5 PlayStation Plus Games to Play This Week (July 21-27)

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In 2025, the games industry has experienced great success with standout releases such as “Death Stranding 2” and “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33”. Additionally, subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus have seen significant growth, providing a diverse selection of top-tier games at an affordable cost. However, the abundance of options can make it challenging to decide where to start exploring.

If you’re currently subscribed to PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium and finding yourself unsure about which game to play next, keep reading. Here are five carefully selected games that offer both high entertainment value and artistic significance. Given the frequent failures of live-services and studio closures, it’s essential to periodically reconnect with the core essence of gaming. These titles aim to help you do just that.

Don’t overlook the PlayStation Plus Essentials games for July 2025, as Jusant, Diablo 4, and King of Fighters 15 can all be downloaded for free at this time.

Blue Prince

Available on PS Plus Extra

Out of nowhere, Blue Prince has emerged as a strong candidate for Game of the Year in 2025. Although it’s a puzzle game, which may deter some players initially, its charm lies in its simplicity: even without exceptional puzzle-solving skills or an exceptionally high IQ, players can easily grasp the fundamentals and enjoy themselves immensely. Blue Prince is full of surprises, intuitive in ways you might not expect, and subtly moving, making it more enjoyable if you go into it with minimal prior knowledge. While it may not end up at the very top of your best games of 2025 list, you’ll likely still appreciate its unique gaming experience.

  • How long to beat Blue Prince: 15-20 hours for the main campaign, but a completionist playthrough can last around 100 hours.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Available on PS Plus Extra

If you’ve been missing out on a highly acclaimed gaming experience, now might be the ideal moment. “The Witcher 3” is often considered a must-play game, but due to some special circumstances, it’s temporarily available. It seems that “The Witcher 3” will no longer be part of PS Plus by mid-August. So, if you’ve never delved into this RPG gem before, this could be your chance. You might not finish the entire game within a month, but it’s worth giving it a try to see if you become hooked. If so, you can always purchase the game and its expansions later on. The Complete Edition often goes on sale at a reduced price, so even if playing it for free on PS Plus doesn’t persuade you to buy this popular title, I doubt anything will.

  • How long to beat The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: around 50 hours for the base game, though completionist runs can last over 150 hours, and expansions offer dozens more hours of gameplay as well.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Available on PS Plus Extra

Initially, when Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was revealed, there was a fair amount of doubt among the series’ followers. Instead of delivering the full 3D stealth-action game they had been anticipating, it presented a side-scrolling metroidvania with an entirely new set of characters. However, those who momentarily put aside their doubts to experience the game found it invigorating, engrossing, and irresistible, capable of matching up against some top-tier metroidvania games. The focus in this game is on traversal and combat: The Lost Crown boasts exceptional real-time gameplay, and for those seeking a new twist on a timeless franchise, it’s challenging to find something better.

  • How long to beat Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: 16 hours for the main campaign, but it can take around 30 hours to reach 100%.

Risk of Rain 2

Available on PS Plus Extra

In today’s gaming landscape, there are numerous Roguelike titles, but Risk of Rain 2 stands out among many. Equipped with a variety of unique characters to play and countless upgrades, Risk of Rain 2 excels by allowing players to create potent on-the-fly builds during gameplay. The strategic combat mechanics, combined stackable upgrades, and excellent soundtrack make Risk of Rain 2 one of those games that you’ll find hard to pull yourself away from.

  • How long to beat Risk of Rain 2: approximately 11 hours for the main campaign, but the game has plenty more to offer, and completionists can milk as much as 150 hours out of it.

Road 96

Available on PS Plus Extra

In this case, let me rephrase your text as follows: Road 96 is another game that differs from typical roguelikes. Instead of the usual fantasy setting, it presents a story about teenagers hitchhiking their way out of their troubled homeland during political turmoil. As nameless protagonists, players will interact with a variety of interesting characters who could either aid, harm, or remain neutral, creating an atmosphere of genuine peril and unpredictability similar to a real-life chaotic road trip. The game world is captivating, colorful, and engaging, making it hard to leave once the story ends. Additionally, its structure allows for short play sessions, making it suitable for PlayStation Plus subscribers looking for quick, enjoyable gaming experiences.

  • How long to beat Road 96: purpose-built and relaxed, Road 96 only offers about 10 hours of gameplay, even for completionists.

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2025-07-20 23:04