The Best Battle Games for Playstation 5

Update : Lego Horizon Adventures added at rank #4.
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Monster Hunter Rise (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows

Monster Hunter Rise combines the best elements of past entries and the more recent Monster Hunter World, offering a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an engaging story, challenging combat, and a plethora of features, Rise has something for everyone.


What we like:
  • Open hunting grounds with no loading zones between sections
  • Rich story with fully voiced cutscenes
  • Switch Skill system to customize your playstyle
  • Tons of weapon balancing and updates
  • New Rampage Quests for intense battles against multiple monsters at once
What could be improved:
  • Separate quest lines for solo/multiplayer play
  • Visuals are not quite as detailed as those in World

  • rpg
  • online
  • fight
  • battle
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • crafting
  • tower-defense
  • action
  • japanese
  • farming
  • multiplayer
  • skill
  • local
  • exploration

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WILD HEARTS Karakuri Edition (2023)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 PC Windows

Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.


  • battle
  • fight
  • cooperative
  • combat
  • crafting
  • hunting
  • fantasy
  • resource
  • multiplayer
  • exploration
  • souls
  • action-hunting
  • inventive
  • umbrella
  • online

3

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in Dragon Ball!


  • fight
  • anime
  • battle
  • arena
  • online
  • combat
  • competitive
  • multiplayer
  • martial
  • arts
  • 3d

4

Lego Horizon Adventures (2024)

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Nintendo Switch j PC Windows Playstation 5

Join machine hunter Aloy as she leads a colourful crew of heroes on a quest to save the world and learn the secrets of her past. Dive into boundless adventure, customize to your heart’s content, and take on action-packed battles solo or with friends.


  • cooperative
  • combat
  • exploration
  • dinosaurs
  • isometric
  • customization
  • level
  • battle
  • arena
  • light-hearted
  • moment-to-moment
  • open-world
  • robots
  • narrative
  • adventure

5

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Unleash the force in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor! Join Cal Kestis on an unforgettable, galaxy-spanning adventure packed with stunning visuals, satisfying gameplay, and a captivating storyline. Face thrilling boss battles and explore vast worlds. Are you ready to protect the Jedi Order?


What we like:
  • Gripping narrative
  • Visually stunning
  • Satisfying gameplay
  • Improved character development
  • Exciting boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Technical performance issues
  • Lackluster exploration
  • Some animations lack polish

  • fight
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • platform
  • open-world
  • narrative
  • battle
  • boss
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • action
  • skill
  • boss-fight
  • customization

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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is an expansion to the original Monster Hunter Rise. Featuring improved gameplay and nimble-feeling additions to combat mechanics, unique new monsters and hunting locales, and a new difficulty level in the form of Master Rank quests. As the hunter who saved Kamura from calamity, you must now journey to the far-off reaches of Elgado, an outpost near a Kingdom beset by a sinister new nemesis—the elder dragon Malzeno!


  • rpg
  • fight
  • battle
  • online
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • crafting
  • skill
  • action
  • japanese
  • farming
  • boss
  • difficult
  • dragon
  • local

7

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie (2023)

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Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie, an epic RPG journey that weaves together three captivating storylines. Engage in refined tactical combat, explore vast landscapes, and shape the destinies of unforgettable characters. With a masterfully executed story, a wide variety of playable characters, and an immersive world, this game is a rewarding culmination of the Trails series.


What we like:
  • Epic storytelling with three interconnected storylines
  • Wide variety of playable characters
  • Refined tactical combat
  • Excellent world-building and character development
  • Engaging and varied gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Complex lore
  • Tedious character management and cluttered menus
  • Extensive grinding required

  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • japanese
  • combat
  • jrpg
  • narrative
  • story
  • tactical
  • political
  • anime

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Wild Hearts (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s

Wild Hearts is an action-adventure game set in a feudal Japan-inspired land where giant beasts known as Kemono roam. Players use various weapons like swords, umbrellas and bows to attack these creatures, and also build Karakuri objects with resources found around them. The combat is fast-paced and satisfying with a parry system for some weapons, while the monster designs are an interesting mix of animals and environment. Players must also manage resources in order to build Dragon Karakuri and simple Karakuri structures with varying functions.


What we like:
  • Vibrant visuals
  • Armor sets with human or Kemono aspects
  • Environmental effects like seasons
  • Engaging narrative
  • Fast-paced combat
  • Unique gameplay loop with dynamic weapon styles
  • Cross-play support for multiplayer hunts
What could be improved:
  • Performance issues on lower-end hardware
  • Repetitive encounters

  • fight
  • battle
  • crafting
  • cooperative
  • combat
  • resource
  • fantasy
  • combo
  • rpg
  • multiplayer
  • exploration
  • action-hunting
  • action
  • construction
  • hunting

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Naraka: Bladepoint (2021)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 20 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!


  • royale
  • martial
  • parkour
  • battle
  • fight
  • arts
  • swordplay
  • multiplayer
  • customization
  • character
  • pvp
  • hack-and-slash
  • mmo
  • combat
  • third-person

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Isekai Rondo (2023)

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Android IOS iPhone Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Quest for a parallel universe after being reborn with the ultimate job!


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • jrpg
  • dungeon
  • arena
  • adventure
  • anime
  • pixel
  • fantasy
  • retro
  • skill
  • old-school

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