What are thebest PSP games? I’m a PS girl through and through, though as much as I love all of my home consoles, I can’t deny how sad it makes me that I can’t take the latest PlayStation games with me on the go. Still, the PlayStation Portable is my saving grace, and I’m here to tell you what PSP games are worth your time.
Whether you’re looking to dive into a specific series or just explore the platform, the PSP has a variety of titles that cater to different tastes. From heart-pounding action to immersive storytelling, there’s something for every player. If it’s a specific series of games rather than a platform that you’re after, our lists of the best Resident Evil games, Soulslike games, Zelda games, Mario games, Tomb Raider games, zombie games, Crash Bandicoot games, and Sonic games can help you out. Though if it’s a grand adventure that you want, our games like The Witcher 3 list is a perfect read.
Here are the best PSP games:
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
This entry is here for two reasons. One, it deserves to be. Two, my job could be in jeopardy if I were to ignore it, thanks to my boss’ unhealthy obsession with Final Fantasy as a whole and the rather charming Zack Fair. Speaking of whom, he’s the leading man in this FFVII prequel, and it’s just as amazing to play as the original game, cementing it as one of the best PSP games of all time.
With a great story, satisfying combat, and an enigmatic cast of characters, Crisis Core has so much to offer fans. Actually, this game is one of the main reasons to own a PlayStation Portable if we’re being honest. Back in the day, you could even get a limited edition version of the console based on this game – a treasure for collectors.
If you want to know even more about it, you can take a look at our Crisis Core Switch review, as well as our Crisis Core characters and Crisis Core materia fusion guides.
Daxter
Jak and Daxter are still two of my favorite characters in the history of video games, and their series of games is certainly a part of why I still play games today. The trilogy, Jak X, and Daxter hold some of my fondest childhood memories – not Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, that should stay lost, in all honesty.
One of the things that makes Daxter so great is the cheesy dream sequences in which the ottsel takes on the protagonist role in The Matrix, Braveheart, and more. Better still, it allows you to explore Haven in a whole new way. You get to see what it was like for Daxter without Jak during those first two years in the city. It’s a terrific game, and I can’t recommend it enough – you get to see parts of Haven City from an all-new, tiny, cramp-filled perspective.
Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters
I don’t care what people say; size does matter, and this Ratchet and Clank game proves it. Though it may be small, this mighty game packs a punch, is a nice surprise, and can fit right in your pocket. The fact that it features two of the most iconic characters in gaming is just the cherry on top, as it features all the humor and charm that makes the series so loveable.
However, the one thing that it has against it is that it’s not the best story in the Ratchet and Clank franchise, but it’s certainly far from being the worst. We can but hope that the rumors of a new portable PS console bring us even more great adventures with these two.
Pro Evolution Soccer 6
I have it on good authority (courtesy of PT’s Connor) that this is one of the last decent PES games, so why not throw the dog a bone and have it on this list, aye? In PES 6, you get to both create and guide your own character on their journey to football stardom. Naturally, you
