and pilot our mech (with hundreds of variants available) into battle. The world of 3015 is one of war - thousands of star systems have been colonized but the battle for control rages ever-on. Blast, stomp and upgrade - gather allies, maintain your forces and blaze a path for conquest and profit. For the first time, enjoy co-op PvE with up to four other players.
