4 10/10 Free PlayStation Games You Don't Need PS Plus For

Published Aug 24, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Known as 'Cyberpunk 2077's' biggest fan, Angharad is a Welsh games writer who thrives in anything related to digital storytelling. If a video game explores the intricacies and horrors of womanhood, she is there. Thanks to previous work at GAMINGbible, GameByte, The Loadout, Game Luster, Angharad has built a strong understanding of both the digital world and what fans want from it and is eager to share her thoughts and expertise with readers. With subscriptions being a standard part of day-to-day life in recent years, many releases marked as "free" are often times, well, not exactly free, as gaining access to them comes behind a membership fee. That is the case for the likes of PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass titles. Yes, it may save money in the long-run, but keeping up a subscription is becoming harder thanks to frequent price hikes. However, what many forget is that there are some actual free games to be found, especially on the likes of the PlayStation library. That is why we have compiled a list of some of the biggest games currently available to download at absolutely no cost for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users. 4 Warframe First released back in 2013, Warframe is a free-to-play action RPG and third-person multiplayer game developed and published by Digital Extremes. Over the past decade and beyond, Warframe has been met with critical acclaim and is known for its top-quality free content that drops on a regular basis. In the hit RPG, players take on the role of an ancient class of warriors who have awoken from suspended animation far into the Earth's future. Known as Tenno, these beings are able to command Warframes, biomechanical combat units that each boast their own unique abilities and weapons, as they embark on hundreds of unique missions. Featuring cross-play, large open-world maps, fluid movement and combat, and thousands of hours of content, Warframe may just be the ultimate free experience which you can dive into right now. 3 Fortnite With Chapter 7, Season 4, set to begin on Thursday, 20 August 2026, Fortnite is very much still alive and kicking despite celebrating its 10th anniversary just next year. First released back in 2017 by Epic Games, the battle royale game has become one of the biggest titles in history, welcoming players of all ages as they build, shoot, and take on the role of some of their fictional characters across large-scale battle royales. Welcoming some incredible collaborations over the years, such as with Cyberpunk 2077 and The Simpsons, to name but a few, Fortnite truly deserves its accolades, especially as it is free to play on all platforms. 2 Genshin Impact It may be a gacha game, but with Genshin Impact being able to be enjoyed without spending a single penny (although this is very difficult, I will admit), it is always worth noting that it is completely free to play. Launched back in 2020 by HoYoverse, Genshin Impact is an action RGP featuring an anime-style open-world, action-focused battle system and combat based on elemental powers as players gamble on powerful characters and use them to fight their way across story-centered missions. Welcoming regular free updates, brand-new characters, and a gacha gambling system that is the bane of many existences, Genshin Impact also offers hours of content and reigns supreme in the genre. 1 Rocket League Combining the sports and racing genres, Rocket League has been a staple of the gaming sphere since its launch back in 2015. Developed by Psyonix, eight players assigned to two teams will use rocket-powered vehicles in order to hit a ball into the opponent's goal. Offering both single and multiplayer modes, Rocket League can also be enjoyed locally and online, as well as supporting cross-platform play. If you are a fan of football, but with a twist, then look no further than this free game which will bring out the competitive spirit in anybody. PlayStation Founded October 3, 1994 Owner Sony Interactive Entertainment Known For Uncharted, God of War, Horizon, The Last of Us,