The Best PlayStation 4 Hunting Games

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There aren't a ton of hunting games on PlayStation 4, but that doesn't mean there aren't some good titles to choose from. That's why this list ranks all the best PS4 hunting games, including titles that aren't strictly part of hunting genre per se but have hunting elements in them.

One of the newest PlayStation 4 games about hunting is theHunter: Call of the Wild. Released in early 2017, the newest installment in the theHunter series goes back to its hunting roots in a game that is engaging and fun to play. Another popular title is Cabela's African Adventures, a safari hunting game that's also available on the PS3. If you never played Horizon Zero Dawn, it's a must-play game that has hunting elements to it. Other options include Assassin's Creed Origins, Far Cry Primal, and Deer Hunter Reloaded.

Not every hunting game on this list is a PS4 original - take Deer Hunter Reloaded, which came out as an arcade game. However, all these hunting games are currently available on the PlayStation Store, regardless of release date.

Vote up your favorite hunting games for PlayStation 4, or simply use this list as a recommendation guide if you're looking for more titles to play.

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  • theHunter: Call of the Wild
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    As you traverse through breathtakingly verdant landscapes, theHunter: Call of the Wild places you right in the shoes of a seasoned hunter. Combining immersive gameplay with a captivating story, the game pulls you into its pulse-pounding world that's teeming with a variety of creatures, testing your skills and strategy. The game's impact lies in its realistic animal behavior and environments, making you feel like you're truly part of the wild.

  • Red Dead Redemption II
    2

    Dive into the expansive, wild west as an outlaw in Red Dead Redemption II, where the thrill of the hunt is as exhilarating as the immersive narrative. The story's gripping, character-driven plot is matched by diverse gameplay, where hunting becomes essential for survival and progression. The game has set a benchmark for open-world action games, merging story, hunting mechanics, and exploration flawlessly.

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  • Hunting Simulator
    3

    Hunting Simulator

    2017
    263 votes

    Hunting Simulator offers a thrilling, hyper-realistic hunting experience where each decision impacts the story's direction. The gameplay design is robust, with a multitude of weapons, hunting dogs, and species to pursue, giving you a taste of what hunting in the great outdoors feels like. Its accurate representation of hunting scenarios and mechanics sets it apart and has significantly contributed to the genre.

  • Hunting Simulator 2
    4

    Hunting Simulator 2

    2020
    100 votes

    In the successor to Hunting Simulator, Hunting Simulator 2 takes things up a notch with its innovative gameplay and enthralling story. Facing off against more sophisticated AI and braving different weather conditions adds a new layer of challenge and realism to the game. Its lifelike hunting experience has left a strong imprint on the genre.

  • Cabela's African Adventures
    5

    Cabela's African Adventures is no simple hunting game, but an adventure-packed journey through the heart of Africa. The intense gameplay, filled with exotic animals and life-or-death situations, is intricately tied to an engaging storyline, making every hunt count. This game has reshaped the hunting genre by capturing the spirit of an African safari, leaving a lasting impact.

  • Deer Hunter: Reloaded
    6

    Get down in the dirt with Deer Hunter: Reloaded, where each shot tells a piece of the story. The gameplay is deeply engaging, pitting you against nature in a battle of survival and wits. For a hunting game, it has certainly left a mark with its focus on strategy and patient combat.

  • Far Cry Primal
    7

    Far Cry Primal

    2016
    79 votes

    Venturing into the Stone Age, Far Cry Primal offers a savage and brutal hunting experience. The gameplay blends traditional Far Cry mechanics with survival and hunting at the forefront of its visceral story. The game left an indelible impact on the genre, exploring a time period largely untouched by mainstream gaming.

  • Far Cry 5
    8

    Far Cry 5

    2018
    131 votes

    In Far Cry 5, you’re pitted against a fanatical cult, and hunting becomes as much about survival as progression. The gameplay is rich and varied, folding hunting into the narrative that's set amidst a stunning open world. It's had a major influence on the FPS genre, mixing in-depth storytelling and traditional gameplay with hunting aspects organically.

  • Big Buck Hunter Arcade
    9

    Big Buck Hunter Arcade takes you back to the good old arcade days with modern graphics and an addictive storyline. The fast-paced gameplay, filled with a variety of wild game, is perfectly matched with the lightweight narrative, transporting you to a virtual hunting haven. This game has left its footprints in the arcade game genre, blending hunting and thrill seamlessly.

  • Horizon Zero Dawn
    10

    Horizon Zero Dawn

    2017
    63 votes

    In the illustrious Horizon Zero Dawn, hunting is uniquely blended with a compelling dystopian narrative. The gameplay focuses on hunting down large mechanical beasts in a post-apocalyptic world, making every encounter a battle of tactics and fearlessness. The game has considerably impacted the RPG genre with its innovative combination of hunting, exploration, and storytelling.

  • Duck Dynasty
    11

    Duck Dynasty

    2014
    32 votes

    Duck Dynasty invites you to join the famous Robertson family in a duck hunting adventure showcasing their unique narrative. The gameplay is relaxing yet engaging, filled with zany shenanigans and authentic duck hunting. The game successfully encapsulates the spirit of the TV show, leaving a lasting impression on fans and casual players alike.

  • Monster Hunter: World
    12

    Plunge into a lush world teeming with grotesque beasts in Monster Hunter: World. The gameplay hinges on tracking, baiting, and battling colossal creatures, and each successful hunt progresses the enthralling narrative. Revolutionizing the genre, the game seamlessly blends cooperative multiplayer, intricate monsters, and sprawling landscapes to create an unparalleled hunting experience.

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  • Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
    13

    While hunting treasure rather than game, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is a gripping tale of adventure and sacrifice. Each puzzle, combat sequence, and exploration challenge contributes to shaping this treasure-hunting narrative. Its grand cinematic presentation and engaging gameplay have collectively solidified Uncharted 4's place in gaming history.

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  • Days Gone
    14

    Days Gone

    2019
    36 votes

    Days Gone presents an apocalyptically thrilling tale, where players are deep-seated in an open world of wilderness, challenged to outlive swarms of 'Freakers'. The game's crux is in survival-horror, demanding scavenging for valuable resources and strategizing against dynamic and hostile environments. The palpable suspense and eerie ambience of the post-apocalyptic world really get your pulse pounding, leaving you utterly engrossed in its gripping narrative.

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  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
    15

    Playing as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you dive head-first into an epic, fantasy-filled world on a winding hunt for the character's missing daughter. The gameplay comprises intricate elements of sword-fighting, crafting and magic, followed by endless exploration that captures the player's attention. Viewers laud this game's masterful storytelling, which is as unpredictable as it is rich, inviting you to experience a Witcher's adventure first hand.

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  • Far Cry 4
    16

    Far Cry 4

    2014
    44 votes

    Far Cry 4 sends you in on a thrilling journey to Kyrat, a massive untamed landscape, caught in the grips of a treacherous and despotic leader, Pagan Min. Navigating through this action-packed, first-person shooter game requires skillful weapon handling, strategic takedowns and wildlife hunts. The game offers a splendid amalgamation of intense survival combat and a rich storyline, leaving you captivated in its tumultuous world.

  • Predator: Hunting Grounds
    17

    As a thrilling asymmetrical multiplayer game, Predator: Hunting Grounds places you in the shoes of both the ruthless, alien-hunting Predator and a heavily armed, sharp-eyed human fireteam. With an engaging mechanics of stealth, speed, and power, the gameplay evolves into an enthralling cat-and-mouse game. The seamless fusion of chilling suspense and claustrophobic jungle warfare in the game makes for an unforgettable hunting escapade.

  • Detroit: Become Human
    18

    Detroit: Become Human immerses players into an advanced, yet polarized society where humanoid robots called 'Androids' weave their unique narratives. The gameplay is driven by decision-making, relationship-building, and problem-solving, which shape the world and the narrative's branching arcs. The game strikes a chord with its poignant storytelling, intense character interactions and the profound impact of the choices you make.

  • Hunt: Showdown
    19

    Hunt: Showdown

    2020
    13 votes

    In the eerie world of Hunt: Showdown, you piece together clues and hunt vile, supernatural creatures in a competitive, bounty-hunting showdown. The game calls for team cooperation, quick trigger pulls, and tactical traversal, pitting you against both monstrous entities and rival hunters. This hair-raising shooter game is nerve-racking as much as it's captivating, offering thrilling, multiplayer action to its players.

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  • Rise of the Tomb Raider
    20

    Rise of the Tomb Raider introduces players to the perilous world in Lara Croft's shoes, chasing deadly secrets and hidden truths. This game is a roller-coaster ride of puzzles, combat, stealth attacks, and exploration that keeps you on the edge of your seat every second. The deep, gripping storyline coupled with Lara’s character development provides a compelling gaming experience.

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  • Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
    21

    Monster Hunter World: Iceborne lets you set foot in a freezing, creature-infested hunting ground, demanding a deep understanding of the ecosystem and your prey. It expands the gameplay with new monsters, challenging hunts, updated combat mechanics, and more in-depth strategizing. This icy expansion delivers a chilly punch of addictive gameplay and innovative monsters that’ll keep you hunt-happy for countless hours.

  • Assassin's Creed Origins
    22

    In Assassin's Creed Origins, players embody Bayek, the last Medjay, tossed into the mysterious and captivating world of ancient Egypt. Perfectly balancing stealth, combat, and exploratory mechanics, the game’s diverse missions and side quests leave players enthralled. The profound sense of history, solid narrative arcs, and visually stunning settings make for a truly immersive experience.

  • Jurassic World Evolution
    23

    Jurassic World Evolution places you in the heart of the iconic Jurassic Park universe, tasking players with constructing and managing their own dinosaur-filled park. The gameplay neatly integrates strategy, park-building, and dinosaur genetics into a captivating experience. The enthralling journey across the iconic islands leaves you amazed while challenging your creative and management skills.

  • Far Cry New Dawn
    24

    Far Cry New Dawn

    2019
    34 votes

    Far Cry New Dawn spins a colorful, post-apocalyptic tale that sees players battling ruthless highwaymen and leaders, The Twins, while rebuilding a shattered community. Combining elements of first-person shooting, stealth approach, and resource scavenging, the game offers variety of mechanics. The juxtaposition of vibrant visuals with a gloomy, post-apocalyptic storyline crafts a bold, intense gaming experience.

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  • Bloodborne
    25

    Bloodborne

    2015
    8 votes

    Dipping players into a macabre, gothic world, Bloodborne tells a dark and twisted tale of nightmares and unspeakable horrors. The game mechanics focus on precision combat, brutal bosses, and shrewd strategizing for survival, truly testing your gaming mettle every step of the way. The rich lore, cryptic storyline and uncompromising difficulty deliver an intoxicating blend of horror and satisfaction.