15 Great Console Exclusives PlayStation No Longer Owns

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Ignacio Weil

Gaming - May 26th 2025, 00:02 GMT+2

Cropped The Last of Us 2 — The Last Of Us Series (2013–2020, PC Release: 2023–2025)

Once a proud jewel in the PlayStation crown, *The Last of Us* made its gritty, fungal mark in 2013, proving that games can be both heartbreakingly tender and incredibly violent—sometimes in the same cutscene. Joel and Ellie became icons overnight, sneaking and stabbing their way into our hearts with a story that felt more HBO than PS3. Then came *Part II*, where feelings got murky, choices got questionable, and fans got into Reddit flame wars that still rage to this day. And now, the formerly-exclusive zombie-slaying soap opera is shambling its way onto PC, bringing its emotional baggage and stealth mechanics with it. Sorry, PlayStation—turns out heartbreak isn’t exclusive either. | © Naughty Dog

Cropped God of War — God Of War Series (2018–2022, PC Release: 2022–2024)

Remember when Kratos was just a shouty dude in a toga who punched gods into paste? Then 2018 rolled in and rebranded him as the world's gruffest single dad. *God of War* became prestige gaming with a Norse twist—equal parts myth-slaying and “I’m proud of you, son” grumbles. The axe-throwing was buttery smooth, the story had gravitas, and Atreus managed to be helpful *and* not annoying—a miracle in gaming. And now, PC players get to hurl Leviathan through frostbitten realms too, while PlayStation players cling to memories of when this was “their thing.” PC may have the frames, but PlayStation had the feels first. | © Santa Monica Studio

Cropped Marvels Spider Man 2 — Marvel’s Spider-Man 1 & 2 (2018–2023, PC Release: 2022–2025)

*Marvel’s Spider-Man* swung onto PlayStation in 2018 and instantly became the gold standard for superhero games—and yes, that includes the Arkham series, fight us. It had everything: fast-paced combat, emotional storytelling, and the single greatest web-swinging mechanics ever committed to code. Peter Parker juggled crime-fighting with rent payments, and somehow made chasing pigeons feel rewarding. Then *Spider-Man 2* upped the ante with symbiotes, gliding suits, and even more reasons to forget fast travel exists. Once a PS exclusive that made Xbox owners weep into their controllers, it’s now doing flips on PC, proving that with great power comes great portability. | © Insomniac Games

Ghost of tsushima — Ghost Of Tsushima (2020, PC Release: 2024)

*Ghost of Tsushima* is what happens when you mix samurai cinema with Assassin’s Creed, sprinkle in wind-guided exploration, and let it simmer in elegance. Jin Sakai’s transformation from noble warrior to sneaky ghost hit all the right melodramatic notes, and let’s be honest—we all spent way too long composing haiku under waterfalls. The combat was tight, the world was stunning, and even the *foxes* were adorable. Once a love letter to samurai films that PlayStation got to keep under its pillow, it’s now slicing its way onto PC—because who doesn’t want their cherry blossoms in 60fps? Sucker Punch gave us a masterpiece, and now it’s gone semi-open world... literally. | © Sucker Punch Productions

Horizon Forbidden West — Horizon Zero Dawn Series (2017–2022, PC Release: 2024)

Aloy, the world’s most expressive archer, launched onto PlayStation in *Horizon Zero Dawn* and took us on a trip through robot dino country. It was like *Jurassic Park* met *Mad Max* with a sprinkling of *Mass Effect* lore thrown in for good measure. When *Forbidden West* followed, the stakes rose, the machines got weirder, and Aloy’s hair reached entirely new levels of next-gen physics. The narrative might get tangled in its own tech talk at times, but one thing’s for sure: this series looks *gorgeous*. Now that it’s galloping onto PC, we can expect modders to give those robo-animals cowboy hats by Q3. What was once PlayStation's future-past exclusive is now just the future. | © Guerrilla Games

Cropped Uncharted — Uncharted Series (2007–2017, PC Release: 2022)

Ah, *Uncharted*—the swashbuckling, wisecracking, cliff-hanging Indiana Jones simulator that made falling off ledges look cool. Nathan Drake parkoured his way through ancient ruins, global conspiracies, and about 4,000 shootouts, all while keeping his hair inexplicably perfect. For years, this was *the* reason to own a PlayStation. But in 2022, the PC finally got its share of the treasure with the *Legacy of Thieves Collection*, and now mouse-and-keyboard folks can yell “Oh crap!” in 4K too. It’s cinematic, chaotic, and now—tragically for Sony—no longer a PS-only passport to adventure. Sorry, PlayStation... Drake’s gone global. | © Naughty Dog

Cropped Marvels Spider Man Miles Morales — Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020, PC Release: 2022)

*Miles Morales* isn’t just a sequel—it’s a glow-up. This younger, fresher, more electric Spider-Man zapped his way onto PS5 in style, and instantly proved he wasn't just Peter Parker 2.0. With stunning winter scenery, slick new powers, and a soundtrack that actually slaps, Miles made swinging through Harlem feel brand new. Then in 2022, PC players got to experience his spark, and suddenly, PlayStation’s shiny holiday exclusive was no longer just theirs to show off. Turns out heroism isn’t platform-dependent—anyone can wear the mask, and apparently, anyone can port the code. | © Insomniac Games

Cropped DEATH STRANDING — Death Stranding (2019, PC Release: 2022)

Welcome to the weird, wild, walk-heavy world of *Death Stranding*, where you play as a futuristic UPS man delivering hope in a world where rain makes you old and ghosts steal your packages. It’s got Kojima’s signature weirdness, a celebrity-stuffed cast, and about 400 hours of cutscenes. For a while, it was PlayStation’s most “what did I just play?” experience. But then in 2022, PC got to shoulder the burden—and the ladders, and the babies in jars—and the exclusivity strand snapped. Whether you loved it or got existentially confused, one thing’s for sure: this game marches to the beat of its own BB pod. | © Kojima Productions

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024, PC Release: 2025)

It took decades, but *Final Fantasy VII Rebirth* finally gave fans the second slice of their long-awaited remake pie—and it was piping hot with nostalgia and spectacle. Cloud’s hair is spikier than ever, Sephiroth is still a one-winged menace, and somehow, Square Enix made chocobo drifting a thing. While PlayStation got the first taste of the Midgar-less road trip, PC players are already gearing up for their delayed invitation to the party in 2025. It may have launched as a PS exclusive, but let’s be honest: the moment someone said “timed exclusive,” we all knew where this was going. | © Square Enix

Ratchet clank rift apart — Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021, PC Release: 2023)

Insomniac’s dynamic duo returned in *Rift Apart* with dimension-hopping madness, instant-loading magic, and enough particle effects to make a graphics card sweat. It was a PS5 showpiece—the kind of game that made you say “wow” out loud, usually right before getting blasted by a space pirate. And then, in 2023, it zipped its way onto PC, proving that even rifts in the space-time continuum can’t stop PlayStation’s exclusives from eventually sharing the love. Rivet joined the team, ray tracing came along for the ride, and suddenly, PC players were asking, “Wait, where has this been all my life?” | © Insomniac Games

Detroit Become Human — Detroit: Become Human (2018, PC Release: 2019)

If you ever wondered what it’d be like to emotionally invest in androids who cry more than humans, *Detroit: Become Human* was your answer. Equal parts sci-fi drama and intense quick-time event fest, this was Quantic Dream’s biggest flex—cinematic branching narratives, moral dilemmas galore, and more slow, deliberate walking than you could shake a robot hand at. PlayStation got the first crack at becoming human in 2018, but PC players didn’t have to wait long to join the revolution (and stress out over saving a digital child). Who knew freedom for androids would include freedom from exclusivity? | © Quantic Dream

Days gone screenshot — Days Gone (2019, PC Release: 2021)

Ah, *Days Gone*—the open-world biker zombie game that arrived fashionably late to the apocalypse party. You play as Deacon St. John, a man with a tragic past, a motorcycle he loves just a *bit* too much, and a habit of mumbling to himself while killing hordes of freakers. It didn’t win Game of the Year, but it sure won hearts (and modders) when it roared onto PC in 2021. Once a scruffy PlayStation exclusive, it now rides free on PC highways at 60fps, blowing past the boundaries of console loyalty like a Molotov through a freaker nest. | © Bend Studio

Nioh 2 complete edition graphics — Nioh 1 & 2 (2016–2020, PC Release: 2017–2021)

Imagine *Dark Souls*, but with a samurai twist, faster combat, and about 12,000 different gear stats to obsess over—that’s *Nioh* for you. Team Ninja’s brutal, stylish duology carved out a loyal fanbase among masochists and loot-lovers alike. Originally cutting its teeth on PlayStation, *Nioh* didn’t stay confined for long. PC players soon got their chance to get absolutely demolished by yokai too, proving pain truly is universal. These games were once trophies of PS exclusivity, but now they belong to anyone with enough patience (and caffeine) to master the stance system. | © Team Ninja

Sackboy Sackboy — Sackboy: A Big Adventure (2020, PC Release: 2022)

He’s small, he’s stitched, and he’s the most huggable platformer protagonist since Yoshi—Sackboy returned in *A Big Adventure*, a solo spin-off that ditched level creation in favor of pure, cooperative chaos. The game was a wholesome burst of creativity, color, and controller-flinging fun, and for a while, only PlayStation players got to flail through bouncy levels with friends. But in 2022, the PC got a patch of the handcrafted magic, and now even non-console folks can dress Sackboy up like a disco king and jump into joyfully absurd challenges. A big adventure indeed—and a big step off the Sony-only shelf. | © Sumo Digital

EVERYBODYS GOLF HOT SHOTS — Everybody's Golf / Hot Shots (2022, PC Release: 2025)

For years, *Everybody’s Golf* (aka *Hot Shots Golf*) was PlayStation’s chillest sports franchise—the place where pastel colors, goofy golfers, and absurd physics collided with surprisingly deep mechanics. It was the game that reminded you golf can be fun when it’s not, you know, real golf. With its 2022 PS4/PS5 outing, fans got another round of laid-back putting and collectible outfits—but by 2025, even PC players will get to swing in style. It’s a reminder that no sport, no matter how polite, can stay exclusive forever. Because nothing says “cross-platform” like yelling “NICE SHOT!” into your headset. | © Clap Hanz

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For decades, PlayStation built its legacy on a powerhouse lineup of console exclusives—games that defined entire generations and gave fans a reason to stick with Sony’s platforms. But times are changing. Whether through studio acquisitions, shifting publishing strategies, or multiplatform ambitions, some of PlayStation’s most iconic exclusives have slipped away and landed on other consoles—or even PC.

In this list, we’re looking back at 15 of the best console-exclusive games that PlayStation no longer holds onto. From genre-defining RPGs to cult classics, these titles were once the pride of Sony’s ecosystem but have since spread their wings. If you're wondering what gems used to be PlayStation-only, or just curious about how the console war lines have blurred, you’re in the right place.