I've had my PS5 for about three months now and I'm already bored with the usual stuff. I want something worth downloading, that won't take up too much space on the SSD but still looks good. What do you guys recommend?
It really depends on what genres you're into, but if you're looking for something that doesn't take up too much space and looks decent, I'd say check out the latest action games or anything from the indie catalog that's gained traction this year. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is still a visual beast if you haven't tried it, though it's gonna eat up almost all your storage. If you want something lighter but with punch, there are plenty of titles running at 60fps that don't weigh a ton, so look up reviews on install size before you download anything. Is there a specific genre that catches your eye?
If you're looking for something that isn't one of those massive triple-A games that take up 80+ gigs, that's where the problem is because almost all decent PS5 games take up a ton of space. That said, there are some that compress pretty well without sacrificing graphics. Ghostwire Tokyo for example looks incredible but isn't as heavy as others, and if you're into the supernatural-mystery genre, it's addictive. Another option is diving into polished indie games; there are titles that came out a while back but are still visual masterpieces.
What works best is thinking about what specific genre really appeals to you. If you're into fast action like hack and slash, there are some pretty well-optimized options. If you prefer something slower or story-driven, graphic adventure games take up less space. And if you're patient, remastered PS4 games that got improved for PS5 are a solid bet because you already know if you'll like them or not.
One tip: before downloading anything, check the game's browser to see how many gigs it adds up to. Some recent titles advertise smaller file sizes than people expect. And if in three months you're already bored with the typical stuff, you probably need to step outside the mainstream and explore weirder or niche things; that's usually what hooks people the most in the long run.
Don't expect to find anything with next-gen graphics that takes up less than 50 gigs - that doesn't exist. What you can do is look at indie games or titles that focus more on gameplay than pure graphical power - there are some really good ones that are around 30-40 gigs and look pretty solid. Another practical option is to check if any of the games you already have has DLC or expansion content you haven't touched; a lot of times they take up less space than a brand new title and give you hours of gameplay without downloading from scratch.
What most people don't mention is that a lot of games have selective installation options; you can download just the campaign without the multiplayer modes and save yourself a ton of space. Besides that, if you want something that looks good without taking up half your SSD, Annapurna Interactive games or some action Indies like Sifu are around 40-50 gigas and they're pretty solid visually. There's also the option of getting a compatible external SSD, which doesn't cost a fortune anymore and opens up your whole library without having to delete stuff every two weeks.
I've seen a lot of people think they have to choose between graphics or space, but the truth is there are games like Helldivers 2 or some strategy/roguelike games that look really good without taking up a ton of room. What nobody mentions is that PS5 compresses files quite a bit, so don't just trust what you see in the store - download one that catches your eye and try it before you fill up your SSD. If you really want to avoid big downloads, polished indie games like Hollow Knight or Dead Cells will keep you entertained for a while and weigh almost nothing compared to AAA titles.
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