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| A mix of PlayStation Plus games for Father’s Day, from family co-op and party games to sports and platforming. |
By Jon Scarr
Spending time with Dad on Father’s Day doesn’t need to be complicated. Sometimes all you need is a couch, a controller, and a game that gets everyone laughing, competing, or remembering what they used to play.
If you’ve got a PlayStation 5 or a PlayStation 4 and a PlayStation Plus subscription, you already have plenty of PlayStation Plus games to play with Dad this Father’s Day. The library covers sports, party games, co-op adventures, racing, platforming, and retro games, so the harder part is knowing where to start.
So I’ve put together a list of 10 PlayStation Plus games to play with Dad this Father’s Day. Some games work well when the whole family is on the couch. Some are better when it’s just you and Dad trading turns. A few are here because nostalgia is half the fun.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Puts Two Eras Of Sonic In One Place
Sonic X Shadow Generations brings together two different sides of Sonic. You get the updated Sonic Generations content with classic and modern Sonic, then Shadow Generations adds a newer campaign focused on Shadow.
That makes it a fun Father’s Day game if Dad remembers Sonic but hasn’t followed every newer entry. There’s enough familiar speed and stage replaying to make it approachable, and Shadow’s side brings a sharper edge. It also works well when you’re trading the controller back and forth. One person plays a level, hands over the controller, and then you can laugh about who found the better path.
LEGO Horizon Adventures Keeps Co-op Light For The Family
LEGO Horizon Adventures is one of the easiest games to start if younger family members are joining Dad on the couch. It takes the world of Horizon and turns it into something brighter, sillier, and much easier to follow.
Dad doesn’t need deep Horizon knowledge to enjoy it. The LEGO humour carries the tone, and the action keeps moving without turning every fight into homework. If Father’s Day is more about relaxing with family than chasing a hard challenge, LEGO Horizon Adventures fits that plan well. It’s also a co-op game where fooling around is part of the fun.
The Jackbox Party Pack 9 Lets Everyone Join In
The Jackbox Party Pack 9 is the game to start when you want more people involved. Phones and tablets become the controllers, so nobody has to dig through drawers looking for extra gamepads.
This is the one for dads who like trivia, strange prompts, jokes, and a little harmless embarrassment. It’s also useful when not everyone in the room plays games regularly. It’s easy for family to jump in, even if they don’t usually play games. One round can turn into the whole night if Dad gets competitive over the worst possible answer.
Rally Cross! Brings Back Early PlayStation Racing
Rally Cross! is the retro game on this list, and that’s exactly why it belongs here. Originally released on PlayStation, it now sits in the Classics Catalog with rewind support and quick saves.
This is a strong match for dads who remember when racing games were simpler and less forgiving. It’s less about tuning menus and more about getting around the track in one piece. It won’t look like a current racer, but that old PlayStation feel is the reason to try it. Play a few races, laugh at the old-school handling, and treat it as a quick trip back to early PlayStation.
Untitled Goose Game Turns Mischief Into Co-op Fun
Untitled Goose Game fits if Dad likes silly games that don’t need a lot of setup. You play as a goose causing trouble around a quiet village, and the whole idea is simple enough for anyone to understand right away.
The two-player mode makes it a strong Father’s Day game. You and Dad can work together to bother villagers, steal items, and laugh when a plan goes wrong. It brings a lighter co-op option to the list without feeling like another platformer, sports game, or party game.
EA Sports Madden NFL 26 Is Made For Bragging Rights
Nothing says Father’s Day quite like picking teams, talking a little trash, and trying to win the final drive. EA Sports Madden NFL 26 is the natural game for football dads.
Sports games fit Father’s Day because one match can be enough. Madden also works if Dad isn’t into platforming, party games, or LEGO humour. If he follows the NFL, the appeal is immediate. The fun comes from small moments, like forcing a turnover, missing an easy field goal, or calling the wrong play at the worst possible time.
Human: Fall Flat Makes Physics Part Of The Joke
Human: Fall Flat is a good match if Dad likes puzzle games that don’t take themselves too seriously. You control a wobbly little character through physics-based stages where climbing, carrying, pulling, and jumping rarely go as smoothly as planned.
That makes it a natural couch game for Father’s Day. You and Dad can work through puzzles together, mess up the timing, and laugh when the solution turns into a clumsy pileup. It keeps the lighter tone we wanted in this part of the list while giving you something more hands-on than a party game.
Overcooked! All You Can Eat Turns Dinner Into A Disaster
Overcooked! All You Can Eat starts with cooking meals and filling orders. A few minutes later, everyone is shouting about onions, dirty plates, and who forgot the rice.
That’s why it belongs on a Father’s Day list. It turns cooperation into comedy almost immediately. Dad doesn’t need to memorize complicated controls or follow a long story. He just needs to grab ingredients, chop food, and try not to burn the kitchen down. It’s a strong match if your family likes games where failure is just as funny as winning.
Rayman Legends Brings Colourful Platforming To The Couch
Rayman Legends is a strong fit if Dad likes platformers but wants something faster and more playful than Sackboy: A Big Adventure. It’s bright, quick, and built around short levels that are easy to jump into without a long setup.
The local multiplayer support is the big reason it belongs here. Up to four people can play together, which makes it a strong family couch game for Father’s Day. It also brings another classic-feeling platformer without leaning only on nostalgia. If Dad grew up with side-scrollers, Rayman Legends is an easy one to hand over.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure Keeps Family Co-op Friendly
Sackboy: A Big Adventure fits family co-op because it is easy to pick up and play without feeling too basic. It’s friendly without being dull, and the platforming has enough challenge to keep adults involved.
The controls are easy to understand right away. Run, jump, grab collectibles, and try not to fall behind. That makes it perfect if Dad wants to play but doesn’t want a long explanation first. It also has a warm handmade look that fits Father’s Day better than something too intense. If you want one game that works for parents, kids, and anyone watching from the couch, Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a strong final game.
Make Father’s Day About Playing Together
The right Father’s Day game is the one Dad will actually enjoy. That could mean a quick Madden match, a Jackbox round with the whole family, co-op in LEGO Horizon Adventures, or a short trip back to early PlayStation racing with Rally Cross!
You don’t have to settle on one kind of game either. Start with something light, move into a sports match, and end with a party game once more people join in. However you spend the day, the point is to make time for Dad and play something together.
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