Essential action games for PS5

Discover the essential action video games for PlayStation 5 that every gamer must experience. This selection includes critically acclaimed solo adventures, over-the-top combat, and action/RPG experiences that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Explore the most thrilling titles offering pure adrenaline and memorable challenges on Sony's latest generation console.

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    Assassin's Creed Mirage

    118 Global Votes
    • Focus on social stealth and detective work

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    This title offers an action-adventure experience in a detailed and immersive open world. With enhanced parkour and stealth mechanics, players will explore a new story within the Assassin's Creed universe.

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    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

    18 Global Votes

    This remake of the classic stealth adventure promises to revive the original experience with updated graphics and mechanics for the PS5. Fans of the series and new players alike can enjoy an iconic story with revamped gameplay.

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    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)

    5 Global Votes
    • Amazingly flexible weapon progression and tuning system

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    As part of the popular Call of Duty franchise, Modern Warfare 2 offers an intense and cinematic first-person shooter experience. With multiplayer modes and a single-player campaign, it leverages the power of the PS5 to deliver high-quality graphics and fluid gameplay.

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    Dying Light 2: Stay Human

    2 Global Votes
    • Strong post-apocalyptic adventure

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    This first-person action game combines parkour and combat in a post-apocalyptic open world filled with zombies. Players must make difficult decisions that affect the world around them as they fight to survive in a dangerous and dynamic environment.

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    God of War: Ragnarok

    0 Global Votes
    • Incredible cinematography

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    It's a critically acclaimed action-RPG adventure, the sequel to the popular 2018 release of God of War. It offers a deep narrative experience and intense combat, taking full advantage of the PS5's capabilities.