The best single-player action & adventure games for PS4 and PS5

Star Wars Outlaws

Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life. 

• Enjoy an all-new Star Wars story, living the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. Steal valuable goods, infiltrate secret locations and outwit enemies, encountering some familiar faces along the way.
  
• Explore distinct locations with bustling cities and cantinas, race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder, and see the stars in your ship, the Trailblazer.
• Your friendly merqaal companion Nix can help you in combat and with stealing important items and credits.

Stellar Blade

Become EVE in this action-RPG set in the ruins of an Earth left behind by humanity and now overrun by an alien menace.

• EVE’s mission is to drive back the malevolent force of the Naytiba - but this task is anything but straightforward.
• Enjoy ferociously fast combat, cutting through enemies and dodging attacks, and use all your skill to defeat enormous bosses.
• Set in a post-apocalyptic world that blends beauty and horror, Stellar Blade is a visual tour de force.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Jump between dimensions and realities in this action-packed 3D platformer starring the spacefaring Lombax Ratchet, his robotic pal Clank and new playable character Rivet.

• Use an outrageous arsenal of quirky weapons to bring a halt to an evil robotic emperor’s nefarious plans.
• Zip over cityscapes, boost into combat and slip through rifts between dimensions using new physics-defying gadgets.
• The newly introduced Rivet is a lone-wolf from another dimension who fights to bring peace to the Omniverse.

ELDEN RING

Mix sorcery with steel and embrace the challenge of Elden Ring’s demanding but fair combat. Fans of Demon's Souls will know what to expect – but this game is also welcoming of newcomers, too.

• Traverse a breathtaking open world, discovering secrets and chasing mysteries as you seek to understand the power of the Elden Ring.
  
• Create a character and define your own play style by experimenting with different abilities. Call upon other players online for help in battle or participate in PvP combat.
  
• Take your adventure further with Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, with new territories to discover, characters to meet and foes to face.
  

Dragon's Dogma 2

This narrative-driven action-RPG lets players choose their own experience, customising their Arisen character and their vocation from a range of options.

• As well as your Arisen, create your trusted main Pawn, an AI companion, before setting out to explore a truly immersive fantasy world.
  
• The kingdoms of Vermund and Battahl have different views on the Arisen, and it's vital to understand your place in these societies.
• Cutting-edge combat sees enemies of all sizes learning your tactics and reacting to them – but you can also exploit their weaknesses.

Black Myth: Wukong

This action-RPG is rooted in Chinese mythology and based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.

• As the Destined One, enter a fascinating realm filled with challenges and wonders, uncovering the stories behind a variety of characters.
• Encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals, fearlessly engaging them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.
• Freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons and equipment to find the winning strategy for any situation.
  

Resident Evil 4

The  Resident Evil series  returns as, six years on from the events of Raccoon City, rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy embarks on a perilous mission to rescue 'Baby Eagle' - the US President's kidnapped daughter. A  cutting-edge recreation  of Capcom's seminal  action-horror  masterpiece, Resident Evil 4 combines the iconic game's outstanding atmosphere and level design with stunning modern visuals. 

UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection

Featuring Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, the Legacy of Thieves Collection is the best way to play these remastered Naughty Dog adventures.

• Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Fraser in standalone stories that continue the narrative of the Uncharted series.
  
• Hold your breath during blockbuster set pieces that see our protagonists dodge disaster by the skin of their teeth and take up arms against enemies in testing shootouts.
  
• Hunt for treasures and solve puzzles in an award-winning mix of beautiful exploration and brutal combat.
  

Alan Wake 2

This psychological horror game from the makers of Control stars two connected protagonists trapped in very different situations.

• Play as Saga Anderson, an FBI agent called to Bright Falls to investigate a series of murders, and as Alan Wake, a writer trapped in the alternative reality of the Dark Place. 
  
• A story of suspense, shocks and twists sees Saga seek out the source of an infectious darkness, while Alan must rewrite his reality to escape his surroundings.
  
• Make use of limited resources to combat darkness-shrouded foes - and always look for the light. 
  

Hogwarts Legacy

This immersive, open-world action RPG is set in the Wizarding World introduced in the Harry Potter books and movies.

• Create your own student and be whisked away to a land of magic as you face a villain threatening the future of Hogwarts and the world.
  
• Take school lessons to brew potions, grow plants and tend to fantastic beasts. Join a house and forge relationships with your fellow students.
  
• Freely roam Hogwarts and its surroundings, including the Forbidden Forest, Hogsmeade and the Overland area.
  

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Step into the boots of the professional monster hunter Geralt of Rivia as he embarks on a quest to locate the magical Ciri.

• This fantasy epic mixes frenetic combat with magical abilities, heavyweight narrative themes, and the occasional bit of silliness.
  
• Certain decisions you make in the game will have consequences later on, so think before you act.
  
• The Complete Edition features two expansive add-ons, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, widening these fantastical open worlds.
  

Horizon Forbidden West

Join Aloy as she braves the Forbidden West – a majestic but dangerous frontier that conceals mysterious new threats.

• Continue the story of Horizon Zero Dawn as Aloy experiences fresh challenges and encounters new friends and foes.
• Explore the lush forests, sunken cities and towering mountains of a colorfully post-apocalyptic far-future America.
• Uncover the secret behind Earth's imminent collapse and unlock a hidden chapter in the ancient past... one that will change Aloy forever.