Top PS1 Classics You Can Play On PS5

From adrenaline-pumping driving games to action-packed thrillers and unforgettable movie tie-ins the PlayStation 1 was home to some of the most iconic games in gaming history. Lucky for you, many of these classic gems are available to play on your PS5, so you can dive back into the nostalgia.

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Here, in this article, we bring you a list of the best PS1 games you can play on PS5

Best PS1 Games You Can Play On PS5

Ape Escape – The Classic You Can Play on PS5:

• Release Date: June 18, 1999
• Platform(s): PS1, PS4, PS5
• Developer: Japan Studio
• Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
• Genre: Platformer
• ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

The Ape Escape franchise has been quiet for years, but you can still play the original game on PS5. It takes you on a time-traveling adventure, from the age of dinosaurs to medieval castles. Apes have escaped and are causing chaos across history.

Syphon Filter – For Fans of Metal Gear:

• Release Date: February 17, 1999
• Platform(s): PS1, PS3, PS4, PS5
• Developer: Eidetic
• Publisher: 989 Studios
• Genre: Third-Person Shooter, Stealth
• ESRB Rating: T (Teen) for Animated Blood and Violence

Syphon Filter is a third-person shooter with stealth gameplay, perfect for *Metal Gear* fans. Released in 1999, it’s now playable on PS5 and other PlayStation consoles. You play as Gabe Logan, a special agent tasked with stopping a dangerous bio-terrorist threat. It’s a fast-paced mix of action and stealth that’s still fun today.

Twisted Metal – A Classic Vehicular Combat Franchise

• Release Date: November 5, 1995
• Platform(s): PS1, PC
• Developer(s): SingleTrac, Sony Interactive Studios America
• Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
• Genre: Vehicular Combat
• ESRB Rating: T (Teen) for Animated Violence

Twisted Metal is a wild vehicular combat game from 1995. Players battle in explosive car fights with unique characters and crazy weapons. Available on PS1 and PC, it’s still a fun, action-packed experience for fans of destruction.

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare – A Classic Survival Horror

• Release Date: June 18, 2001
• Platform(s): PS1, PS2, PS4, PS5, Sega Dreamcast, PC, Nintendo Game Boy Color
• Developer(s): Spiral House, Pocket Studios, Darkworks
• Publisher: Infogrames
• Genre: Survival Horror
• ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) for Blood and Gore, Violence

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a survival horror game with a creepy atmosphere and intense gameplay. Released in 2001, it’s available on PS5, PS4, and more. Players explore scary environments, solve puzzles, and fight horrifying creatures to survive. A must-play for horror fans.

Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue – A Toy Story Adventure Like No Other

• Release Date: November 30, 1999
• Platform(s): PS1, PS4, PS5, Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast, PC, Android
• Developer(s): Disney Interactive, Traveller’s Tales
• Publisher: Activision
• Genre(s): Shooter, Platformer, Adventure
• ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue lets you play as Buzz in a fun adventure. Released in 1999, it’s available on PS5, PS4, and more. Explore exciting levels, defeat enemies, and rescue friends in this action-packed platformer. Great for Toy Story fans of all ages!

MediEvil – A Legendary Action-Adventure

• Release Date: October 21, 1998
• Platform(s): PS1
• Developer(s): SCE Cambridge Studio
• Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
• Genre(s): Action-Adventure, Hack and Slash
• ESRB Rating: T (Teen) for Blood and Gore, Violence

MediEvil is an action-adventure game where you play as Sir Dan, a clumsy knight on a quest to earn his place in legend. Released in 1998 on PS1, it mixes hack-and-slash combat with puzzles in a spooky, humorous world. A classic for fans of quirky hero adventures.

Resident Evil: Director’s Cut – A Classic Survival Horror Experience

• Release Date: March 30, 1996
• Platform(s): PS1, Sega Saturn, PC, Nintendo DS
• Developer(s): Capcom
• Publisher: Capcom
• Genre(s): Survival Horror
• ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) for Blood and Gore, Language, Violence

Resident Evil: Director’s Cut is a survival horror classic, released in 1996 with enhanced gameplay and extra content. Explore the haunted Spencer Mansion, solve puzzles, and survive terrifying monsters. A must-play for fans of intense horror.

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