The 10 PS4 Games You Can't Play On PS5 (For Now)

Script written by Ty Richardson

10 Games That Won’t Make it to PS5

Welcome to MojoPlays, and this is our list of 10 Games That Won’t Make it to PS5. Well...for now, at least.

For months, Sony was saying how most PS4 games will be compatible with PS5. However, the big question was “Which games won’t make it?” Well, that answer has finally been given, and these are the games that won’t be found on PS5. Here’s hoping they’ll find their way into the new generation.

“Hitman Go: Definitive Edition” (2016)

The standard “Hitman” games are great for their flexible gameplay and occasionally goofy scenarios. Unfortunately, “Hitman GO” does not follow this formula, but that doesn’t mean you should steer clear of it. “Hitman GO” boasts the same level of challenge as the main games, and there’s even optional objectives to make things tougher. It’s a puzzle game that will test your wits as you try to avoid guards, and the simple, tabletop game visuals hold a certain charm. The game may only cost less than ten bucks, but apparently, it’s not enough to get onto Sony’s new console.

“DWVR” (2017)

It’s kind of odd to see that only a couple of PSVR titles won’t be migrating with the rest of the catalogue, and some developers are just as confused as we are. "DWVR" is a shooter where players can utilize a wide arsenal of weapons to take down hordes of enemies, whether it be with guns, blades, or magical spells! It's visually unique and looks like a blast to play, which makes it all the more upsetting that we won't get this on PS5. Even developer Mad Triangles is befuddled as to why the game isn't compatible despite using the Unreal Engine, an engine used by hundreds of other studios. Luckily, they are working on a way to get it working on PS5; it may just take a little time.

“We Sing” (2016)

There's no doubt we'll see a fair share of music games come to PS5, but one title we may not see is the 2016 title "We Sing". Originally developed for the Wii in 2009, "We Sing" was re-released onto the Xbox One and PS4 seven years later. Unsurprisingly, the glorified karaoke game won't be found on PS5, and it has little chance of showing up. Like many other music games, it's tied up in copyrighted music, which could make the legal side of development a headache. Publisher THQ Nordic would probably get more out of making a new game with new songs and features rather than porting this decade-old game a second time.

“Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One” (2015)

Did you know they made a second "Afro Samurai" game? Neither did we, and from the looks of it, nobody really acknowledged its existence after launch. "Revenge of Kuma" launched in September 2015 to scathing reviews from mainstream outlets, being criticized for its abhorrent visuals, broken gameplay, and technical issues that was about as stable as a Jenga tower. Sales and reception was so poor that the game was pulled from PSN and Steam just two months after launch, and plans for Volumes 2 and 3 were cancelled entirely. Given that publisher Versus Evil says the game "didn't sell like hot cakes", we can see why this won't be on PS5.

“Joe’s Diner” (2017)

With new tech available to developers, we have a feeling horror games are about to become ten times scarier than they were before. “Joe’s Diner” isn’t one of those games, and it may not ever be. The game originally released on Steam in 2015 and saw mixed reviews, but it only got worse when it ported to PS4 in 2017. The few outlets who bothered reviewing it found a game that had a meandering plot and was absent of any terror whatsoever. Needless to say, “Joe’s Diner” may be one of those titles very, very few people will miss when they get their PS5.

“Just Deal With It!” (2018)

“Just Deal With It” was one of those PlayLink games - you know, the games where Sony wanted you to download apps for them, and setting up was more complicated than other party games? Whereas games like “Hidden Agenda”, “Knowledge is Power”, and “That’s You” had a little more appeal, “Just Deal With It” was simply a collection of card games being sold for more than a real deck of cards would cost. For twenty bucks, you and your friends can use your phones to play Rummy, Poker, Hearts, Blackjack, and Crazy Eights. Perhaps Sony realized how ridiculous this actually was and decided not to migrate into their new console. Doesn’t help that the game didn’t do well with critics…

“TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2” (2020)

Given how racing games often serve as the tech demos for new consoles at launch, you’d think a game like “Ride on the Edge 2” would make the move to PS5 no problem. After all, this is a game that was released in early 2020, which means it’s most likely running on relatively newer, more updated hardware. And yet, here it is on the small list of games that aren’t coming to PS5. “Ride on the Edge 2” didn’t do too terribly in reviews either as most critics found it to be a decent motorcycle racer. Maybe Sony found the title to be too long and convoluted to be on PS5. Who can say?

“Shadwen” (2016)

A good stealth game is hard to come by, and while stealth is incorporated into many, MANY AAA games as a mechanic, we haven’t had a great game entirely centered around stealth since the days of the “Thief” and “Dishonored” games. “Shadwen” looked to be a solid new title, but when it tried going for the kill, it tripped and fell flat on its face instead. Incompetent AI, a disappointing story, and broken mechanics made “Shadwen” a forgettable experience. Had it lived up to its promise and executed its concept better, maybe we’d be begging for it to emerge from the shadows and join us in the new generation of consoles.

“Robinson: The Journey” (2016)

“Robinson: The Journey” is the other VR title we may not see on the PS5. While it isn’t one of the best titles we’ve seen on PSVR and Oculus Rift, it still holds some value with its unique setting and beautiful environments. However, that’s about as good as it gets as reviewers found the gameplay to be dull and lacking any real depth. It was a space adventure that kind of detracts from the excitement adventure games should bring. A shame it won’t be coming to PS5, but there’s dozens of other titles that might be more worthy of your time.

“Shadow Complex Remastered” (2016)

Of all the games that were on the chopping block, this was the hardest to bear. “Shadow Complex” was an exceptional action-platformer that featured impressive visuals and thrilling action for fans of “Metroidvania” games. While it was originally available only on Xbox 360, “Shadow Complex” would get a loving remaster for Xbox One and PS4 in 2016. Alas, this fantastic title will not be coming to the PS5. All we can do now is cross our fingers and pray it’ll make a return in the near future.