This one is technically a reimagining of the original 2002 PS2 game, released alongside a theatrical film that most people have already forgotten about. The film is not the point. The game is. Insomniac took the bones of the original, rebuilt it with PS4-era visuals and a tighter structure, and delivered one of the cleanest platformers on the system. The weapons are creative, the humor lands more often than it misses, and the whole thing is genuinely playable by anyone regardless of age or skill level. It is a good entry point for the franchise and a good PS4 game on its own terms. If you have kids who are ready for something more involved than a mobile game, this is the answer.

The Vault · 2016
Ratchet & Clank (2016)
Part remake, part movie tie-in, entirely one of the best platformers on PS4.
PlayStation 4ActionPlatformer
Third Person ShooterFamily FriendlyCollectibles
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IndustryJul 242012
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ReleaseHow to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
Available new on PS4 as a PlayStation Hits title for under $10 at Best Buy and Walmart. Plays on PS5 via backwards compatibility.
Modern Re-release
PS5 owners should note Rift Apart is the current-gen successor, but this remains the best entry point for the series.
Game Record
| Platform | PlayStation 4 |
| Released | April 12, 2016 (PS4) |
| Developer | Insomniac Games |
| Publisher | Sony |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Players | 1 Player |
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