
What are the best remakes and remasters on PS5? These revamped versions of older titles make all your favourite classics more accessible than ever, and there are already plenty of them on PS5.
Remasters, such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, update a game’s presentation to the highest modern standard without constructing anything new on top of what was already there. Meanwhile, remakes are usually entirely new games based on old ones, such as The Last of Us Part I.
There are lots of examples on PS5, so we need your help to find the best ones. As with all our lists, it’s down to the Push Square community to have the final say; your user ratings directly influence this page, informing which games appear and in what order. If you want to make your voice heard, use this search bar to find some PS4 remasters and remakes and give them your user scores:
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Let’s get to it — the best remakes and remasters on PS5, as ranked and rated by you.

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Developer: Naughty Dog
Arguably the greatest PS4 game, upgraded and repacked for PS5, with cut content and an all-new roguelike inspired mode, which takes full advantage of Naughty Dog’s underappreciated third-person shooter gameplay. The Last of Us Part II Remastered will hold few surprises for those who’ve already played the original, groundbreaking outing – but that doesn’t make it any less essential.
- Naughty Dog’s masterpiece made better
- Still a truly gripping story
- No Return is worth the purchase alone
- Lost Levels offer interesting insight
- Haptics and adaptive triggers are excellent
- Lost Levels are quite short
- Visual boost is minimal

Publisher: Atlus / Developer: Atlus Persona Team
As far as faithful remakes go, Persona 3 Reload is right up there with the best you’ll find on PlayStation. The original Persona 3 is an undeniable classic, but Reload greatly improves the experience by modernising its turn-based combat and expanding its storytelling. What’s more, it’s an utterly gorgeous revival, boasting incredible art direction and some of the most stunning presentation you’re ever likely to see in an RPG. A must for existing fans, and for newcomers, a perfect introduction to the Dark Hour.
- Persona 3’s core is still excellent
- Great characters made better than ever
- So many positive changes and additions
- Super addictive gameplay loop
- Brilliant turn-based combat
- Visually stunning
- Outstanding remixed soundtrack
- Still no definitive version of Persona 3
- Some pacing issues where player agency is taken away


Publisher: Square Enix / Developer: Gemdrops
Star Ocean The Second Story R is a fantastic remake of a classic RPG. It remains faithful to the original game’s tone and atmosphere, but brings so many quality of life improvements to the table alongside an impressive visual overhaul. As a result, this is the best version of a beloved adventure — the core gameplay of which holds up shockingly well after all these years. A huge win for both nostalgia-driven fans and newcomers alike.
- A classic RPG made better
- Graphics overhaul works shockingly well
- Action combat holds up, mostly
- Loads of excellent QoL improvements
- Endearing, interesting characters
- Some superb music
- Storytelling can feel dated
- Skills and traits system is overwrought
- Battle balance is off at times

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Developer: Naughty Dog
Forever tainted by its high launch price, The Last of Us: Part I is a faithful remake of Naughty Dog’s 2013 masterpiece that brings the post-apocalyptic adventure up to modern standards. While the gameplay is largely untouched, its visuals shine with stunning character models, gorgeous backdrops, and an abundance of detail to ensure there’s something to look at in every corner. Some will forever question why it was needed, but The Last of Us: Part I has never looked better.
- Superior, seamless gameplay
- Impressive AI improvements
- Art direction is sublime
- Industry-leading facial animations
- Great use of the DualSense
- Unprecedented accessibility
- Immersive use of 3D audio
- Very high launch price
- Constrained PS3-era level design
- Multiplayer mode is missing
