PlayStation 5 (6423 programs)
Pros: Two distinct melee archetypes: heavy blunt and reach-focused polearm. Pulp-themed skins that differ from standard in-game loot. Weapons upgrade normally at workbenches and accept mods. Included in Deluxe and Gold editions for edition owners.
Cons: Only two weapons, limited additional content. Some players perceive it primarily as a cosmetic bonus. Requires the Dead Island 2 base game to use.
Pros: Authentic Mapuche themes and use of Mapudungun language. Distinctive visual mix of realistic textures and surreal elements. Environmental puzzles that reward close observation.
Cons: Designed as a concise experience, not a long-form campaign. Lack of combat limits appeal for action-focused players. Narrow cultural focus may feel unfamiliar to some players.
Pros: Precise, timing-focused core loop encourages skill improvement. Clean geometric visuals keep projectile paths easy to read. Controls optimized for console gamepads support tight inputs. Includes PlayStation trophy support to reward repeat runs.
Cons: No narrative or inventory systems for long-form engagement. Single-player only, so no cooperative or competitive modes. Difficulty ramps into dense waves that demand sustained precision.
Pros: Rutger Hauer's final performance lends haunting gravitas. Compact main campaign with roughly seven to ten hours. Day One Edition includes a softcover artbook and soundtrack.
Cons: Deliberate, walking-simulator pace limits action-oriented players. Investigation-focused design reduces immediate spectacle for some players.
Pros: Authentic roadbook navigation mirrors professional rally procedures. Includes over 30 official stages from 2020–2022 Dakar rallies. Supports steering wheels and DualSense for enhanced control feedback. Massive open-world map exceeding 20,000 square kilometres.
Cons: Navigation reliance creates a steep learning curve for newcomers. Long transit across the open world increases session time. Some users reported technical hurdles at launch.
Pros: Three distinct characters with unique movement and abilities. Local cooperative mode supports simultaneous multi-player control. Stylized neon visuals create a distinctive subatomic aesthetic. Adaptive electronic soundtrack that responds to gameplay.
Cons: Some later logic puzzles can be quite challenging. Gameplay favors deliberate sessions over quick pick-up play.
Pros: Over 100 playable ships offering wide tactical variety. Seven PS5-exclusive stages expand the base game content. R-Park hub lets players showcase collections and join competitions. Optional Pilot-view VR hangar sequences for PS VR2 owners.
Cons: Steep difficulty curve noted by critics limits casual access. PlayStation 5 exclusivity confines availability to one platform. Competition Mode focuses on score battles rather than cooperative play.
Pros: Dynamic fire encounters create varied mission outcomes. Authentic toolkit: hose, axe, Halligan tool, saw, extinguishers. Fully voice-acted campaign with credited Hollywood actors. PS5 remaster improves textures, frame rates, and loading times.
Cons: Single-player focus, no cooperative or multiplayer modes. Arcade-leaning design limits hardcore simulation depth. Remaster preserves some older design sensibilities.
Pros: Dual-stick combat combines ranged and melee options effectively. Over 50 unique weapons encourage experimental loadouts. Timed-challenge mode and unlockable difficulties boost replayability. Stylized 80s/90s-inspired visuals across varied environments.
Cons: Primarily single-player, so no cooperative multiplayer options. Boss encounters demand precise timing and strategy. Puzzle segments interrupt continuous combat for some players.
Pros: Momentum-based movement rewards precise timing and chaining. Bright 16-bit visuals with clear sprites and readable hazards. Upbeat, era-appropriate soundtrack that matches run tempo. Time trials and hidden routes boost replay for completionists.
Cons: Constant bouncing removes stop-and-plan play options. Late stages and bosses demand high mastery of physics. Pogo-centric mechanics may feel niche for casual players.
Pros: More than sixty handcrafted puzzles across varied environments. New water, pipe and box mechanics that alter solutions. Voxel art and wordless scenes create a meditative surface. Level design produces frequent satisfying "aha" moments.
Cons: Requires ownership of the base game on the same platform. Difficulty increase assumes prior mastery, limiting newcomers. Three-part release can fragment progression for some players.
Pros: Distinctive late-afternoon visual palette and period detail. Single-player focus heightens personal tension and immersion. Multiple outcomes encourage repeat exploration. PS5 build targets 4K at 60 frames per second.
Cons: Protagonist cannot fight, limiting player agency for some. Stealth sections include sharp difficulty spikes reported by players. Short base run time requires replays to see all content.
Pros: Authentic emulation of the 1978 arcade hardware. Online leaderboards for global score competition. Caravan Mode for short, time-limited high-score runs. Custom display options including scanline filters and orientation.
Cons: No online multiplayer, only single-player with leaderboards. Save states reduce the original arcade's risk-driven progression. Scope mirrors the first game rather than expanded sequels.
Pros: Authentic 80s arcade loop emphasizing high-score chasing. Hybrid flight-and-platform mechanics that reward precision. Dynamic combo system that incentivizes efficient rescues. Pixel-perfect 60 FPS presentation on PlayStation 5.
Cons: Single-player focus, no online multiplayer option. True-to-era difficulty may frustrate casual players. Arcade-first design offers little narrative context.
