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Best Free-To-Play Games On The PlayStation 5 (January 2025)

Author: Penelope Jan 18,2025

This article is part of a comprehensive guide to the PlayStation 5.

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The Best PlayStation 5 Games The Best Console Exclusives on the PS5 The Best Single-Player Games on the PS5 The Best Open-World Games on the PS5 The Best Adventure Games on the PS5 The Best RPGs on the PS5 The Best JRPGs on the PS5 The Best Platformers on the PS5 The Best FPS Games on the PS5 The Best Horror Games on the PS5 The Best Fighting Games on the PS5 The Best Racing Games on the PS5 The Best Soulslikes on the PS5 The Best Rhythm Games on the PS5 The Best Twin Stick Shooters on the PS5 The Best Local Co-Op Games on the PS5 The Best Online Multiplayer Games on the PS5 The Best Free-to-Play Games on the PS5 The Best Battle Royale Games on the PS5 The Best Co-Op Third-Person Shooters on the PS5 The Best Indie Games on the PS5 The Best Kids Games on the PS5 The Best M-Rated Games on the PS5 The Best-Looking Games on the PS5 The Best 4K 60 FPS Games on the PS5 The Best PS5 Accessories in 2023 The Best PS5 SSDs in 2023 Must-Play PS5 Games The Best PSVR 2 Games The Best Games on the PSVR 2 (Sitting Down) The Best Games on the PSVR 2 (Standing Up) The Most Immersive Games on the PSVR 2 The Best PSVR 2 Accessories in 2025 PSVR 2: Prescription Lens Inserts Guide Must-Play PSVR 2 Games

The PlayStation 5 offers a compelling selection of free-to-play games, a category that's significantly evolved recently. Driven by the success of titles like Fortnite and Genshin Impact, many developers are embracing this model.

Top-tier free-to-play games can provide hundreds of hours of entertainment at no cost. Some boast visuals and gameplay rivaling paid titles. Even if those are exceptions, many free games are ideal for shorter play sessions. Below are some of the best free PS5 games available.

Note that popular PS4 games playable on PS5 are included. While quality is a primary ranking factor, newly released titles will initially appear higher on the list.

Updated January 5, 2024, by Mark Sammut: While limited to a niche audience, the PS Store offers excellent PS VR2 titles. Free experiences are less common, but a notable exception launched in November 2024. See the link below for details on this free PS VR2 game.