A fresh batch of recent releases and classics are headed to PS5 and PS4 consoles, as Sony has revealed the lineup for the PS Plus Game Catalog this month. These games will be available starting March 18 for PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, and the list includes one of the best games of 2024, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. There's also retro gaming fun to experience in Arcade Paradise, bone-crunching brutality in UFC 5, and a trio of Armored Core games from the PlayStation vault.As a reminder, all PS Plus subscribers can also claim this month's new games, such as Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Sonic Colors, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection. UFC 5 (PS5)Let's get ready to crumble (under the weight of several fists to the face)! Like the previous games in the EA series, UFC 5 is a highly technical brawler where you'll have to master both striking and grappling techniques to emerge as a champion in the octagon. The game features some impressive visuals thanks to the Frostbite engine--some of those blows will make you wince when you see them connect in slow-motion--and there's a roster of real-life fighters to choose from when you want to step into the ring. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (PS5, PS4)One of the best games of 2024, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a thrilling metroidvania that harkens back to the roots of the series. As Sargon, you'll get to combine acrobatic skills and parkour with time-bending powers as you explore dangerous labyrinths. Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions (PS4)Based on the beloved manga and anime series, Captain Tsubasa is a solid soccer game with arcade-inspired gameplay. There's a surprising amount of action here, plenty of over-the-top moments, and even a story mode adapted from the anime. Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy (PS5, PS4)A departure from other Gundam games where you typically fight on the side of the Earth Federation, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy revolves around a secret military unit under the direct control of Kycilia Zabi, one of the major commanders of the Principality of Zeon. Set during the One Year War, the game features an original story and similar mech-focused gameplay to Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2. Arcade Paradise (PS5, PS4)Ever wanted to run your own arcade business? You can do just that in Arcade Paradise, as this simulator allows you to relive the glory days of the '90s when coin-munching arcade cabinets were all the rage. As a new kid on the business block, it's up to you to create a haven for gamers in the small town of Grindstone as you manage the day-to-day tasks of running the family laundromat and investing your profits into building your arcade. Bang-On Balls: Chronicles (PS5, PS4)For something cute and challenging, check out Bang-On Balls this month. A 3D platforming game with a healthy amount of action, you'll get to bounce around levels inspired by historical eras, grab collectibles, and take on various enemies. Not just a single-player game, you can also grab some friends for two-player split-screen and there's an online co-op mode for up to four players. You Suck at Parking (PS5, PS4)Prove to the world that you can expertly position your car in You Suck at Parking. Billed as an extreme parking experience, driving skills play second fiddle to your ability to parallel park, but be warned: You'll be racing against the clock and hundreds of levels as you make your way toward your designated parking spot. Syberia: The World Before (PS5, PS4)Fans of classic point-and-click games will want to download Syberia, as this love letter to the past is a fun return to a steampunk world. Featuring two protagonists, it's up to you to guide New York attorney Kate Walker and promising pianist Dana Roze across their grand adventure. Arcade Paradise VR (PSVR 2)In case the regular edition of Arcade Paradise isn't enough, you can strap on your PSVR 2 headset and check out this version instead. Like the original game, Arcade Paradise VR is a rags-to-ROMs story about setting up your own arcade inside of your failing family laundromat.PS Plus Premium subscribers only. Armored Core (PS5, PS4)Armored Core fans can look forward to not one but three games this month, starting with the original mech adventure. Developed by From Software all the way back in 1997, the first Armored Core got the ball rolling on this franchise with its grisly wartorn world, an emphasis on preparing your mech for each battle, and fast-paced action.PS Plus Premium subscribers only. Armored Core: Project Phantasma (PS5, PS4)The first Armored Core sequel came hot on the heels of the original game, retaining the same gameplay and setting players on the path to take down the enigmatic Doomsday Organization before it caused too much cataclysmic damage in this prequel.PS Plus Premium subscribers only. Armored Core: Master of Arena (PS5, PS4)Armored Core: Master of the Arena would hit the scene in 1999, giving players a new opportunity to become a Raven pilot and carry out several missions. Looking to take revenge on the top-ranked Raven known as Hustler One, players also got a chance to enter the Arena that was originally introduced in Project Phantasma, a deadly gladiatorial ring for Armored Cores to battle in.PS Plus Premium subscribers only.