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Best PlayStation 3 games of 2010
The 93 best PlayStation 3 games released in 2010, ranked from 29,197 critic and player ratings.
The best PlayStation 3 game of 2010 is God of War III, with a critic score of 96/100 — updated August 2026.
01
God of War III
Set in the realm of brutal Greek mythology, God of War III is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he scales through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him. Armed with double-chained blades, and an array of new weapons and magic for this iteration of the trilogy, Kratos must take on mythology's darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus. Utilizing a new game engine built from the ground up and state-of-the-art visual technologies, the development team behind God of War III has made standard-setting strides in giving players the realistic feel of actually being on the battlegrounds. With texture resolutions quadrupling since God of War II on PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, God of War III, in its debut on the PS3 system, will feature fluid, life-like characters, as well as dynamic lighting effects, a robust weapon system, and world-changing scenarios that will truly bring unmistakable realism to Kratos' fateful quest. Players will have a chance to join battles on a grand scale that is four times larger than its predecessor.
96
/100
02
Mass Effect 2
Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shephard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You'll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure. Game Features: Shift the fight in your favour. Equip yourself with powerful new weapons almost instantly thanks to a new inventory system. Plus, an improved health regeneration system means you'll spend less time hunting for restorative items. Make every decision matter. Divisive crew members are just the tip of the iceberg, Commander, because you'll also be tasked with issues of intergalactic diplomacy. And time's a wastin' so don't be afraid to use new prompt-based actions that let you interrupt conversations, even if they could alter the fate of your crew...and the galaxy. Forge new alliances, carefully. You'll fight alongside some of your most trustworthy crew members, but you'll also get the opportunity to recruit new talent. Just choose your new partners with care because the fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders, Commander.
96
/100
03
Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition
95
/100
God of War III
Set in the realm of brutal Greek mythology, God of War III is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he scales through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him. Armed with double-chained blades, and an array of new weapons and magic for this iteration of the trilogy, Kratos must take on mythology's darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus. Utilizing a new game engine built from the ground up and state-of-the-art visual technologies, the development team behind God of War III has made standard-setting strides in giving players the realistic feel of actually being on the battlegrounds. With texture resolutions quadrupling since God of War II on PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, God of War III, in its debut on the PS3 system, will feature fluid, life-like characters, as well as dynamic lighting effects, a robust weapon system, and world-changing scenarios that will truly bring unmistakable realism to Kratos' fateful quest. Players will have a chance to join battles on a grand scale that is four times larger than its predecessor.
96
/100
02
Mass Effect 2
Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shephard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You'll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure. Game Features: Shift the fight in your favour. Equip yourself with powerful new weapons almost instantly thanks to a new inventory system. Plus, an improved health regeneration system means you'll spend less time hunting for restorative items. Make every decision matter. Divisive crew members are just the tip of the iceberg, Commander, because you'll also be tasked with issues of intergalactic diplomacy. And time's a wastin' so don't be afraid to use new prompt-based actions that let you interrupt conversations, even if they could alter the fate of your crew...and the galaxy. Forge new alliances, carefully. You'll fight alongside some of your most trustworthy crew members, but you'll also get the opportunity to recruit new talent. Just choose your new partners with care because the fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders, Commander.
96
/100
03
Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition
95
/100
04
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is an action-adventure stealth video game and is the third action-based Metal Gear title made specifically for the PSP. The gameplay consists of two primary modes: Mission and Mother Base. Mission are the actual action sequences of the game where the player must infiltrate an enemy territory or fight a boss, whereas Mother Base is an army management. Some changes have been made to the standard Metal Gear formula: the player is now unable to move or shoot while laying down and while pinned to a wall, making Peace Walker the first game since Metal Gear to lack any crawling ability.
93
/100
05
Rock Band 3
92
/100
06
S
Red Dead Redemption
A modern-day Western epic, Red Dead Redemption takes John Marston, a relic from the fast-closing time of the gunslinger, through an open world filled with wildlife, mini-games, and shootouts. Marston sets out to hunt down his old gang mates for the government, who have taken away his family. Along his journey, he meets many characters emblematic of the Wild West, heroism, and the new civilization.
92
/100
07
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
Become Seacrest County's top cop or most wanted racer!
90
/100
08
S
BioShock 2
BioShock 2 is the second game of the BioShock series and the sequel to BioShock. It continues the grand storyline of the underwater metropolis Rapture. BioShock 2 capitalizes and improves upon the high-quality effects, unique gameplay elements, and immersive atmosphere that defined the first game. It explores more brutal gameplay than its predecessor, with new enemies, weapons, Plasmids, and Gene Tonics.
88
/100
09
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood
88
/100
10
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
88
/100
11
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
87
/100
12
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
87
/100
13
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge
87
/100
14
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
87
/100
15
NBA 2K11
87
/100
16
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
86
/100
17
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
86
/100
18
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
86
/100
19
skate.
86
/100
20
Mass Effect 2: Lair of the Shadow Broker
86
/100
21
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Vietnam
86
/100
22
Puzzle Agent
86
/100
23
Skate 3
84
/100
24
Fallout: New Vegas
84
/100
25
Limbo
84
/100
26
A
Just Cause 2
84
/100
27
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
84
/100
28
Gran Turismo 5
84
/100
29
FIFA 11
84
/100
30
Mass Effect 2: Overlord
84
/100
31
F1 2010
84
/100
32
A
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
83
/100
33
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
83
/100
34
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
82
/100
35
Dragon Age: Origins Awakening
82
/100
36
Bejeweled 3
82
/100
37
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
82
/100
38
Final Fantasy XIV
82
/100
39
BioShock 2: Minerva's Den
82
/100
40
Darksiders
82
/100
41
S
Call of Duty: Black Ops
81
/100
42
Dungeon Defenders
81
/100
43
Blur
81
/100
44
B
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
81
/100
45
Dead Rising 2
81
/100
46
Heavy Rain
80
/100
47
Costume Quest
80
/100
48
Singularity
80
/100
49
DeathSpank
79
/100
50
Vanquish
79
/100
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is an action-adventure stealth video game and is the third action-based Metal Gear title made specifically for the PSP. The gameplay consists of two primary modes: Mission and Mother Base. Mission are the actual action sequences of the game where the player must infiltrate an enemy territory or fight a boss, whereas Mother Base is an army management. Some changes have been made to the standard Metal Gear formula: the player is now unable to move or shoot while laying down and while pinned to a wall, making Peace Walker the first game since Metal Gear to lack any crawling ability.
93
/100
05
Rock Band 3
92
/100
06
S
Red Dead Redemption
A modern-day Western epic, Red Dead Redemption takes John Marston, a relic from the fast-closing time of the gunslinger, through an open world filled with wildlife, mini-games, and shootouts. Marston sets out to hunt down his old gang mates for the government, who have taken away his family. Along his journey, he meets many characters emblematic of the Wild West, heroism, and the new civilization.
92
/100
07
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
Become Seacrest County's top cop or most wanted racer!
90
/100
08
S
BioShock 2
BioShock 2 is the second game of the BioShock series and the sequel to BioShock. It continues the grand storyline of the underwater metropolis Rapture. BioShock 2 capitalizes and improves upon the high-quality effects, unique gameplay elements, and immersive atmosphere that defined the first game. It explores more brutal gameplay than its predecessor, with new enemies, weapons, Plasmids, and Gene Tonics.
88
/100
09
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood
88
/100
10
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
88
/100
11
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
87
/100
12
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
87
/100
13
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge
87
/100
14
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
87
/100
15
NBA 2K11
87
/100
16
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
86
/100
17
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
86
/100
18
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
86
/100
19
skate.
86
/100
20
Mass Effect 2: Lair of the Shadow Broker
86
/100
21
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Vietnam
86
/100
22
Puzzle Agent
86
/100
23
Skate 3
84
/100
24
Fallout: New Vegas
84
/100
25
Limbo
84
/100
26
A
Just Cause 2
84
/100
27
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
84
/100
28
Gran Turismo 5
84
/100
29
FIFA 11
84
/100
30
Mass Effect 2: Overlord
84
/100
31
F1 2010
84
/100
32
A
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
83
/100
33
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
83
/100
34
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
82
/100
35
Dragon Age: Origins Awakening
82
/100
36
Bejeweled 3
82
/100
37
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
82
/100
38
Final Fantasy XIV
82
/100
39
BioShock 2: Minerva's Den
82
/100
40
Darksiders
82
/100
41
S
Call of Duty: Black Ops
81
/100
42
Dungeon Defenders
81
/100
43
Blur
81
/100
44
B
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
81
/100
45
Dead Rising 2
81
/100
46
Heavy Rain
80
/100
47
Costume Quest
80
/100
48
Singularity
80
/100
49
DeathSpank
79
/100
50
Vanquish
79
/100
FAQ
What is the best PlayStation 3 game of 2010?
God of War III currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 790 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.