From exclusive console games to amazing indie titles, there's truly something for everyone on PlayStation 4. Among these, you'll find a selection of games that won't cost you a penny to play. While some of these freebies may not be worth your time, if you sift through the less exciting options, you'll discover a few truly spectacular experiences that won't dent your wallet.
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Posts 1 By Ben JesseyFrom Battle Royales and looter-shooters to full MMOs, there's an abundance of free content out there. But to spare you from sifting through less-than-stellar games, we've done the sorting for you. You're welcome. So, stash that wallet away and get ready to be amazed by how much zero dollars can get you.
Updated May 9, 2025 by Mohamed El Ouardighi: There’s no shame in still enjoying gaming on a PS4 - it’s all about what you personally enjoy, not what others tell you you should enjoy. Sometimes, you just need to dive into some free-to-play games, and this updated list has everything you need to get started.
32 Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude
The Prologue That Will Pique Your Curiosity
4.0/5 Ghostwire: Tokyo Like Action Adventure Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 77/100 Critics Rec: 67% Released March 25, 2022 ESRB T for Teen: Language, Violence Developer(s) Tango Gameworks Publisher(s) Bethesda Engine Unreal Engine 4WHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONGhostwire: Tokyo is an excellent first-person, open-world adventure that features a version of Tokyo that has been overrun by spirits. But something that seemingly went completely under the radar is that, alongside this spooky FPS, Tango Gameworks also released a visual novel that serves as an introduction to Ghostwire.
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Posts 2 By Ben JesseyGhostwire: Tokyo - Prelude centers around KK, one of Ghostwire's protagonists. You follow him as he investigates a mysterious disappearance. It is a tidy, low-stakes narrative that will likely take you just around an hour to complete. Prelude acts as a tantalizing introduction to the world.
Unlike the majority of the other entrants on this list, Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude is a one-and-done deal. However, if you enjoy visual novels, then it is absolutely worth checking out. And hey, you certainly can't argue with the price of admission!
31 Roller Champions
Fun For You And Friends
via Ubisoft Roller Champions Like Sports Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 61/100 Released May 25, 2022 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Mild Violence Developer(s) Ubisoft Montreal Publisher(s) Ubisoft Engine unity Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALWe are relatively certain that Roller Champions hasn't been the smash success that Ubisoft was hoping it would be. However, while it may not have lit the world on fire, it has established its own community. A big part of the game's health is probably due to the developers having maintained support. But what is Roller Champions? Well, it is an arcadey sports title that has you rolling around an arena, tackling opponents, and scoring goals.
The big hook here is that the more laps you perform while in control of the ball, the more points the goal will be worth. This adds a push-your-luck element to the game. Roller Champions is played with teams of three. Teamwork is a huge part of Roller Champions. You can gain speed from your partners and tackle your opponents as they pursue your team members. And, of course, effective teams will pass the ball frequently.
You will be able to jump into the game and understand how to play in minutes. It is all wonderfully accessible, and endlessly engaging. Especially when playing with friends.
30 Fantasy Strike
Less Complicated But Just As Engaging
Fantasy Strike Like Fighting Free-to-Play Action Indie Games Casual Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 75/100 Critics Rec: 68% Released September 14, 2017 ESRB t Engine unity Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf you have ever wanted to start learning fighting games but feel intimidated by the barrier of entry created by the motion inputs, Fantasy Strike is the game for you. It has all the good stuff that makes fighting games so enthralling. Footsies, spacing, zoning... it is all here! This is a real fighting game. However, it also removes that notorious barrier of entry. No more Hadouken motions. All the special moves are single button presses now.
Hell, if you decide to move onto the more established titles in the genre, you will still be able to take a lot of what you have learned over to other games like Street Fighter or King of Fighters. If you are concerned about the game's economy, don't be. You get every character and the online versus mode. You can pay to play the single-player content or buy skins. That's it. Very reasonable stuff!
29 MultiVersus
Make Steven Universe Fight Batman
4.0/5 MultiVersus Like Follow Followed Fighting Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 76/100 Critics Rec: 68% Released May 28, 2024 ESRB T For Teen // Fantasy Violence, Language Developer(s) Player First Games Publisher(s) Warner Bros. Interactive Engine Unreal Engine 5 Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op PC Release Date May 28, 2024WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIt is fair to say that most people probably thought the failure of Playstation All-Stars killed our chances of ever seeing a proper challenger to the Smash Bros throne. When the announcement of MultiVersus first dropped, WB's entry into the genre was certainly not convincing people otherwise. And yet, here we are. The game has been released, and you know what? It is excellent.
MultiVersus is a take on the platform fighter genre that emphasizes teamwork and pushes for a more skirmish-based style of combat. The universal shield? Gone. So, you either dodge, or you get hit. And it is so much fun. The roster of characters all feels super unique, and the online is absolutely incredible (something Smash certainly can't claim).
Not only is the game great, but unlocking characters is very reasonable. The skins are expensive, but everything you would need to play the game is absolutely easily obtained for free.
28 Splitgate
Win With Wormholes
Splitgate Like Follow Followed FPS Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 71/100 Critics Rec: 60% Released September 15, 2022 ESRB T For Teen due to Blood, Violence Developer(s) 1047 Games Publisher(s) 1047 Games Engine Unreal Engine 4 Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op Cross-Platform Play PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|SWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALDeveloped by 1047 Games, Splitgate is a first-person shooter that was originally released through early access in 2019. But following a substantial revamp of its gameplay, the console versions were released in 2021 for the Xbox One and PS4, with versions for current-gen consoles expected to release sometime in 2022.
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Posts By Charles BurgarThe free-to-play title borrows elements from other popular sci-fi-based shooters, most notably the ones in the Portal series, in the form of the titular wormholes that allow you to instantly jump between one point of the map to another. This means gameplay takes a more tactical spin than your typical first-person shooter.
27 Smite
Solid Gameplay With Mythological Themes
SMITE Like Follow Followed MOBA Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 82% Released March 25, 2014 ESRB T For Teen due to Violence, Blood, Partial Nudity, Drug Reference, Use of Alcohol Developer(s) Hi-Rez Studios, Titan Forge Games Publisher(s) Hi-Rez Studios Engine Unreal Engine 3 Multiplayer Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer Cross-Platform Play PC, PS4 & Xbox OneWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALSmite is a MOBA game from Hi-Rez Studios which uses mythological gods and goddesses as the basis for its roster, as well as an over-the-shoulder viewpoint atypical for the genre.
Franchise Smite Platform(s) PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Genre(s) MOBA Platforms That Support Crossplay PC, PS4 & Xbox One OpenCritic Rating Strong Powered by Expand CollapseWhile there might be no shortage of free-to-play MOBAs on the PC, the same can't be said about consoles or the PS4 specifically. This is why a game like Smite immediately stands out to any fans of the genre.
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Posts By Michael AbayomiIn the game, you play in a team made up of gods and other mythological characters and must face off against opposing teams and their minions. The game has proven popular in eSports arenas, even receiving a nomination for eSports Game of the Year at the Golden Joysticks in 2017.
26 Destiny 2
Shoot With Or Against Your Friends
Destiny 2 Like Follow Followed FPS Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 88% Released August 28, 2017 ESRB T For TEEN for Blood, Language, and Violence Developer(s) Bungie Publisher(s) Bungie Engine Tiger Engine Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op Cross-Platform Play PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|SWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALFollowing the success of the original Destiny, the team at Bungie hadn't wasted much time before churning out a sequel. Originally released as a pay-to-play game in 2017, Destiny 2 eventually went free-to-play in 2019, opening its doors to even more players.
Destiny 2 is a cross between a first-person shooter and an MMORPG. But don't be worried about the potential of it feeling watered down, it features some of the most satisfying gunplay in an FPS.
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PostsBungie continues to support Destiny's thriving community through regular updates. These updates are always massive, and they change the game in genuinely meaningful ways. And you can count on them making an appearance every year without fail.
Destiny 2 can be a bit grindy for free-to-play players, but there is a ton of content here to work through. There is additional content you can pay for, but there is more than enough free content to see you through dozens of hours of gameplay.
25 PUBG
Easy To Sink Your Teeth Into
PUBG: Battlegrounds Like Follow Followed Battle Royale Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 77/100 Critics Rec: 57% Released March 23, 2017 ESRB T for Teen: Blood, Violence Developer(s) PUBG Studios Publisher(s) PUBG Studios Engine Unreal Engine 4 Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALThe battle royale genre wouldn't be where it is today if it wasn't for Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (also popularly known as PUBG). This game took the online multiplayer world by storm with its previously unheard-of 100-player matches and unique focus on survival.
And while a free-to-play mobile version has been available since 2018, the main game only recently went that route. No doubt in a bid to better compete with the host of free-to-play titles available today. And while it is an incredibly competitive field, PUBG still offers one of the grittier experiences in the genre. It may have been the first, but that doesn't mean it is outdated. It is still worth checking out now.
24 Call Of Duty: Warzone
Another Free BR Game
Call of Duty: Warzone Like Follow Followed First-Person Shooter Battle Royale Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 80/100 Critics Rec: 78% Released March 10, 2020 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Violence Developer(s) Infinity Ward, Raven Software Publisher(s) Activision Engine IW 8.0 & IW 9.0 (Warzone 2.0) Multiplayer Online Multiplayer Cross-Platform Play PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|SWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONCall of Duty: Warzone, is a genre-defining battle royale experience where it seamlessly integrates the signature Call of Duty gunplay with a dynamic environment and strategic gameplay. What sets Warzone apart is its Gulag feature, allowing eliminated players a chance at redemption in intense one-on-one duels. The game's engaging Contracts system and constantly evolving map keep every match unpredictable.
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Posts By Vedant BhardwjWith stunning graphics and a robust weapon customization system, Warzone is a must-try for FPS enthusiasts. Plus, it's free on PS4, making it an accessible and thrilling gaming option. But hey, there's a lot of competition in this one, so it might take you a while to get the hang of it.
23 Genshin Impact
Not All Is As It Seems...
Genshin Impact Like Follow Followed RPG Action Adventure Gacha Open-World Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 87% Released September 28, 2020 ESRB Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact Developer(s) HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo) Publisher(s) HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo) 6 Images every-aspect-of-a-warrior-quest-in-genshin-impact-how-to-trigger.jpghow-to-reach-the-warrior-challenge-platform-in-genshin-impact.jpgLocations-Of-Statues-of-the-Seven-Genshin-Impact-Map-Teyvat-TLDR-VerticalLocations-Of-Statues-of-the-Seven-Genshin-Impact-Map-Teyvat-TLDR-Vertical-4CloseWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONGenshin Impact is a free-to-play action RPG that's taken the world by storm. Its distinct cel-shaded visuals and vast open world should immediately call to mind The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. But what many initially dismissed as a knockoff of Breath Of The Wild has quickly grown to become one of the biggest live service games currently available.
And it isn't hard to see why. This is an ever-expanding world with a giant cast of characters. And while it has gacha mechanics, it doesn't feel hard at all to obtain everything you need without ever paying a penny. And that isn't even mentioning that combat system which is fun, fluid, and has you frequently swapping between your party of four to take advantage of elemental synergies. It is a ton of fun and absolutely worth checking out.
