The Ultimate PlayStation Games Collection: The 100 Greatest Games from Alien Isolation to YakuzoHardcover, 1 June 2022

Sony's PlayStation revolutionized the video game industry. It wasn't the first home console, but it brought gaming to the masses in a way few other systems at the time managed to do.

Now, more than 25 years after its initial release there are over 10,000 games spanning Sony's home and handheld consoles, and PlayStation leads the way in console exclusives. With so many experiences and genres to choose from, it can be daunting. But fear not! We've compiled 100 unmissable titles that no PlayStation fan's library should be without.

Some titles will challenge you and test your wits, others provide simple escapism. Some will make you laugh, others may make you cry - but each experience will be unforgettable.

Inside you'll also find behind-the-scenes features from the archives of Retro Gamer, EDGE and GamesRadar, giving you insider info on the creation of some of PlayStation's finest games, most enduring franchises and iconic characters.

So, checklists at the ready, dive in to our top 100. Then fire up your consoles and get playing!