Despite Xbox Game Pass having had a huge headstart, there's perhaps an argument to be made that the revamped PlayStation Plus already has the edge over its competitor. Granted, it costs a little more and could perhaps do with a few more big day one titles like Stray, but, when it comes to its selection of critically acclaimed offerings, it definitely doesn't disappoint.

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Not only do the Premium and Extra tiers of PlayStation Plus have a huge selection of games that are rated 90 or above on Metacritic, but they also offer a healthy selection of PlayStation exclusives to subscribers. Games like Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Death Stranding are all free to play, with more new games being added all the time.

Games from the Classics Catalog will not be considered for this list due to the service only being available to PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers and the fact that not all of them have Metacritic ratings.

Horizon Zero Dawn (89)

• Does Horizon Zero Dawn have a PS5 patch? Yes.
• Is Horizon Zero Dawn available on Xbox? No.

Had Horizon Zero Dawn not come out just three days prior to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it would likely have made much more of a splash than it did upon its release. In the years that have followed, however, more and more players have discovered it, helping it to become one of the most popular PlayStation exclusive titles of the PS4 era.

With an interesting story and a wonderful cast, it's a game that's very easy to enjoy. Granted, the combat is a little basic when compared to other great action RPGs, but everything else on offer here is top-notch and is definitely worth a look. For those who like what they see, a sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, was released in early 2022, though this isn't free for PS Plus Premium and Extra subscribers at the time of writing.

Rez Infinite (89)

• Does Rez Infinite have a PS5 patch? No.
• Is Rez Infinite available on Xbox? No, though Rez HD was released for the Xbox 360.

Sega's music-themed rail shooter Rez started life on the ill-fated Sega Dreamcast but was soon ported to other consoles after the decision was made to discontinue the system in early 2001. Fifteen years after the death of the Dreamcast, an expanded release known as Rez Infinite made its way to the PlayStation 4, with new modes and arenas added as well as support for PlayStation VR.

Despite its age, Rez Infinite managed to please both players and critics, as evidenced by its impressively high Metacritic ratings. Many remember the original as having been one of the best games in the Dreamcast's fantastic library, and so it seems somewhat fitting that Rez Infinite is now considered one of the best games available to PS Plus Premium and Extra subscribers.

Shadow of the Colossus (91)

• Does Shadow of the Colossus have a PS5 patch? No.
• Is Shadow of the Colossus available on Xbox? No.

Shadow of the Colossus turned a lot of heads when it was released in late 2005. Many consider it to be one of the best games for the PlayStation 2, having fallen in love with its unorthodox gameplay and incredible design choices. Thirteen years later, having already worked on Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and The God of War Collection, Bluepoint Games was tasked with remaking Team Ico's beloved action-adventure game.

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To say that the Shadow of the Colossus remake was successful would perhaps be a bit of an understatement. The remake managed the exact same rating as the original on Metacritic, which is quite the achievement given the lofty expectations that came along with the release. For those who haven't already, Shadow of the Colossus is well worth playing thanks to its hard-hitting story and unique gameplay mechanics.

Celeste (91)

• Does Celeste have a PS5 patch? No.
• Is Celeste available on Xbox? Yes.

Given that most of the best games on PS Plus Premium and Extra are triple-A titles that cost tens of millions of dollars to develop, Extremely OK Games deserves an awful lot of credit for making the grade. Celeste's high Metacritic rating is absolutely justified and a real testament to the hard work and dedication that went into creating this charming yet challenging indie platformer darling.

In Celeste, players control Madeline, a young woman on a quest to climb Celeste Mountain. Along the way, she must overcome many challenges, the bulk of which revolve around platforming. Like Super Meat Boy, it's a game that can take an awful lot of practice to master, yet never feels unfair despite its difficulty. As a result, PS Plus Premium and Extra subscribers who like platformers would owe it to themselves to check Celeste out even if it wasn't free to play.

Demon's Souls (92)

• Does Demon's Souls have a PS5 patch? Demon's Souls was released exclusively for the PS5 and so does not require a patch.
• Is Demon's Souls available on Xbox? No.

When compared to some of its predecessors, the PS5's library of launch titles seemed a little threadbare. There were fewer than 20 games available on the day of the system's release, many of which were multiplatform games or remasters of PS4 titles. Ironically, though perhaps not surprisingly, the PS5's highest-rated launch title ended up being a remake of a ten-year-old PS3 game, which came in the form of Demon's Souls.

Although it was Dark Souls that really helped to kickstart the souls-like subgenre of video games, the seed was planted two years earlier with Hidetaka Miyazaki's excellent Demon's Souls. The 2020 remake helped to introduce the hugely influential title to a brand-new audience, and they, along with most critics, thoroughly enjoyed Bluepoint Games' fantastic remake.

Bloodborne (92)

• Does Bloodborne have a PS5 patch? No.
• Is Bloodborne available on Xbox? No.

Bloodborne fans have been crying out for a PS5 patch or PC release of the game for well over a year now. Sadly, as of the time of writing, there are only fan-made patches and rumors, the latter of which have been floating around for some time now. Thankfully, the original game still holds up fairly well, even if some of the edges are a little rougher than those found in some of the other highly-rated games available on PS Plus Extra and Premium.

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Regarded by many as being the best that the souls-like genre has to offer, Bloodborne takes players into a gothic world full of terrifying creatures that were inspired by the work of H.P. Lovecraft. There's plenty of challenge on offer too, and a surprising amount of depth to the game's lore. Between this and Demon's Souls, PS Plus subscribers should have everything that they need to get good.

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (93)

• Does Uncharted 4: A Thief's End have a PS5 patch? No, though players can upgrade to the Legacy of Thieves Collection for $10 / £10.
• Is Uncharted 4: A Thief's End available on Xbox? No.

To a lot of gamers, Nathan Drake is one of the best video game heroes of all time. In many ways, he's like a modern-day Indiana Jones, though his adventures are arguably far more emphatic and well-presented than Indy's ever were. With this in mind, there was a lot of pressure on Naughty Dog to provide Nathan with a proper send-off in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, and boy did they deliver.

Some may argue that Uncharted 2 is the best that the series has to offer, but A Thief's End is still an incredible game. The setpiece moments are more exhilarating than ever before and the narrative does a wonderful job of wrapping up Nathan's story. For those who just can't get enough, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is also available on the service, with players able to upgrade both games to the PS5 versions for a small one-time fee.

God of War (94)

• Does God of War have a PS5 patch? Yes.
• Is God of War available on Xbox? No.

Though God of War still retains the hack and slash combat of its predecessors, the switch to a more narrative-driven experience took a lot of series fans by surprise. For some, the drastic change in Kratos' personality and motivations were a little jarring at first, though most seem to be in agreement that these changes were all for the best.

God of War (2018) is the series' highest-rated entry since the very first God of War game on PS2. The father-son dynamic played a big role in the game's warm reception, as too did some of the game's wonderful secondary characters like Mimir, Brok, and Sindri. For those with an interest in Norse mythology or anybody who enjoys a good hack and slash game, God of War is definitely worth playing.

The Last of Us Remastered (95)

• Does The Last of Us Remastered have a PS5 patch? No, though a remake of the game is slated for release in late 2022.
• Is The Last of Us Remastered available on Xbox? No.

Another Naughty Dog title that needs no introduction, The Last of Us will soon join the likes of Grand Theft Auto 5, Resident Evil 4, and Skyrim as games that have been released across three different console generations. Unlike those titles though, The Last of Us is a PlayStation exclusive, as is the case with most of the highest-rated Games on PS Plus Premium and Extra.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future in which a mutated strain of the Cordyceps fungus has led to the collapse of civilization and left the human race on the brink of extinction, The Last of Us is one of the most memorable story-driven games of the last decade or so. Whether or not it needed to be remade for the PlayStation 5 is perhaps a matter for debate. One thing that most will probably agree on, though, is that The Last of Us is a must-play game.

Red Dead Redemption 2 (97)

• Does Red Dead Redemption 2 have a PS5 patch? No.
• Is Red Dead Redemption 2 available on Xbox? Yes.

Not only is Red Dead Redemption 2 one of the highest-rated games available with a PS Plus Premium or Extra subscription, but it's also one of the most critically acclaimed video games of all time. For those who've played it, it should be pretty easy to understand why, with Rockstar's groundbreaking Wild West-inspired title being one of gaming's true masterpieces.

Despite what the title might suggest, Red Dead Redemption 2 is actually a prequel to the original game rather than a sequel. Would-be cowboys really don't need to have played the first (well, technically, second) game to enjoy it, however, thanks in large to its well-written characters, engrossing narrative, and beautiful yet dangerous open world. As far as action-adventure games go, they really don't get much better than this.