Underrated PlayStation Console Exclusives You Must Play

If you consider yourself a gamer and didn't play these games you need to rapidly change the predicament you find yourself in because you are definitely missing out on some serious gems!

Whether they didn't receive high critical acclaim or were released near blockbuster games and didn't get the deserved exposure, here is a list of 5 Playstation exclusives that you can only play on consoles!

This list will focus on games that are playable on PS4 and PS5 with the backwards compatibility

Gravity Rush 2

Gravity Rush 2 launched in January 2017, right before Horizon Zero Dawn, Nier: Automata, and Persona 5. These blockbuster hits overshadowed it quickly.

With unique gravity focused gameplay, charming art style, expanded open world with more environment variety and better story compared to the first entry, Gravity Rush 2 is a must play to everyone owning a PS4 or PS5.

Gravity Rush 2 is underrated because it was too original for its own good in a market chasing realism and sequels. But that same originality makes it one of the most distinct and charming exclusives on PS4.

The Order 1886

I am absolutely crushed of the news that this game was planned to be a trilogy but we never got to see the evolution of The Order franchise. Initially criticised for being a short cinematic game with few and intermittent gameplay sections in between long cutscenes.

Visually, it was miles ahead of most games in 2015 and still holds up today. Feels like playing a Victorian-era blockbuster comparable to The Last of Us or Uncharted in cinematic ambition.

Steampunk art style with historical figures and Arthurian storytelling, you are one of the Knights of the Round Table who is battling supernatural creatures in London with the help of none other than Nikola Tesla!

The Order: 1886 was judged too harshly for what it wasn't: a long, open-world game, rather than appreciated for what it was: a visually breathtaking, lore-rich, cinematic action game with tons of untapped potential.

Knack 2

Knack 2 isn’t a masterpiece, but it's a fun, well-designed, and polished platformer that punches above its weight. It’s one of those games where if you go in with the right expectations: lighthearted, tight gameplay with charming visuals, you’ll probably walk away pleasantly surprised.

An excellent "palette cleanser" between bigger, darker titles and the predecessor of the Astro Bot, Knack definitely deserves a second chance considering It offers seamless drop-in/drop-out local co-op, which is rare these days.

The Last Guardian

The core of the game is the relationship between the boy and Trico, a massive, cat-bird-dog creature. Many players were frustrated that Trico didn’t always obey commands but this was intentional since Trico behaves like a real animal: cautious, emotional, sometimes stubborn. This design created authentic emotional bonding, not just a scripted AI companion.

There is no overt exposition, minimal dialogue in a jumbled language. The game trusts the player to observe, interpret, and connect emotionally and that's why this quiet, slow-burn style isn’t for everyone especially players with brain rot that are used to constant action and objectives markers.

If you go in knowing it’s a slow, meditative, emotionally driven puzzle-platformer, The Last Guardian can be one of the most emotionally touching games you’ll ever play.

Shadow of the Colossus

The remake launched in early 2018, during a packed release window (just before God of War, Spider-Man, and Red Dead Redemption 2) and quickly faded from the spotlight. The remake was so faithful that many people treated it as "just a prettier version" not realising how much care, effort, and artistry went into the reimagining.

The world feels alive and haunting, with some of the most beautiful and cinematic visuals on the PS4. Many modern games don’t capture the same level of awe and atmosphere, even with bigger budgets.

Some critics fixated on the lack of new content or deeper gameplay changes, even though preserving the original’s purity was a conscious artistic choice.

Its themes of isolation, sacrifice, and moral ambiguity are more relevant today than ever, but many players missed that important depth.

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