In 2022, Sony decided to revamp PlayStation Plus, combining the original service with PS Now. The result was a three-tiered system that permits PS5 and PS4 owners to pick their investment. If someone simply wants to play online, they can get the Essential tier, which also comes with a few games per month. The next level, Extra, grants access to hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games, a selection that is topped up every month. Finally, the Premium tier throws in a vast collection of classic titles from the PS3, PS2, PS1, and PSP eras.
While there are exceptions, anyone looking to play an online PvP game will likely need to subscribe to PS Plus Essential. The Extra and Premium tiers provide all the benefits found in the lowest tier, but they also include quite a few competitive titles that make use of that online accessibility. The available selection also covers a reasonably wide range of genres, so most people should be able to find something that interests them. Here are the best multiplayer PS Plus games.
This article will prioritize PvP PS Plus games since co-op projects have their own discussion.
The listed completion times are sourced from HowLongToBeat. Also, if it exists, a game's Amazon Listing Page has been included in case someone prefers to pick up a physical copy.
Updated January 29, 2025 by Mark Sammut: Pros and cons have been added for the highlighted multiplayer PS Plus games.
Chivalry 2
The Battlefield Awaits
Medieval warfare has rarely been this fun. At this point in its lifespan, Chivalry 2 has a well-established community that regularly ensures its 64-person melees are filled up, allowing for epic battles across an array of maps and modes. Relative longevity can be a double-edged sword in multiplayer games, at least for newcomers who might be interested in taking their first steps onto a battlefield.

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The thought of facing off against veterans who have 1000+ hours of experience can be discouraging, but Chivalry 2 is surprisingly accessible. Just to be clear, beginners will need to overcome a learning curve (and should 100% complete the tutorial) and be prepared to die plenty during their first few matches, which is just part of the process. However, the gameplay is not that overwhelming and does not prioritize realism, creating a system that rewards skill and expertise while still allowing room for upsets.
Most importantly, Chivalry 2 is plain old fun. Battles often embrace glorious and hectic madness, and the modes contain enough variety to shake up the core loop. The class system focuses on archetypes rather than unlimited customization, and the options are unlocked gradually to encourage trying out different builds. In terms of the best multiplayer PS Plus games, Chivalry 2 is hard to beat.
Dead By Daylight
The Definitive Asymmetrical Multiplayer Game
Dead by Daylight, an asymmetrical horror game, pits four Survivors against One Killer, with the former needing to turn on generators as they try to outlast the night. On the surface, the gameplay loop might not sound all that special, but Dead by Daylight keeps things fresh by frequently introducing new Killers and Survivors.
Each of these characters brings something unique to the plate, requiring players to learn new strategies to take advantage of their chosen figure's abilities or to counter their opponents. While the game has a dedicated community, Dead by Daylight is still reasonably accessible, even if newcomers might struggle during their first couple of matches.
Demon's Souls (2020)
The Souls PvP Formula
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- Top Critic Rating: 92/100 Critics Recommend: 99%
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
- Released
- November 12, 2020
- Developer(s)
- Bluepoint Games
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- PvP Is Well-Implemented, Including A Boss Fight That Utilizies The Feature
- Players Can Decide Whether They Want To Interact With The Multiplayer
FromSoftware's Souls-like projects generally feature multiplayer, even if it is typically optional. Bluepoint Games' Demon's Souls remake retains this element, allowing players to take part in either PvP or online co-op sessions. Focusing on the former, players who are in soul form can invade someone else's game by using a Black Eye Stone. At this point, they will appear as a phantom in the other user's world, resulting in a fight for survival. The winner is rewarded with souls, and if the invader succeeds, they regain their human form. Only players who are in human form can be invaded, so the PvP aspect can be ignored by just remaining in soul form.
Alternatively, players can use a Red Eye Stone to send a signal to other worlds declaring that they wish to engage in a PvP duel. Once accepted, the player will be summoned to that world as a phantom. A Blue Eye Stone does essentially the same thing, although it is for co-op play rather than PvP action.
Bloodborne also supports online PvP and co-op.
For Honor
Finally An Answer To That Age-Old Question...Who Would Win, A Viking Or A Knight?
Debuting more than half a decade ago, For Honor has more than proven its staying power, and the game's appeal is not difficult to comprehend. Ubisoft's title brings together some of the most iconic warrior archetypes from across history – Knights Samurai, Vikings, Wu Lin, and the Outlanders – and pits them in gory battles to determine who reigns supreme. This golden concept is backed by a deep melee combat system that blends immediacy with strategic complexity, permitting fights to feel both spontaneous and fair.

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Although there is a single-player campaign that covers the basics of combat, multiplayer is undoubtedly For Honor's reason for being. The game offers a solid selection of modes that permit players to decide whether they would rather work in a team or engage in solo battles. There are more than two dozen heroes available, all of which come with unique abilities, strengths, and weaknesses; it might take a few hours, but every player should be able to find a warrior that suits them. Intimidating as this title can be at times, as one of the best multiplayer games on PS Plus Premium and Extra, For Honor is worth the investment.