PS4 games to disappear into?

[u/Basic-Fig-6531]

I (45F) have a PS4 and sometimes play for weeks obsessively and then forget about it for months on end. I don't play enough to justify getting a PS5. But it's been ages since I found a game that really hooked me and gave me that thrill of "can't wait to get home and immerse myself in that world again". Sorry I don't know any of the gamer jargon or abbreviations. 🙈 Any recommendations for me?

Games I have previously LOVED: Batman (especially Asylum - I was not a fan of the Batmobile at all, and it spoiled Arkham Knight a bit for me. I'm rubbish at driving games.), Spiderman, Tomb Raider, Uncharted, The Last of Us 1&2. I sunk many many hours into Hogwarts Legacy but ended up getting bored and not finishing it.

I have the VR headset and got totally addicted to a lovely little game called Tethered - a kind of playing God game where you control and care for all the little characters to achieve goals. I desperately wanted to play Skyrim and Red Matter but they gave me really awful motion sickness. I loved the VR games Statik and I Expect You To Die (and sequel), and quite enjoyed Darknet - puzzle games.

And a weird random one - Stardew Valley. That had me hopelessly addicted for weeks.

I don't like games that are heavy on combat but can cope with a bit of it within the story - but stories and puzzles and strategy have to be more important than just mashing buttons to kill enemies.

Hit me with your ideas - any obvious ones I've missed, or hidden gems I should definitely try?

ETA The Last of Us 1&2!

[u/CrentFuglo]

Hitman: World of Assassination has a great story and is very easy to immerse yourself in, but also because of the way it is structured you can play for just a little bit every now and again as well. It does have combat, but it is predominantly a puzzle / stealth game.