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The PS4 library is one of the greatest ever made — and in 2026 you can build a massive collection for almost nothing. Here are the best games to grab right now.
With the PS5 now well into its lifespan and PS4 consoles selling for under $150 used, the PS4 game library has never been more affordable. Disc copies of major titles can be found for $5–$20 at used game stores and on eBay. You can build a library of 20 elite games for under $200 total. These are the ones worth hunting down first.
If you own a PS4 and haven't played God of War, this is your first stop. Kratos and his son Atreus journey through Norse mythology in one of the greatest action games ever made. The combat is deep, the story is genuinely emotional, and the single-shot camera technique makes the whole experience feel like one continuous movie. It regularly goes for $5–$10 used. There is no better value in gaming.
FromSoftware's PS4 exclusive is still one of the greatest games ever made. Set in a Victorian gothic nightmare city called Yharnam, Bloodborne rewards aggression and punishes caution in ways that feel completely unique. The lore is deep, the bosses are incredible, and finishing it is one of gaming's great achievements. Still PS4 exclusive as of 2026 — you need the console to play it. Copies go for $15–$25.
Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic survival story is one of the greatest narrative games ever created. Joel and Ellie's journey across a collapsed America is tense, emotional, and unforgettable. The Remastered version on PS4 runs at 60fps and looks incredible. You will regularly find physical copies for under $5 at used game stores. One of the greatest games of all time for the price of a coffee.
Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS4 is the same experience as the PS5 version — and used physical copies now sell for $10–$15. The open world is the most detailed and alive ever put in a game. The story is a slow burn that pays off harder than almost anything else in gaming. If you haven't played it yet and you own a PS4, this is not optional. Buy it.
Insomniac's original Spider-Man remains one of the best superhero games ever made. Web-swinging through Manhattan feels perfect. The combat is fluid. The story is great. And in 2026 physical PS4 copies sell for $8–$12. The sequel came out on PS5 and is better in every way — but if you're on PS4, this is essential.
Aloy's debut adventure — hunting robot dinosaurs in a post-apocalyptic world — is one of the best original IPs of the PS4 generation. The world-building is extraordinary, the combat is satisfying, and the mystery of what happened to civilization is genuinely gripping. The Complete Edition (which includes the Frozen Wilds DLC) regularly sells for $8–$12. Essential.
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