Playing on a PS4 in 2025 might be old school at this time. If you are holding on to your PS4 for nostalgia, or simply because that's what you have, here is a list of the best free PS4 games 2025 you can try anytime!
And yes, we made sure not to include any of the free games like Fortnite or Warzone, which most people already know about. Take your time enjoying these PS4 hidden gems!
1. Dauntless
Genre: Co-op Action RPG / Monster Hunting
Playstyle: Team-based boss battles, gear farming loop
Internet Required: Yes
Dauntless is similar to Monster Hunter, and it's a game where you team up to fight giant monsters.
The fun part about this game is the monster fights themselves; the boss fights have unique move sets, attack patterns, elemental powers, and weaknesses.
Features:
- Cross-platform with PC and Xbox
- Weapon variety changes playstyle drastically: hammers feel heavy, repeaters are FPS-lite
- Seasonal hunts, escalations, and modifiable loadouts create depth for long-term play
Drawbacks:
The combat does not have much depth like Monster Hunter, and it simply presses the “X” skill to do damage. The endgame is also very grind-heavy.
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2. Rogue Company
Genre: Third-Person Tactical Shooter
Playstyle: Round-based, hero shooter, team PvP
Internet Required: Yes
Think of it as a hybrid between Counter-Strike and Overwatch. Each character (Rogue) has unique weapons, passive skills, and gadgets. The objective modes (Demolition, Strikeout) push team coordination and clutch play.
Features:
- Third-person camera gives situational awareness edge
- No pay-to-win, and all Rogues can be unlocked through grinding
- Fast, polished gunplay without unnecessary fluff
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3. KartRider: Drift
Genre: Kart Racing / Competitive Arcade
Playstyle: Casual or sweaty Mario Kart alternative
Internet Required: Yes
This is Mario Kart, but for people who want to drift with precision. Skill expression is high; mastering drift angles, boost timing, and item usage becomes addictive. It offers both item mode (chaos) and speed mode (pure mechanics).
Features:
- Gorgeous cel-shaded visuals
- Ranked speed mode is purely skill-based
- Full crossplay with PC, Xbox, and mobile
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4. Path of Exile
Genre: Action RPG / Loot Grinder
Playstyle: Solo or co-op ARPG with deep builds
Internet Required: Yes
It’s Diablo on crack. Over 1,000 passive skill nodes, dozens of active skill gems, and a market economy that rivals actual MMOs. Every new “League” adds a seasonal mechanic that can drastically alter your gameplay.
Features:
- Zero upfront cost for a game with hundreds of hours of content
- Insane build crafting: summoners, flicker strike assassins, burning ground totems
- The console UI is optimized surprisingly well
5. Warframe
Genre: Sci-Fi Action MMO / Looter Shooter
Playstyle: PvE-focused space ninja parkour shooter
Internet Required: Yes
You’re a biomechanical ninja doing acrobatics while shooting laser weapons in space. Warframe combines fast-paced combat, a huge variety of classes (Warframes), and open-world zones with RPG systems.
Features:
- 50+ Warframes with unique abilities (think Overwatch heroes, but grindable)
- Movement system = parkour, bullet jumps, air glides, and very satisfying
- Clan mechanics, PvE raids, stealth, and space combat included
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