Summary

During the lifespan of thePlayStation 3 , there were over 5,000 biz issue for the cabinet . These titles covered every musical genre and style imaginable and ranged in quality , but included some of the dear and most placeable games of the coevals . The sleek and versatile system found its way into many plate , particularly as it tender the ability to play Blu - ray movies as well as video game , and it had everything from family - well-disposed games to more grim and serious titles .

The PS3 was a marvel of technology when it was first give up in 2006 , offer superior graphics to any seen to that item , and it was capable to have Wi - Fi capability , which were pure for the freshly created PlayStation web . The PS3 ’s sophisticated Cell processor also made it much more powerful than the competition of the time , and games developed for the scheme could be more advanced than ever before . All these features would still mean nothing without good games , though , and , thankfully , its depository library include some of the best and mellow rated of all meter .

The PlayStation 4 ’s era is coming to a conclusion , but there are still many games deserving play for those who ’ve yet to obtain a PlayStation 5 .

TLOU Part 1 Joel and Ellie

10Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

First-Person Shooter

seedcase : Modern Warfare 2was the sixth game in theCall of Dutyfranchise and is stillregarded as one of the best shooters to have ever been made , even getting a effort remaster in 2020 to keep the plot fresh and available on modern console . Its story movement , multiplayer , and co - op missions all hit their mark perfectly , earning the game aMetacriticscore of 94 on the PS3 . Even with newer game available , CoD : Modern Warfare 2remains the go - to choice for many looking for an excellent multiplayer shooter .

9The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim (2011)

Action RPG

Although the PS3 release ofThe older Scrolls V : Skyrimwas ab initio plagued with some hemipteron and bug that lowered itsMetacriticscore to 92 rather than the 96 it was receiving on other systems , Skyrimis still one of the most iconic games to occur out of that gaming genesis . Skyrimhas been released at least 17 timeson 10 dissimilar platform and continues to be replayed on a regular basis by many . On the PS3 , there were paper of problem with the secret plan having ho-hum save times and casual loading glitches , but overall , the game remains one of the good titles , regardless of platform .

Skyrim has been released a number of times over the last decennium . Here are the different version that exist and how they compare to one another .

8The Last Of Us (2013)

Action-Adventure

The Last of Us Part 1 is a from - the - ground - up remaking of the 2013 original , work up with the current - gen PS5 in head , but is it worth purchase ?

7Portal 2 (2011)

Puzzle Platformer

The dark sense of humor , engaging puzzles , and incredible writing ofPortal 2not only garner it aMetacriticscore of 95 on the PS3 , but also has become an iconic example in the world of teaser games ever since . Its story is n’t very long , providing role player do n’t become stuck on the clever physics - based puzzler mechanics , yetit is so entertaining and memorable that it is still a must - shimmer risky venture . The multiplayer mechanics inPortal 2also added to the overall experience , yield players a chance to express mirth together while reckon out how best to defeat obstacles together .

puzzler games can be very proficient for the head , and are a mint of fun ! Here are a few of the respectable in the puzzler genre for you to try powerful now .

6Red Dead Redemption (2010)

The storytelling , gravid heart-to-heart earth , and deeply complex characters ofRed Dead Redemptionon the PS3 easy make this westerly one of the best games that the console has to offer . Itreceived congratulations for its gritty and active humanity , which have a serious-minded narrative and diverse charactersthat could give the feeling of taking control of a Western moving picture . The detailed portrayal of the Wild West received aMetacriticscore of 95 .

5LittleBigPlanet (2008)

Another PlayStation exclusive , LittleBigPlanet , is a family - favorable mystifier platformer with a unequaled approach that introduced the iconic character of Sackboy . The platformer has play teaser - filled levels with legion hide itemsscattered around to encourage creative thought . Whether play multiplayer or solo , the game had something for everyone and went on to have more games in the series and even left Sackboy as a feasible contender for a PlayStation mascot fiber , as well as earning itself a score of 95 onMetacritic .

4Batman: Arkham City (2011)

WhenBatman : Arkham Citywas free , it not only expanded on the story told in its harbinger , Arkham Asylum , but built on its gameplay bycreating an open humanity that featured more villains and a more piquant story . developer managed to take everything that was done well inArkham Asylumand used it as a foundation to create a good story that arguably became thebest of theBatman : Arkhamseries . Batman : Arkham Citywowed the critics and fans likewise and earned aMetacriticrating of 96 with an 8.8 User score .

3Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (2009)

Out of all theUnchartedgames , none have been able to beatUncharted 2 : Among stealer ’s impressiveMetacriticscore of 96 . This game offereda good scoundrel and a deep , more engaging narrative that is severalize with fantabulous pacingthan the games that came before or after it in the serial . The puzzles in the game are a good balance of challenge and are spaced well alongside the fight and storey , making it one of the best adventure games on the PS3 .

2Grand Theft Auto 5 (2013)

It may or may not come as a surprisal to see the top two spots in this list have byGrand Theft Autotitles , yet the PS3 era is when these games unfeignedly stumble their peak , and leave behind fan want more for a decennary followingGTA 5 . Thesandbox adventure with a comical and immersive story , mate with the fun of a well - crafted drive plot and an exciting shooterall led to aMetacriticscore of 97 forGTA 5 . Now , a 10 later , the serial is finally due to get its next entry in 2025 , with the long - awaitedGTA 6returning to Vice City .

A new account suggests that   GTA 6 ’s liberation date could be sooner than predicted , as Rockstar insert the " final stretch " of development .

1Grand Theft Auto 4 (2008)

At the telephone number one spot is yet anotherGTAgame , withGrand Theft Auto 4receiving aMetacriticscore of 98 alongside a User score of 8.2 . The narration ofGTAgames is not as important to many as the chance to gather up elevator car and drive recklessly through the streets of Liberty City , yetGTA 4also offer the safe narrative of any in the series . This entry in the franchise also wasthe first to offer a more realistic approach to drive and new shooting mechanicsthat involve some strategy and thought . take full reward of the console ’s capabilities , GTA 4is the safe claim to have ever been liberate for thePlayStation 3 .

source : Metacritic ( 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 )

Characters from Return to Monkey Island, It Takes Two, World of Goo, and Chicory on a vibrant orange and yellow background.

Lucia and her male counterpart with a funny character from the GTA 6 trailer celebrating.

A PlayStation 3 console and controller surrounded by character’s from the system’s games.

Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn, Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima, and Tifa from Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Cover art for the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with a soldier holding a rifle in one hand while he walks through a battlefield.

The Dragonborn looking at the viewer in Skyrim

The Last of Us game Joel Ellie laundromat

John Marston strolling down a western main street in Red Dead Redemption.

Sackboy from LittleBigPlanet waving while sitting on a globe.

Screenshot in Uncharted 2 Among Thieves

GTA 5 Characters with a fast car and a nightclub in the background.