Best PS Plus Premium games to play in January 2025

The best PS Plus Premium games include all-timers like the Uncharted series, Infamous 2, and more of your favorite classic PlayStation games.

Best PS Plus Premium games to play in January 2025
Lee Brady

Lee Brady

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Whether you're streaming some of the greatest PS3 titles ever made or if you're just looking to collect some retroactive PS1 platinum trophies, this list of the top 25 best PS Plus Premium games will make sure you make the best of your top tier subscription.

Top 25 best PlayStation Plus Premium games — ranked

TrueTrophies' writing team — that's Editor Kes and Staff Writers Lee and Sean — have produced this list of the best PS Plus Premium games by drawing upon their own experiences with each of these games below. This gives us a very diverse list that's perfect for showing just how many weird and wonderful titles are available on PS Plus Premium!

Lee

25. Dino Crisis

  • Unfortunately, Dino Crisis doesn't have trophy support
  • PS Plus release date: October 2024
  • Can it be downloaded? Yes
While Capcom continues to break players’ hearts by not offering up trophy support for its PS1 games like Dino Crisis, we’d be fools to leave this gem off the list entirely. When PS Plus Premium added Dino Crisis, it became one of the biggest games to ever hit the service, and that’s for good reason.

Regina’s story of survival in a dinosaur-infested island continues to be one of the PS1’s most entertaining — a perfect companion to its zombie-infested older sibling, Resident Evil. The game’s controls might feel a little more awkward by today’s standards, but if you’ve got a tolerance for classic PS1 survival horror gameplay, you need to check out Dino Crisis.

Lee

24. Tokyo Jungle

There are just not enough games out there that force you from minute one to play as a bloodthirsty Pomeranian. Tokyo Jungle is a unique and slightly bizarre arcade game that tasks you with climbing the food chain in a world where man has been replaced by the animal kingdom. It's a stone-cold classic from the PS3 era, and while it suffers a little from being a streaming-only title on PS Plus Premium, I still heartily recommend checking this one out.

Lee

23. Killzone Liberation

While it diverges significantly from the mainline Killzone series with its top-down shoot-'em-up perspective, that doesn't make Killzone Liberation any less engaging an entry. Shootouts are just as intense as you'd expect and Liberation's 'Challenge Games' help bring out the best in the arcade-style mechanics. Give it a whirl, and remember — the rewind function on PS Plus Premium is a really useful tool for platinum trophy hunters.

Lee

22. Jumping Flash

One of the earliest examples of a 3D platformer, Jumping Flash astounds by simply standing the test of time. This PS1 game from Sony puts you in the cockpit of Robbit, a bunny-shaped spaceship tasked with saving the galaxy from the semi-evil Baron Aloha. The levels are memorable, the platforming crisp, and it's the kind of game that we love to see still getting attention on PS Plus Premium.

SeanL

21. Resistance Retribution

While Resistance Retribution isn't the greatest entry in the series, it's still a solid title, especially considering this was a PSP entry that didn't see the same amount of love as its PS3 counterparts. Also, it's the only Resistance title you can download onto your PS5 and PS4, so that's an advantage. It's got a simple platinum trophy that won't cause you any strife, so jump on into this memorable shooter.

Lee

20. Mister Mosquito

Quirky, funny, and downright weird, you owe it to yourself to check out the cult classic PS2 game Mister Mosquito on PS Plus Premium. In this game, you play as a robotic mosquito who needs to drain the blood of the Yamada family without being swatted to death. Avoid pesticides, try not to rouse the family's suspicions, and drink all the blood you can to finish each stage. Games like this are exactly why we love PS Plus Premium.

Lee

19. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy

The first three classic Ace Attorney games are all available in upscaled glory on PS Plus Premium, and if you haven’t checked them out yet, you absolutely must. Each episodic case presents protagonist Phoenix Wright with a wacky bunch of characters and some fiendishly tricky logic puzzles to navigate as he tries to defend each of his clients in court. They're truly iconic games and a welcome addition to PS Plus Premium.

Lee

18. Wild Arms 2

  • You can find the Wild Arms 2 trophies here
  • PS Plus release date: February 2023
  • Can it be downloaded? Yes
Largely overlooked at the time because it wasn't as big or as glossy as a Final Fantasy, Wild Arms 2 nonetheless deserves its seat at the table of great PS1 JRPGs. With some visually striking camera work, a more tactical combat system that rewards the player's use of strategy, and a gripping story to boot, you owe it to yourself to play this one on PS Plus Premium.

Lee

17. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R

One of the wackiest fighters on PS5 and PS4 winds up on PS Plus Premium because it was first released as a PS3 game. This upgraded version of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R improves on the original in every way, with a flawless performance, the addition of the Part 6 voice cast, and some expert mechanical tweaks to make the flow of the fight more satisfying. If you're a JoJo fan or a fighting game fan, you need to give this one a whirl.

Lee

16. Secret of Mana

While the remake does differ from the original SNES game in some key ways — the absence of multiplayer certainly being probably the biggest change — Square Enix has done a great job translating that classic Secret of Mana to modern consoles. It's still an absorbing old-school action RPG and a delightful addition to the PS Plus Premium Classics Catalog.

Lee

15. Ape Escape

  • You can find the Ape Escape trophies here
  • PS Plus release date: June 2022
  • Can it be downloaded? Yes
Innovative and a little gimmicky, Ape Escape still feels incredible to play today. It simply has fantastic 3D platforming level design, and it's never a bad time hunting down apes in this PS1 classic. Also, consider Ape Escape P (AKA Ape Escape On The Loose) a bonus recommendation — the PSP port is also on PS Plus Premium and while it lacks some of the analog stick gimmicks, it's still a wonderfully enjoyable platformer!

Lee

14. Pistol Whip

  • You can find those Pistol Whip trophies here
  • PS Plus Premium join date: September 2024
  • Can it be downloaded? Yes
Since June 2024, Sony has been regularly bringing more PSVR2 games to PS Plus Premium, and while there are some solid picks in the lineup so far, we think Pistol Whip holds the greatest potential for VR fans. It’s a spectacularly trippy arcade shooter with plenty of different pistols to wield and even more fools to shoot down. If you’ve got a PSVR2, fire this one up ASAP!

Lee

13. Ico

  • You can find the Ico trophies here
  • PS Plus release date: June 2022
  • Can it be downloaded? No
One of the most memorable and beautiful PS2 games ever made, Ico still feels every bit as stunning to play today. You play as Ico — a boy who takes it upon himself to save Yorda, the princess of a castle overrun with shadowy creatures. You’ll need to solve puzzles, intuit your way through the castle, and keep a close eye on Yorda — she’s prone to being attacked whenever you look away for too long.

This PS2 classic would easily be higher up the list were it downloadable on PS5 and PS4, but it’s still worth playing this PS3 port if you’ve got a stable internet connection and can stream it.

Lee

12. God of War II HD

Like most of the PS2 games here that are only available via PS3 streaming, we would happily rank them much higher if they were available to download on PS5 and PS4. That goes doubly so for God of War II, which is still easily one of the best PS2 games ever made and would easily be a lot higher on this list if we didn’t have to stream it!

Still, the availability of this PS2 masterpiece in any form via PS Plus Premium is enough for us to give it the nod on this list. If you’ve got a stable internet connection, you’ll experience Kratos’ second chapter much as you likely remember it — filled with gore and rage as the new God of War seeks a way to undo fate and punish Zeus for his betrayal. It’s a spectacularly good time.

Lee

11. Fallout New Vegas

Ask anyone on the internet which Fallout game they believe to be the best in the series — they're 99% of the time going to throw Fallout New Vegas right at you. Despite PS Plus Premium only having access to its somewhat slapdash PS3 release, it makes the list for simply not being available on modern PlayStation consoles in any other form.

In the game, you play as a courier who finds themselves embroiled in a war to take control of New Vegas; a (robotically maintained) peaceful oasis in a devastated world. It's a gripping experience that also takes advantage of some great RPG mechanics, particularly if you check out 'Hardcore Mode'. You think the desert is punishing already? Wait until you try crossing it after one of your legs has been blown off.

Lee

10. Timesplitters Future Perfect

We love all the Timesplitters games here at TrueTrophies, but if there’s one game in this PS2 series that showed a glimpse of the franchise’s true potential, it’s Timesplitters Future Perfect. It’s got a batty story with a great sense of humor, some excellent shooting mechanics, and a ton of unlockables that make it a joy to dive into.

Plus, it’s still one of the most fun local multiplayer experiences around. Absolutely check this PS2 classic out on PS Plus Premium and make sure to bring a few friends along for the ride.

Lee

9. Resident Evil Code Veronica X

Set only a few months after Resident Evil 2, players will see both Chris and Claire Redfield working to survive Rockfort Island — a zombie infested prison that makes a perfect Resident Evil setting. It's one of the best classic games in the series and an absolute treat for PS Plus Premium subscribers — it's just a shame it can't be downloaded.

Lee

8. Ratchet and Clank Up Your Arsenal

Everyone is bound to have a different favorite Ratchet and Clank game, and that's absolutely fine because almost all of them are on PS Plus Premium so you can just play the one you like most. Some will prefer the sharper writing and tone of the first game; others the smoother action of the second game. Personally, were its port not absolutely woeful, I would be recommending Ratchet Deadlocked here.

That said, I think most of us can agree that when it comes to the classics, Ratchet and Clank Up Your Arsenal offers the most well-rounded experience in the series. Facing off against Dr Nefarious for the first time, Ratchet and Clank 3 serves up another hilarious plot set across an array of memorable planets, and it also features some of the tightest gunplay in the entire series.

Lee

7. Jeanne d’Arc

PS Plus Premium adding Jeanne d'Arc really shines a light on one of the best aspects of this streaming service — its dedication to bringing back classic games that got majorly overlooked in their original release.

Developed by Level-5, the studio behind hits like Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch and Dragon Quest VIII, Jeanne d'Arc was a critical darling upon release. Yet, the tactical RPG never got the same love as other PSP games in the genre like like Final Fantasy Tactics or Tactics Ogre. Well, thanks to PS Plus Premium, you can now experience this delightful tactical RPG on your PS5 and PS4.

Lee

6. The Legend of Dragoon

One of the best PlayStation RPGs of all time, the miraculous thing about The Legend of Dragoon is just how fresh it continues to feel nearly 25 years removed from its original release. Japan Studio took an ambitious shot at the Final Fantasy crown, and in many ways the studio succeeded.

The PS1 game refreshes the RPG formula with its more active, timing-based battle system. The result feels off-brand in the very best way, even with its considerably aged graphics. Thankfully, the abstract backgrounds and striking character design still allow the full effect of this classic to register easily with players today.

Lee

5. Tomb Raider Legend

The PS2 game that redeemed Lara Croft’s name after the disastrous Angel of Darkness, we’re thrilled to see Tomb Raider Legend here in the PS Plus Premium lineup. It's every bit the game you remember it to be — packed full of memorable action scenes and tricky puzzles to solve. However, the addition of a platinum trophy to earn on PS5 and PS4 really does help elevate Lara's quest to recover the lost Excalibur.

Lee

4. Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

PS Plus Premium scored its biggest hit ever with Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, the first PS2 game in the beloved Sly Cooper series. PS5 and PS4 players alike scrambled like mad to revisit the game that first introduced us to Sly, Bentley, Murray, and Carmelita!

The good news is that Sly 1 is still as good as it ever was — breezy PS2 platforming at its finest. Sneak around the shadows, leap from lamppost to lamppost, and collect all the clues to help repair the Thievius Raccoonus and help Sly reconnect with his lost family. It's a great title, although it definitely makes us eager to play the next two games on PS Plus Premium soon!

Lee

3. Gravity Rush Remastered

Gravity Rush Remastered takes one of the best PS Vita games ever released and gives it the full PS4 treatment it always deserved.

In this game, you play as Kat — an amnesiac who wakes up in a floating city and quickly makes friends with a magical cat who gives her the power to bend gravity. With this power, Kat can hurl herself in all directions and add extra weight to her punches and kicks — powers she can use to fight back the monstrous Nevi that attack the city.

Hurling yourself around the sky, picking up nearby objects to hurl at enemies, and mastering the various movement mechanics make Gravity Rush a remarkably unique game to play. Its story might not come to much in the end, but it's still one of the best reasons to pick up PS Plus Premium, just to experience this game if you haven't already.

Lee

2. Infamous 2

  • You can find the Infamous 2 trophies here
  • PS Plus release date: June 2022
  • Can it be downloaded? No
While the first game in the series undeniably shocked the senses by delivering a true next-gen superhero experience for the PS3 (I mean, at the time), Sucker Punch Productions truly captured their vision for the series in the second game, Infamous 2.

Pursued by "The Beast" — a hulking monster destroying everything in its wake — Cole McGrath takes to the New Orleans-inspired New Marais in order to buy himself some time and get powerful enough to fight back. The elemental twist on Cole's powers in this game gives the player more variety both in combat and in traversing the world, and it remains easily one of the best PS3 games around.

Lee

1. Uncharted The Nathan Drake Collection

Offering players the chance to revisit the first three excellent Uncharted titles in one package, The Nathan Drake Collection is far and away the best thing about PS Plus Premium. I don't care if listing three games at once is cheating; this is what the Classics Catalog should be about — revisiting absolute gems in Sony's backlog.

Players can earn a platinum trophy for each of games featured here, and you'll find that even that Uncharted Drake's Fortune Remastered trophy list is a lot more enjoyable to work through without having to deal with that messy Sixaxis stuff. If you haven't played these games yet and you have PS Plus Premium, you absolutely owe it to yourself to check them out.

Well, those are our picks for the best PS Plus Premium games, but why not check our some of the best PlayStation Plus games in our PS Plus Extra list. Did we miss any of your favorites? Let us know your picks down in the comments below!
Written by Lee Brady
News Editor Lee covers the latest upcoming PS5 games like Ghost of Yotei while making sure PlayStation Plus’ classic PS1 and PS2 games are given enough respect. Lee leads the charge on our original data analysis courtesy of Game Lens. His 25 years of PlayStation experience compliments his love of Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
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