The best PS4 games 2020/2021: Our Top 10 Games

Every year, hundreds of games appear for the PS4. Some are better, others are not worth mentioning. Who buys a new console, then asks: What games should I buy? We want to answer this question with our list top lists.

The rules for the top list: Here you will find at a glance the 10 ps4 games with the currently highest list ratings from the years 2020 and 2021. This is not exclusively exclusive titles. The ratings provide the order at the same time. With the same rating, the younger game increases higher in the list. DLCs ​​and extensions are not considered in this list.

Note to the list: At the beginning of 2021, we have revised this list extensively. All represented releases from 2019 were removed, so that you now only find games from the years 2020 and 2021 in the list. Titles like Monster Hunter World: ICeBorne, of course, continue to keep our recommendation, but will not be listed here.

Last update: 15.08.2021 : The Indie-hit Hades finally reaches the PS4 and thus kicks another hellish adventure from the top 10. Packs your Shotgun, Doom Eternal has to make room.

10 . Ghost of Tsushima - score: 90

Genre: Action Adventure Release date: 17 . July 2020 PS4 Pro adjustments: 4K resolution (checkerboard), more fluid frame rate (up to 30 fps), better textures PS5 adjustments : 4K resolution (checkerboard), 60 fps, faster charging times

It's about it: Ghost of Tsushima is a PS4-exclusive action adventure from Sucker Punch Studios and for Infamous offshoots the first new IP of the studio since 2009. The Open World game takes us to us as the last Samurai Japanese island Tsushima during the first invasion of Mongols in the 13th century

This is special: Ghost of Tsushima lives from his harmonious world that really makes us feel part of a samurai movie. But not only the beautiful panoramas of the title island of Tsushima, but also the side activities such as the writing of Haikus and of course the stylish sword fight, the samurai aesthetics catch wonderful.

Recommended for fans of: Open World Action in the style of Assassin's Creed.

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Ghost of Tsushima in the test - the samurai game we always wanted

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9 . Spelunky 2 - rating: 90

Genre: Action Release date: 15 . September 2020 PS4 Pro / PS5 adjustments: \ -

That's why it's time: In Roguelike Spelunky 2, you are looking for the outcome of procedural generated levels, uses bombs, tense ropes, brings Monty dog ​​for a life point to the level outlet and buy new gadgets at the dealer.

That's the special: The gripping game principle of the predecessor is expanded in the second part with several new elements. There is now Loot in the form of treasure chests, NPCs are waiting for you, you can use riding and a ghost pott, which makes the balancing sweetheart or quickly come to the next level still a bit tricky.

Recommended for fans of: Roguelikes in general and Spelunky in special

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Spelunky 2 in the test - (a lot) Better is not possible

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8th. It Takes Two - rating: 90

Genre: Action Adventure Release date: 26 . March 2021 Xbox One X adjustments: Higher resolution, improved frame rate (up to 60 fps) Xbox Series X adaptation: Higher resolution, improved frame rate (up to 60 fps), almost no loading times

It's about it: The couple May and Cody lived so apart in recent times, which is why they want to divorce themselves. Since her daughter Rose does not want to allow that, she asks the book of love for help. Short-hand the parents are turned into small dolls. From now on, you will be forced to work together from the annoying book of love, so as not only to return to your bodies, but also save your marriage.

That's the special: IT TAKES Two is only playable in the split screen coeP locally or online. So you always need players: inside. With the help of the Friends Pass only one has to buy the game and the teammate or the teammate can happen for free.

But is the hurdle overcome await you a varied cooperative adventure, which offers new gameplay elements until the end. These surprises make the charm of the game enormously and since the two characters take different roles, a playback value is also offered.

Recommended for fans of: Koop games

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7 . Mass Effect: Legendary Collection - score: 90

Genre: Roleplay Release date: 14 . May 2021 PS4 Pro adjustments : 4k / 30 fps or 1440p / 60 fps as a selection PS5 adjustments : 4k / 60fps

That's why: Mass Effect: Legendary Collection units the popular Sci-Fi trilogy to a package after nine years. In the Remaster, it experiences the story about Commander Shepard and his crew on the Normandy, traveling varied planets and fights for enemy Aliens.

This is the special: In addition to the history of course, with many decision-making opportunities, it is mainly the technique of Remaster, which convinces. Above all, Mass Effect 1 is now slightly dusty but experienced a second spring through the technical adjustments.

Recommended for fans of: Sci-Fi stories and action role games

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6 . F1 2021 - rating: 90

Genre: racing game Release date: 16 . July 2021 PS4 Pro customization: 1080p / 60fps PS5 adjustment : 1440p / 120fps, dynamic 4k / 60fps

It's about it : F1 2021 is the latest offshoot to the popular royal class of racing. In the simulation you can experience a career mode, which is a bit based on the Netflix documentary Drive to Survive. There is also a co-op career that can be experienced online with another teammate or another teammate.

That's special : F1 2021 is also very interesting away from racing fans. Through the felt endless adjustment options, newbies and experts equally adapt the races to their own skill.

Recommended for fans of: racing games, simulations and fast cars

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F1 2021 in the test: even better than the fantastic predecessor

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