10 Best Sandbox Games on PlayStation Plus (August 2025)

Being able to move freely in gaming is one of the most satisfying experiences out there. Sandbox games allows players to control their movement as they maneuver. Be it exploring vast stretches of land, completing missions, and side quests. They also fit quite well into several other genres, such as action, adventure, and RPG. And the best part is that they are accessible across multiple platforms, including PS Plus. Check out the 10 best Sandbox Games that you can enjoy on PlayStation Plus discussed below. 

10. Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is an action RPG that throws you into the Viking world. You take on the role of a raider who leads his clan in a war against an enemy kingdom. Players can either play as male or female. They can also alternate between the two at key moments in the game's narrative. You start by customizing your character to suit your play style. After you step into a vast fantasy world, you have a variety of weapons available to you. Moreover, the title allows players to wield dual weapons or shields.

9. Grand Theft Auto V

A young street hustler, a retired bank robber, and a terrifying psychopath get into a sticky situation with some of the most dangerous people in the city. Hence, they must pull off dangerous heists in order to survive. GTA V is a single player match that has amazing graphics that enhance it's gameplay experience. You have access to melee attacks, firearms, and explosives that you use to fight your enemies. On top of that, you can choose to run, jump, swim, or use vehicles to course through the land. The players’ health meter gradually regenerates to its halfway point whenever they take damage. And when it depletes completely, you respawn in hospitals.

8. Elden Ring

Play through six main areas, which include grassy plains, ancient ruins, and wastelands that are home to undead monsters. Here, you embark on a quest to repair the Elder Ring and become its new ruler. The main method of transport that players use to navigate the open world is Torrent, the Protagonist’s mount. However, you may employ fast travel outside combat. On your journey, you encounter many enemies and take part in boss fights. Players can also take part in player-versus-player combat in online multiplayer mode. Despite the many hours it takes to finish the gameplay, every moment will be worthwhile.

7. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

It's a reimagined JRPG that expands the world far beyond its prequel. You follow Cloud, a brooding ex-soldier caught between a corporate conspiracy and a cosmic threat. The game blends real-time action with turn-based strategy in its combat. New regions are packed with wildlife, hidden items, and side stories. Cloud’s party members grow alongside him, and the story goes deeper than ever into their pasts. Choices impact combat synergy and unlock special attacks. The game draws several of its qualities from the original game in this series, though it expands upon character development and the overall narrative structure.

6. Ghost of Tsushima

Jin is the main character who is on a quest to protect Tsushima Island during the first Mongol invasion of Japan. You course through a large open land either on foot or on a horse. Players have the choice to fight with honor by following the warrior code or use dishonorable methods. However, the latter comes with minimal casualties. In battle, players engage in direct confrontation using Jin's katana. Alternatively, they can employ stealth tactics to kill opponents or use Jin's katana. 

5. Hogwarts Legacy

Magic and mystery define this open-world wizarding game. You create a custom fifth-year student who joins Hogwarts and gets sorted into one of four houses. Each house unlocks unique quests and story paths. You navigate through a large castle where you attend classes and learn spells. Also, players get to choose one of four dormitories to get housed in. A player's house determines the quests they are going to undertake through the course of the game. Additionally, your fellow students and professors help you uncover the secrets hidden within the wizarding world.

4. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

In Infinite Wealth, players control two main characters and their fellow party members as they explore Hawaii's cities. Like its prequel, it employs a turn-based combat system for all its playable characters. Additionally, the system, now nicknamed the Live Command RPG Battle System, was upgraded. Hence, all the avatars possess a ring showing their movement. They can also move freely during battles. Your position on the map will heavily determine the flow of the fights. It is fun, thrilling, and exceptionally satisfying.

3. Cyberpunk 2077

Here, you play as a mercenary named V who forcefully gets a cybernetic biochip implant. In it is an engram of a legendary rockstar and terrorist, Johnny. The chip makes V’s memory begin overriding the protagonist's memory. This forces the two to work together. They need to separate themselves from each other. In this action role-playing game, players can customize their character's look, hair, and even their faces. Additionally, they can modify their body, intelligence, and technical ability to suit their play style.

2. God of War Ragnarök

Norse mythology has always been an interesting topic, and this title is based on it. Players are placed into ancient lands where they assume the role of the protagonist and his teenage son. It follows their efforts to prevent the nine realms from destruction by an eschatological event that was foretold in the previous game. God of War Ragnarök introduces new enemies and mini-bosses. Additionally, it features puzzle game elements. It is an action-adventure that will leave you begging for more after you finish playing it.

1. DOOM Eternal

The game's title already sends shivers down your spine. The Doom Slayer fights demonic forces from hell. The game requires players to attack their enemies aggressively to gain health, ammo, and armor. You receive access to powerful weapons that help you succeed in battle. They include a combat shotgun, ballista, super shotgun, heavy cannon, the Unmaykr, rocket launcher, plasma rifle, chain gun, and the BFG 9000. Other than that, the game features melee weapons such as a retractable arm-blade and a chainsaw.