PlayStation drops 6 free downloads you can try now, no PS Plus needed

PlayStation Plus might have an advantage normally, but not when it comes to these six free downloads.

That’s correct; currently, there are several free experiences available for PlayStation users without the need for a PS Plus subscription.

Happy days.

Before you rub your hands together with glee, we’d like to draw your attention to where we said “experiences”.

As much as we’d love to be able to tell you that these six downloads are full games, they’re in fact demos.

This might be slightly disappointing to some, but come on now, who’s going to say no to trying a new game without spending money?

Okay, we need this new Astro Bot controller.

No one, that’s who.

Dark Souls fans will want to check out Deathbound, as it’s a “one-of-a-kind party-based Soulslike” adventure.

Ideally suited for when you want to game with friends, the “unforgiving land” it's set in can’t be saved alone.

For those who prefer taking their time and planning their actions strategically, M.A.C.E. Tower Defense is for you.

This “classic tower defence game” offers “unique enemies” to battle, and several tower upgrades.

Easily one of the biggest demos available, Rise of the Ronin is going to appeal to many PS5 players.

Rated highly, this 19th century Japanese set RPG will sate your appetite for beautiful visuals mixed with challenging fights.

Offering a more poignant journey is Selfloss, a narrative driven game that deals with emotive experiences, such as loss and grief.

You might find yourself crying, but you’ll also find beauty here, too.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is another positively reviewed game that delivers a stunning universe to explore.

A “unique” single-player tale is about to begin, but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s going to be easy going.

Lastly, there’s Frogun Encore, for those of you who want something light-hearted and silly to while away the hours.

This 3D platformer captures the essence of the first game, while offering some updates to keep the adventure fresh and entertaining.

That should be more than enough for you to be getting on with, and if it’s not, there’s plenty of other PS demos available as well.