Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2025?
Plus or minus?
by Liam Croft Yesterday, 5pm
The base PS Plus Essential tier of Sony’s subscription service has picked up some steam over the past few months, with a strong streak of monthly PS5, PS4 games for members to play. Does the September 2025 keep the momentum going? That’s what this Poll is designed to find out.
From Tuesday, 2nd September, you can redeem and download the following:
Psychonauts 2 (PS4) | Review
Stardew Valley (PS4)
Viewfinder (PS5, PS4) | Review
You have one native PS5 title in Viewfinder, then the rest are PS4 games that can be played on Sony’s current system via backwards compatibility. They’ll be available to redeem until 6th October. Let’s take a look at each one in more detail:
Psychonauts 2 (PS4)
Razputin âRazâ Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his lifelong dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn’t been the same since he was rescued from a kidnapping, and what’s worse, there’s a mole hiding in headquarters.
Stardew Valley (PS4)
Youâve inherited your grandfatherâs old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It wonât be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the townâs most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
Viewfinder (PS5, PS4)
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.
Now you know what’s coming next week, place a vote in our polls below and expand on your thoughts in the comments. Are you happy with this selection? Let us know.
