Best PS4 Games 2020 - Top Rated PS4, PSVR Games Worth Playing In 2020

Top PS4 Games 2020, Best PS4 Games 2020, New PS4 Games 2020, Good Games For PS4, PS4 Games Worth Playing, Top Rated PS4 Games – As we make our way through 2020 we’re seeing more and more great PlayStation 4 and PSVR games hit the shelves from both first-party and third-party developers. From the likes of superb competitive multiplayer shooter Hunt: Showdown, through to the endlessly beautiful and creative odyssey that is Dreams, there have been so many great games this year that it can be easy to lose count.

So to prevent such a thing from happening, we’ve compiled this ongoing list of the best PS4 games in 2020 that you really need to play. Let’s get started!

Best PS4 Games 2020 – The Top Rated PS4 Games Of The Year So Far

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Pillars of Eternity 2

Release date – January 28, 2020
Genre: RPG
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“A soaring achievement in the genre, very minor technical issues aren’t enough to detract from the fact that Pillars of Eternity 2 Deadfire: Ultimate Edition is the first must-have game of 2020 and the finest RPG in an age. Adventures don’t come much more essential than this.”

You can read our full review of Pillars of Eternity 2 here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Patapon 2 Remastered

Release date – January 30, 2020
Genre: Rhythm, God game
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“I must have played through Patapon 2 five or six times now and it is still amazing. One of the most original, unique games you will play and brilliantly addictive. The soundtrack buries itself into your mind and does not want to let go. The gameplay is surprisingly deep, a truckload of fun and extremely rewarding. It’s beautiful and animated amazingly. Patapon 2 is the perfect length, long enough to get sucked into but never overwhelming and never overstaying its welcome. Get out there, assemble your one-eyed army, and reach Earthend! Pata Pata Pata Pon!”

You can read our full review of Patapon 2 Remastered, here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Dreams

Release date – February 14, 2020
Genre: Game creation
PlayStation Universe review score: 10/10

“It’s really hard to find anything negative about Dreams. It’s a powerful and remarkable set of creation tools moonlighting as a video game. If creating isn’t your thing, the Dreamiverse offers an endless feed of other dreamer’s playable content and the super-fun campaign. Dreams is the bees knees and should not be missed.”

You can read our full review of Dreams, here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle

Release date – February 18, 2020
Genre: Shooter, Adventure
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“A stellar remastering of two of the previous generation’s most legendary action titles, the Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle gives a whole new generation of PlayStation gamers a golden opportunity to experience these games in their definitive form.”

You can read our full review of the Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle, here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Hunt: Showdown

Release date – February 28, 2020
Genre: Shooter, Adventure
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“With its evocative setting and a delectable mix of PvE and PvP gameplay that provides a peerless theater for emergent player stories, Hunt: Showdown is an exceptionally clever and thoughtful shooter that elevates the genre as a whole. I can see Hunt Showdown being a fixture of my gaming diet for months, even years to come.”

You can read our full review of Hunt: Showdown, here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Nioh 2

Release date – March 13, 2020
Genre: Action RPG
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“Masterfully crafted and executed, Nioh 2 sets the benchmark for action/adventure games that people just have to experience. Team Ninja’s latest provides one of the most in-depth combat systems and an addictive loot system that may put all but the best dungeon crawlers to shame. It’s quite simple, Nioh 2 has Game of the Year written all over it.”

You can catch our full review of Nioh 2, here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – DOOM: Eternal

Release date – March 20, 2020
Genre: First Person Shooter
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“A triumphant celebration of blood, sweat and fury, DOOM Eternal is a genre and generation defining FPS that through some occult ritual, somehow manages to comprehensively blow its 2016 GOTY contending predecessor completely out of the water with remarkable ease. With a stunning story campaign and innovative Battlemode multiplayer offering, this one is for the Slayers.”

Check out our complete review of DOOM: Eternal here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Paper Beast

Release date – March 24, 2020
Genre: Adventure (PSVR ONLY)
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“Paper Beast is a jaw-dropping science fiction tale that immerses the player in a unique, visionary world. Though its puzzles can feel abstract at times, the rewards for completing them are great. Paper Beast is a benchmark in VR game design. This is a game that people will be talking about in thirty years.”

Get stuck into our Paper Beast PSVR review here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Persona 5: Royal

Release date – March 31, 2020
Genre: JRPG
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“Persona 5: Royal is the definitive Persona 5 experience. Atlus has refined the already excellent base game, trimming the rigid, sharp edges and creating a smoother experience filled with new and interesting activities, characters, story moments, and even an entirely new palace and optional ending to the game. Persona 5: Royal is one of the best JRPG’s on PS4 for both new and returning players.”

Read our full review of Persona 5: Royal, here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Final Assault

Release date – March 31, 2020
Genre: Strategy, War (PSVR ONLY)
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“Final Assault combines stripped-down RTS battle strategy with an amazing miniature representation of World War II, feeling for all the world like a game of army men come-to-life. With tons of options, game modes, and unlockable cosmetics, Final Assault feels like robust console game – and the visuals are undeniably cool. I cannot overstate how much fun I’m having with this game.”

Wage war with our Final Assault PSVR review, here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Final Fantasy VII Remake

Release date – April 10, 2020
Genre: JRPG
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“Putting the few slight issues aside, Final Fantasy VII Remake stuns with how it expands on the original. At the same time, it takes its own risks and creates its own footsteps. Final Fantasy VII Remake is beautiful, engrossing, and hard to pass up. This game is meant for both fans and newcomers, no matter how learned, and the sheer level of time and effort put into this re-imagining truly shows through and through.”

Immerse yourself in our full Final Fantasy VII: Remake review right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Moving Out

Release date – April 28, 2020
Genre: Party, Puzzle
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“Moving Out’s accomplished blend of pick-up-and-play mechanics mixed with the sincerity in which it delivers its humor and aesthetic make it some of the best local multiplayer fun you’ll have this year.”

Get moving with our review of Moving Out on PS4 right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Telling Lies

Release date – April 28, 2020
Genre: Full Motion Video Mystery, Puzzle
PlayStation Universe review score: 10/10

“Telling Lies is a flawless piece of work. This is Sam Barlow perfecting what he was able to achieve with Her Story and bolstering it with a bigger story and being supported by four powerhouse performances. Telling Lies offered me five incredible hours and everyone should experience this masterpiece with their own eyes.”

Uncover the mystery with our complete Telling Lies PS4 review.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Down The Rabbit Hole

Release date – April 28, 2020
Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Puzzle (PSVR ONLY)
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“Down the Rabbit Hole is a very unique take on its Wonderland source material, literally sending players down a dark, diorama-filled rabbit hole. With fun puzzles and a breezy atmosphere, Down the Rabbit Hole is an amazing – if brief – good time. As much time as you have spent in Wonderland, I guarantee that you have never seen it like this.”

Hop Down The Rabbit Hole in our review, here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Streets Of Rage 4

Release date – April 30, 2020
Genre: Side-scrolling brawler
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“Streets of Rage 4 is an absolute masterclass in maintaining the essence of a classic but also in re-imagining certain aspects of its design DNA for a contemporary audience. Streets of Rage 4 is without doubt the best side scrolling brawler you can get on any system.”

You can smash through our full review of Streets of Rage 4 on PS4 here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

Release date – May 5, 2020
Genre: First-person shooter, Survival horror (PSVR ONLY)
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners‘ production values and atmosphere outweigh by far any video game tropes and flaws that might weigh down the experience. This is a tough (and very scary) game, and every system in the game is built to support the idea that you are lone wolf in a very hostile world. Saints and Sinners understands its franchise, and is the scariest The Walking Dead has ever been.”

You can read our full review of The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners on PSVR here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Dungeon Of The Endless

Release date – May 15, 2020
Genre: Roguelike, Strategy, Adventure
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“Brilliantly designed, deep and rewarding, Dungeon of the Endless will be something I will play for a long time to come. Every time I play I learn something new, some nugget of experience to improve my next run. There are so many ways to play, so many things to manage and every game is unique in so many ways. It is a mashup of genres that will please a lot of players, roguelike, strategy, tower defense or RPG. If you like any of those genres then you will love this game. Dungeon of the Endless has a lot to offer and I love it.”

You can catch our review of Dungeon of the Endless for PS4 right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Desperados 3

Release date – June 16, 2020
Genre: Strategy
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“A fiendishly clever and enduringly charming Wild West take on the stealth strategy formula that Mimimi Games previous effort Shadow Tactics did so well, Desperados 3 does a fantastic job of cloaking what is a supremely clever stealth puzzlebox as a narrative driven tactical effort that everyone should try.:

You can catch our review of Desperados 3 right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – The Last Of Us Part 2

Release date – June 19, 2020
Genre: Action Adventure
PlayStation Universe review score: 10/10

“The Last of Us Part 2 is a frankly incredible achievement. Intertwining deep, richly written characters, cementing themes of consequence and loss all the while widening a world that was so well established in the first game, Naughty Dog have crafted one of the finest action adventures of all time and one that invariably stands as the most opulent jewel in an already glittering crown of first-party PlayStation 4 exclusives. A rip-roaring and emotional masterpiece that will be talked about for years to come, *this* is why more than 110 million people own a PlayStation 4.”

You can catch our review of The Last of Us Part 2 right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Marvel’s Iron Man VR

Release date – July 3, 2020
Genre: Action Adventure Shooter
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“Marvel’s Iron Man VR succeeds wildly in its mission to put players into Tony Stark’s iconic suit of armor. Flying and doing battle is amazing, and even more amazing is the way that players are immersed in Tony Stark’s narcissistic psyche. With story-telling without peer in the VR space, and amazing battle sequences, Iron Man VR verges on being the perfect VR game. Only the ridiculous load times are preventing this from being the greatest of all time.”

You can catch our review of Marvel’s Iron Man VR right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – CrossCode

Release date – July 9, 2020
Genre: JRPG, Action RPG
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“Radical Fish Games has taken eight years to craft one of the best indie titles of the year. With an interesting story, great combat, exciting and rewarding exploration CrossCode not only pays homage to some of the best retro action-RPGs it also proves that a small studio with love and passion for their project can rival the million-dollar blockbusters we’ve grown so used to. Trust me, you won’t want to miss out on this future classic..”

You can catch our review of CrossCode right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – F1 2020

Release date – July 9, 2020
Genre: Racing
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“F1 2020 is easily the best F1 game ever made, rammed full of content that reads like the fans’ wish list. Edge of the seat racing backed up by a hearty team management sim, split screen racing and audio and visuals which are edging ever closer to perfection.”

You can catch our review of F1 2020 right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Neon Abyss

Release date – July 14, 2020
Genre: Roguelike Platformer Shooter
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“A deliriously entertaining mish-mash of roguelike platform shooter, mini-games and Pokemon style mechanics, if Neon Abyss feels like Roguelike Shooter 2.0 – that’s because it is.”

You can catch our review of Neon Abyss right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Ghost of Tsushima

Release date – July 17, 2020
Genre: Open World Action Adventure
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“Ghost of Tsushima elevates the existing open world adventure template with a fantasy-free Samurai adventure that deftly pays loving homage to the Samurai cinema of old. While your mileage may vary according to your level of open world fatigue, Ghost of Tsushima undoubtedly remains not only one of the best open world romps money can buy and a stunning PlayStation 4 exclusive, but also Sucker Punch Productions finest effort to date.”

You can catch our review of Ghost of Tsushima right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Creaks

Release date – July 22, 2020
Genre: Platform Puzzle Adventure
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“I was taken back by how much I enjoyed Creaks from Amanita Design. For a game I had never heard of, it quickly has become one of my favourite experiences of the year, It’s beautiful, enjoyable and everything about it screams quality. Tracking down the paintings and completing their short stories is enjoyable. Along with a great and achievable trophy list, you have a short, amazing experience like no other in recent times. Enjoy people, games like Creaks do not come around very often..”

You can catch our review of Creaks right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Cuphead

Release date – July 28, 2020
Genre: Platform Shooter
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“Three years on from its original release on other platforms and there’s still nothing like Cuphead. A delirious, LSD-infused trip through a prohibition-era styled cartoon hellscape, Cuphead underscores its utterly unique presentation with a rock solid and fundamentally excellent platform shooter that stands effortlessly shoulder to shoulder with the best in the genre. The wait has been worth it.”

You can read our full review of Cuphead on PS4 here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Pistol Whip

Release date – July 30, 2020
Genre: PSVR Rhythm FPS
PlayStation Universe review score: 10/10

“Pistol Whip is a triumph of game design. Rather than trying to wedge a bunch of mechanics onto a platform that doesn’t welcome them, Pistol Whip instead focuses on what makes VR fun – color, sound, and motion. This is a game that connects players with the developers’ intentions through its simple interface, leaving the player sweaty, inspired, and triumphant. Masterpieces come in all forms – and Pistol Whip qualifies.”

You can read our full review of Pistol Whip on PSVR here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – The Alto Collection

Release date – August 13, 2020
Genre: Endless Platformer
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“The Alto Collection whilst somewhat repetitive is a joy to play. It successfully captures an ethereal beauty, which makes for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. It combines being an addictive score chaser with accessibility, creating perhaps the best endless runner out there.”

You can read our full review of The Alto Collection here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – EA Sports UFC 4

Release date – August 14, 2020
Genre: Fighting, Simulation
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“Without a doubt the best MMA videogame ever made, EA Sports UFC 4 supplements a welcome array of new offline and online modes with a revamped and endlessly sophisticated combat system that everybody can enjoy. For MMA fans it doesn’t get any better than this.”

You can read our full review of EA Sports UFC 4 here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Peaky Blinders: Mastermind

Release date – August 20, 2020
Genre: Puzzle
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“Clever, rewarding and a lot of fun, I have always wanted to control a family up to the neck in crime and now I can. Peaky Blinders: Mastermind performs well, never overstays its welcome and makes you feel great when things go your way. The levels are well designed, compact, short and very sweet. If you’re up for some tactical planning and light puzzle work then this is the game for you.”

You can read our full review of Peaky Blinders: Mastermind here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Spiritfarer

Release date – August 18, 2020
Genre: Adventure, Exploration
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“Spiritfarer is a truly gorgeous game in every aspect. A stunning art style, gorgeously melodic music, and a lighter and less punishing take on the management sim genre make it one of the best indie games of the year and a title that will be remembered for years to come.”

You can read our full review of Spiritfarer here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – The Last Campfire

Release date – August 27, 2020
Genre: Adventure
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“Warm, direct and with simple, hassle-free gameplay The Last Campfire is a breath of fresh air. It will not take too much of your time, it will respect your intelligence and overall is just a rewarding and fun gameplay experience. In a world of heavy, AAA titles, games as service titles and bloated RPGs, The Last Campfire is a beacon of hope that small, wonderful, single-player experiences will carry on. Well done Hello games, I loved it..”

You can read our full review of The Last Campfire here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – WRC 9

Release date – September 3, 2020
Genre: Racing
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“WRC 9 is the complete rally package – tough but rewarding handling, astonishing representations of the real world rally stages, and a wealth of gameplay options. Many hours of non-blinking fun are to be had for racing fans, with a free sexy upgrade to the PS5 version on the horizon.”

You can read our full review of WRC 9 right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2

Release date – September 4, 2020
Genre: Skateboarding, Sport
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“Chaotic, fun, addictive, and rewarding. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 retains everything that made the games amazing in the ’90s. It then adds a coat of fresh paint, better physics, and a more modern progression system to keep you playing after completing the classic objectives. This is an amazing package of games that will please old fans and new fans alike and I am so happy it turned out so well.”

You can read our full review of Tony Haw’s Pro Skater 1+2 right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Spelunky 2

Release date – September 15, 2020
Genre: Platformer, Roguelike
PlayStation Universe review score: 10/10

“A thunderous sequel that surpasses its already incredible predecessor in every way that counts, Spelunky 2 is the ultimate roguelike and ruthlessly inventive platformer that never stops surprising and delighting those who pick up the controller. There are perhaps far fewer better ways to close out a console generation than this.”

You can read our full review of Spelunky 2 right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

Release date – September 15, 2020
Genre: Adventure, Strategy
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“An accomplished mixture of sophisticated story sci-fi story beats, off the wall absurdity and satisfying tactical battles, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is a rare sort of genre crossover that ends up being far more than the sum of its parts. Vanillaware’s latest is simply unmissable.”

You can read our full review of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim right here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Genshin Impact

Release date – September 28, 2020
Genre: JRPG
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“Genshin Impact provides you with more content as a free to play game than most full-price titles do. With so much to offer, you can easily get lost in its lush world, fun and exciting combat, and deep exploration. Genshin impact is easily one of the best surprises of the year and should be a model for how future free-to-play titles should be constructed.”

You can read our review of Genshin Impact here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – The Walking Dead Onslaught

Release date – September 29, 2020
Genre: Adventure, Horror, FPS (PSVR ONLY)
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“With a well-written story, fantastic world building, and great, bloody combat, The Walking Dead Onslaught is a fantastic companion piece to the beloved AMC show and a great VR game in its own right. Supply runs provide a perfect mix of speedy action and tense combat, while the narrative portions feel carefully and artfully constructed. While the VR-level budget peaks through on occasion, this is an amazingly well-made and entertaining game.”

You can read our review of The Walking Dead Onslaught here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Until You Fall

Release date – September 29, 2020
Genre: First Person Swordfighting, Roguelike (PSVR ONLY)
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“Fast, fluid and fun. Until You Fall came out of nowhere and blew me away. The combat system is so moreish and addictive, rewarding and well designed you will not want it to stop. While the story is lacking and the enemies can get repetitive, everything else more than makes up for it. Great VR implementation, amazing music and super-fast load times create a really enjoyable VR experience and one of my favourites this year.”

You can read our review of Until You Fall, here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time

Release date – October 2, 2020
Genre: Platformer
PlayStation Universe review score: 9.5/10

“Crash Bandicoot 4 is a masterpiece in almost every aspect of the experience it offers. The excellent N.Verted mode, tough Flashback levels, extra characters, objectives to hunt down, collectibles to collect, and engaging campaign and bosses come together to provide one of the best platforming games on PS4 and an experience that rivals Nintendo’s best 3D platformers. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is nothing short of an essential experience for everyone..”

You can read our review of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, here.

Best PS4 Games 2020 – Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Release date – November 12, 2020
Genre: Open World, Superhero Action Adventure
PlayStation Universe review score: 9/10

“Miles Morales is a great game on PlayStation 4 just as it’s a great game on PlayStation 5. The difference between the two when it comes to performance is marginal at best and if you dealt with issues of its predecessor like long load times you should be able to handle them here as they are much improved. The PS4 version is a great addition to the library for those who aren’t ready to jump to the next generation but it’s also a great look at what you can expect when you finally make the jump.”

You can read our review of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, here.