PS5 Backwards Compatibility: 100+ Games You Can Finally Play! (Spoiler: It’s Awesome!) - Coaching Toolbox

Understanding the Context

What Does PS5 Backwards Compatibility Actually Cover?

Sony’s backwards compatibility for PS5 means over 123 PlayStation 4 games are officially playable on the new console—including hundreds of critically acclaimed titles spanning sports, action, RPGs, and indies. No emulation, no downloadable “ports”—just seamless playback of title-for-title games, often enhanced with better graphics, streamlined menus, and improved load times.

Why This Backwards Compatibility Is Awesome

Key Insights

• Access to Beloved Classics: Relive hits from franchises like Uncharted, The Last of Us, God of War, and Spider-Man without starting over.
  
• Expanded Game Library: Discover underrated gems like Bloodborne, Persona 4 Golden, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Side Content.
  
• No Waste of Previous Investment: Your PS4 libraries aren’t forgotten—your old disc games become instant PS5 titles.
  
• Convenience & Value: Save energy and shelf space; your family can revisit old favorites effortlessly.

100+ Games You Can Play (Spoiler: It’s Awesome!)

Here’s a sneak peek into the fantastic backwards compatibility lineup:

Action & Adventure

• Uncharted 3: Drake’s Defection
  
• The Last of Us Part I (Enhanced version)
  
• God of War (2018)
  
• Horizon Zero Dawn
  
• Horizon Forbidden West
  
• Spider-Man
  
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
  
• BioShock Infinite
  
• Invisible Waters
  
• Bloodborne (with PS5 DNS speed boosts)

Final Thoughts

Sports & Racing

• NBA 2K20
  
• FIFA 21
  
• Gran Turismo 7
  
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2
  
• Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
  
• HADO: Talos Rising
  
• Wreckfest

Platformers & Indie

• Okami
  
• What Remains of Edith Finch
  
• Limbo & Inside
  
• Cuphead
  
• A Short Hike
  
• Sunless Sea
  
• Tunic
  
• Limbo (enhanced performance)

JRPGs & RPGs

• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
  
• Final Fantasy XIII-2
  
• Final Fantasy XV
  
• Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age
  
• Ni no Kuni II: Revenant King
  
• Persona 5
  
• Persona 5 Strikers
  
• Nier: Automata
  
• Tales of Berseria

Performance & Features

Thanks to SSD-driven fast load times and PS5’s adaptive resolution scaling, PS4 games enjoy near-flawless performance—often faster and smoother than their original PS4 versions. Plus, choosing “PS4 System” in menu settings ensures you get the authentic PS4 experience, from visuals to UI, no upscaling tampering.