I review video games for a living, and these are the best PS5 games of 2026 so far to buy

Reviewing games is part of my job, so I know what’s worth your time and money if you’re a PlayStation 5 gamer like me.

2026 has had some pretty excellent games arrive on PS5 already, and we’re barely halfway through the year. From 007 First Light and the brilliant new verision of James Bond and globetrotting adventure that it offers, through to enormous roleplaying games like Crimson Desert in which players are still finding secrets months on from release, and from gripping horror games with genuine consequences like Directive 8020, to satisfying bricky adventures like Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, there’s so much to get into right now.

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Even if these games aren’t part of the wider Amazon Prime Day deals, they’re still worth considering, such is their quality and the experiences they offer. Dive in and enjoy!