5 PS5 Games That Shine on a Samsung TV for Ultimate Fun

The PS5 changed everything. Seriously, the graphics are insane, load times basically don’t exist anymore, and the gameplay? Chef’s kiss. But here’s the thing: you can’t just plug this beast into any old TV and expect magic to happen.

That’s where a Samsung TV comes in. Trust me on this one.

I’ve spent way too many hours testing different setups, and when you pair a PS5 with the right Samsung display, it’s like seeing your favorite games for the first time all over again. Here are five games that’ll blow your mind when you experience them on a Samsung TV.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is basically a PS5 flex in disguise. One second you’re on a neon-soaked planet, the next you’re jumping through a portal into some crystalline wonderland. It’s wild.

On a Samsung TV, those dimension-hopping sequences hit different. The colors pop so hard it almost hurts your eyes (in the best way possible). Every explosion feels like it’s happening in your living room. I’m talking about particle effects that make you go “wait, how is this even possible?”

The HDR support really shines here — pun intended. When Ratchet fires up his arsenal in those darker levels, you can see every detail of the weapon effects against the shadows. It’s like watching Pixar, but you’re controlling it.

Demon’s Souls

Okay, let’s talk about beautiful suffering. Because that’s what Demon’s Souls is.

This remake looks absolutely stunning, but it needs the right TV to really show off. Samsung TVs nail those deep blacks that make the game’s atmosphere so haunting. When you’re creeping through the Tower of Latria (if you know, you know), those shadows feel genuinely menacing.

The 4K resolution means you can see every disgusting detail on those demons. Which sounds gross, but it’s actually incredible from a technical standpoint. Plus, with VRR and low input lag, you won’t have any excuses when you die for the hundredth time. It’s all skill, baby.

Returnal

This game messed with my head in the best possible way. Time loops, alien planets, psychological horror — it’s got everything.

But here’s how it gets even more interesting: Samsung’s Object-Tracking Sound technology. When some nightmare creature is stalking you through those alien forests, the audio follows it across your screen. It’s genuinely unsettling and completely immersive.

The Quantum Dot tech makes those alien environments look otherworldly. Those electric blue and neon orange plants practically glow off the screen. During intense firefights, you can track every bullet and energy blast without losing focus.

Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Swinging through New York has never felt this good. 

The ray tracing in this game is show-off level impressive. Building reflections, puddle reflections, even reflections in car windows — it all looks real. On a Samsung TV with Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, even the fastest web-swinging sequences stay buttery smooth.

Miles’s Venom powers look incredible with Samsung’s color range. When he charges up for a big attack, those electric effects are so vivid they’re almost blinding. The snow-covered city in winter scenes? Absolutely gorgeous.

Plus, there’s something satisfying about seeing your neighborhood recreated in such detail. I spent an embarrassing amount of time just swinging around, looking at landmarks.

Horizon Forbidden West

Post-apocalyptic robot dinosaurs shouldn’t look this pretty, but here we are.

Aloy’s world is packed with detail that’ll make you stop mid-quest just to admire the scenery. Those mechanical beasts catch sunlight in ways that seem almost real. The HDR really shows off during sunrise and sunset sequences — the lighting is movie-quality stuff.

Samsung’s Multi View feature is actually clutch here. You can pull up a guide or map while you’re playing, which is perfect for a game this massive. No more pausing every five minutes to check where you’re supposed to go.

The Bottom Line

You don’t need a Samsung TV to enjoy these games. But if you want to see what your PS5 can really do? It’s worth the investment.

These five games represent some of the best visual experiences you can have right now. The combination of cutting-edge console tech and Samsung’s display technology creates something special — colors that pop, blacks that are actually black, and smooth performance that keeps up with the action.

Don’t just take my word for it, though. Try it yourself and see the difference.