New Additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog [August 2025]

Hey, so I was scrolling through some PlayStation news — I mean, who isn’t a bit of a gaming junkie these days, right? Anyway, Sony’s gone and dropped a whole bunch of fresh games for the PlayStation Plus catalog. Wow. I wanna say I’m shocked, but honestly, I’m not? It’s the gaming world, after all.

Oh, but heads up, these goodies are just for the fancy ones on the Extra and Premium tiers. A bit exclusive, huh? I mean, one day I’ll splurge. Or maybe not. Who knows.

Alright, top of the pile: Mortal Kombat 1. It’s like, who hasn’t heard of it? Still kicking with those brutal moves and gory finishes. Like, seriously, does it just never get old? Maybe it’s nostalgia. Or maybe it’s just the blood.

And then there’s Spider-Man! Remastered for PS5 folks, but PS4 fans aren’t left in the dust; they have the Game of the Year edition. Spidey crawling around is always cool, isn’t it?

Oh and yeah, Sword of the Sea is in there too. Giant Squid made it – not the sea creature, obviously. The game kinda floats along those Journey vibes. You know, chill yet intense. Or is it the other way around?

Moving on, Earth Defense Force 6. Think aliens, think guns blazing, think ‘why am I doing this alone — oh wait, I can play with friends.’ It’s like a chaotic Saturday night, more or less.

Unicorn Overlord sounds as bizarre as my dreams after pizza. Atlus and Vanillaware concocted this tactical RPG where you reclaim your throne with a quirky gang. Just don’t get too attached, maybe?

Then there’s Atelier Ryza 3. You dive into saving Ryza’s hometown, Kark Isles — it’s a mouthful and a mission. Did I mention companions? Always need some sidekicks on a perilous island adventure.

Indika feels more like a soulful deep dive than a game. You play as a nun. Yes, you heard that right. Call it a spiritual journey or a narrative twist, but hey, even Satan makes an appearance. Didn’t see that one coming.

Oh, Harold Halibut is an oddball too. It’s a claymation setup — reminds me of those quirky stop-motion movies. Harold’s spaceship crashes in some alien ocean. Isn’t life just unpredictable?

Coral Island comes in to calm things down a bit. Leave the urban chaos for some rural peace. Kinda Stardew Valley vibes — crops, animals, and yes, quirky islanders to bond with. Wouldn’t mind that escape sometimes. Or all the time, actually.

And not to forget the classics getting a glow-up in the Premium Exclusives. Resident Evil 2 and 3: Nemesis! Leon and Jill are back, battling nightmare scenarios. There are features like quick saves and rewinds now. Makes replaying those horrors a bit more… bearable?

Whew, did I cover everything? Feels like I ran a marathon through a digital theme park. Games, nostalgia, chaos — what a mix. Or maybe it’s just Tuesday.