PS Plus adding most addictive 'cozy game' of all time

While Sony was always going to struggle against Xbox Game Pass in September, the company has come out fighting with another really good PlayStation Plus line-up for Essential subscribers.

Available from September 2, the PS Plus Essentials include the superb Psychonauts 2, as well as first-person puzzle game Viewfinder.

If that wasn't good enough, Sony has also confirmed plans to bring ultra-addictive cozy game Stardew Valley to the service in September.

Stardew Valley begins with your character inheriting the family farm, although there's so much more to it than simply growing crops and feeding animals.

You'll need to form relationships with your fellow villagers, attend town festivals, visit the neighbouring area, go fishing, head down the mines or simply wonder around foraging for items. It's wonderful.

The game is hugely popular among gamers, earning overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam.

It also helps that developer ConcernedApe has released a steady stream of free content updates since the game's original launch.

This includes everything from new pets and farm types, to end-game skills, major annual events, new crops, activities and lots more.

You could easily spend hundreds of hours in this one, which is why it's great to see it finally come to PS Plus.

It's also worth noting that Stardew Valley takes advantage of the PS Plus online multiplayer function, letting you team up and play with friends.

"You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley," reads the official description.

"Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won't be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared.

"The community centre, once the town's most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!"

With Xbox Game Pass adding Hollow Knight Silksong to its ranks in September, Sony needed a strong PS Plus line-up, which it has most certainly delivered.

Psychonauts 2 is another highly-rated game, earning Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam. Fans love the creative level design, the colourful visuals and the game's unique sense of character.

Viewfinder, meanwhile, is another beloved game. Players use a special camera to reshape reality and overcome obstacles. It's an extremely inventive game with some excellent puzzles that will make you feel extra clever.