Even with limited time, titles from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classic Catalog offer satisfying and enjoyable experiences.
While immersing oneself in a new game for hours can be fantastic, there are times when a quick gaming fix is preferred. The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog feature many titles ideal for short play sessions, providing instant fun. These selections are also excellent for PlayStation Portal owners looking for convenient gaming.
Presented here are nine outstanding quick-hit games from the PS Plus Catalog, though they can certainly captivate players for much longer. When you have a few spare minutes, consider trying one of these.
Blue Prince | 2025 | PlayStation Plus Game Catalog
Blue Prince cleverly blends first-person puzzling with roguelike mechanics. Every visit to the enigmatic Mt. Holly Manor presents a unique path; opening a door allows players to select the next room. While the game’s deeper mysteries can be captivating for extended periods, even a brief exploration of Mt. Holly offers opportunities to solve puzzles and gather clues for future runs.
Publisher: Raw Fury | Developer: Dogubomb | PS5
Cult of the Lamb | 2022 | PlayStation Plus Game Catalog
Cult of the Lamb combines roguelike action with base management, offering satisfying gameplay in both short and long sessions. Each venture into its dynamic dungeons allows players to acquire resources, enhance abilities, upgrade structures, and recruit new followers. Whether focusing on follower happiness or engaging in dungeon combat, there is always a quick and engaging task to advance the cult.
Publisher: Devolver Digital | Developer: Massive Monster | PS5, PS4
Earth Defense Force 5 | 2017 | PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog
Players must defend against an invasion of colossal insectoid monsters and alien spacecraft. A wide array of weapons and four distinct character classes are available to combat the hordes. Earth Defense Force 5 features over 100 missions; each provides a challenge to third-person combat skills, yet they are quick enough to enjoy several rounds of alien-fighting action in just a few minutes.
Publisher: D3PublisherUBLISHER | Developer: Sandlot | PS5, PS4
I.Q.: Intelligent Qube | 1997 | PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog
Agility and rapid decision-making are crucial in the puzzle game I.Q.: Intelligent Qube. Each stage requires players to eliminate incoming cubes by marking specific grid spots. Clearing certain cubes triggers blasts that can remove multiple cubes simultaneously, but mastering each level demands precise timing and placement of these advantages. I.Q. offers an excellent opportunity for quick mental workouts with its fast-paced brain teasers.
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: G-Artists | PS5, PS4
LocoRoco Remastered | 2006 | PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog
In LocoRoco Remastered, players navigate a vibrant world not by controlling a character directly, but by tilting the environment to guide the spherical, jelly-like LocoRoco. Progressing past obstacles and through narrow paths involves merging multiple LocoRoco into a single large entity or splitting them into smaller ones. This game provides a relaxing, cheerful experience with brief, imaginative levels that encourage creative problem-solving.
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Japan Studio | PS5, PS4
The Pedestrian | 2021 | PlayStation Plus Games Catalog
The Pedestrian is a puzzle-platformer where players control a stick figure, similar to those on public signs, moving between signs within the game world. Its engaging presentation features numerous clever puzzles, often requiring players to reconfigure signs to link ladders and doors, forming pathways. The levels are concise and enjoyable, designed to challenge problem-solving abilities.
Publisher: Skookum Arts LLC | Developer: Skookum Arts LLC | PS5, PS4
Tekken 3 | 1997 | PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog
Tekken 3 offers a chance to experience the classic era of 3D fighting games on the original PlayStation. Despite the series’ many subsequent entries, Tekken 3 remains a formidable challenge for fighting game enthusiasts. Three-dimensional movement is crucial in one-on-one duels against its memorable cast of formidable adversaries. With intense matches often lasting only a few minutes, it’s simple to fit in several rounds of Tekken 3 during any spare moment.
Publisher: Namco | Developer: Namco | PS5, PS4
Tetris Effect: Connected | 2023 | PlayStation Plus Games Catalog
Tetris Effect: Connected delivers a uniquely calming gaming experience. This modern iteration of the classic puzzler blends its familiar block-dropping and line-clearing mechanics with captivating visuals and an outstanding soundtrack, resulting in a game that is both mesmerizing and profoundly challenging. Each level in Tetris Effect is perfectly paced, allowing players to enter a flow state while strategically combining blocks for high scores.
Publisher: Enhance | Developer: Monstars, Resonair, Stage Games | PS5, PS4
You Suck At Parking | 2022 | PlayStation Plus Game Catalog
You Suck At Parking challenges driving and puzzle-solving abilities through top-down levels. The objective is to maneuver a small car into a tiny parking spot, often involving gap jumps, sharp turns, and crash avoidance in each brief, distinctive stage. Even after driving off a cliff or colliding with a wall, players can quickly restart for another attempt.
Publisher: Curve Digital | Developer: Happy Volcano | PS5, PS4
Honorable Mentions
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classic Catalog contain many other excellent quick-hit games suitable for solo or multiplayer sessions, spanning genres from sports to shooters, racing to cooperative multiplayer. Consider these additional favorites:
- Hot Shots Golf 2
- Hotline Miami
- Jet Moto
- Overcooked! All You Can Eat
