The 15 best PS5 games to play in 2026

Here are the top 10 games of the year based on the provided article:

1. **Marvel's Spider-Man 2** - A visually astounding multiverse adventure where two furry heroes warp between worlds to defeat an evil galactic emperor.
2. **The Last of Us Part II Remastered** - A brutal yet beautiful adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic America, where vulnerable teen Ellie and cynical survivor Joel fight their way through the apocalypse.
3. **Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart** - A visually stunning multiverse adventure where two furry heroes warp between worlds to defeat an evil galactic emperor.
4. **Returnal** - A merciless time loop shooter where solo-survivor Selene must escape a nightmarish cycle of life and death if she is to get away.
5. **Marvel's Spider-Man 2**
6. **The Last of Us Part II Remastered**
7. **Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart**
8. **Returnal**
9. **Marvel's Spider-Man 2**
10. **The Last of Us Part II Remastered**

Note that the article only provides brief summaries and reviews for each game, so this list is not exhaustive and is based on the provided information.
 
I had such a crazy week lol I mean I'm still trying to process all that happened last year ๐Ÿคฏ. So like I was talking to my BFF and we were both super hyped about these new Spider-Man games coming out... Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is literally so sick! I mean who wouldn't want to be a web-slinging superhero saving the world from evil galactic emperors? ๐Ÿคช But what really got me was when my ex asked me if I wanted to hang out and play The Last of Us Part II Remastered together... yeah no thanks ๐Ÿ˜‚. We had our differences, but I'm still sad about it. Anyway, have you guys played Returnal yet? That game is giving me so much anxiety just watching gameplay videos ๐Ÿคฏ!
 
I'm kinda surprised to see two games tied at number one ๐Ÿค”. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart are both looking super sick, but I think it's weird that they're so closely ranked. The Last of Us Part II Remastered is still a beast though ๐Ÿ’ฅ. The game industry is always changing and pushing boundaries, and games like these show just how far we've come since the PS2 era ๐Ÿ“š. One thing for sure is that gamers are spoiled for choice this year - there's something on this list for everyone ๐Ÿ˜Š.
 
omg u guys i cant even... marvels spiderman 2 is literally the best game of the year rn like wut r u even gonna do in the multiverse lol?? its like 2 spidermen teaming up with other heroes to save the galaxy from some crazy evil dude ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ’ฅ and dont even get me started on returnal lol thats game is SO intense!!! selene gotta keep reliving the same night over and over again but shes determined to escape ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”ช anyways im so hyped 4 this year's games cant wait 2 play more!!
 
omg i cant even right now i just found out which games made it to the top 10 of the year and marvels spider man 2 is literally EVERYWHERE ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ญ but honestly who cares about that when we have ratchet & clank: rift apart?!? that game is like a work of art, man ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ‘ฝ i mean, two heroes warping between worlds is just so cool and the graphics are insane ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ซ and can someone explain to me why there's no returnal on this list ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜’ 3 games in the top 10 that are basically the same?!? what about the other amazing games like god of war or halo? ๐Ÿ˜’๐Ÿ‘Ž
 
omg what a year for gamers lol ๐Ÿคฉ the top 10 games are all about superheroes and dystopian futures, i love it! but you know what's even more awesome? how these games showcase the power of gaming to transport us to different worlds and let us live out our wildest fantasies for a little while ๐ŸŒ. and i'm so here for the fact that these games are pushing the boundaries of visual effects and storytelling - marvel's spider-man 2 is literally breathtaking ๐Ÿ”ฅ can't wait to dive into all these amazing games and explore their unique worlds! ๐Ÿ˜†
 
Wow ๐Ÿคฏ, can you believe all these amazing games made it to the top 10? I mean, who doesn't love a good Spider-Man adventure or a brutal post-apocalyptic journey? But what's really interesting is how Returnal stands out with its time loop mechanic - that sounds like such a thrilling and challenging experience ๐Ÿ˜ฑ. And I'm loving the repetition of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 at number 1 & 5, must be a fan favorite!
 
man i'm so hyped about marvel's spider-man 2 ๐Ÿคฉ it looks like such a wild ride! i've already pre-ordered it and can't wait to dive into the multiverse and take down that evil galactic emperor ๐Ÿ˜‚ but you know what's even crazier? how they managed to make ratchet & clank: rift apart almost as good as the first game ๐Ÿคฏ like, who would have thought our boy clank could still bring the heat at his age? and returnal, ugh my nerves can't even handle the thought of that time loop shooter ๐Ÿ˜… gotta be careful with this one or i'll be stuck in an eternal cycle of death ๐Ÿ’€
 
I'm lovin' these top games of the year! But, gotta say, 5 Marvel's Spider-Man 2s on the list? That's like me rewatching The Office for the fifth time... not saying I don't love it ๐Ÿคฃ. Anyway, what caught my eye is Returnal - that time loop shooter sounds intense ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. It's like they took the classic horror vibes from Resident Evil and added a dash of psychological thriller mystery. Reminds me of when I was playing Silent Hill 2 back in the day... those were the days! ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ. But, seriously, the Last of Us Part II Remastered looking all beautiful on the list too - Joel and Ellie's story is one for the ages ๐Ÿ’”.
 
I'm low-key annoyed that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 took up like half the top 10 spots ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‘€ I mean, don't get me wrong, it looks sick and all, but can we give some love to other games too? Like, what about the underdogs? Returnal was a dark horse that totally snuck into the top 10 and still slayed its time loop shooter game ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ I'm not saying Spider-Man 2 isn't good, but it's just so... Marvel ๐Ÿ˜Ž. And can we talk about how Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart got snipped? That game was a visual masterpiece and it deserved some more recognition ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
Ugh, so many Spider-Man games ๐Ÿ˜’... how about some new IPs instead? Like, what's up with all these Marvel games dominating the list? Don't get me wrong, Spidey is awesome, but can't we see some other heroes getting some love? ๐Ÿค”
 
Man I'm loving this year's gaming lineup ๐Ÿคฏ! It's clear that some games really stood out to gamers - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part II Remastered are dominating the top spots for sure! ๐Ÿ“ˆ Those two games are always gonna be intense, but Returnal is a dark horse in my opinion, I mean who wouldn't want to play as a character stuck in an endless time loop trying to escape? ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

I'm also super stoked that Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart made the list, it's one of those games that looks so sick and colorful you just wanna jump into it right now ๐ŸŽฎ. What do you guys think about this year's top 10 - any surprises or predictions that didn't make the cut?
 
OMG you guys ๐Ÿคฏ I'm literally dying to know how many of these games have been played by the general public ๐Ÿค”! According to Steam Charts from Jan 1st - Dec 31st, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 held the top spot for like 3 months straight ๐Ÿ“ˆ with an average concurrent player count of around 12k players! ๐Ÿ’ฅ Meanwhile, The Last of Us Part II Remastered was a close second ๐Ÿ‘‘ with an average concurrent player count of around 9.5k players! ๐Ÿคฏ And it looks like Returnal didn't quite make the top 10 on Steam but did manage to get 2nd place on PlayStation Store charts for 2025! ๐ŸŽฎ

Also, I found a pretty cool graph from HowLongToBeat that shows the average playtime for each of these games ๐Ÿ“Š Marvel's Spider-Man 2 had an average playtime of around 40 hours, while The Last of Us Part II Remastered took around 60 hours to complete! ๐Ÿ’ธ Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart was like a total speedrun machine with an average playtime of just 20 hours ๐Ÿ˜…!

Can't wait to see how these games hold up in the long run ๐Ÿค”
 
Man, I'm like totally stoked to see Marvel's Spider-Man 2 at number one spot! ๐Ÿคฉ It's crazy how these games are pushing the boundaries of gaming graphics, like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. But what's also got me thinking is that a lot of these top 10 games are all about exploring different universes and realities, whether it's Spider-Man swinging through multiple dimensions or Returnal stuck in this time loop nightmare ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ. It's like our own world isn't enough for them anymore... I mean, who needs reality when you can have a multiverse to play with? ๐Ÿ˜‚ Seriously though, these games are showcasing some incredible storytelling and game design, and I'm hyped to see what the gaming industry comes up with next! ๐Ÿš€
 
๐Ÿค” I mean, come on, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 makes like 3 appearances on this list? That's some serious gaming bias going on! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Don't get me wrong, I loved that game too (who doesn't love a good Spidey adventure?) but it can't be the only reason these games made it in. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ I'd argue Returnal deserves way more recognition for its unique time loop mechanics and sheer difficulty - I mean, who needs to play through the same night over 100 times? ๐Ÿ˜… And what's up with The Last of Us Part II Remastered being listed twice? ๐Ÿ‘€ Shouldn't they've counted it just once? ๐Ÿค”
 
omg you guys i just played marvels spider man 2 with my bf and it was totes lit!!! ๐Ÿ˜ we got to play as spidey and his buddy mary jane together which was literally so cool ๐Ÿคฉ and can we talk about the graphics tho?? they are insane ๐Ÿ’ฅ like i feel like i'm right there in new york city fighting supervillains and saving the world from certain doom ๐ŸŒ† but the thing that really got me was when we finally beat the last level and it was just me and my bf sitting on the couch holding hands and screaming at each other like kids ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚ what a night!!!
 
OMG u guys ๐Ÿคฏ, it's that time of year again where we're talking about the hottest games out right now! ๐Ÿ˜‚ I gotta say, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 made the cut for me, but like duh who wouldn't want to swing through NYC as Spidey ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ? But what really surprised me was Returnal - that game is CRAZY intense ๐Ÿ”ช and Selene's journey had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! ๐Ÿ˜ฌ The Last of Us Part II Remastered also made the list, and I gotta agree with the critics that it's a masterpiece ๐ŸŽจ. But honestly, I'm kinda over all these Spider-Man games... ๐Ÿคฃ can we get some new IPs in here? ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
omg these games are straight fire ๐Ÿš€ i mean marvels spiderman 2 is literally the most visuals stunning game i've ever seen - those multiverse levels though? mind blown ๐Ÿ’ฅ and ratchet & clank: rift apart is so underrated too, who needs more recognition for that one ๐Ÿ˜‚ but what really gets me is how these games tackle such heavy themes like grief and trauma in the last of us part 2 remastered ๐Ÿค• it's crazy to think that something as dark and intense can be so beautifully crafted
 
๐Ÿคฉ I'm so hyped about these top games of the year ๐ŸŽฎ! Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part II Remastered are totally crushing it ๐Ÿ’ฅ, with amazing stories and visuals ๐Ÿ‘€. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is looking ๐Ÿ”ฅ too, and Returnal is giving me all the adrenaline rush ๐Ÿ˜…. But honestly, I'm a bit surprised to see Marvel's Spider-Man 2 twice on the list ๐Ÿค”... maybe that just means it's even better? ๐Ÿ˜‚ Anyway, can't wait to dive in and play these games ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ‘พ!
 
idk why marvel spiderman 2 & the last of us part ii remastered keep showing up like 3 times lol its like they're being overhyped or somethin. returnal's time loop mechanic is actually kinda genius tho ๐Ÿคฏ and ratchet & clank: rift apart looks straight fire ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
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