Note: This list is illustrative; results change as the emulator evolves.
Playable
PCSX4 is a Windows x86-64 emulator that aims to run PlayStation 4 games on PC by implementing the PS4 system APIs and translating GPU calls. Its development is ongoing; compatibility varies widely by title and depends on factors such as game engine, anti-cheat or DRM, GPU driver support, and how complete emulator implementations of system services are. pcsx4 compatibility list
While there is an old emulator called PCSX, it is obsolete.
While PCSX4 is fake, PS4 emulation is currently being developed legitimately. The main project is shadPS4. Note: This list is illustrative; results change as
These games boot and allow the player to control the character, but significant visual bugs or crashes prevent a full playthrough.
| Title | Issue | Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | The Last of Us Part I | Texture Streaming | Boots to menu. Severe texture pop-in and lighting errors make gameplay difficult. | | God of War (2018) | Shader Compilation | In-game, but massive stuttering due to shader compilation. Textures often fail to load. | | Uncharted 4: A Thief's End | Geometry Issues | Loads levels but missing geometry makes navigation nearly impossible. | | Marvel's Spider-Man | Lighting Errors | Main menu works; in-game has severe purple/lighting artifacts. | Test environment factors:
Below is a curated, factual compatibility table based on the current state (2025) of the most advanced PS4 emulators: GPCS4 (most promising) and fpPS4 (most stable for 2D games).
Rating Scale:
| Game Title | Emulator | Status | Notes | |------------|----------|--------|-------| | Sonic Mania | fpPS4 | Playable | Near full speed, minor audio crackles. 2D games work best. | | Undertale | fpPS4 | Playable | Stable, no major issues. | | Shovel Knight | GPCS4 | Loads | Menu works, crashes on level start. | | Bloodborne | All | Broken | Boots to main menu only (emulator recognizes executable). Crashes on new game. The white whale of PS4 emulation. | | The Last of Us Remastered| GPCS4 | Broken | Fails due to advanced GPU features (compute shaders). | | God of War (2018) | None | Broken | Requires too many low-level system calls. | | Horizon Zero Dawn | None | Broken | Encryption layers not yet fully bypassed. | | Persona 5 Royal | Kyty | Loads | Intro video plays (software render), crashes at title screen. | | Stardew Valley | fpPS4 | Playable | Works well, some UI flickering. | | Dark Souls Remastered | GPCS4 | Boots | Black screen after Bandai Namco logo. |
Important: This list changes weekly. Do not treat it as static. The emulators are in alpha stage—expect crashes, missing textures, and 5-15 FPS on high-end hardware.