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Best Action games on PlayStation 2
The 223 best Action games on PlayStation 2, ranked from 32,016 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game on PlayStation 2 right now is Unreal Tournament, with a critic score of 100/100 — updated août 2026.
01
Unreal Tournament
Unreal Tournament is a first-person arena shooter video game developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes. It was the second installment in the Unreal series. It is an arena first-person shooter, with head-to-head multiplayer deathmatches being the primary focus of the game. Other game modes include TDM. CTF, Assault, Domination, Last man Standing etc.
100
/100
02
S
God of War
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
96
/100
03
Half-Life
Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Valve Corporation and published by Sierra Studios for Windows. It was Valve's debut product and the first game in the Half-Life series. The player assumes the role of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist who must escape from the Black Mesa Research Facility after it is overrun by aliens following a disastrous scientific experiment. Its gameplay consists of diverse combat, exploration and puzzles.
96
/100
Unreal Tournament
Unreal Tournament is a first-person arena shooter video game developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes. It was the second installment in the Unreal series. It is an arena first-person shooter, with head-to-head multiplayer deathmatches being the primary focus of the game. Other game modes include TDM. CTF, Assault, Domination, Last man Standing etc.
100
/100
02
S
God of War
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
96
/100
03
Half-Life
Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Valve Corporation and published by Sierra Studios for Windows. It was Valve's debut product and the first game in the Half-Life series. The player assumes the role of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist who must escape from the Black Mesa Research Facility after it is overrun by aliens following a disastrous scientific experiment. Its gameplay consists of diverse combat, exploration and puzzles.
96
/100
04
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
In the year 1986, Tommy Vercetti is heavily indebted to his mafia superiors after a drug deal gone awry, but his dreams of taking over Vice City (based on Miami) push him down a different path. Featuring a wide variety of vehicles and weapons, radio stations playing hit songs from the era and an intense atmosphere, GTA: Vice City is an open-world sandbox satire of '80's Miami.
94
/100
05
A
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Returning after his mother's murder to the semi-fictional city of Los Santos (based on Los Angeles), Carl Johnson, a former gang banger, must take back the streets for his family and friends by gaining respect and once again gaining control over the streets. However, a story filled with crime, lies and corruption will lead him to trudge the entire state of San Andreas (based on California and Nevada) to rebuild his life.
93
/100
06
Grand Theft Auto III
Featuring a fully 3-D living city, a combination of narrative driven and non-linear gameplay and a completely open environment, Grand Theft Auto III represents a huge leap forward in interactive entertainment. For the first time, players are put at the heart of their very own gangster movie, and let loose in a fully-realised 3 dimensional city, in which anything can happen and probably will. With a cast of hundreds, 50 plus vehicles, ranging from sports cars to ice cream trucks and from boats to buses, 3 hours of music, including opera, reggae, house, drum and bass, pop and disco, a huge array of street ready weapons and some of the seediest characters in video game history, Grand Theft Auto 3 is a sprawling epic which will show you that sometimes, crime can pay and sometimes it can pay you back. Available now for PlayStation2, Xbox, PC and Macintosh.
93
/100
07
Okami
93
/100
08
S
God of War II
God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, it serves as the second installment in the God of War series, the sixth in chronological order, and a sequel to 2005's God of War. The game is rooted in Greek mythology and unfolds in ancient Greece, revolving around the theme of vengeance. The protagonist, Kratos, is the new God of War, having defeated the former, Ares. However, Kratos is betrayed by Zeus, the King of the Olympian gods, who not only strips him of his godhood but also kills him. Dragged slowly to the Underworld, Kratos is rescued by the Titan Gaia, who guides him to seek out the Sisters of Fate. These entities have the power to enable time travel, allowing Kratos to prevent his betrayal, and ultimately seek revenge on Zeus.
93
/100
09
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
92
/100
10
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside. As the story unfolds, you must choose between the success of your mission and the lives of your men - your brothers in arms. Brothers In Arms: Road to Hill 30 will immerse players in the historic, eight-day invasion of Normandy - with unparalleled imagery, authenticity, sound, and gameplay. One of a kind: Brothers In Arms Road to Hill 30 is the only first-person tactical shooter set in WWII. Real military tactics: Intuitive and easy-to-use squad controls appeal to both the hardcore and mainstream gaming audience. Real soldiers: Featuring a cast of more than 20 characters, each with a unique personality, appearance, and style. Revolutionary AI system: Allies and enemies use the standard operating procedures of fire and maneuver to flank and kill their foes. Unprecedented authenticity: Historically accurate and detailed battlefields, events, and equipment re-created from Army Signal Corps photos, aerial reconnaissance imagery, and eyewitness accounts. Innovative multiplayer: Players command three-man AI teams in a battle of wits and skill to accomplish exciting objectives. Award-winning team: Gearbox Software, creators of Half-Life Opposing Force and developers of James Bond: Nightfire, Counter-Strike, and Halo (PC).
92
/100
11
Shadow of the Colossus (2011)
91
/100
12
Shadow of the Colossus
91
/100
13
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
91
/100
14
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
91
/100
15
Beyond Good & Evil
91
/100
16
Deus Ex
90
/100
17
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
90
/100
18
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
90
/100
19
ICO
90
/100
20
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
90
/100
21
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
90
/100
22
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
90
/100
23
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
90
/100
24
Viewtiful Joe (2003)
90
/100
25
Burnout Revenge
89
/100
26
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
88
/100
27
Silent Hill 3
88
/100
28
Ratchet & Clank (2002)
88
/100
29
Sly 2: Band of Thieves
88
/100
30
Far Cry
88
/100
31
Kingdom Hearts II
87
/100
32
Bully
87
/100
33
Jak II
87
/100
34
Commandos 2: Men of Courage
87
/100
35
Quake III Arena
87
/100
36
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly
87
/100
37
Silent Hill 2
87
/100
38
Onimusha: Warlords
86
/100
39
Katamari Damacy
86
/100
40
We Love Katamari
86
/100
41
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
86
/100
42
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
85
/100
43
Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy)
85
/100
44
Devil May Cry
85
/100
45
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
85
/100
46
KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX
85
/100
47
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege
85
/100
48
Giants: Citizen Kabuto
85
/100
49
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
84
/100
50
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
84
/100
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
In the year 1986, Tommy Vercetti is heavily indebted to his mafia superiors after a drug deal gone awry, but his dreams of taking over Vice City (based on Miami) push him down a different path. Featuring a wide variety of vehicles and weapons, radio stations playing hit songs from the era and an intense atmosphere, GTA: Vice City is an open-world sandbox satire of '80's Miami.
94
/100
05
A
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Returning after his mother's murder to the semi-fictional city of Los Santos (based on Los Angeles), Carl Johnson, a former gang banger, must take back the streets for his family and friends by gaining respect and once again gaining control over the streets. However, a story filled with crime, lies and corruption will lead him to trudge the entire state of San Andreas (based on California and Nevada) to rebuild his life.
93
/100
06
Grand Theft Auto III
Featuring a fully 3-D living city, a combination of narrative driven and non-linear gameplay and a completely open environment, Grand Theft Auto III represents a huge leap forward in interactive entertainment. For the first time, players are put at the heart of their very own gangster movie, and let loose in a fully-realised 3 dimensional city, in which anything can happen and probably will. With a cast of hundreds, 50 plus vehicles, ranging from sports cars to ice cream trucks and from boats to buses, 3 hours of music, including opera, reggae, house, drum and bass, pop and disco, a huge array of street ready weapons and some of the seediest characters in video game history, Grand Theft Auto 3 is a sprawling epic which will show you that sometimes, crime can pay and sometimes it can pay you back. Available now for PlayStation2, Xbox, PC and Macintosh.
93
/100
07
Okami
93
/100
08
S
God of War II
God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, it serves as the second installment in the God of War series, the sixth in chronological order, and a sequel to 2005's God of War. The game is rooted in Greek mythology and unfolds in ancient Greece, revolving around the theme of vengeance. The protagonist, Kratos, is the new God of War, having defeated the former, Ares. However, Kratos is betrayed by Zeus, the King of the Olympian gods, who not only strips him of his godhood but also kills him. Dragged slowly to the Underworld, Kratos is rescued by the Titan Gaia, who guides him to seek out the Sisters of Fate. These entities have the power to enable time travel, allowing Kratos to prevent his betrayal, and ultimately seek revenge on Zeus.
93
/100
09
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
92
/100
10
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside. As the story unfolds, you must choose between the success of your mission and the lives of your men - your brothers in arms. Brothers In Arms: Road to Hill 30 will immerse players in the historic, eight-day invasion of Normandy - with unparalleled imagery, authenticity, sound, and gameplay. One of a kind: Brothers In Arms Road to Hill 30 is the only first-person tactical shooter set in WWII. Real military tactics: Intuitive and easy-to-use squad controls appeal to both the hardcore and mainstream gaming audience. Real soldiers: Featuring a cast of more than 20 characters, each with a unique personality, appearance, and style. Revolutionary AI system: Allies and enemies use the standard operating procedures of fire and maneuver to flank and kill their foes. Unprecedented authenticity: Historically accurate and detailed battlefields, events, and equipment re-created from Army Signal Corps photos, aerial reconnaissance imagery, and eyewitness accounts. Innovative multiplayer: Players command three-man AI teams in a battle of wits and skill to accomplish exciting objectives. Award-winning team: Gearbox Software, creators of Half-Life Opposing Force and developers of James Bond: Nightfire, Counter-Strike, and Halo (PC).
92
/100
11
Shadow of the Colossus (2011)
91
/100
12
Shadow of the Colossus
91
/100
13
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
91
/100
14
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
91
/100
15
Beyond Good & Evil
91
/100
16
Deus Ex
90
/100
17
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
90
/100
18
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
90
/100
19
ICO
90
/100
20
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
90
/100
21
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
90
/100
22
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
90
/100
23
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
90
/100
24
Viewtiful Joe (2003)
90
/100
25
Burnout Revenge
89
/100
26
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
88
/100
27
Silent Hill 3
88
/100
28
Ratchet & Clank (2002)
88
/100
29
Sly 2: Band of Thieves
88
/100
30
Far Cry
88
/100
31
Kingdom Hearts II
87
/100
32
Bully
87
/100
33
Jak II
87
/100
34
Commandos 2: Men of Courage
87
/100
35
Quake III Arena
87
/100
36
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly
87
/100
37
Silent Hill 2
87
/100
38
Onimusha: Warlords
86
/100
39
Katamari Damacy
86
/100
40
We Love Katamari
86
/100
41
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
86
/100
42
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
85
/100
43
Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy)
85
/100
44
Devil May Cry
85
/100
45
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
85
/100
46
KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX
85
/100
47
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege
85
/100
48
Giants: Citizen Kabuto
85
/100
49
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
84
/100
50
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
84
/100
FAQ
What is the best Action game on PlayStation 2?
Unreal Tournament currently tops the ranking with a score of 100/100 across 279 ratings. Ranking updated août 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.