Another collection of excellent games joins PlayStation Plus this month, and you’ve come to the right place for details!
Starting things off on PS4 is Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee — New ‘n’ Tasty! This side-scrolling adventure reboots the PlayStation classic with new visuals, new sound, enhanced controls, and even more dark humor than before. Also coming to the PS4 lineup is Valiant Hearts: The Great War. This colorful puzzle game carries with it a heavy subject matter, as it follows four intersecting lives (and a loyal canine companion) during the first World War.
On PS3, gamers with PS Plus can download the critically-acclaimed Papo & Yo, alongside the wit-inducing Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments. And on PS Vita, watch out for OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood and CounterSpy.
These games will be available for Plus members when PlayStation Store updates later today.
Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee — New ‘n’ Tasty! (PS4)
Free for PS Plus Members
It’s the return of a PlayStation classic! Join Abe in this rebooted platformer that has enhanced visuals, sound, and controls. Help him free his people from a dastardly meat processing facility, and see why gamers fell in love with good ol’ Abe in the first place!
Valiant Hearts: The Great War (PS4)
Free for PS Plus Members
The story of intersecting lives that suffer under the impossible duress of the first World War. Inspired by actual WWI tokens from the friends and family of the development team, this game may be colorful, but tells a dark and devastating story. Bring a box of tissues!
Papo & Yo (PS3)
Free for PS Plus Members
Papo & Yo is the story of a young boy, Quico, and his best friend, Monster. Monster is a huge beast with razor-sharp teeth, but that doesn’t scare Quico away from playing with him. Build your friendship with Monster by solving puzzles together and adventuring through a magical, surrealist world.
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (PS3)
Free for PS Plus Members
You are the legendary detective. Use your powers of wit and deduction to piece together several grisly cases and pass judgement on the accused. Will you live up to the legacy embodied in the name “Holmes?”
OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood (PS Vita | PS4)
Free for PS Plus Members
Grind, kick, jump, and trick your way to a high score in the “skate-em-up” sequel to OlliOlli. Players can push their skills to the limit with a refined combo system, new modes, and more. Don’t fall!
CounterSpy (PS Vita | PS4 | PS3)
Free for PS Plus Members
Inspired by the Cold War, this stylish adventure tasks you with keeping the world’s superpowers in balance, all while blending covert operations and high-intensity gunplay into a colorful pastiche of gaming subterfuge.
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Nice month!
4 PS+ free games for PS4 in March (thanks to cross-buy). I wish that Sherlock Holmes game had cross-buy as well cause I would rather play on PS4.
Where is the Driveclub for the PS Plus ???
you should start this article by saying, “forgive the delay ..”
A pretty good month overall…but I can’t believe you guys did the same thing again. You gave us only the PS3 version of a cross-gen game (Thief and now Sherlock Holmes). And to make it worse, they’re games I’d really like to play, but why on Earth would I play them on PS3 when there’s a much better version?
I think i would be the only one here to enjoy the free Sherlock Holmes game. Has thought of buying this one but gladly see it was offered here.
PS4 version would be perfect but I guess i should complain too much.
i just lost 10$ because of Papa & yo. When i first saw it was free in list free games on store . But when i pressed “confirm purchase” it changed to 9.99$. What can i do now guys :(
Hey where is Spring sale post… come on….. Do it.. We know why you have been late on IGC update…
This is it? This was what we were waiting for? Valiant Hearts is the only game that draws my interest on that list, and I already own it. Guess I have no reason to resub any time soon
Papo & Yo is no longer seen in free PS+ games
“Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee — New ‘n’ Tasty!” is a remake of a classic AAA title. It was $30 on release. As a gamer in my 30’s, I’m disgusted by how spoiled this younger generation is. No appreciation for classic design. You guys just throw it to the side… “pfft, indie”.
Awesome collection, love it~
Damn man. I wanted Blazblue.
Whew! I was getting worried we were going to get some sort of unfortunate news about the IGC today. This is a surprising twist – no big marquee AAA games, but rather, a bunch of solid titles that really reward the PS4/Vita owners out there.
Super excited about Olli Olli 2, Counterspy and Oddworld NnT.
And Valiant Hearts! I’m glad more people will get to play it. It’s fantastic!
Great selection this month, 4 new PS4 downloads which is awesome, I just wish that Sherlock Holmes was cross-buy with the PS4 as well.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War Amazing game and Vita love it.
Those games are good! But i’m still waiting a AAA for ps4 :D GG SONY
Seriously, the ever declining quality of PS+ IGC is really shameful. Compare this to the IGC just a year ago and its a night and day difference. Vita’s selection has been horrid for MONTHS, where did games like Gravity Rush and Uncharted go!? PS4’s selection is super hit and miss, and this is the worst I’ve seen PS3’s in a while.
I’m going to go back to my free Rayman on XBO now
Looks like I’ll be letting my PS+ run out. That was a pretty sorry apology and once again the games are crap.
Thanks for the update. The selection of games is good, thanks for that, for a moment I was afraid you would miss the date.
Valiant Hearts : The Great War is a really great game! It’s the only one in the IGC that i care for… and i already own it…
*sigh* another not so great month for +… i hope the sales for plus get better… lately it’s only rebates for everyone, plus doesn’t get better (besides that one sale a few weeks back)
I should enjoy OlliWood 2 and CounterSpy as I haven’t played either of those. But Papo & Yo? You sold that for 97 cents a long time ago and I bought it. And Sherlock Holmes? Meh, who knows, I might like it. Wish Valiant Hearts was crossbuy :( I would have loved to play it.
Still though, to make us wait this long for this selection sucks. You did this a few months ago too. I would suggest simply figuring out what you’re doing as the anticipation is leading to exceptional expectations and finally disappointment. It never used to be this bad, so why is this becoming a thing? Maybe you should just switch back to the old system if it would lead to faster and easier service.
I was pretty disappointed to have missed out on sales for both Oddworld and Valiant Hearts at the end of last year, so this month is awesome for me. Everyone complaining about the lack of “quality” this month needs to broaden their horizons. And Oddworld is a $30 game. Not cheap at all.
I don’t ever leave a comment but I had to today. Ps plus is a joke now and definitely not worth it anymore.
Easy to say was a great month if you have a PSVita. I have only the PS4 and I didn’t buy the Vita cause I like graphics and big screens. And then I see AGAIN 2 indy games on the lineup, for the 2nd time this year and we’re on march
In the web store, Papo & Yo shows up as free to plus members on the PS+ free game page. However, once I put it in my “cart” it no longer shows up as free. I was able to “buy” all of the other games without a problem.
I’m looking forward to New & Tasty!
Hey Sid, any word on when we’ll get our $15 credit for spending $100 on PSN a few weeks ago?
I have to remind myself- We only pay about $5 per month for PS Plus. In that context who can complain?
I remember a time when Ps Plus didn’t have any guaranteed free monthly games. We would just get random games and random discounts every Tuesday.
The great thing about March 2015 IGC Is that I only own 1 out of the 6 of the free games. I’ve always wanted that Sherlock game but it was too expensive.
Thanks for taking the time to procure these titles. It was worth the wait.
Way to go Sony!!!
Ps4 users should have access to more for supporting the latest system. Plus you keep pushing these garbage games for ps4. Might as well be four garbage games.
KentBlake For all we know Sony tried to get the PS4 version but the publisher said only the PS3 verion. Works both ways sometimes. PS4 gets Valiant Hearts but the 3 does not
SlothBeing: Next time check and make sure total cart says 0 before confirming. also have it where password is required at checkouts that take money out of your account.
also wait until after the store fully updates before trying to get any title that is on the IGC
Tahank good that I didnt sell my PS3 because Im not fan of Indie games at all. I dont like that PS4 has more Indie then normal games :( Im not saying that I need in PS Plus with latest games but indies ?? I would prefer read book then play indie :D anyway Im happy with sherlock holmse really Im
Thanks for that one
Papo & Yo is still listed at 9,99
Good month just hope i will be able to download the ps3 games because of the black screen
Great selection of titles. :)
Check out the web address (the actual text) for the EU blog. This MAY be why the announcement was delayed. “…2015/03/03/playstation-plus-march-oddworld-dishonored-olliolli-2/
Looks like Dishonoured was set to appear!
I was a little disappointed about the line up. Was hoping for White Night and Super Mega Baseball. Oh well. Maybe next month
Awesome batch of games. Plenty of good stuff for the PS4.
Enough with the side scrollers!!!!!!!!!!
Hate month for my poor PS3, on the other side, great selection for PS4 and Vita.
Those are good games, even though I have most of them already. I appreciate the effort.
Remember folks, PS4 users are also getting OlliOlli2 and Counterspy thanks to crossbuy. I’m already downloading these four games on my PS4 :)
Where’s the new indie game announcement blog post? C’mon devs! lol
In all seriousness though, not my favorite month, but thanks for OlliOlli 2. I was not expecting that. I planned on buying it when the store updated
There is a problem with the Papa & Yo game. Most of the time it shows @ $9.99. For one brief moment it showed as free. I almost clicked confirm in the basket when I noticed that it showed there now @ $9.99 (as happened to someone else I see in the comments). So I quickly backed out & removed it from my basket. Now it never again has shown as free. Can you guys get that fixed? I love the game selection this month. I just want to actually get Papa & Yo for free as is being offered. Thanks!
This is the first month I can remember where I really want to play every single game on that list. Wonderful, just wonderful.
It’s the worst month after good titles before….
Excellent work, many thanks SONY.
oddworld is okay BUT you can do MUCH better Sony!!! I still believe in you!! Don’t let the competition make you look bad!
Happy to have Valiant Hearts for free on PS+, since I’ve only played the first chapter on Android. :)
Nothing for me this month, maybe next month.
I never heard of Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments but I checked out the reviews and the trailer. It looks pretty interesting (kinda like Heavy Rain which I liked) and has a mid 70 metascore which is pretty good. Also, this game isn’t some cheapy, half @$s#d indie game. This is a $28.49 game on Amazon right now. PS3 gamers should be happy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_HwkgY0D5A