Top 100 PSP Games: The Ultimate List!
Hey guys! Ready for a nostalgia trip? The PlayStation Portable (PSP) was a handheld gaming beast, and it had so many amazing games. Narrowing it down to just the top 100 is tough, but Iâve done my best to create the ultimate list for you. Whether you're looking to relive your childhood or discover some hidden gems, this is the place to be. Let's dive right in!
Why the PSP Was Awesome
Before we get to the list, let's just appreciate what made the PSP so special. Launched in 2004, it was Sony's first handheld console, and it was a game-changer. (Pun intended!) The PSP boasted impressive graphics, a sleek design, and the ability to play full-fledged console-quality games on the go. It also had multimedia capabilities, like playing videos and music, making it an all-in-one entertainment device. Plus, who can forget the UMDs? Those little discs were iconic!
The PSP's impact on gaming was huge. It paved the way for future handheld consoles and showed that portable gaming could be just as immersive and engaging as console gaming. So, without further ado, letâs get into the list of the top 100 PSP games that you absolutely need to play!
The Ultimate Top 100 PSP Games List
Alright, buckle up, because this is a long one! I've tried to include a variety of genres to appeal to everyone. The PSP game library is extensive, which makes creating a list like this both exciting and challenging. Here are 100 titles, in no particular order, that showcase the best the PSP had to offer:
- God of War: Chains of Olympus: Kratos on the go? Yes, please!
- Daxter: Jak's sidekick gets his own awesome adventure.
- Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII: A must-play prequel to FFVII.
- Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker: Big Boss builds his own army.
- Patapon: Command your tribe with rhythmic beats.
- LocoRoco: Tilt and roll your way through colorful worlds.
- LittleBigPlanet PSP: Create and share levels on the go.
- Wipeout Pure: High-speed futuristic racing at its finest.
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories: Crime in the 80s, portable style.
- Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions: Deep, strategic gameplay.
- Persona 3 Portable: A stylish and engaging JRPG.
- Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep: Explore the origins of Kingdom Hearts.
- Monster Hunter Freedom Unite: Hunt massive monsters with friends.
- Dissidia Final Fantasy: Epic battles between Final Fantasy heroes and villains.
- ** āĻā§āϞāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Echoes of Time:** Solve mysteries in this engaging adventure.
- Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: Classic Castlevania action.
- Silent Hill Origins: Terrifying horror on the go.
- Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together: Another fantastic strategy RPG.
- Jeanne d'Arc: A historical fantasy RPG with a unique twist.
- ** āĻāϰāĻŽ āϞāĻžāĻā§āĻ! The Third Birthday:** A unique and stylish action RPG.
- Lumines: Addictive puzzle gameplay with killer music.
- Every Extend Extra: Abstract and hypnotic puzzle action.
- Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords: Puzzle meets RPG.
- ** Crush:** Mind-bending puzzle platformer.
- ** āĻā§ āĻāĻā§? Mercury Meltdown:** Guide mercury through tricky mazes.
- ** āĻĒāĻŋāĻā§āĻāĻŋ āϰāĻā§āĻā§āϰ āĻāύā§āϝ āĻĒāĻžāĻĒāĻž!: Gitaroo Man Lives!:** Rhythm action with a rockin' soundtrack.
- Parappa the Rapper: Iconic rhythm game.
- ** āĻā§āϞāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ:** Rhythm Heaven.
- ** āĻāĻžāĻ āĻāϞāĻā§! Space Invaders Extreme:** A modern twist on a classic.
- ** āĻā§ āϏāĻŽāϏā§āϝāĻž!: Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins:** Incredibly challenging platformer.
- Mega Man Powered Up: Classic Mega Man remade.
- ** āĻā§āϞāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Megaman Maverick Hunter X:** A reimagining of Mega Man X.
- Brave Story: New Traveler: A charming and engaging RPG.
- āϏā§āĻāĻžāϰ āĻāϝāĻŧāĻžāϰā§āϰ āĻāύā§āϝ āϞā§āĻā§.: Star Wars: The Complete Saga: Lego Star Wars on the go.
- Indiana Jones the Original Adventures: Lego Indiana Jones fun.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Lego Batman: The Videogame:** Blocky superhero action.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters:** Lombax action on a smaller screen.
- Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee: Relaxing and addictive golf game.
- ** āĻā§āϞāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Everybody's Golf 2:** More golfing fun.
- Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception: Intense aerial combat.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ: Ridge Racer:** Arcade racing at its finest.
- ** Burnout Legends:** High-speed crashes and mayhem.
- TOCA Race Driver 3 Challenge: Realistic racing simulation.
- Gran Turismo: The real driving simulator, portable edition.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition:** Street racing with style.
- ** āĻā§āϞāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Test Drive Unlimited:** Open-world racing on the go.
- ** Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0:** Evade the cops in this thrilling racer.
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2: Tactical shooting action.
- ** āĻā§āϞāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 2:** Intense squad-based combat.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Medal of Honor Heroes 2:** World War II action on the PSP.
- Call of Duty: Roads to Victory: Another dose of WWII action.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Brothers in Arms D-Day:** Experience the D-Day landings.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Killzone: Liberation:** Intense third-person shooting.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow:** Espionage action on the go.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Splinter Cell Essentials:** Stealth action with Sam Fisher.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Resistance: Retribution:** Fight the Chimera on the PSP.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Metal Gear Acid 2:** Card-based Metal Gear gameplay.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Tomb Raider: Legend:** Lara Croft's adventures continue.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Beowulf:** Based on the epic poem.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Dante's Inferno:** Journey through the circles of Hell.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines:** Altaïr's story continues.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Prince of Persia: Revelations:** Platforming and combat.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny:** Weapon-based fighting action.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Tekken 6:** King of Iron Fist Tournament on the PSP.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Virtua Tennis 3:** Realistic tennis action.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Pro Evolution Soccer 2013:** Football on the go.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ FIFA Soccer 14:** Another great soccer option.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ MLB 11 The Show:** Baseball simulation on the PSP.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07:** Golfing with Tiger Woods.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Tony Hawk's Project 8:** Skateboarding action on the go.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Madden NFL 12:** American football on the PSP.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ NBA 2K12:** Basketball simulation on the go.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011:** Wrestling action on the PSP.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ The Sims 2:** Life simulation on the go.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Petz Hamsterz Bunch:** Take care of adorable hamsters.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl:** Farming simulation on the go.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Riviera: The Promised Land:** A unique and charming RPG.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Ys Seven:** Fast-paced action RPG.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Valkyria Chronicles II:** Strategy RPG with a unique art style.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness:** Over-the-top strategy RPG.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle:** Another great strategy RPG.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?:** Challenging platformer starring the Prinnies.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Class of Heroes:** Dungeon-crawling RPG.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Dungeon Travelers 2: The Royal Library & the Monster Seal:** Another dungeon-crawling RPG.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Cladun: This is an RPG:** Retro-style RPG with customizable graphics.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Half-Minute Hero:** Save the world in 30 seconds!
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Fate/unlimited codes:** Fighting game based on the Fate/stay night series.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II:** Another great fighting game option.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R:** Fast-paced and stylish fighting game.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga:** A collection of classic KOF games.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Neo Geo Heroes: Ultimate Shooting:** A collection of classic shooting games.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Metal Slug Anthology:** A collection of classic Metal Slug games.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded:** A collection of classic Capcom games.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1:** Another collection of classic arcade games.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Power Stone Collection:** A collection of the Power Stone fighting games.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ PixelJunk Monsters:** Addictive tower defense game.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Fieldrunners:** Another great tower defense option.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Plants vs. Zombies:** Defend your home from zombies!
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ LocoRoco 2:** More LocoRoco fun.
- ** āĻāϰāϤ⧠āĻĒāĻžāϰā§āύ Patapon 2:** More rhythmic command action.
Exploring Key Genres on the PSP
The PSP's diverse library spans numerous genres, providing gamers with a wealth of choices. Let's delve into some of the standout categories:
Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
The PSP was a haven for RPG fans. Titles like Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII and Persona 3 Portable offered deep stories, engaging characters, and hours of gameplay. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions provided a strategic twist, while Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep expanded the beloved Kingdom Hearts universe. The PSP proved that handheld gaming could deliver RPG experiences just as rich as those on consoles.
Action and Adventure Games
If you were looking for action, the PSP had you covered. God of War: Chains of Olympus brought the epic scale of the God of War series to the handheld, while Daxter offered a fun and lighthearted adventure. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories provided open-world crime on the go, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker delivered a complex and engaging espionage experience. PSP action games were some of the best in the handheld market.
Racing Games
The PSP was a great platform for racing games. Wipeout Pure offered high-speed futuristic racing, while Ridge Racer brought arcade-style thrills. Burnout Legends provided chaotic and destructive racing action, and Gran Turismo delivered a realistic driving simulation. These racing games showcased the PSP's graphical capabilities and provided hours of adrenaline-pumping fun.
Hidden Gems and Underrated Titles
Beyond the big names, the PSP had plenty of hidden gems that deserve your attention. Jeanne d'Arc is a fantastic historical fantasy RPG with a unique battle system. Crush is a mind-bending puzzle platformer that will challenge your perspective. Half-Minute Hero offers a unique twist on the RPG formula, tasking you with saving the world in just 30 seconds. Don't overlook these underrated PSP games â they're well worth checking out.
Tips for Playing PSP Games Today
So, you're ready to dive back into the world of PSP gaming? Here are a few tips to get you started:
- Find a PSP: Obviously, you'll need a PSP to play these games. You can find them on eBay, at retro game stores, or even in your attic! Make sure it's in good working condition.
- Get the Games: You can still find UMDs online, but a more convenient option is to download digital versions from the PlayStation Store (if available) or explore alternative methods like custom firmware.
- Consider Emulation: If you don't have a PSP, you can emulate the games on your PC or Android device. There are several PSP emulators available, such as PPSSPP, which offer enhanced graphics and features.
The Legacy of the PSP
The PlayStation Portable left an indelible mark on the gaming world. It demonstrated that handheld gaming could be just as sophisticated and immersive as console gaming. Many of the games on this list are still fondly remembered today, and they continue to be enjoyed by gamers around the world. The PSP's innovative features, impressive graphics, and diverse library of games cemented its place as one of the greatest handheld consoles of all time. Its legacy continues to influence portable gaming to this day.
Final Thoughts
So, there you have it â the ultimate list of the top 100 PSP games! I hope this list has inspired you to revisit some old favorites or discover some new gems. The PSP game library is vast and varied, offering something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of RPGs, action games, racing games, or puzzles, the PSP has you covered. Happy gaming, guys!