Much has been said about PlayStation 5Compared to previous generations, a number of games are missing, a notion that 2026 doesn't do much to disprove – at least not yet. Partly due to an unexpectedly slow start to the generation fueled by COVID-19 and scalpers, and partly due to Sony's chaotic shift towards live-service gaming, the PS5 has arguably still not reached its full potential. While 2026 brought the love-it-or-hate-it extraction shooter Marathon to the console and players have access to phenomenal Resident Evil Requiem and pleasant Pragmatics on the PS5, the reality is that many of the best games of the year are unplayable on the PlayStation. This is a real shame, although there are some important caveats to keep in mind.
PS5 will release 8 big games in April 2026
PlayStation 5 gamers should mark their calendars accordingly for the eight biggest games coming to the platform in April 2026.
Opencritic's Top 10 Games of 2026 (as of April) Tell a Story
1. OPUS: Prism Peak (91) – PC and Switch 2
2. Pokemon Pokopia (90) – Switch 2
3. Lost and Found Co. (90) – pc
4. Resident Evil Requiem (89) – PC/PS5/Switch 2/Xbox Series X
5. Mewgenics (89) – pc
6. The hermit and the pig (89) – pc
7. Esoteric ebb (88) – pc
8. Rhell: Warped worlds and troubled times (87) – pc
9. Pragmatics (87) – PC/PS5/Switch 2/Xbox Series X
10. Tombwater (86) – pc
Looking at this lineup, it should immediately stand out that the PS5 (and Xbox Series X) only offers 2 of the top games reviewed. The Nintendo Switch is slightly better than its competition thanks to its great exclusivity Pokemon Pokopiawhich coupled with the gleefully insane Tomadachi Life: Living the Dream (79 on Opencritic), has already lined up an impressive 2026 for the console. It also offers Opus: Prism Peakthe most powerful game on the list. Still, it's clear that PC is the place to be for gamers looking for a different experience, as the 7 best games of the year so far have completely missed consoles.
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Obviously, an important caveat to point out is how few reviews some of these games have. For example, Opus: Prism Peak is at the top of the list but only has 16 verified critic reviews at the time of writing. Its emotionally resonant story could certainly make it a game that deserves such a score for fans who associate with similar titles Life is strangebut small score sample size compared to games like Resident Evil Requiem must be taken into account. Still, it's clear that people who have played these niche titles adore them, and the list above might serve as a reminder that the list of phenomenal PC games is practically endless.
Of the games on this list, it is undoubtedly the most viral Mewgenicscrazy mind game The Binding of Issaca creator that offers satisfying breeding, Chris Chan Easter eggs (yes, really), and more. Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object game that combines humor and relaxation The hermit and the pig is a charming turn-based RPG with clear influences like Earthly. Esoteric ebb is a deep RPG that will satisfy those looking for a similar game Disco Elysium, Rhell: Warped Worlds and Troubled times is a challenging puzzle game and Tombwater is a great mix Dark souls and The Legend of Zelda. All of these titles are currently PC-bound and therefore not available on PS5.
Obviously, PlayStation ports are likely to happen for a number of these games, with one pro Mewgenics already confirmed. The Binding of Isaac was eventually released on the PlayStation, so it's no surprise that a Mewgenics port is also coming.
Why 2026 won't be all doom and gloom for PlayStation fans
Although it may be a bummer that PlayStation fans don't have the option to play such games Mewgenicsseveral big exclusives are coming to PS5 this year. Saros coming out at the end of April and given Housemarque's track record and quality Return (game Saros is the game's spiritual successor), it's likely to be game of the year. Later in 2026 Marvel's Wolverine from the release of Insomniac Games, as well as Kena: Ghost Bridge tracking Kosmora's Scars. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls it will also be a PS5 exclusive fighting game, while both PlayStation and Xbox should score a big win over PC if GTA 6 meets the November release date. Ultimately, 2026 should be very kind to the PlayStation 5, but you might not believe it if all you had to go by was Opencritic's Top 10 list for the first third of the year.
