Ranking The 15 Best Offline PS4 Games | Game Rant
The offline world of video games can be more exciting than its online counterpart. Although there's nothing wrong with playing video games with friends, a solo adventure is ideal for escapists who want something out of the norm.
Now that we're coming to the end of a video game console generation, there's never been a better time to compile some of the best games the PlayStation 4 has to offer. Whether it's an action-adventure game, a knockout JRPG, or an immersive open-world game, offline games are abundant on the PlayStation 4. Let's take a look at which ones ranked the best.
Updated by Michael Llewellyn on March 29, 2021: There is so much focus on multiplayer or games as a service that it's easy to forget that there are still a lot of great single-player games. Multiplayer does a great job of giving games some extra longevity. However, when it comes to just getting lost in a game's world and having that experience feel unique to the player, nothing beats a single-player offline game. Whether it's an open-world action game or sprawling epic RPG there are lost to choose from on the Ps4.
15 Days Gone
Even though it’s far from a perfect experience, Days Gone is still a very good open-world action-adventure with a compelling narrative. The game’s true strength lies in its ability to be creative in combat when taking on large numbers of enemies on screen at once.
Even though it’s not as polished, Days Gone is quite reminiscent of Horizon Zero Dawn with a similar approach to tackling the horde of enemies, stealth, and gathering pieces of information that develop the storyline.
14 The Tomb Raider Trilogy
As a single-player experience, the Tomb Raider Trilogy as a whole is one of the best available on the PlayStation 4 or any other platform. This new trilogy acts as both a prequel and as a soft reboot and works as an origins story for Lara Croft.
Each game shows her development as a survivalist, warrior, and of course, the tomb-raiding archaeologist she’s best known for. The visuals are stunning with great maps to explore and each game has some of the best stealth mechanics in the action-adventure genre. All three games have been released as part of a single collection.
13 Tales Of Berseria
Released for Western territories in 2017, Tales of Berseria is an action JRPG with an epic storyline and much darker storyline than its predecessors. It is considered a prequel to Tales of Zesteria but like all “mothership” Tales games, it fully stands well as its own game.
It’s a much darker game than its predecessors where the game’s main cast characters aren’t cookie-cutter anime heroes. They are a complicated set of characters with vengeance on their minds. Berseria’s protagonist Velvet and antagonist Artorius are two of the best in the series. The game is packed with hours of content and has a gripping story from start to finish.
12 Red Dead Redemption 2
Released in 2018, Red Dead Redemption 2 is by far one of the most epic experiences of any generation. Like its predecessor, RDR2 is set during the American Wild West but it puts players in the shoes of an outlaw named Arthur Morgan as its primary protagonist.
As a prequel set several years before the events of the first game, gamers will still get to jump into the shoes of a young John Marston who the protagonist of the first game. RDR2’s map is one of the most immersive open-world experiences ever created and the visuals truly feel next-gen. The incredible attention to detail put into every town is astonishing and captures the gritty and grimy towns in shows like Hell on Wheels and Deadwood.
11 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Capcom's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard goes back to the series' roots, deviating from the action focus of Resident Evil 6 and Resident Evil 5. It was a favorable return for the franchise, which was lacking survival horror elements. There isn't a multiplayer mode in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, but the game plays so well in the single-player that it doesn't need one.
The plantation setting is rural, giving players a dreaded feeling of isolation as they progress. Playing as Ethan Winters, players must save Mia and escape a family of cannibals.
10 What Remains Of Edith Finch
This first-person adventure game has a significant focus on exploration. What Remains of Edith Finch stands out for its compelling narrative and praiseworthy presentation. This game won awards for Best Narrative at the Game Developers Choice Awards and The Game Awards.
The story is about Edith as she seeks to uncover a curse surrounding her family. It's a hidden gem that not everyone got a chance to experience. What Remains of Edith Finch is a must-play offline game.
9 Spider-Man
Marvel's Spider-Man reintroduced Spidey in a way we never dreamed possible. The game captures the essence of New York City, focusing on the Manhattan borough. Moreover, the game offers numerous Spider-Man outfits, including one designed specifically for the game.
The PlayStation 5 has a planned remaster of Spider-Man. Whether you decide to wait or play the game on current-gen, Spider-Man is an excellent game to get into.
8 Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
When it comes to first-party PlayStation games, few hold a candle to Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. This story-intensive adventure contains third-person gameplay. Nathan Drake is your typical scoundrel who plans a heist to make a profit. The plot takes a turn when his brother and long-time friend come into the scene. This addition to the Uncharted series incorporates open-world elements. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's lengthy campaign will leave you speechless.
7 Horizon Zero Dawn
The story of Horizon Zero Dawn follows Aloy, a hunter caught amid a war between humans and machines. The game takes place in the future, but humanity has been pushed to the brink of annihilation. Humans have regressed to a primitive state. For the most part, humans and machines co-exist peacefully. However, the machines have steadily become more aggressive because of a phenomenon. This is an open-world RPG that needs to be played!
6 Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Released on PS4 and the PS5 in time for Christmas 2020, Marvel’s Miles Morales is an absolutely stunning experience on both systems. It’s a shorter game than its predecessor starring Peter Parker but it’s also a more refined and focused experience as a result.
Miles Morales actually benefits from not bombarding the player with endless side quests and missions. There’s no padding here, just a driven and focused gameplay experience that feels cinematic, epic, and more importantly a lot of fun.
5 Ghost Of Tsushima
From the developer of Infamous Second Son and the Sly Cooper games comes an exhilarating action-adventure game with role-playing elements. When we think of Ghost of Tsushima, games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Nioh come to mind.
Ghost of Tsushima is set during the first Mongol invasion of Japan. The visuals of the game are awe-inspiring. If you want to get through Ghost of Tsushima you'll need top-tier sword kits.
4 Persona 5 Royal
Despite the overwhelming presence of JRPGs, Persona 5 Royal manages to stay relevant. It stands out with its generously long story that never seems to grow monotonous. Persona 5 Royal adds a new semester to the original, as well as new characters and confidants. It also adds a place called the "Thieves Den," which is the protagonist's palace for personal use. The Thieves Den doesn't play a part in the story, but small nuances like this make Persona 5 Royal unforgettable.
3 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The enchanting world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will keep players engaged in its content for hours on end. To put things into perspective, completing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt under a completion run takes approximately 172 hours, according to howlongtobeat.com. The main story alone is over 50 hours!
Players play as Geralt of Rivia, a monster slayer for hire. His identity and purpose set the plot in motion as Geralt struggles to defeat the Wild Hunt and find his missing daughter, Ciri.
2 The Last Of Us Part II
This time around, The Last of Us Part II steals the show as one of PlayStation's best-selling games. Come for the stealth-based action gameplay, but stay for The Last of Us Part II's riveting story. The story is emotional but not overly depressing. It will probably take you over 25 hours to beat this lengthy game. This is one of the best (if not the best) games the PlayStation 4 offers.
1 God Of War
Kratos is back, but this time he has been stripped of his powers. He will still, however, remain the God of War until he is defeated. God of War (2018) is set in ancient Norway in the Midgard realm. The story of the God of War series was initially Greek mythology before shifting its focus to Norse mythology. This masterpiece is renowned for its hack and slash gameplay as part of the action-adventure genre.
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