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Best PlayStation 3 games of 2005
The 15 best PlayStation 3 games released in 2005, ranked from 4,597 critic and player ratings.
The best PlayStation 3 game of 2005 is Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
94
/100
02
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
92
/100
03
Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts II is an action role-playing game, and the primary entry to the series since the 2002 Disney Interactive and Square collaboration. The game's setting is a collection of various levels (referred to in-game as "worlds") that the player progresses through. As in the first game, it II allows the player to travel to locales from various Disney works, along with original worlds specifically created for the series.
90
/100
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
94
/100
02
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
92
/100
03
Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts II is an action role-playing game, and the primary entry to the series since the 2002 Disney Interactive and Square collaboration. The game's setting is a collection of various levels (referred to in-game as "worlds") that the player progresses through. As in the first game, it II allows the player to travel to locales from various Disney works, along with original worlds specifically created for the series.
90
/100
04
F.E.A.R.
88
/100
05
Psychonauts
Psychonauts is a platform-adventure game developed by Double Fine Productions and released in 2005. It follows Razputin “Raz” Aquato, a young psychic who runs away from the circus to attend a summer camp for aspiring psychonauts. Players explore imaginative levels set inside the minds of different characters, each reflecting their mental states. Gameplay combines platforming, combat, and the use of psychic abilities such as telekinesis and levitation. The game was praised for its creativity, humor, and distinctive art style.
85
/100
06
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
83
/100
07
Ratchet: Deadlocked
81
/100
08
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
I returned home expecting peace. Instead, I found my kingdom ravaged by war and my people enslaved. Now I am a fugitive, hunted by hostile armies and plagued by a curse that is gradually possessing my soul. A darker Prince resides in me now. And I must embrace his powers and skill if I want to restore peace to my land, my people, and my soul.
80
/100
09
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
78
/100
10
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
78
/100
11
Medal of Honor: European Assault
72
/100
12
Destroy All Humans!
70
/100
13
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
70
/100
14
Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
66
/100
15
Shadow the Hedgehog
48
/100
F.E.A.R.
88
/100
05
Psychonauts
Psychonauts is a platform-adventure game developed by Double Fine Productions and released in 2005. It follows Razputin “Raz” Aquato, a young psychic who runs away from the circus to attend a summer camp for aspiring psychonauts. Players explore imaginative levels set inside the minds of different characters, each reflecting their mental states. Gameplay combines platforming, combat, and the use of psychic abilities such as telekinesis and levitation. The game was praised for its creativity, humor, and distinctive art style.
85
/100
06
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
83
/100
07
Ratchet: Deadlocked
81
/100
08
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
I returned home expecting peace. Instead, I found my kingdom ravaged by war and my people enslaved. Now I am a fugitive, hunted by hostile armies and plagued by a curse that is gradually possessing my soul. A darker Prince resides in me now. And I must embrace his powers and skill if I want to restore peace to my land, my people, and my soul.
80
/100
09
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
78
/100
10
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
78
/100
11
Medal of Honor: European Assault
72
/100
12
Destroy All Humans!
70
/100
13
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
70
/100
14
Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
66
/100
15
Shadow the Hedgehog
48
/100
FAQ
What is the best PlayStation 3 game of 2005?
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 44 ratings. Ranking updated August 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.