The House of Mouse has been enchanting PlayStation gamers with a delightful array of titles in recent years. Whether you're wielding a PS5 or leveraging the PS4's backwards compatibility, you can dive into the magic of Disney games, offering experiences as captivating as any Disney movie or show.
With Disney's acquisition of Marvel, Star Wars, and other beloved franchises, the spectrum of games under the Disney banner has expanded tremendously. Below, we've curated a list of seven top-notch Disney (and Disney-related) games you can enjoy on your PS5 right now. And if you're looking to venture beyond Disney's realm, don't miss our comprehensive list of the best PS5 games available.
Here are the best Disney games on PS5:
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Disney Dreamlight Valley is the ultimate life simulation game tailored for Disney enthusiasts who adore Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, and yearn to engage with their favorite Disney characters beyond the theme parks. You craft your avatar to restore the enchanting land of Dreamlight Valley, which has fallen into disarray due to the Forgetting—a mystical event that has caused memory loss among its Disney inhabitants and forced others to retreat to their original worlds, thanks to the menacing Night Thorns.
Rebuilding Dreamlight Valley involves hard work and resource gathering, but the reward is getting to befriend every Disney character you encounter, including the villains. It's a serene, family-friendly experience that's perfect for sharing on your living room couch.
Kingdom Hearts 3
Originally launched on the PS4 in 2019, Kingdom Hearts 3 shines even brighter on the PS5, thanks to enhanced graphics courtesy of Square Enix. The game follows Sora as he embarks on another thrilling journey with Donald and Goofy to reclaim his Power of Waking, following his unsuccessful Mark of Mastery exam in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. Meanwhile, Riku and King Mickey are on a quest to find Aqua, Terra, and Ventus, while Kairi and Lea (formerly Axel) train to become Keyblade wielders, all gearing up for the epic showdown with Master Xehanort.
Kingdom Hearts 3 introduces innovative gameplay elements like Attraction Flow and Athletic Flow, and includes worlds inspired by Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Big Hero 6, Tangled, and Frozen, complete with the iconic "Let It Go" scene. The Re:Mind expansion further enriches the narrative, offering battles against data versions of Organization XIII members and the enigmatic Yozora. This game stands as a stellar addition to the Kingdom Hearts series, keeping fans eager for Kingdom Hearts 4.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Winner of a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is heralded as one of the finest Star Wars games to date. Set five years after the events of Fallen Order, the game follows Jedi Knight Cal Kestis as he battles the Galactic Empire and searches for a sanctuary to evade their reach.
You can customize Cal's appearance to your liking, wield a Lightsaber akin to Kylo Ren's with a novel stance, and explore meticulously crafted levels brimming with more NPCs than ever before. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor immerses you in the Star Wars universe, enhanced by its award-winning soundtrack.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Even though Sony holds the reins on Spider-Man, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games earns its spot on our list. This PS5-exclusive title follows Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they juggle their personal lives with their superhero responsibilities amid new threats in New York City, including Kraven the Hunter, whose supernatural abilities turn the city into a perilous hunting ground, and the menacing Venom symbiote that, as seen in Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man 3, corrupts Parker and jeopardizes his relationships.
Picking up from where Spider-Man: Miles Morales left off, the game incorporates elements from its predecessors while introducing new web-based gadgets and Spider-suits customized for each hero and their unique play styles, including the iconic Venom suit for Peter. Its immense popularity saw it sell 2.5 million copies within the first 24 hours and even secure a spot on Wheaties cereal boxes, solidifying its status as the premier Spider-Man game.
Disney Speedstorm
For those craving a racing game featuring an extensive roster of Disney characters, Disney Speedstorm by Gameloft Barcelona is your go-to. This free-to-play PS5 title mirrors the excitement of Mario Kart, with racetracks inspired by the cinematic worlds of racers like Mickey and Friends, Mulan, Monsters Inc., Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Minor characters serve as Crew Members, enhancing the stats of their respective racers, such as Orange Bird boosting Figment.
While Disney Speedstorm captures the essence of a stellar crossover racing game, it's worth noting the presence of gacha-style microtransactions, a feature absent in other racing titles like Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing and Mario Kart 8. Nonetheless, the thrill of racing against icons like Mickey Mouse, Mulan, Sulley, Jack Sparrow, or Elsa is undeniably appealing.
Gargoyles Remastered
Gargoyles Remastered brings the classic 16-bit Sega Genesis game to the PS4, remastered by Empty Clip Studios. As Goliath, you navigate through a 2D side-scrolling platformer, reliving the Gargoyles' battle against the malevolent Eye of Odin, from the Viking invasion of Castle Wyvern to their awakening in modern-day Manhattan.
The game offers the flexibility to switch between a new art style reminiscent of the beloved Disney animated series and the nostalgic 16-bit pixel art. Enhance your gameplay with the instant rewind feature, perfect for honing your platforming and combat skills. The dynamic soundtrack adjusts to your chosen mode, delivering remastered tunes in remaster mode and the original low-quality tracks in classic mode, ensuring a rich auditory experience.
Disney Classic Games Collection
The Disney Classic Games Collection, brought to modern consoles by Digital Eclipse and Nighthawk Interactive, is a remastered compilation of the 2019 release featuring Aladdin and The Lion King. This collection includes both console and handheld versions of these classics, along with The Jungle Book.
New features not found in the original games include an interactive museum, a rewind function, and an expanded soundtrack. If you already own the 2019 version, you can purchase the DLC, which includes the SNES version of Aladdin and additional versions of The Jungle Book, for just $10.
There you have it—our selection of the best Disney games available on the PS5. Do you agree with our choices, or are there other favorites you think should be included? Share your top picks with us through IGN Playlist, our innovative tool for tracking your gaming library, creating and ranking lists, and discovering what your favorite creators are playing. Visit IGN Playlist to learn more and start crafting your own lists to share with the community!
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