The best PS3 games of all time

The PlayStation 3 had a rough start. The price was high, and there weren’t all that many great games compared to the best Xbox 360 games. However, Sony stuck with it and eventually managed to turn things around, leading to one of the most important generations in terms of new IP. Since that time, video game graphics and gameplay have only gotten more realistic with the best PS4 games and even better with the best PS5 games.

Despite all the advancements and new consoles, you may sometimes be in the mood to revisit some of your favorite games that you played as a kid or teenager. Sifting through all the old PS3 games can feel overwhelming, but if you’re trying to figure out which games are still worth your time, we’ve compiled a list of recommendations. We’ve also gathered a list of the best PS1 games and best PS2 games for the sake of nostalgia.

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Grand Theft Auto V

90% Platforms PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Release June 15, 2022 The latest installment of Grand Theft Auto, at least until we get GTA 6 and it takes its place as the best GTA game, is a benchmark in terms of open-world design and narrative. The gorgeous, bustling streets and back roads of Los Santos are chock-full of stuff to do, while the title’s unprecedented three-protagonist system propels you through a gripping story lined with superb, multilayered heists and unforgettable sequences that owe as much to the voice acting as they do the tight vehicular handling. There are even quite a few Grand Theft Auto mods you can use to make it one of the best PC games.

Red Dead Redemption

89% Platforms PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Genre Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure Developer Rockstar North, Rockstar San Diego Publisher Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive Release May 18, 2010 Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption remains the undisputed sleeper hit of 2010. It’s essentially a GTA title set in the Wild West and built on all manners of Western cliches. The deserted region you