Persona 5 follows a group of high school students who become phantom thieves, sneaking into a supernatural realm that mirrors the corrupted hearts of adults to steal the source of their misdeeds. Outside these heists, players attend school, forge friendships, and manage their double life as a masked vigilante.

Combat unfolds in turn-based battles that revolve around exploiting enemy weaknesses with summoned Personas. Its stylish art direction, jazzy soundtrack, and themes of rebellion against a corrupt society helped it become one of the genre's most acclaimed modern titles.