Uncharted 4: A Thief's End review

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is the best value pick here and still one of the most polished adventures on the PS4. Sony's page sets it three years after Uncharted 3: Nathan Drake has left treasure hunting until his brother Sam, long thought dead, returns and pulls him into a search for Captain Henry Avery's treasure and the pirate utopia of Libertalia in Madagascar. Beyond the story, team multiplayer lets you hire Sidekicks and buy Mystical items, and Survival is a wave-based mode for you and up to two friends. Sony also points new players to the Light and Moderate difficulty levels and lists many control options, which keeps it easy to start. A used disc lists at $14.99 at DKOldies, tied for the lowest price on this list. Online modes need PS Plus, and the linear design gives less freedom than Red Dead or Ghost of Tsushima. For a weekend adventure at a low price, it is the safest buy.

Who it is for

Players who want a polished blockbuster adventure at the lowest price on this list.

Price

Used PS4 disc from $14.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $14.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Story set three years after Uncharted 3, with Nathan and his brother Sam
• Hunt for Captain Henry Avery's treasure and the pirate city of Libertalia
• Team multiplayer with hireable Sidekicks and Mystical items
• Survival, a wave-based mode for you and up to two friends
• Customizable controls and difficulty levels from Light to Crushing

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The cheapest disc on the list at $14.99 used, tied with Persona 5
• Strength: Difficulty options from Light to Crushing make it easy for newcomers
• Strength: Multiplayer and Survival co-op add play beyond the story
• Weakness: Online modes need PS Plus
• Weakness: Plays best if you know the earlier Uncharted games
• Weakness: A linear adventure with less freedom than the open-world picks

Key facts

• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Release date: May 10, 2016
• Co-op: Survival mode, up to 3 players
• Content descriptors: Blood, Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
• Platforms: PS4, PS5

Where it ranks

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is No. 6 in our Best PS4 Games verdict.