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Best PlayStation 3 games of 2013
The 94 best PlayStation 3 games released in 2013, ranked from 41,097 critic and player ratings.
The best PlayStation 3 game of 2013 is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated September 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: 2013.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 41,097 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 50
01
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition
94
/100
02
S
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
03
A
Grand Theft Auto V
This bundle contains the original version of Grand Theft Auto V, the standalone game Grand Theft Auto Online and the story mode add-on of Grand Theft Auto V.
92
/100
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition
94
/100
02
S
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
03
A
Grand Theft Auto V
This bundle contains the original version of Grand Theft Auto V, the standalone game Grand Theft Auto Online and the story mode add-on of Grand Theft Auto V.
92
/100
04
D
The Last of Us
The Last of Us is a third-person action-adventure game featuring a mix of exploration, stealth and combat. Players face both infected creatures and hostile human enemies while progressing through varied environments. The game includes a narrative-driven single-player campaign and a competitive online multiplayer mode called Factions. Trophy support is included, and additional downloadable content was made available separately.
92
/100
05
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut features approximately 8 hours of director's commentaries and a 45 minute “Making Of” video. It also features an improved visual engine and a complete overhaul of the boss battles. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut is an expanded game for Deus Ex: Human Revolution which is an action role-playing game. It is the third game in the Deus Ex series, and a prequel to the original Deus Ex (2000). The gameplay—combining first-person shooter, stealth, and role-playing elements—features exploration and combat in environments connected to multiple city-based hubs, in addition to quests that grant experience and allow customization of the main character's abilities with items called Praxis Kits. Conversations between characters feature a variety of responses, with options in conversations and at crucial story points affecting how some events play out.
91
/100
06
Rayman Legends
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before!
89
/100
07
The Swapper
The Swapper is a short puzzle platformer where you must complete every puzzle and collect 124 orbs, in groups of 3 and 9 later on, to complete the game. The game has a tool which lets you create up to 4 clones and switch between them as long as you have a clear line of sight. The main obstacles for the puzzles are 3 kinds of lights that interfere with the tool in different ways to make the puzzles harder. Achievements/Trophies are tied to hidden consoles instead of story progress so a guide will most likely be needed to find all 10.
87
/100
08
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Based on the international versions of the games that were previously only released in Japan and Europe, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster brings these timeless classics forward to the current generation of fans, old and new alike.
86
/100
09
FIFA 14
FIFA 14 is a 2013 sports association football simulation video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.
86
/100
10
Rogue Legacy
You control a family of characters one at a time, and when your character dies, you choose who his or her successor is, whether it is a barbarian son of yours who has OCD, your daughter who became a ninja even though she can't see well, an assassin who is fighting for the gays, or a miner who wants to collect gold! Traits are randomized each time upon death, leading to multiple playthroughs with 35 traits, each character will be unique.
86
/100
11
XCOM: Enemy Within
86
/100
12
Guacamelee!
86
/100
13
Mass Effect 3: Citadel
86
/100
14
A
Final Fantasy XIV Online
85
/100
15
A
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
85
/100
16
DmC: Devil May Cry
85
/100
17
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
18
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
85
/100
19
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
20
Saints Row IV
84
/100
21
RESOGUN
84
/100
22
S
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
83
/100
23
FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn
83
/100
24
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
25
ibb & obb
83
/100
26
Gran Turismo 6
83
/100
27
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition
82
/100
28
Grand Theft Auto Online
82
/100
29
The Walking Dead: Season Two
81
/100
30
B
Battlefield 4
81
/100
31
A
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
81
/100
32
B
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
81
/100
33
Dragon's Crown
81
/100
34
Need for Speed: Rivals
80
/100
35
S
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
36
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition
80
/100
37
GRID 2
80
/100
38
God of War: Ascension
80
/100
39
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
80
/100
40
Injustice: Gods Among Us
80
/100
41
Proteus
80
/100
42
Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches
80
/100
43
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
44
NBA 2K14
80
/100
45
Puppeteer
80
/100
46
Magic: The Gathering 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers
80
/100
47
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
48
Metro: Last Light
80
/100
49
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
80
/100
50
The Wolf Among Us
80
/100
D
The Last of Us
The Last of Us is a third-person action-adventure game featuring a mix of exploration, stealth and combat. Players face both infected creatures and hostile human enemies while progressing through varied environments. The game includes a narrative-driven single-player campaign and a competitive online multiplayer mode called Factions. Trophy support is included, and additional downloadable content was made available separately.
92
/100
05
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut features approximately 8 hours of director's commentaries and a 45 minute “Making Of” video. It also features an improved visual engine and a complete overhaul of the boss battles. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut is an expanded game for Deus Ex: Human Revolution which is an action role-playing game. It is the third game in the Deus Ex series, and a prequel to the original Deus Ex (2000). The gameplay—combining first-person shooter, stealth, and role-playing elements—features exploration and combat in environments connected to multiple city-based hubs, in addition to quests that grant experience and allow customization of the main character's abilities with items called Praxis Kits. Conversations between characters feature a variety of responses, with options in conversations and at crucial story points affecting how some events play out.
91
/100
06
Rayman Legends
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before!
89
/100
07
The Swapper
The Swapper is a short puzzle platformer where you must complete every puzzle and collect 124 orbs, in groups of 3 and 9 later on, to complete the game. The game has a tool which lets you create up to 4 clones and switch between them as long as you have a clear line of sight. The main obstacles for the puzzles are 3 kinds of lights that interfere with the tool in different ways to make the puzzles harder. Achievements/Trophies are tied to hidden consoles instead of story progress so a guide will most likely be needed to find all 10.
87
/100
08
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Based on the international versions of the games that were previously only released in Japan and Europe, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster brings these timeless classics forward to the current generation of fans, old and new alike.
86
/100
09
FIFA 14
FIFA 14 is a 2013 sports association football simulation video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.
86
/100
10
Rogue Legacy
You control a family of characters one at a time, and when your character dies, you choose who his or her successor is, whether it is a barbarian son of yours who has OCD, your daughter who became a ninja even though she can't see well, an assassin who is fighting for the gays, or a miner who wants to collect gold! Traits are randomized each time upon death, leading to multiple playthroughs with 35 traits, each character will be unique.
86
/100
11
XCOM: Enemy Within
86
/100
12
Guacamelee!
86
/100
13
Mass Effect 3: Citadel
86
/100
14
A
Final Fantasy XIV Online
85
/100
15
A
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
85
/100
16
DmC: Devil May Cry
85
/100
17
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
18
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
85
/100
19
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
20
Saints Row IV
84
/100
21
RESOGUN
84
/100
22
S
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
83
/100
23
FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn
83
/100
24
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
25
ibb & obb
83
/100
26
Gran Turismo 6
83
/100
27
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition
82
/100
28
Grand Theft Auto Online
82
/100
29
The Walking Dead: Season Two
81
/100
30
B
Battlefield 4
81
/100
31
A
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
81
/100
32
B
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
81
/100
33
Dragon's Crown
81
/100
34
Need for Speed: Rivals
80
/100
35
S
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
36
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition
80
/100
37
GRID 2
80
/100
38
God of War: Ascension
80
/100
39
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
80
/100
40
Injustice: Gods Among Us
80
/100
41
Proteus
80
/100
42
Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches
80
/100
43
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
44
NBA 2K14
80
/100
45
Puppeteer
80
/100
46
Magic: The Gathering 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers
80
/100
47
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
48
Metro: Last Light
80
/100
49
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
80
/100
50
The Wolf Among Us
80
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best PlayStation 3 game of 2013?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 138 ratings. Ranking updated September 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.