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Best long games on PlayStation 3

The 43 best long games on PlayStation 3, ranked from 33,177 critic and player ratings.

The best long game on PlayStation 3 right now is LittleBigPlanet, with a critic score of 96/100. Updated October 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.
  • Only games with a measured main story of 40 hours or more are listed: HowLongToBeat first, IGDB when HowLongToBeat has no figure.
  • 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: 1970 to 2026.
  • 43 games are listed on this page, carrying 33,177 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 11 October 2026.

Top 43

01 LittleBigPlanet A LittleBigPlanet 2008 · 275 ratings · 1 Tier vote Welcome to LittleBigPlanet – a world of infinite possibilities, where imagination becomes reality and the powers of creation are firmly in your hands. If you can think of it, you can create it if you can create it, you can share it if you can share it, you can play it – and watch our colorful LittleBigPlanet grow and diversify! It’s a new kind of game that unleashes the creativity in everyone. Design your own character and play over 50 awesome developer levels packed with dangers to navigate, races to win and puzzles to solve. As you play you will learn the skills to build a world of your own by earning creative tools and collecting hundreds of items. Use these items and tools to shape amazing levels of your own, featuring puzzles, challenges, and enemies of your own design. When you are ready, go online to access the LBP community and Share your creations for everyone to play. LittleBigPlanet is a world with no limits – a world that’s yours to shape, build and explore. 96 /100
02 Persona 5 S Persona 5 2016 · 1,115 ratings · 1 Tier vote Persona 5, a turn-based JRPG with visual novel elements, follows a high school student with a criminal record for a crime he didn't commit. Soon he meets several characters who share similar fates to him, and discovers a metaphysical realm which allows him and his friends to channel their pent-up frustrations into becoming a group of vigilantes reveling in aesthetics and rebellion while fighting corruption. 94 /100
03 Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 2008 · 280 ratings An entry in the JRPG/visual novel hybrid Persona series in which the player has to harness the power of Personas and fight entities called Shadows by forging bonds with the locals of Inaba, a rural Japanese town thrown into unrest by inexplicable murders committed under cover of foggy weather and rumours of a television channel said to broadcast mysterious images on rainy nights. 93 /100
04 Mass Effect Trilogy S Mass Effect Trilogy 2012 · 712 ratings · 1 Tier vote Experience all three award winning Mass Effect titles at an amazing value with the Mass Effect Trilogy. As Commander Shepard, rise to become the galaxy’s most elite soldier and lead an all-out war to stop an ancient and ruthless enemy: the Reapers. With over 75 hours of content and more than 300 awards, one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises is available for the first time in a premium foiled box set. Heart-pounding action meets gripping interactive storytelling where you decide how your unique story unfolds. Assemble and lead your team aboard the SSV Normandy, the most advanced ship in the galaxy, and travel to distant and unexplored star systems. On your journey, meet a cast of intriguing characters each with their own story to tell. Wield devastating weapons and customize them with upgrades to create new and devastating attacks. All the thrilling action and your decisions culminate into a heroic battle against the greatest threat ever known. The fate of the galaxy lies in your hands—how will you chose to fight for it? 92 /100
05 Deus Ex: Human Revolution A Deus Ex: Human Revolution 2011 · 1,048 ratings · 1 Tier vote In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes. At a time when scientific advancements are routinely turning athletes, soldiers and spies into super-enhanced beings, someone is working very hard to ensure mankind's evolution follows a particular path. You need to discover why - because the decisions you take and the choices you make will be the only things that can determine mankind's future. 92 /100
06 Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES 2007 · 148 ratings Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES is an add-on disc for Persona 3 containing updates to the original game (referred in the game as "The Journey"), as well as a new epilogue story, The Answer, in which the player controls Aigis. The subtitle "Fes" is derived from the word "festival". 92 /100
07 Dark Souls S Dark Souls 2011 · 1,731 ratings · 1 Tier vote Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. It is renowned for its challenging gameplay, intricate level design, and deep lore. Players control a customizable character known as the Chosen Undead, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of the cursed land of Lordran. Dark Souls is known for its punishing difficulty, requiring players to carefully manage combat, stamina, and resources while navigating hostile environments filled with dangerous enemies and formidable bosses. The game features a unique multiplayer component, allowing players to leave messages for others, summon allies for cooperative play, or invade other players' worlds for PvP combat. The original release of Dark Souls received critical acclaim for its atmospheric world, innovative mechanics, and rewarding gameplay, solidifying its place as a seminal title in the action RPG genre. 91 /100
08 Spelunky S Spelunky 2012 · 188 ratings · 1 Tier vote Spelunky (also known as Spelunky HD) is a remake of Spelunky (now known as Spelunky Classic), an open source indie platformer video game created by Derek Yu and originally released as freeware for Microsoft Windows. The player controls a spelunker who explores a series of caves while collecting treasure, saving damsels, fighting enemies and dodging traps. The caves are procedurally generated, making each run through the game unique. Spelunky is one of the first examples of a roguelike-like, borrowing concepts from the roguelike genre, and was the influence for many later roguelike-like games. 91 /100
09 Dark Souls II S Dark Souls II 2014 · 850 ratings · 1 Tier vote Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in March 2014. Set in the kingdom of Drangleic, players control the Bearer of the Curse, seeking to cure their undead curse. The game features challenging combat, deep lore, and a dark, atmospheric world. It introduces new mechanics like dual-wielding and a flexible character progression system, with improved multiplayer options for cooperative and PvP play. The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024. 90 /100
10 Dragon Age: Origins S Dragon Age: Origins 2009 · 1,742 ratings · 1 Tier vote Dragon Age: Origins is a third-person role-playing game described as a spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights franchises. Players create their own character by customizing gender and appearance as well as choosing a race and class. Combat is in real time with the ability to pause at any moment: tactical options include an editor which allows the player to give the AI detailed instructions on how to behave in every possible situation. Although the main storyline is the same for every character created, the game features six unique prologues, two for each race. Dragon Age: Origins received critical acclaim upon release, with praise mostly directed at its story, setting, characters, music and combat system. 90 /100
11 Valkyria Chronicles Valkyria Chronicles 2008 · 136 ratings 90 /100
12 Final Fantasy VIII Final Fantasy VIII 1999 · 524 ratings 90 /100
13 Xenogears (1998) Xenogears (1998) 1998 · 126 ratings 90 /100
14 Fallout 3 C Fallout 3 2008 · 1,780 ratings · 2 Tier votes 89 /100
15 Grand Theft Auto V A Grand Theft Auto V 2013 · 5,978 ratings · 27 Tier votes 88 /100
16 Dragon Age: Inquisition A Dragon Age: Inquisition 2014 · 1,080 ratings · 1 Tier vote 88 /100
17 Nioh Nioh 2017 · 190 ratings 88 /100
18 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin S Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin 2015 · 446 ratings · 1 Tier vote 87 /100
19 Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster S Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster 2013 · 89 ratings · 1 Tier vote 86 /100
20 Yakuza 0 Yakuza 0 2015 · 513 ratings 86 /100
21 Final Fantasy Tactics Final Fantasy Tactics 1997 · 194 ratings 86 /100
22 Final Fantasy XIV Online A Final Fantasy XIV Online 2013 · 239 ratings · 1 Tier vote 85 /100
23 Final Fantasy VII S Final Fantasy VII 1997 · 1,632 ratings · 2 Tier votes 85 /100
24 Mortal Kombat (2011) Mortal Kombat (2011) 2011 · 457 ratings 85 /100
25 Final Fantasy IX Final Fantasy IX 2000 · 964 ratings 84 /100
26 Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City 2009 · 139 ratings 84 /100
27 Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch 2011 · 207 ratings 84 /100
28 The Legend of Dragoon S The Legend of Dragoon 1999 · 94 ratings · 1 Tier vote 84 /100
29 Diablo III A Diablo III 2012 · 945 ratings · 1 Tier vote 83 /100
30 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 2012 · 111 ratings 83 /100
31 Tales of Berseria Tales of Berseria 2016 · 138 ratings 82 /100
32 Minecraft S Minecraft 2016 · 576 ratings · 12 Tier votes 81 /100
33 Final Fantasy XIII A Final Fantasy XIII 2009 · 423 ratings · 1 Tier vote 81 /100
34 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive C Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 2012 · 1,348 ratings · 5 Tier votes 81 /100
35 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2006 · 1,583 ratings 81 /100
36 STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN 2012 · 93 ratings 80 /100
37 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim B The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011 · 4,353 ratings · 2 Tier votes 80 /100
38 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen 2013 · 172 ratings 78 /100
39 Tales of Zestiria Tales of Zestiria 2015 · 93 ratings 77 /100
40 Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2008 · 104 ratings 76 /100
41 FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 2011 · 175 ratings 75 /100
42 Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII 2013 · 104 ratings 70 /100
43 WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2011 WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2011 2010 · 82 ratings 70 /100
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What is the best long game on PlayStation 3?

LittleBigPlanet currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 275 ratings. Ranking updated October 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.