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Best PlayStation 1 games of 2000

The 14 best PlayStation 1 games released in 2000, ranked from 3,501 critic and player ratings.

The best PlayStation 1 game of 2000 is Vagrant Story (2000), with a critic score of 92/100 — updated November 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 2000.
  • 14 games are listed on this page, carrying 3,501 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 14

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01 Vagrant Story (2000) Vagrant Story (2000) 2000 · 92 ratings Adventure into a world of unparalleled depth and danger with SquareSoft's Vagrant Story. In this sweeping dungeon-crawling epic you play as Ashley Riot, a young assassin and spy for the organization known as Riskbreakers. Your goal is to unravel a deep and twisted plot and come to terms with the recent death of your wife and child. If this sounds a bit too cerebral never fear. Your path to recapturing your sense of humanity hinges on the destruction of countless vicious monsters and the exploration of dark and dangerous dungeons. Vagrant Story is awash in gorgeous scenery and features designs from Yasumi Matsuno and Akihiko Yoshida, the acclaimed artists and creators behind Final Fantasy Tactics. 92 /100
02 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 2000 · 422 ratings Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 redefined an already great game. Its addition of stellar new features (like Create-A-Park), and great game-play tweaks (the manual maneuver will be copied for years to come) made it the best installment in a killer series of games. Anyone who has ever skated the Philadelphia level will agree -- this game is a masterpiece of level design. Hell, it's a masterpiece all around. There isn't a bad park or dull moment, just pure gaming nirvana! 91 /100
03 Spyro: Year of the Dragon Spyro: Year of the Dragon 2000 · 219 ratings Spyro: Year of the Dragon is the third installment in the Spyro series and the last Spyro game Insomniac developed. In this 3D adventure, Spyro have to retrieve 150 eggs that the evil Sorceress has stolen from Dragonworld. To survive, he will have to utilize all of his signature moves along with several he's recently picked up, like the ability to control vehicles like tanks, submarines, and speedboats. As an extra bonus, you have the option to choose from a wacky cast of characters: Sheila the kangaroo, Sergeant Byrd the flying penguin, Bentley the Yeti and Agent 9 the space monkey. 91 /100
04 Spider-Man (2000) C Spider-Man (2000) 2000 · 401 ratings · 1 Tier vote 87 /100
05 Dino Crisis 2 Dino Crisis 2 2000 · 167 ratings Dino Crisis 2 is a third-person action-adventure game and sequel to Dino Crisis. In a change from the survival horror theme of the first game, Dino Crisis 2 is more shoot 'em up oriented. The character always runs, removing the need for the run button from the first game; players can carry a second gun, and more weapons were added. Besides gameplay changes, the game also introduces new species of dinosaurs and lizards. 86 /100
06 Medal of Honor: Underground Medal of Honor: Underground 2000 · 86 ratings The game is a prequel to Medal of Honor and it is set in the early stages of WWII. You play as Manon Batiste, who briefed the missions for you in the original Medal of Honor. She is a new member of a small band of French rebels who fight against the tyranny of the Germans. There are 7 missions in total, featuring 12 different historical weapons. There are NPCs helping you out by cracking safes and driving. Not all enemies are on foot; expect to face tanks and bikes amongst other things. 86 /100
07 Final Fantasy IX Final Fantasy IX 2000 · 973 ratings · finished by 28% Final Fantasy IX is the ninth main installment in the FF series. The title is a return to the series's roots, with gameplay features and references to the past games featuring throughout, as well as a medieval fantasy setting and cartoonish art style as a break from the sci-fi slant style of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII. 84 /100
08 Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed 2000 · 242 ratings You've pushed yourself to the edge - now drive over it! Need for Speed Porsche 2000 lets you experience the adrenaline rush of high-speed driving with 74 different Porsche models dating from 1948 to 2000. Roar down the roadways in classic models such as the 1948 356 No.1, or push the state-of-the-art 2000 996 Porsche Turbo to its absolute limit. The choice is yours. Grid-based tracks feature 20 open road segments, and with the capacity for 4 people to play, this game lets you take part in a thrills 'n' spills journey through Porsche's fast-paced 50-year history. Fasten your seat belt! 78 /100
09 Breath of Fire IV Breath of Fire IV 2000 · 81 ratings Breath of Fire IV is a single-player game that continues the story with these "dragon people," who gave their lives to eradicate the evil goddess and restore peace in their world. This time around, battle has broken out between two powerful continents, and the fair Princess Elena has disappeared during a tour of the war-torn region. The princess's sister, Nina, who reigns o'er the Windia Kingdom, vows to retrieve her missing sibling. She meets Ryu along the way, who joins the epic quest 80 /100
10 Crash Bash Crash Bash 2000 · 192 ratings Crash Bash is a party game in which four people can play several mini-games as characters from the Crash Bandicoot series. The gameplay consists of 28 different mini-games and three distinct modes of play: Adventure, Battle, and Tournament. Crash Bash includes multiplayer compatibility for up to four human players with the use of the PlayStation Multitap. The games are organized from a central hub world from which spokes lead to different levels. 68 /100
11 Driver 2 Driver 2 2000 · 113 ratings 62 /100
12 Tomb Raider V: Chronicles Tomb Raider V: Chronicles 2000 · 105 ratings · finished by 5% 60 /100
13 Mega Man X5 Mega Man X5 2000 · 102 ratings 50 /100
14 Spider-Man Spider-Man 2000 · 306 ratings 35 /100
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best PlayStation 1 game of 2000?

Vagrant Story (2000) currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 92 ratings. Ranking updated November 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.