Game of the Year: Best PS5 RPG of 2025

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In addition to our overall “Game of the Year” list and the team at Push Square’s individual favorites, we’re highlighting the best PS5 games of 2025 by category. Today, we’re announcing our pick for the best PS5 RPG of 2025.

Bronze Trophy: The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2 focuses heavily on letting players make their own choices. You can fully customize your character, develop their abilities to suit your playstyle, and even unlock new traits based on how you play the game. Expect a dynamic experience with meaningful decisions, improved combat, and more planets to discover. Overall, The Outer Worlds 2 is a strong sequel that delivers on everything players expect from a classic RPG.

Read our The Outer Worlds 2 PS5 review through the link.

Silver Trophy: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Fans of the Trails series now have a perfect entry point! Nihon Falcom has completely remade the original Trails in the Sky, bringing a classic story up to modern standards. It’s shaping up to be one of the best JRPGs of 2025.

You’ll quickly become invested in the characters and appreciate how carefully the world is built. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is generally a relaxed JRPG, but it really shines when the action starts. If you’ve been curious about the rest of the series, this is the perfect place to begin.

Read our Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter PS5 review through the link.

Gold Trophy: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Okay, so I’ve been totally hooked on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lately. Seriously, Sandfall Interactive brought turn-based combat back – something only the big names like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy used to pull off! The characters are awesome, the story really grabbed me, and exploring all the different places in the game is just fantastic. It’s easily become one of my favorite games of 2025.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 doesn’t offer much in terms of player choices throughout the game, but it perfectly captures the spirit of classic RPGs with its exciting and dynamic combat, which focuses on well-timed parries. The story is captivating and builds to a satisfying climax, all thanks to its memorable characters. If you’re looking for a game that delivers a strong, focused narrative, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the best of the year.

Read our Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 review through the link.

Platinum Trophy: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a fantastic RPG sequel that delivers on everything players could hope for. It’s packed with detailed systems and mechanics, letting you truly live a medieval life – you can find work, buy a home, and impact the lives of people in the towns as you work to rebuild your reputation.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offers massive maps filled with quests and things to do, letting you develop your character, Henry, in many different ways. It also includes unique features – like needing to maintain personal hygiene to progress! – that you won’t find in other role-playing games. It’s truly the best RPG adventure of 2025.

Read our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 PS5 review through the link.

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2025-12-26 23:07