Project Q’s streaming technology lets you play your favorite PlayStation 5 titles on portable, 1080p and 60fps. That doesn’t come without a few sacrifices. We picked 20 games that could make it work.
For starters, any fast-paced game that you’d want to drop in out of could make Project Q worth it. Games like Ghostrunner where you have non-stop running, slashing, and wall running. It’s the kind of thrill you’d want to bring with you everywhere. And on a smaller screen, you’re much less likely to feel nauseous from all that jumping around. Roguelikes like Returnal, Hades, and Enter the Gungeon have that fast-paced appeal. You could net hours of playtime on these. And their rinse and repeat formula won’t be as frustrating if you can play it on portable in short bursts. If you want more challenge, there’s games like Sifu with its intense hand to hand brawls. Monster Hunter Rise would work too. We’ve already seen it happen on the Switch, but grinding and hunting Rajangs could be so much better on Sony’s console.
With Project Q’s portability, it will be easier than ever to sit down for long story-driven games. This will work especially well for games that don’t aren’t that graphically demanding, so you’re not losing much by playing them on handheld. The Outer Wilds is great for this. It’s a beautifully somber trip across a fictional solar system. It won’t be as immersive as your big screen TV. But you can at least rest your head while you go through black holes, run away from tornadoes, and…reflect on your life. In Stray, you can play as a cat, meow as much as you want, pounce from building to building, and get chased by robots. It’s the ultimate fantasy. For something even more laid back, there’s Sackboy: A Big Adventure. A simple, straightforward platformer that probably won’t need the PS5’s power.
The Project Q could also be a great platform for JRPGs. The llght reading in between heavy story beats could make for great bedtime stories. Games like Octopath Traveler II, Tales Of Arise and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim are ideal. These can get you over fifty to a hundred hours of story content. The gameplay isn’t demanding since it’s all a numbers game. There’s a lot of room to appreciate the mystery of its narrative. Catherine Full Body and Persona 5 Royal are also good choices. These two are the crown jewels of Atlus’ repertoire, thanks to their fascinating anime story, light dating sim gameplay and catchy soundtrack. You can’t go wrong with either of them. On the other hand, if you like lengthy stories AND playing with your friends, there’s Genshin Impact. To this day, three years after release, this live-service RPG hasn’t lost its touch. The gacha gameplay makes sure there are plenty of activities for players.
For a stimulating reading experience that’s not a JRPG, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut does the job. Half the game is just reading, which is fine as it’s one of the best-written videogames out there. Just be ready to mess up every now and then. It’s all part of the fun.
Horror games would work well on Project Q. Namely Dredge and The Quarry. Dredge’s addictive fishing can cozy you up until you get mawed by an Eldritch horror. While The Quarry offers a more casual cinematic-gaming experience with no pressure on your part. Aside from making tough choices and not letting your favorite characters die.
To end this list, we have sports games that we think it’s better on Project Q. You can never go wrong with Gran Turismo 7. Who wouldn’t love having Sony’s ultimate racing game turned into a portable game you can just pick up on the go. For more serious online gaming, we could have Rocket League. It’s not exactly racing, but you’ll have to grind to get to the big leagues. We’ve already seen Switch do it. Sony could do it so much better.
While the Project Q is still in production, we can only speculate on how well it complements the PlayStation 5. Do we need it? Is it really necessary? Comment below and we’ll talk about it.