If you’re looking for a story to lose yourself in for hours at a time, you can’t go wrong with RPGs, and thePlayStation PlusGame Catalog is packed with them. Head over to the catalog to enjoy a large collection of games for free, from big-budget AAA hits to indie darlings.
There’s just one catch:These games won’t be around forever.The catalog is constantly in flux, adding and removing titles on a rotating basis. So if you want to try any of these fantastic RPGs, you might want to do it soon, or risk the games leaving the catalog.
If you’ve ever felt that RPGs could use some more music and J-Pop stage performances,Omega Quintetwas made just for you. This titlecombines traditional JRPG elements with idol simulationto create the most unexpected genre mashup.
And it works, whether you love RPGs or cute girl-band performances—or, preferably, both. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world wheresinging idols known as Verse Maidens battle against an evil forcethat’sthreatening to take over the world.
And, when you’re not fighting bad guys with the power of music and friendship, you canchoreograph dance routinesand even insert yourself into them with the PlayStation Camera.
Battle Chasers: Nightwaris one of the lesser-known RPGs in the PlayStation Games Catalog, but it’s a good one. Developed by Airship Syndicate and published by THQ Nordic,Battle Chaserswas heavily inspired by classic RPGs.
The game isbased on the cult fantasy comic book series of the same nameby Joe Madureira, and sees players helping the series' characters stranded on an island and attempting to escape from the clutches of an evil sorceress.
Although the game was criticized for being grindy, thegorgeous hand-drawnvisuals, fun story, andclassic turn-based combatmake it a must-try for fans of old-school RPG adventures.
Over 46,000 fans madeEiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroesa reality when it wasKickstartedback in 2020, far exceeding its initial goal. The result was a 2024 title developed by Rabbit and Bear Studios and published by 505 Games that told asprawling story of political intrigue, rebellions, and the battle of the underdog.
The turn-based RPG hasover 100 heroes available to recruit, each with their own story and powers. If you think this sounds similar to the oldSuikodenseries, you wouldn’t be too far off. Both games were developed with Yoshitaka Murayama at the helm, andEiyuden Chroniclehas frequently been referred to as the spiritual successor to the older series.
ThePathfindergames are a famous line ofD&D-like tabletop RPGs(TTRPGs) that give players the freedom to create complex characters and worlds.Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteoustakes the ideas behind the TTRPG and turns them into a digital video game.
The Owlcat Games game implements thePathfinderruleset and maintains the spirit of the tabletop version by giving playersunprecedented flexibility to create any character they want.
As the game’s events unfold in a demon-infested world teetering on the edge between light and darkness,your decisions will determine your character’s story, and perhaps the fate of the entire world.
FromSoftware might be known for being thekings of the Soulslike, but Team Ninja is behindNioh,one of the most complex action RPGs to share the Soulslike genre. Set in Sengoku-era Japan, you play a Western samurai who must fight through both the world of the living and its parallel dimension of supernatural creatures called yokai.
Many fans loveNiohand its sequel for theircomplex battle mechanics, which require players to balance a variety of weapons, stances, ki (stamina), and even more.Niohisn’t for the faint of heart, but it’s a great RPG option from the PlayStation Games Catalog for anyone craving precise, skill-based combat and an epic story.
The dystopian, cyberpunk setting ofDeus Exfirst made its debut in 2000, but Eidos-Montréal’sDeus Ex: Human Revolutionrevitalized the franchise in 2011. AlthoughDeus Ex: Mankind Dividedis the 2016 sequel toHuman Revolution,itworks great as a standalone gamefor fans ofaction-RPGs with a grungy sci-fi twist.
Mankind Dividedblends stealth, hacking, and combatwith RPG-style decision making that shapes the outcome of each player’s story. Like the rest of theDeus Extitles, the title explores the nature of humanity andtackles difficult topics like social inequality.
Final Fantasy 7 Remakeis the eagerly awaited first installment in theretelling of the 1997 classic.Remakebrings players into Midgar, where they can meet with familiar faces and watch the events ofFF7unfold in glorious modern graphics.
The version available for free on the PlayStation Games Catalog isIntegrade,which features even more strikingly realistic graphics. It alsoincludes the DLC episodeINTERmission, which focuses on thebeloved ninja girl, Yuffie. If you’ve been on the fence about trying Square Enix’s callback to their most belovedFinal Fantasygame of all time, this gives you a chance to try it for free.
Between making classics likeDemon’s Souls, Dark Souls,andElden Ring,FromSoftware created what became many fans' favorite Soulslike game ever:Bloodborne.Experience thecreepy ambiance and chilling Gothic atmosphereofBloodbornefor free thanks to PlayStation Plus.
The game took everything that was great about theSoulsgames and addedgunplay, true co-op, and Eldritch horrors aplenty.The result was aLovecraftian love letter to the genre, one that fans are still hoping the studio willrevisit one day for a sequel.
Part of theElder Scrollsseries of epic fantasy RPGs,Skyrimbrought the series to the mainstream when it was released in 2011. Relive, or experience for the first time, thevast open world ofSkyrimand be prepared tosink hours of your lifeinto the masterpiece—as many did when it first launched years ago.
The story follows aDragonborn hero, who’s able to consume dragon souls and wield them as powerful “shouts” (the “Fus Ro Dah” you might be familiar with even if you’ve never played the game).
Follow a winding path of your own makingas you explore the lore, side stories, and local legends of each place. The beauty ofSkyrimis that it allows players to play however they want, whether that’s by joining guilds, fighting in local battles, or just running around stealing stuff.
The Witcher 3,based onThe Witcherseries by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, goes beyond a typical fantasy RPG byintroducing elements of Slavic folklore and dark fantasy. Combine that with some of the most beloved and memorable characters in gaming history, and you have a recipe for one great experience.
Wild Huntfollows the monster-hunting Geralt of Rivia as he travels across a war-torn open world in search of his adopted daughter, Ciri. Fight enemies, uncover local stories, and explore lands based on Central and Northern Europe in this classic from CD Projekt Red, available on thePlayStation PlusGames Catalog.
