The House of Mouse has been delighting PlayStation gamers with a variety of engaging titles in recent years. Whether you're playing on a PS5 with its exclusive titles or enjoying PS4 games enhanced by backwards compatibility, you can immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Disney, just as you would with any of their beloved movies or shows.
With Disney's acquisition of Marvel, Star Wars, and other notable franchises, the range of games under the Disney banner has expanded significantly. Here, we highlight seven of the top Disney (or Disney-related) games available for your PS5. For those interested in exploring beyond Disney, don't miss our comprehensive list of the best PS5 games overall.
Here are the best Disney games you can enjoy on your PS5:
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Disney Dreamlight Valley is the ultimate life simulation game for Disney enthusiasts who enjoy games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley. In this game, you play as a customizable avatar tasked with restoring the magical land of Dreamlight Valley, which has been affected by the Forgetting—a mysterious event causing Disney characters to lose their memories and flee to their original worlds due to the Night Thorns.
Rebuilding the valley involves gathering resources and befriending a diverse cast of Disney characters, including the villains. The game offers a relaxing experience perfect for family play on the living room couch.
Kingdom Hearts 3
Originally released on the PS4 in 2019, Kingdom Hearts 3 shines on the PS5 with enhanced graphics. The game follows Sora and his companions, Donald and Goofy, as they embark on a quest to restore Sora's Power of Waking. Alongside them, Riku and King Mickey search for their friends, while Kairi and Lea train to become Keyblade wielders, all gearing up for the ultimate showdown with Master Xehanort.
New gameplay mechanics such as Attraction Flow and Athletic Flow, along with worlds inspired by beloved Disney films like Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Big Hero 6, Tangled, and Frozen, enrich the experience. The Re:Mind expansion further deepens the narrative and introduces challenging battles against Organization XIII members and the enigmatic Yozora. Kingdom Hearts 3 is a stellar addition to the franchise, keeping fans engaged until the release of Kingdom Hearts 4.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Winner of a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is hailed as one of the best Star Wars games ever created. Set five years after Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the game follows Jedi Knight Cal Kestis as he battles the Galactic Empire and searches for a safe haven.
Players can fully customize Cal's appearance and wield a unique Lightsaber reminiscent of Kylo Ren's. The game boasts impressive level design and a rich cast of NPCs, immersing players in the Star Wars universe with its exceptional soundtrack.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Despite Disney's ownership of Marvel, Sony's tight grip on Spider-Man has resulted in the phenomenal PS5-exclusive title, Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The game follows Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they juggle their personal lives and superhero responsibilities amidst new threats like Kraven the Hunter and the Venom symbiote.
Picking up from Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the game introduces new web-based gadgets and specialized Spidey suits. Its immense popularity led to 2.5 million copies sold within the first 24 hours of release, and it even earned a spot on Wheaties cereal boxes. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is widely regarded as the best Spider-Man game ever made.
Disney Speedstorm
Disney Speedstorm offers a thrilling racing experience where you can compete against a vast array of Disney characters. This free-to-play PS5 game mirrors the gameplay of Mario Kart, but with racetracks inspired by iconic Disney worlds such as Mickey and Friends, Mulan, Monsters Inc., Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Each racer can be supported by Crew Members like Orange Bird assisting Figment, enhancing their performance.
While it includes microtransactions similar to gacha games, Disney Speedstorm remains a fun crossover racing experience, allowing you to race as characters like Mickey Mouse, Mulan, Sulley, Jack Sparrow, or Elsa.
Gargoyles Remastered
Gargoyles Remastered is a refreshed 2D side-scrolling platformer based on the original 16-bit Gargoyles game for the Sega Genesis. Players control Goliath as they navigate through the story of the Gargoyles' battle against the Eye of Odin, spanning from the Viking invasion of Castle Wyvern to their modern-day awakening in Manhattan.
The game offers a choice between the new art style reminiscent of the Disney animated series and the classic 16-bit visuals, along with an instant rewind feature to enhance gameplay. The dynamic soundtrack shifts between remastered and original versions depending on the chosen mode, providing an authentic and nostalgic experience.
Disney Classic Games Collection
The Disney Classic Games Collection brings classic Disney games into the modern era, courtesy of Digital Eclipse and Nighthawk Interactive. This compilation includes remastered versions of Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book, featuring both console and handheld editions.
New features such as an interactive museum, rewind function, and an expanded soundtrack enhance the gaming experience. Owners of the 2019 bundle can purchase the additional DLC, which includes the SNES version of Aladdin and more, for just $10.
AnswerSee ResultsAnd there you have it, those are our picks of the best Disney games on PS5. Agree with the picks on our list, or are some of your favorites missing? Well, you can share your own top fighting games lists with us via IGN Playlist, our brand new tool that allows you to keep track of your gaming library, create lists and even rank them, discover what some of your favorite creators are playing, and more. Head over to IGN Playlist to find out more, and start creating your own lists to share with us!Looking for more Disney? Check out our list of the best Disney games on Nintendo Switch.
