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Search for the game on PlayStation’s games page, then confirm it in the PlayStation Plus hub on your console. The listing’s category—not the game’s age, platform, or past availability—shows which membership benefit applies, while your console confirms what is available in your country or region.
Check the game’s category online
- Open PlayStation’s PlayStation Plus games page.
- Use the game search field to find the title. The page also offers type filters, such as Game Catalog, Classics Catalog, and Monthly Games.
- Note the category shown for the game. Then check the console hub for the current local listing before subscribing or changing plans.
The page linked above is Sony’s US listing. PlayStation says to check the PlayStation Plus hub on your console for the full list available in your country or region, so a US result should not be treated as proof of availability elsewhere.
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Confirm availability on your console
PlayStation Support says you can check the game catalog on your console. Follow the path for your system:
- PS5: From the Games home screen, scroll right and select PlayStation Plus. Open the Benefits tab and select Game Catalog.
- PS4: From the function screen, scroll right and select PlayStation Plus. Scroll down and select Game Catalog.
These paths come from PlayStation Support’s guide to accessing the PlayStation Plus game catalog on PS5 and PS4. Menus can change, so consult the guide if the labels on your system differ. For a catalog game, open its listing and choose Download if your membership makes it eligible; downloading requires the correct plan.
#1 Best Overall
- Redeem for anything on PlayStationStore: games, add-ons, PlayStationPlus and more.
- Everything you want to play. Choose from the largest library of PlayStation content.
- Use gift card funds to contribute towards PlayStationPlus memberships.
Match the category to the membership tier
| Listing category | Membership benefit | What to check |
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| Monthly Games | Essential, Extra, and Premium include the Monthly Games benefit. | Sony says new monthly games are added each calendar month. They are a separate benefit from the Game Catalog; access requires an active membership. |
| Game Catalog | Extra and Premium include Game Catalog access. Extra adds it to Essential benefits. | A catalog title requires the correct plan to download. Check that the game is currently listed for your account and region. |
| Classics Catalog | Premium includes Classics Catalog access. | Confirm the title appears in the local console hub. |
| Game Trials | Premium includes game trials. | A trial is not the same as a full catalog listing; check the game’s offer for the available access option. |
This benefit comparison follows PlayStation’s PlayStation Plus support information and its games page. Premium includes the benefits of Essential and Extra, plus Classics Catalog access, trials, and cloud-streaming benefits. Streaming eligibility depends on the title and plan, so do not assume every listed game can be streamed.
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PlayStation Plus game listings are live and can change. A past listing, a title’s console generation, or its publisher does not establish that it is included now. The official pages do not establish a future removal date for an unspecified game. Verify the current listing and your local console hub before subscribing or upgrading.
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- Redeem for anything on PlayStationStore: games, add-ons, PlayStationPlus and more.
- Everything you want to play. Choose from the largest library of PlayStation content.
- Use gift card funds to contribute towards PlayStationPlus memberships.
For monthly selections, PlayStation’s guide to accessing PlayStation Plus games explains the monthly-games benefit. Treat that selection separately from the Game Catalog: a title’s presence as a monthly game does not by itself mean it is part of the catalog.
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- Redeem for anything on PlayStationStore: games, add-ons, PlayStationPlus and more.
- Everything you want to play. Choose from the largest library of PlayStation content.
- Use gift card funds to contribute towards PlayStationPlus memberships.
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- Everything you want to play. Choose from the largest library of PlayStation content.
- Use gift card funds to contribute towards PlayStationPlus memberships.
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- Redeem for anything on PlayStationStore: games, add-ons, PlayStationPlus and more.
- Everything you want to play. Choose from the largest library of PlayStation content.
- Use gift card funds to contribute towards PlayStationPlus memberships.
What to do if the game does not appear
- Check the spelling and try the game finder’s type filters.
- Look in the console’s PlayStation Plus hub for your account’s country or region; the US website is not a guarantee of local availability.
- Confirm the category before comparing plans. Monthly Games, Game Catalog, Classics Catalog, and trials are different benefits.
- If you are checking a catalog title, verify that your plan is eligible and that the game remains listed. A past appearance is not a guarantee of current access.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
