8 Best PS1 Games You Can Play On PS5 (2024)

The PlayStation 1 era of Sony had plenty of groundbreaking titles, from action-packed driving games to fantastic movie tie-ins.. So yes, this PlayStation has games. Luckily, you can experience some of these classic titles on your PS5 and relive some of the most nostalgic moments in gaming.

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Some PS1 games hold up surprisingly well, while others are dated, but you come back for them anyway because they provide an authentic experience. So, whether you want to go back to the best or if you’re looking for some games to fill up that PS5 library, here are the eight best PS1 games you can play on your PS5.

8 Ape Escape

Apes All-Around

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Ape Escape

Platformer

Systems

Platform(s)
PS1, PS4, PS5

Released
June 18, 1999

Developer(s)
Japan Studio

Publisher(s)
Sony Computer Entertainment

ESRB
e

The Ape Escape franchise has been dormant for many years, but that doesn’t mean you still can't experience the original title. Ape Escape is playable on the PS5 and takes you on a trip across time, including the age of the dinosaurs and medieval castles. Apes have escaped, and they are wreaking havoc across the timeline.

With history at stake, you must control a boy named Spike who has been tasked with capturing all these trouble-making apes. Capturing them is no easy task though, with certain apes having their personalities and evading capture if you don’t pay close enough attention. Can you find them all before it’s too late?

7 Syphon Filter

For Those Who Love Metal Gear

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Syphon Filter

Stealth

Third-Person Shooter

Systems

Platform(s)
PS1, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 3

Released
February 17, 1999

Developer
Eidetic

Publisher
989 Studios

ESRB
T For Teen Due To Animated Blood, Violence

If you love conspiracies, secret agents, and stealth missions, then Syphon Filter is the game for you. The threat of bioweapons looms overhead and only Agent Gabe Logan can put a stop to them. This game features 3rd person gameplay which has you sneaking around hostile military complexes and secret labs. So there’s plenty to do.

The game also features a variety of gadgets that can be used to tackle situations differently. So, while you are encouraged to sneak around and take down enemies with stealth, you can choose how to do so. One item that stands out among the rest is the Taser which can knock out enemies in one hit.

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Twisted Metal

Vehicular Combat

Systems

Platform(s)
PS1, PC

Released
November 5, 1995

Developer(s)
Sony Interactive Studios America, SingleTrac

Publisher(s)
Sony Computer Entertainment

ESRB
T For Teen due to Animated Violence

Vehicular combat is often slept on, but there was a time when Twisted Metal was the cool new thing. In this arena, those with the best driving skills and ability to take down their opponent’s cards can live to tell the tale.

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Combat in the arena is all about knowing the layout of the stadium and utilizing the weapons you find to your advantage. This includes machine guns, land mines, and even nuclear weapons. You must do whatever it takes to reach the end of each character’s storyline. Your reward for rising to the top? The winner gets a wish granted. However, be careful what you wish for because you just might get it.

5 Alone in the Dark The New Nightmare

From The Age Of Survival Horror

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Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

Survival Horror

Systems

Platform(s)
Sega Dreamcast, PC, PS1, PS2, Nintendo Game Boy Color, PS4, PS5

Released
June 18, 2001

Developer(s)
Darkworks, Spiral House, Pocket Studios

Publisher(s)
Infogrames

ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Violence

With so many classic survival horror games getting a remaster, it's nice to go back and try some of the classic entries in the franchises. Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is another horror game from the PS1 era that you can play on the PS5.

This is a gothic horror story that takes place on a mysterious island. As you investigate a grisly murder, it soon leads you to forces beyond your comprehension. This game features a traditional fixed camera angle, enemies afraid of the light, and puzzles that block the road toward the truth.

4 Toy Story 2

Your New Favorite Toy

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Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue

Platformer

Adventure

Shooter

Systems

Platform(s)
Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PC, PS1, PS4, PS5, Android

Released
November 30, 1999

Developer(s)
Traveller's Tales, Disney Interactive
Publisher(s)
Activision

ESRB
e

Toy Story 2 is a great sequel to the original film, and it also has a surprisingly decent movie-tie-in game on the PS1. The game follows the same plot as the film, with Buzz going after Woody after he gets snatched from a yard sale by Big Al.

From here on out, you control Buzz Lightyear and have access to all his little gadgets. This includes his signature laser pointer, which does more than just light up the room this time around. The game also does a good job of making you feel toy-sized as you interact with the world around you from Andy’s room to the airport finale.

3 MediEvil

Earn Your Place

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MediEvil

Action-Adventure

Hack and Slash

Systems

Platform(s)
PS1

Released
October 21, 1998

Developer(s)
SCE Cambridge Studio

Publisher(s)
Sony Computer Entertainment

ESRB
T For Teen due to Blood and Gore, Violence

Medi Evil may have gotten a remaster for the PS5, but the original game is still a classic from the platform's history. Luckily, if you want to experience the original version of the game, you can play it using the PS5 Classic Collection.

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With hack-and-slash gameplay, the deceased warrior Dan will need to redeem himself after having died in the most unworthy of ways. Each level has objectives that need to be completed before you move on, as well as various hidden chalices. If you collect them all, you might just be able to prove that you're a hero and worthy of ascending to a higher plane once the game is over.

2 Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus

An Odd World For The PlayStation

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Puzzles and platforms go hand in hand in the PS1 game, Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus. It is both a sequel and a spinoff to the cult classic, Oddworld: Abes Oddysee. In this entry, players continue the story of Abe, a Mudokon hero, who embarks on a mission to free his fellow Mudokons from enslavement at the hands of the evil Glukkons.

The game allows Abe to possess enemies, issue commands to fellow brethren, and solve complex puzzles along the way. The Oddworld franchise always has a distinct look to it and Abe’s Exoddus on the PS1 is no exception. If you like games that are just a bit difficult, then check it out.

1 Resident Evil Directors Cut

Almost A Jill Sandwich

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Resident Evil

Survival Horror

Systems

Platform(s)
Nintendo DS, PC, PS1, Sega Saturn

Released
March 30, 1996
Developer(s)
Capcom
Publisher(s)
Capcom

ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Language, Violence

The first Resident Evil has had its fair share of remakes and each one tackles the Spencer Mansion incident with different graphical and gameplay features. It also forces you into the iconic tank controls that made the original games so deadly.

Resident Evil Directors Cut may feature a less interesting soundtrack than the original, but being able to play this version will take you back. It has live-action cutscenes that give the game a grindhouse movie feel to it. If you've only ever played the GameCube Remake, then you will also find that while the mansion layout is the same, it looks significantly different from what you're used to.

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