Note: This article was updated in July 2019.
You may never become an astronaut and travel through space, but luckily, aside from novels and movies, video games can help get you out of that world for a few hours at a time. There are all kinds of space-based video games to explore the great unknown or fight some hostile aliens.
From exploring to fighting futuristic battles, there's a space video game on this list for just about everyone. You'll find this list contains our favorite space-set games for the PlayStation 4. If you think we've missed a title that we should include in a future update, let us know by leaving a comment below. below.
In the meantime, take a look at our picks for the best PlayStation 4 space video games below, but note that we haven't ranked these games in any particular order.
#15 Warframe
- Developer: Digital Extremes
- Publisher: Digital Extremes
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, NS
- Released: March 25, 2013
Warframe has been around for a while and it's still loved today. This is a completely free video game that you can download and enjoy right now. If you've never heard of Warframe, think of this game as the Destiny franchise with lots of active players and a variety of quests to take on. Players take on the role of a custom Tenno, an ancient race of warriors bound by blade and gun. In the distant future, you wake up from cryostasis as you are once again needed in a great war that has pitted multiple factions against each other. Of course, this game has been available since 2013, so there's a lot more content to browse right now if you haven't created an account yet.
This is an action RPG title that already has five expansions and right now there doesn't seem to be any slowing down from the development team, Digital Extremes. If you decide to roam the game with friends, most missions are capable of supporting up to four different players and if you're grinding through missions in order to find a particular item with fast-paced combat, this title well worth checking out.
# 14 Observation
- Developer: NoCode
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Platforms: PC, PS4
- Released: May 21, 2019
Observation is an adventure thriller that puts players in the role of an AI named SAM Set on a space station, players must control the AI to help the crew, although in this particular story you will discover slowly what happened to the missing crew, the space station as well as the AI system itself. The game features some of the classic style adventure titles where most of the gameplay is based on solving puzzles in order to advance the narrative.
While it might not be the best known and most hyped video game to be released in 2019, it's worth checking out. Also, being a story-driven game, we're going to avoid revealing too much because the experience is best when entering with as little information about its story as possible.
# 13 Kerbal Space Program
- Developer: Squad
- Publisher: Squad
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
- Released: April 27, 2015
The Kerbal Space Program gives players control of a space initiative where your sole purpose and duty is to create functioning ships for a crew of Kerbals. With a collection of parts that will play an effect through the construction of a spaceship, players will learn how to successfully develop a spacecraft capable of going to space and landing on Earth.
There are a few game modes in the game that are worth trying out. Not only is there a sandbox mode that will give players the ability to be creative and systematically perform trial and error building various spaceships, but also modes that will give players objectives and missions as they travel through space.
With a realistic physics engine, making a spaceship can be a challenge. Each part will need to be carefully placed, which may mean playing around with your trades for a while until they are fully ready for action.
# 12 Elite: Dangerous
- Developer: Frontier Developments
- Publisher: Frontier Developments
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
- Released: December 16, 2014
If you like open-ended exploration and freedom, Elite: Dangerous may become of interest from the get-go. It is a video game developed by Frontier Developments where players will go for a massive open world experience.
The game starts players off with some money and a spaceship, the rest is up to you. Players will be able to embark on space adventures, trade with other players in this open-world galaxy and, of course, compete in space combat simulation.
There are a multitude of ways to earn money both legally and illegally in the game. Speaking of which, there are a number of servers that allow different role-playing games. As a result, the game can be quite difficult or a relatively easy experience.
# 11 Destiny 2
- Developer: Bungie
- Publisher: Activision
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
- Released: September 6, 2017
The Destiny franchise isn't very old at all, with the first installment only releasing in 2014 and although we could add the first title into the mix, we chose to follow the sequel as it is currently active and support.
Destiny 2 is a multiplayer experience, it's the type of video game you'll encounter with a few friends to find loot or complete campaigns. If you like futuristic FPS and haven't tried Destiny or its sequel yet, you might miss out.
A quick turn off for some players might be the repeat you might find yourself in when traversing Destiny 2 as there might be some grinding involved. Likewise, because there is a greater influence in campaigns or side missions with a team, the casual player looking for a narrative journey to enjoy their own time may wish to drop this franchise.
