Sony had two of its consoles still in operation in 2016: the PS4 and PS Vita. Technically, the PS3 still got support, although most of it was in Japan, and that's mostly true for the PS Vita as well. Regardless of these consoles, the PS4 continued to sell well after its launch in 2013 thanks to its steady software sales.
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There are quite a few console exclusives PlayStation games turn 10 years old in 2026which will be prioritized in the discussion here. Some came from in-house studios, while others were third-party exclusives that may have also been released on PC platforms. Overall, not many cross-platform games will be discussed, such as Downfall or Dark Souls 3. Either way, it's still hard to believe that these games are officially ready to be called retro after a decade on the market.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Later, Nathan
This game was set up as the end of Nathan Drake's run as the protagonist Uncharted series. While there was another game after this, a spin-off called Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End was essentially the finale of the series, which was a PS4 exclusive upon release, but is now available on PS5 and PC starting in 2022.
It had everything a finale should have, from bombastic set pieces to heartwarming revelations to lots of gunplay. Unlike many other franchises, Uncharted managed to go out with a bang.
Ratchet & Clank (2016)
A big reboot
2016 Ratchet & Clank the game was a reboot that was tied to the movie of the same name. The original was released for the PS2 in 2002, and while it goes through many of the same beats, this game is more of a reimagining. The graphics still look incredible on the PS4, and while the game has never left the system, the gameplay is as good as it gets Ratchet & Clank entry.
The weapons are inventive, the comedy is kid-friendly but cute and fun for adults too, and the platforming is fantastic. The only bad thing about the game is the fact that it is tied to a not-so-good movie adaptation.
The Last Guardian
Took Forever And A Day
The Last Guardian first announced in 2009, a PS3 title and the third sequel to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. Unfortunately, it went through a bit of development hell, but it eventually made it to PS4, exclusively, in 2016.
The game stars a young boy who befriends a large beast in a set of ancient ruins, and visually it looks very similar to Team Ico's previous games. The goal is to escape, and players must solve puzzles alongside the beast, which had a pretty good AI pattern for a 2016 game. Like the previous entries, it is full of beauty and gut-wrenching moments.
Final Fantasy 15
Ten years in the making
Final Fantasy 15 first announced as Final Fantasy Versus 13 2006. After many delays, it was renamed a decade later as a main entry and the first Final Fantasy game that wasn't an MMO that would take place in a real open world. It was released on Xbox One as well, though Final Fantasy is so closely tied to the PlayStation that it felt more like a PS4 game.
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It was also the first main line Final Fantasy game to focus on action combat rather than turn-based, which was great when playing as Noctis, the hero, who was quick on his feet. While there were some late-game issues with the story, it's still a memorable entry that got better over time thanks to updates. Also released in 2016, PS4 and PS Vita players got Pokémon-as a spinoff, World of Final Fantasywhich is very underrated.
Street Fighter 5
Remember Ken's banana hair
Street Fighter 5 was from the beginning one of the smaller entries in the Street Fighter history, as the launch was disastrous. It was released for PS4 and PC, and aside from the later arcade launch in 2019, it was never ported to any other consoles, which is wild given the port history of previous entries.
The battles were solid, but the launch version of the game lacked a lot of content, like a real story mode. Like many modern games, Street Fighter 5 got better over time, and it's worth remembering because Capcom took a crack at this entry, remembered it, and then came back strong in 2023 with Street Fighter 6.
No Man's Sky
A tarnished promise
No Man's Sky had an equally strange launch on PS4 and PC, especially since Sony pushed it back hard before launch. The launch version was simply not the game promised to players in the previews leading up to launch. The lack of multiplayer and a sense of direction were the two biggest problems.
It ran just fine on both systems, but players got bored quickly. Thankfully, Hello Games stuck with it, and for their efforts, they just won an award at The 2025 Game Awards for Best Ongoing Game, nearly a decade after its debut, which is impressive considering how it all started.
Alienation
Arcade Halo Action
Alienation is a top-down shooter from Housemarque that has more of a progression system than any of their other games. Still exclusive to PS4, players earn loot on their missions and equip gear for their Master Chief-like unit, including new armor, weapons and more.
Like Housemarque's other bullet hell shooters, Alienation is not an easy game to play solo, but it is more doable with friends in co-op. If it was on other consoles or PC, it's easy to see the game reaching community heights Helldivers 2.
I'm Setsuna
Final Fantasy Rebirth
I'm Setsuna was the first game from Tokyo RPG Factory, which was a subsidiary company set up as a way for Square Enix to publish classic games. I'm Setsunawhich launched on PS4 and PS Vita alongside PC, played a bit like Chrono Trigger.
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Players could see enemies in dungeons, skills had an area of effect in battle, and there were combo skills between characters. The tone was more somber, between the pilgrimage-based story, the subdued piano soundtrack, and the snowy world, but this turn-based RPG is still a gem.
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir
Norse MytholoRPG
The Odin Sphere was released in 2007, a late addition to the PS2's library via Vanillaware and Atlus. Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is an enhanced remaster that irons out many of the kinks in the combat and makes it more accessible on other PlayStation consoles such as PS3, PS4 and PS Vita.
Players will go through multiple campaigns and play as multiple characters, and in each story they will traverse 2D dungeons. The combat is action-based and the characters level up by eating different foods, so it's not exactly a traditional RPG, but it sure is a killer one.
Dragon Quest Builders
Based on the original
Dragon Quest Builders was also released on PS3, PS4, and PS Vita, and it was technically an alternate world sequel to the very first game. Without spoiling what happens, there is a bad ending to the original, and Dragon Quest Builders explores what would have happened after that conclusion.
As a nameless hero, players must travel from village to village fixing them up as they go. The world looks and plays as one Minecraft clone, complete with building and crafting segments. Although the sequel is better, original Dragon Quest fans should still check it out.
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