January’s PlayStation Plus Game List

It’s the beginning of the month, which means it’s time for PlayStation Plus members to get excited. The new year is off to a great start as the January PlayStation Plus games are just what you need to delve into some new stories and explorations.

Like last month, this month’s games are free for PlayStation Plus users — and there are three of them. With one game from the highly-prized current-gen PS5 and two more from the PS4, you have a few options to choose from. Of course, since they’re free, you can download them all! 

January 2021 PlayStation Plus Games

This month’s release includes three games — Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Greedfall. The latter two were previously available on the PS4 and will still be playable for PS5 users, thanks to backwards compatibility. While an older version of Maneater does exist, this new one from PS Plus is specifically for the PlayStation 5.

If you like adventure games with action and exploration, then Maneater is sure to give you a unique twist on that experience. You’ll be playing as one of the deadliest creatures on the planet — a shark. Swim around underwater, jump above and watch your finned character grow into a maneating force. Of course, Maneater keeps you on your toes as you fight off humans and other animals. Don’t forget to stop and take in the scenery! 

The next game, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, follows along in the Lara Croft universe as she tries to stop the end of the world. An imminent apocalypse lets you delve into the world of South American jungles. Avoid traps, solve puzzles and work with your surroundings to survive with limited supplies. Exploring takes on a whole new meaning in this game. 

Finally, Greedfall is another immersive game that you can get for free in the January PlayStation Plus games. This role-playing game (RPG) lets you explore a mysterious, remote island where magic, secrets and treasure are abundant. Make friends, make enemies, hone your skills and discover everything Greedfall has to offer. 

Monthly Free Games

PlayStation Plus has been offering free games every month for a while. If you’d like to get on board, you can pay the monthly subscription fee of $9.99 or the yearly fee of $59.99. You can also make quarterly payments of $24.99. With this membership, you’ll get exclusive rewards, discounts, access to online gameplay and, of course, the free games. 

Finding games to play during quarantine, or in general, can sometimes be a mixed bag. However, with this subscription, you’ll have access to a range of genres and games.

Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Greedfall became available on Tuesday, January 5 and will be available to download for free until Friday, February 5. 

You can get these games by downloading them from the PlayStation website after signing into your account. You can also download them from the PS console by going to the PlayStation Network Store and finding the available games.

Play the Right Way

These January PlayStation Plus games are just what you need to start your gaming experience the right way in 2021. You’ll get a range of perspectives, from playing as a Lara Croft herself to playing as a shark. Act soon — these games won’t be free for long!