To see which PlayStation Plus games your account can access, open the service’s Game Catalog on your console and check the individual game listing. On PS5, go to PlayStation Plus > Benefits > Game Catalog; on PS4, open PlayStation Plus > Game Catalog. Extra and Premium include Game Catalog access, while Premium also adds the Classics Catalog and eligible streaming benefits. The catalog and streaming options can vary by title, region, and time.
Open the Game Catalog on your console
These are PlayStation’s current support paths; menu labels can change with console software updates. PlayStation’s access guide also explains that downloaded PlayStation Plus games appear in your Game Library.
On PS5
- From the Games home screen, move right and select PlayStation Plus.
- Open the Benefits tab and select Game Catalog.
- Choose a game. If available, select Download to install it or Stream to play it through cloud streaming.
On PS4
- From the function screen, move right and select PlayStation Plus.
- Select Game Catalog.
- Choose a game and select Download or Stream, if the option is offered.
Which PlayStation Plus tier includes the Game Catalog?
In the US plan comparison, Game Catalog access is part of Extra and Premium, not Essential. Premium includes the Extra benefits and adds the Classics Catalog, eligible game streaming, and trials. Check PlayStation’s plan comparison for the plan details applicable to your account.
| Membership | Game Catalog | Classics Catalog | Streaming and trials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Not included in the reviewed US plan comparison | Not included in the reviewed US plan comparison | Not included as a Premium benefit in the reviewed US plan comparison |
| Extra | Included | Not included as a Premium benefit | Not included as a Premium benefit |
| Premium | Included | Included | Includes eligible game streaming and trials |
Plan benefits can differ by market, so consult the regional PlayStation Plus plan page if your account is outside the US. The US games and catalog page describes the catalog and its availability.
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Check whether a game can be downloaded or streamed
Open the game’s listing in the catalog and look for its available action. Download means you can install the game on that console; Stream appears only for eligible titles and accounts. A title’s presence in the catalog does not by itself mean it is available on both PS5 and PS4 or that it can be streamed. Use the listing in your own account to confirm the platform and options.
For streaming, PlayStation’s console access guide states a minimum broadband speed of 5 Mbps and 15 Mbps for 1080p streaming. Its PS5 cloud-streaming page says a connection of 5 Mbps upload and 5 Mbps download is needed to establish a streaming session. These are stated requirements, not a promise of smooth play; connection quality and service conditions can affect the experience. See PlayStation’s cloud-streaming requirements.
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Monthly games are different from catalog games
PlayStation Plus monthly games are offered each calendar month. After you add one to your library, you can download and play it while your membership remains active. Game Catalog titles are a rotating selection: they require an eligible tier, an active membership, and the game’s continued inclusion in the catalog. PlayStation explains how to access monthly titles in its guide to PlayStation Plus games.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Why a game may not be available
- Your tier does not include it: Game Catalog access requires Extra or Premium in the US plan comparison; Premium benefits such as Classics Catalog and streaming are separate.
- The listing does not support your console or streaming: Check the specific game page for the platform and for Download or Stream options.
- The title has left the catalog: Catalog selection changes. If a catalog game leaves the service, or your membership expires, PlayStation says you lose access to the game and its associated DLC. Access can return if you resubscribe while the game is available, or if you purchase the title.
- Your regional catalog differs: The catalog pages cited here are US-facing. Offerings can vary by region, so your console’s listing or regional catalog is the authoritative check for your account.
Downloading a catalog game does not make it permanently yours: access still depends on membership eligibility and the game remaining available through the service. For the current US catalog terms, see PlayStation’s catalog page.
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