The Best PS5 Games for Beginners: Guide to Starting Strong!

Getting started with the PlayStation 5 (or PS5, if you’re cool) can be like entering another dimension. Between all the great visuals, instant loads, and an endless amount of titles, it can be hard to decide what you want to play. But fear not, we are here to help. Whether you’re a PS4 pro or an absolute newcomer, here are some easy going beginner PS5 games to start you off.

1. Spider-Man: Miles Morales – Swing into Action!

Of course, let us be real — everyone wanted to swing around New York City as Spider-Man. If you have never read spider-man before, Miles Morales is an easy choice. The gameplay is fun, fast and forgiving. And if you have played the original Spider-Man on PS4, then this game will feel like a breeze from a web-slinger. This finally gives you an open world to traverse, dudes to fight and a day to save (in style). What’s not to love?

Tip for the pros: Whenever you hit a dead end; just bear in mind Spidey’s web will help you to escape from almost any tricky moment. Well, unless your web fluid is running low. But hey, the PlayStation Store exists for a reason, am I right?

2. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – A Wild Ride Through Dimensions

For a light-hearted, stylish shooter with distinctive characters and superb accessibility features, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart deserves to be on your radar. Explore this crazy multi-dimensional adventure with Ratchet, the Lombax, and his buddy Clank. The green goblin is great, the graphics are gorgeous and with the power of PS5 you can see worlds in all their glory as they morph from one to another. You literally feel as if you’re being thrown through a screen, and it’s actually pretty cool.

Bonus Tip: a cute little robot buddy, because who doesn’t want one of those? This game just begs to be shared with friends on the PlayStation Network if you have never tried out it before.

3. Sackboy: A Big Adventure – Perfect for Solo or Coop Play!

Need something less intense? Sackboy: A Big Adventure is the answer to your question. It’s light, fun, and great for novices ready to dive right in. It’s the best of platforming, full of levels to jump around in, puzzles to solve and enemies to squish. The best part? Either you can go solo, or buddy up with friends. If you’re feeling a bit social, pick up another controller and get to it!

And if you have previously entered the LittleBigPlanet, then everything will feel familiar. Like that, but a little more cuddly — for the end-of-a-long-day of… anything.

4. Astro’s Playroom – A Love Letter to PlayStation Fans

This one is for the hardcore PlayStation fans out there. Astro’s Playroom is a free, pre-installed PS5 title that includes more than just a demo. A fully-fledged platformer and dead-simple to hop into. And although its design is pretty simplistic, it oozes PlayStation nostalgia. You’ll be chain unlocking things (museum-style) of PlayStation history as you play through the levels, off like a book of jerks but in video game format!

Those who have been on PlayStation through PS4 or before will feel some pangs of nostalgia with this one. It also is a good excuse to familiarize yourself with the new DualSense controller. You are gonna be through shakin, tappin, and pressin away — and having a blast while at it.

5. Minecraft – The Ultimate Sandbox Experience

Okay, hear us out. Now, I know what you’re thinking; Minecraft is old news, but they don’t come more beginner friendly on PS5 than this. Minecraft: Play as a builder, explorer or adventurer? It has everything you want in a sandbox world. In case you missed it, this is an open-ended game in which you can collect resources, build stuff, explore, and kill various creepy-crawlies. Monster blocks, if you will — like digital Lego with bigger meaner monsters.

And here at Ultimate Team is your cross-play party so to put it bluntly even if you’ve got chums with old consoles on PS4 they can all play together.

6. FIFA 23 – Score Some Goals (Without the Sweat)

If you want something that is a very casual pick-up-and-play style then FIFA 23 would be a perfect fit. It is super easy to get into a game and score some goals, no matter your soccer expertise or lack thereof. It looks magnificent on the PS5 with smooth gameplay that makes you forget about what’s happening outside of a fight.

And hey, it is perfect to show your mates that you could be the next Messi (or at least have an awesome time playing with each other). Get it on the PlayStation Store and win on the virtual pitch!

Final Thoughts

There you have it! The most fun PS5 games for first-timers that also won’t tire you out. From swinging through cities and saving the multiverse to just building your dream world, there’s something for everyone in this year’s Most Anticipated Games of 2023. So go ahead and hurl yourself in, but if you need a little extra inspiration reminding you to dive into PlayStation Network there are also a fair few bargains on offer.

Now, turn on the PS5 and embark on your gaming adventure. Who knows, maybe you end up into something new – just don’t say we didn’t warn you about all of the obsessive game-play hours that will consume. Happy gaming!