PlayStation has revealed the top 20 most downloaded PS5 games of 2025, presenting separate rankings for North America and Europe. The lists were heavily dominated by sports games, with NBA 2K26 leading in North America and EA Sports FC 26 taking the top spot in Europe, showcasing the enduring popularity of annual sports titles.
Across both regions, familiar titles like Grand Theft Auto 5, Minecraft, and Battlefield 6 maintained strong positions in the rankings. However, Europe witnessed a surprising success story with Forza Horizon 5 claiming the fourth spot, a significant contrast to its 14th place in North America. Notably, Forza, originally an Xbox exclusive, surpassed Sony’s Ghost of Yotei in Europe despite lacking a physical PS5 version.
The performance of Xbox ports on PS5 underscores their growing popularity, hinting at the success of Microsoft’s multiplatform strategy. Anticipated titles like Avowed and Halo: Campaign Evolved are set to continue this trend with upcoming releases.
While many fan favorites made the list, notable games such as Hollow Knight: Silksong, Death Stranding 2, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 were absent from the rankings. Mirror Gaming provides a detailed breakdown of the rankings below, inviting readers to share their gaming experiences in the comments.