PlayStation Plus Premium is the top tier of the subscription service's offered programs, and with that higher price tag comes a large library of several hundreds of games available to play. Each month, the selection can change slightly as Sony adds and removes titles to keep things fresh, but there are always a plethora of games for subscribers. The Premium tier includes many of the older games from PlayStation's history, with access to the special Classics Catalog of PS3, PS2, PS1, and PSP games.
Anyone who is a subscriber of PS Plus Premium will also have access to everything on the other two tiers, including the entire library of games on PS Plus Extra and Essential. Note that users in some regions may see PS Plus Deluxe listed instead of Premium. This happens if the area does not have PS3 game streaming. Otherwise, Deluxe is essentially the same as Premium but without being able to stream PS3 titles, and at a slightly cheaper price point.
If someone is looking for a new game to experience on PS Plus Premium, the following list includes some of the highest rated and memorable games available on the service. Because the focus of this list is specifically on Premium offerings, it is made up of games not available on PS Plus Extra or Essential tiers at this time.
Games frequently come and go from the subscription service. These entries are available as of February 12, 2025.
10 Dino Crisis Offers A Classic Experience From The Team Behind Resident Evil
Survival Horror Game For The PlayStation
Dino Crisis
- Released
- August 31, 1999
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Violence
Dino Crisis was first released in 1999 for the PlayStation, Sega Dreamcast, and PC and quickly rose in popularity to where it is now regarded as a classic. The Capcom game was developed by the same team who worked on the Resident Evil series and has quite a few similarities in the style and gameplay. Featuring many of the traditional survival horror staples, the game was marketed by Capcom to be a "panic horror" game.
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As one would assume from the title, vicious dinosaurs are the main threat in Dino Crisis. Players are part of an unlucky team that is tasked with finding and apprehending an evil scientist who was experimenting with bringing these dinosaurs to the modern day, but the team must survive the adventure first. Dino Crisis offered players a variety of possible endings based on choices the players made in the game.
9 LocoRoco 2 Remastered Is A Uniquely Fun Experience
Platforming Puzzle Game For The PSP And Remastered On PS4
It can be hard to describe a series like LocoRoco, as it is more something that just needs to be experienced. Although the original is also available on PS Plus Premium, the sequel is generally regarded as the better experience. LocoRoco 2 takes players on an imaginative adventure with bright graphics and gameplay mechanics that are easy to learn but difficult to master. The beloved game was originally developed for the PlayStation Portable and later remastered for the PS4. This remastered version is available in the PS Plus Classics Catalog.
LocoRoco also made a memorable, and possibly startling, level recently in Astro Bot. While the transition from normal Astro Bot game styles to the LocoRoco experience could have felt a bit jarring, it also served to remind many of the fun that is to be had in LocoRoco.
8 God Of War 3 Remastered Is A Good Opportunity To Try The Series
Action Adventure Game Originally Made For The PS3
God of War III
- Released
- March 16, 2010
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content
See at Playstation StoreSee at WalmartSee at Best Buy$18 at AmazonSee at PlayStation Plus Premium
The God of War series is among the best known exclusive franchises on the PlayStation consoles. Several of the God of War games are available on PS Plus, including the remastered version of God of War 3. This remastered version still shows its age compared to modern versions like God of War: Ragnarök, but is one of those stories that has aged well over the years and is worth experiencing.
Playing as Kratos, players solve puzzles and fight enemies while climbing Mt. Olympus to seek revenge. Whether someone has played the new games or not, if they have a subscription to PS Plus Premium, this Greek mythology adventure is an iconic game to enjoy.
7 Jak 2 Has Its Own Place As One Of The Hardest Games On PS2
Action Adventure Platformer From The PS2
Among games in the infamous series of Jak and Daxter, this PS2 game was one of the highest rated, despite causing some frustrations. Jak 2 was published by Sony for the PS2 as another one of its exclusive franchises. The game is a combination of action, adventure, platformer, and third-person shooter genres, with players taking on the roles of both Jak and Daxter. It has a somewhat darker tone than other games in the series, with Jak having been captured and put through experiments that allow him to turn into a dark, beastly version of himself.
Much of the notoriety the game received is due to Jak 2 being known as the most difficult game to have been released on the PS2.
Not only is this an incredible classic title for PS Plus Premium subscribers to try out, but it could also be presented as a bit of a challenge. Much of the notoriety the game received is due to Jak 2 being known as the most difficult game to have been released on the PS2, or at least among the most difficult.
6 Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters Is A Spin-Off With A Chaotic Story
Third-Person Shooter Platformer For The PSP
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
- Released
- February 13, 2007
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ // Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence
A spin-off from the traditional Ratchet & Clank series, Size Matters was the first Ratchet & Clank game to be made for a handheld console. The PSP version received many positive reviews, but the PS2 port the following year had a less favorable reception. The game that is available on PS Plus for Premium subscribers is a re-released version from the PSP, and has enough classic gameplay components to make the spin-off a fun game to try out, including fun weapons that can be upgraded.
The best feature of Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters is its wonderfully silly story. As Ratchet and Clank attempt to rescue a little girl named Luna, chaos occurs as the story follows so many twists and turns that players had better pay attention to what is going on.
5 Syphon Filter Lets Players Take On The Role Of A Secret Agent
Third-Person Stealth Shooter For The PlayStation
Syphon Filter
- Released
- February 17, 1999
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Animated Blood, Violence
In this classic secret agent shooter, players experience the heart-pounding world of Gabe Logan as he chases down terrorists through cities, and even a military compound, to save the world. These terrorists have stolen the Syphon Filter virus, a weapon of biological warfare, and it is up to Gabe to use whatever means possible to destroy the virus.
Originally released in 1999 for the PlayStation, it kicked off a series of titles after receiving high praise from the community, particularly for its immersive story. Players can use stealth, heavy combat, and some puzzle solving while tracking down and defeating the terrorist ring. Gabe's first stealthy mission is available for PS Plus Premium members at no additional charge, or can be purchased for the PS4 or PS5. This version of the game also says it provides newly added features from the original PlayStation edition.
4 Ape Escape Could Be One Of The Greatest PS1 Games
Platform Game Created For The PlayStation And PC
Ape Escape was a colorful platform adventure developed and published by Sony for the PlayStation, and was the first in what became a series of these fun little games. After an intellectually enhanced ape named Specter creates an army of apes to rewrite history, it is up to the player's character, Spike, to track down all the apes and save history itself.
Spike travels across multiple different biomes and environments and has a variety of unique and clever gadgets to use in attempting to capture these slippery apes. Ape Escape was one of the first games designed to use the DualShock controller feature from PlayStation, and has been considered to be one of the best games released on the original PlayStation console.
3 Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace Lets Players Go Inside The Movie
Action Adventure Game For The PlayStation
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
- Released
- May 19, 1999
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This adaptation of the movie by the same title gives players the power to take on the roles of their favorite characters from the Star Wars universe. Playing as Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and more, the plot of the game closely follows that of the movie, with some changes to allow players the chance to immerse themselves in the gameplay.
Surprisingly, this was one of the few cases where the video game did better than the movie, with players and critics alike praising its gameplay and graphics. The odd camera angles can take some getting used to, but any PS Plus subscriber should take advantage of having this classic available to them.
2 The Last Of Us Remastered Is A Must-Play Experience
Action Adventure Created For The PS3
The Last of Us: Remastered
- Released
- July 29, 2014
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
See at Playstation StoreSee at WalmartSee at Best Buy$19 at AmazonSee at PlayStation Plus Premium
The success and popularity of The Last of Us as a series, both from the video games and the television show, has made this PS Plus Premium title a happy surprise on the service. Remastered for the PS4, this game is the beginning of it all. Available at no additional cost for subscribers of the Premium tier, it is an immersive and emotional story that won several awards, and has even been listed as one of the best video games ever made.
Players control Joel as he escorts the teenage Ellie across a post-apocalyptic version of the United States, fighting off infected humans who have become hostile and cannibalistic. During the winter portion of the game, players can also control Ellie, as the gripping story continues to reveal itself.
1 Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Contains Several Games
Action, Adventure, Platforming Shooter Games
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
- Released
- October 9, 2015
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco, Violence
The Uncharted games are another one of those PlayStation exclusive properties that is an incredible series that people should try. Unfortunately, there are many games in the series, and it really can be a better experience when players have at least some understanding of the story at the beginning of the overarching adventure. This Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection has the first three main games in the series: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.
Playing as Nathan Drake, a treasure hunter who travels the world following historical mysteries, there is plenty of action and adventure. This entire collection of games is available at no additional cost for subscribers of the PS Plus Premium tier, and well worth checking out.
