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What are the best adventure games on PS4? There is a vast number of games that take the player on a grand adventure, but pinning down which ones you'd describe as part of the adventure genre is a tougher task. We'd categorise adventure games as those which have an emphasis on story and characters, and feature a variety of mechanics. These may include combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration.

Again, it's a pretty wide playing field, though it used to be narrower. Adventure games used to simply mean narrative-heavy, linear experiences, many of them point-and-click. These are still referred to as adventure titles but gaming has grown exponentially over the years, and the genre has equally broadened to include all sorts of games. As a result, the likes of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, God of War, and Marvel's Spider-Man share a space with Grim Fandango Remastered and Lair of the Clockwork God. While quite different structurally, what these games have in common is a focus on narrative, a compelling world, and rich, engrossing gameplay.

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To untangle the adventure genre, we turn to you. As always, this list is orchestrated by your user ratings, reflecting which titles you think are the best adventure games on PS4, and in what order. As ratings rise and fall, the order of this list will change to reflect that. If you want to have your say, you can use the search bar below to look for PS4 adventure games and rate them accordingly.

A game will need at least 50 ratings before it can be included in this list, so if your favourites aren't shown, it might just be that they need more user scores.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the best adventure games on PS4, as determined by our community.

50. Judgment (PS4)

A Yakuza spin-off of sorts, Judgment embraces the same general gameplay structure as SEGA's crime-filled series, but it adds a delicious detective spin to proceedings. Playing as rough and ready private detective Takayuki Yagami, you chase leads (sometimes literally), examine evidence, and question suspects. With a gripping story and a cast of excellent characters, Judgment is yet another win for Yakuza Studio, and its completely standalone narrative acts as a perfect starting point for those interested in the franchise.

49. Shadow of the Tomb Raider (PS4)

The conclusion to Crystal Dynamics' contemporary Tomb Raider series, Shadow of the Tomb Raider sees iconic protagonist Lara Croft saving the world from a near-doomsday disaster. There's a greater emphasis on platforming and puzzle solving in this instalment, and while the story's not necessarily the best, fans of cinematic action adventure titles will have a blast.

48. Assassin's Creed Odyssey (PS4)

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is much more of an open world RPG than it is a traditional Assassin's Creed title. The second instalment in the series' "open world trilogy", this ancient Greek adventure may overlook a lot of the game design that defined its predecessors, but there's no denying that its interlocking RPG systems make for a deep and engaging experience. Levelling up, loot, skill trees, and randomised elements like bounty-hunting mercenaries all play a part across a truly gigantic map. The story's not bad either, as protagonist Alexios or Kassandra embarks on a branching journey to learn the truth about his or her legendary bloodline.

47. Minecraft (PS4)

Arguably one of the most culturally significant releases of modern times, Minecraft is up there with Super Mario and Space Invaders in terms of its impact on the industry. It also happens to be an absolutely superb game that’s ever-expanding thanks to Mojang’s live service model, which sees new content packs and gameplay mechanics added relatively regularly. With the boundless creative energy of LEGO and a genuinely engaging survival core, this is a title that can be almost whatever you want it to be, which helps underline its overall longevity.

46. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PS4)

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is among the best games in the ever-popular sci-fi franchise. Starring Cal Kestis, a Jedi who goes into hiding after the events of Revenge of the Sith, this action game has you exploring the galaxy, wielding Jedi abilities, and of course, getting to grips with lightsaber combat. With a Souls-inspired structure and large levels that open up as you progress, this is a seriously robust adventure with a decent story to boot.

45. The Last Guardian (PS4)

From the team behind ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, you shouldn't overlook The Last Guardian. This third game in the loosely connected trilogy has just as much heart and impact as the others — not to mention one of the most technically impressive AI companions yet seen. Playing as a small boy, you and a large, mysterious creature called Trico must escape from a crumbling, enigmatic place full of dangers. The bond you'll form with Trico — who gradually learns to trust and listen to you more as the game goes on — is unlike any other in video games, leading to an incredibly emotional and touching adventure.

44. Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4)

Divisive? Well, it was, wasn’t it? Surprisingly so, in fact, given the sheer overwhelming success of predecessors Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. Rocksteady’s long anticipated Batman: Arkham Knight massively increased the scale of its sandbox, and issued you with a tank-like vehicle to help you navigate it. This was cleverly integrated into the series’ tried-and-trusted environmental puzzles, but some argued its car combat encounters were tedious and overused. Regardless of any criticism, when this threequel was on song it still exhibited the very best of the Arkham series, with crunching combat and a drizzly open world to explore.

43. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (PS4)

It tends to be glossed over these days, but Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was an undeniably innovative game when it launched in 2014. Its so-called 'Nemesis' system allowed for some impressively dynamic storytelling, as ugly orcs formed all kinds of twisted relationships with brooding main character Talion. Somewhat basic, but still fun contextual combat and loads of unlockable upgrades make Mordor an engaging action RPG, and it still stands as a fine Lord of the Rings spinoff.

42. Yakuza 5 Remastered (PS4)

Purely in terms of available content, Yakuza 5 is the biggest game in the series — it's an absolute colossus. Much like its predecessor, Yakuza 4, it features multiple playable characters. Kazuma Kiryu is once again in the spotlight, and he's joined by returning protagonists Akiyama and Saejima. New character and disgraced baseball player Tatsuo Shinada also enters the fray, and all four leads have their own unique fighting styles, optional activities, and connections to the overarching story. A true beast of a game that'll keep you busy for weeks, if not months.

41. Control (PS4)

From the makers of Alan Wake comes Control, a third-person action game that's as strange and unsettling as it is fun. Playing as Jesse Faden, you enter the Federal Bureau of Control's mysterious headquarters, and quickly become ensnared in a bizarre turn of events involving otherworldly entities and dimension-shifting environments. With a mix of impactful gunplay and neat supernatural powers, it's a challenging but fun sci-fi action title that isn't afraid to get really weird. There aren't many games like this one.