Sony was still operating two consoles in 2016: PS4 and PS Vita. Technically, the PS3 was still receiving support, but it was mostly in Japan, and the same was mostly true for the PS Vita. Regardless of these consoles, the PS4 has continued to sell well since its launch in 2013, thanks to steady software sales.
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There are quite a few console exclusives out there. PlayStation games celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2026This will be the priority of the discussion here. Some were created by internal studios, while others were third-party exclusives that may have also been released on PC platforms. Overall, cross-platform games like these aren't discussed much. fate or dark souls 3. Either way, it's still hard to believe that these games are ready to be officially called retro after a decade since they hit the market.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
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The game is set to be the final act of protagonist Nathan Drake. unknown series. There was another game after this, but it was a spin-off. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End It was basically the finale to a series that was exclusive to PS4 at launch, but is now available on PS5 and PC as of 2022.
From bombastic set pieces to heartwarming revelations and plenty of gunfights, it had everything a finale needed. Unlike other franchises unknown I went out with a bang.
Ratchet and Clank (2016)
mass reboot
2016 Ratchet and Clank The game was a reboot related to the movie of the same name. The original was released for the PS2 in 2002, and although it goes through a lot of the same content, this game is more of a reimagining. The graphics on PS4 still look amazing. The game hasn't left your system, but the gameplay is better than ever. Ratchet and Clank entry.
The weapons are creative, the comedy is perfect for kids but cute, adults can enjoy it too, and the platforming is great. The only bad thing about this game is the fact that it's tied to a not-so-great movie adaptation.
last guardian
It took forever and a day
last guardian It is a PS3 title first announced in 2009 and its third sequel. Eco and shadow of the colossus. Unfortunately, it went through a bit of development hell, but was eventually released exclusively on PS4 in 2016.
The game features 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 escape and players must solve puzzles with beasts that have pretty good AI patterns compared to 2016 games. Like the previous entry, it is filled with both beauty and heartbreaking moments.
final fantasy 15
10 years of production
final fantasy 15 It was first announced as . final fantasy vs 13 After many delays, it was rebranded as a mainline item 10 years later and became the first of its kind. final fantasy This is a non-MMO game that takes place in a proper open world. It was also released on Xbox One final fantasy It was so tied to the PlayStation that it felt like a PS4 game.
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It was also the first main line. final fantasy It's a game that focuses on action combat rather than turn-based, and it was great to play as Noctis, a fast-moving hero. It's a memorable entry that had some late-game issues with the story, but has only gotten better over time thanks to updates. Additionally, PS4 and PS Vita players released in 2016 pokemon-Something like a spin-off. The world of Final FantasyThis is a huge underestimate.
street fighter 5
Remembering Ken's banana head
street fighter 5 At first it was one of the smaller items. street fighter In history, launches have been disastrous. It was released for PS4 and PC, and has not been ported to any other consoles since 2019, except for an arcade release. This is ridiculous considering the porting history of past entries.
Although the combat was solid, the launch version of the game lacked a lot of content, including a proper story mode. Like many modern games, street fighter 5 It's gotten better over time, and it's worth remembering because Capcom dinged it with this one and then came back with a bang in 2023 with a bang. street fighter 6.
no man's sky
a flawed promise
no man's sky There have been equally strange releases on PS4 and PC. Especially since Sony supported it so hard ahead of its release. The launch version was not the game players were promised in previews ahead of release. The lack of multiplayer and lack of direction were the two biggest problems.
It worked perfectly on both systems, but players quickly got bored with it. Thankfully, Hello Games stuck with it, and their efforts earned it the Best Game in Progress award at the 2025 Game Awards, nearly a decade after its debut. That's impressive considering how it all started.
wish
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wish Housemarque's top-down shooter with more progression systems than any other game. Still exclusive to PS4, players earn loot from missions and equip their Master Chief-like units, including new armor, weapons, and more.
Like Housemarque's other bullet hell shooters, wish It's not an easy game to play alone, but it's easier to play with friends in co-op mode. It would be easy to see the game reach a community level on other consoles or PC. Helldiver 2.
I am Setsuna
final fantasy rebirth
I'm Setsuna It was the first game from Tokyo RPG Factory, a subsidiary formed by Square Enix to publish classic games. I'm SetsunaReleased on PS4 and PS Vita along with PC, it played a bit like this: Chrono Trigger.
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Players could see enemies in dungeons, skills had areas of effect in combat, and there were combo skills between characters. Between the pilgrimage-based narrative, low-key piano soundtrack, and snowy world, the tone is more somber, but this turn-based RPG is still a gem.
Odin Spear Leipsrasir
Norse mythology RPG
Odin Sphere It was released in 2007 and was a late addition to the PS2 library via Vanillaware and Atlus. Odin Spear Leipsrasir is a remaster that fixes many of the issues with the combat and improves it to make it more usable on other PlayStation consoles such as PS3, PS4, and PS Vita.
Players will progress through multiple campaigns, play as multiple characters, and traverse 2D dungeons in each story. It's not exactly a traditional RPG, as combat is action-based and characters level up by eating different foods, but it's definitely a killer game.
dragon quest builders
Building on the original
dragon quest builders It was also released on PS3, PS4, and PS Vita, and was technically an alternate universe sequel to the first game. Without spoiling what happens, there is a bad ending in the original. dragon quest builders We explore what might have happened after that conclusion.
As an unnamed hero, players must solve problems as they move from town to town. The world looks and plays like this: minecraft Complete with clone, building and crafting segments. The sequel is better but the original dragon quest Fans still need to check it out.
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