Phenomenal PlayStation Games Turning 10 Years Old In 2026
Sony had two of its consoles still in operation in 2016: the PS4 and PS Vita. Technically, the PS3 was also still getting support, although mostly in Japan, with that mostly being true for the PS Vita as well. Regardless of those consoles, the PS4 continued to sell well after its 2013 launch thanks to its steady software sales.
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There are quite a few console-exclusive PlayStation games turning 10 years old in 2026, which will be the priority of discussion here. Some were from internal studios, while others were third-party exclusives that may have also been released on PC platforms. Overall, not many cross-platform games will be discussed, like Doom or Dark Souls 3. Either way, it’s still hard to believe these games are officially ready to be called retro after a decade on the market.
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Later, Nathan
This game was set up as the end of Nathan Drake’s run as the protagonist of the Uncharted series. While there was another game after this, a spin-off called Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End was basically the finale for the series, which was a PS4 exclusive upon release, but it is now available on PS5 and PC as of 2022.
It had everything a finale should have, from bombastic set pieces to heart-warming revelations to a lot of gunplay. Unlike a lot of other franchises, Uncharted managed to go out with a bang.
Ratchet & Clank (2016)
A Big Reboot
The 2016 Ratchet & Clank game was a reboot that was tied into the movie of the same name. The original was released for the PS2 in 2002, and while it does go through a lot of the same beats, this game is more like a reimagining. The graphics still look incredible on the PS4, and while the game has never left the system, the gameplay is as good as any Ratchet & Clank entry.
The weapons are inventive, the comedy is kid-friendly but cute and enjoyable for adults too, and the platforming is superb. The only thing bad about the game is the fact that it’s tied to a not-so-great movie adaptation.
The Last Guardian
Took Forever And A Day
The Last Guardian was first announced in 2009, a PS3 title and the third successor to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. Unfortunately, it went through a bit of development hell, but it eventually wound up on the PS4, exclusively, in 2016.
The game stars a young boy who befriends a large beast in a set of ancient ruins, and visually, it looks very similar to Team Ico’s previous games. The goal is to escape, and players will have to solve puzzles alongside the beast, who had a pretty good AI pattern for a 2016 game. Like the previous entries, it’s full of beauty and gut-wrenching moments.
Final Fantasy 15
Ten Years In The Making
Final Fantasy 15 was first announced as Final Fantasy Versus 13 in 2006. After many delays, it was rebranded a decade later as a mainline entry and the first Final Fantasy game that wasn’t an MMO to take place in a proper open-world. It was released on Xbox One, too, but Final Fantasy is so closely tied to PlayStation that it felt more like a PS4 game.
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It was also the first mainline Final Fantasy game to focus on action combat rather than turn-based, which was great when playing as Noctis, the hero, who was quick on his feet. While there were late-game issues with the story, it’s still a memorable entry that got better over time thanks to updates. Also released in 2016, PS4 and PS Vita players got the Pokemon-like spinoff, World of Final Fantasy, which is highly underrated.
Street Fighter 5
Remembering Ken’s Banana Hair
Street Fighter 5 was initially one of the lesser entries in Street Fighter history, as the launch was disastrous. It was released for the PS4 and PC, and besides the later arcade launch in 2019, it was never ported to any other consoles, which is wild considering the port history of past entries.
The fighting was solid, but the launch version of the game lacked a lot of content, like a proper story mode. Like many modern games, Street Fighter 5 got better over time, and it’s worth remembering because Capcom took a ding with this entry, remembered it, and then came back strong in 2023 with Street Fighter 6.
No Man’s Sky
A Blemished Promise
No Man’s Sky had an equally weird launch on PS4 and PC, especially since Sony backed it hard leading up to its release. The launch version just wasn’t the game that was promised to players in the previews leading up to the launch. The lack of multiplayer and a sense of direction were the two biggest issues.
It ran perfectly fine on both systems, but players got bored fast. Thankfully, Hello Games stuck with it, and for their efforts, they just won an award at The 2025 Game Awards for Best Ongoing Game, almost a decade after its debut, which is impressive given how this all started.
Alienation
Arcade Halo Action
Alienation is a top-down shooter from Housemarque that has more of a progression system than any of their other games. Still exclusive to the PS4, players earn loot on their missions and equip gear to their Master Chief-like unit, including new armor, weapons, and more.
Like Housemarque’s other bullet hell shooters, Alienation is not an easy game to play solo, but it is more doable with friends in co-op. If it were on other consoles or PC, it’s easy to see the game reaching the community heights of Helldivers 2.
I Am Setsuna
Final Fantasy Rebirth
I am Setsuna was the first game from Tokyo RPG Factory, which was a subsidiary set up as a way for Square Enix to publish classic games. I am Setsuna, which launched on the PS4 and PS Vita along with PC, played a bit like Chrono Trigger.
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Players could see enemies in dungeons, skills had an area of effect in battle, and there were combo skills between characters. The tone was more somber, between the pilgrimage-based narrative, the low-key piano soundtrack, and the snowy world, but this turn-based RPG is still a gem.
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir
Norse MytholoRPG
Odin Sphere was released in 2007, a late addition to the PS2’s library via Vanillaware and Atlus. Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is an improved remaster that hammers out a lot of the kinks in the combat and makes it more available on other PlayStation consoles like the PS3, PS4, and PS Vita.
Players will go through multiple campaigns and play as multiple characters, and in each story, they will traverse 2D dungeons. The combat is action-based, and characters level up by eating various foods, so it’s not exactly a traditional RPG, but it certainly is a killer one.
Dragon Quest Builders
Building Upon The Original
Dragon Quest Builders was also released on the PS3, PS4, and PS Vita, and it was technically an alternate world sequel to the very first game. Without spoiling what happens, there is a bad ending to the original, and Dragon Quest Builders explores what would have happened following that conclusion.
As a nameless hero, players will have to travel from village to village, fixing them up as they go. The world looks and plays like a Minecraft clone, complete with building and crafting segments. While the sequel is better, original Dragon Quest fans should still check it out.
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