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Best Platformer games on PlayStation 2
The 48 best Platformer games on PlayStation 2, ranked from 10,244 critic and player ratings.
The best Platformer game on PlayStation 2 right now is God of War II, with a critic score of 93/100 — updated augustus 2026.
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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
02
Shadow of the Colossus (2011)
An open-world action/adventure game in which a young wanderer, along with a stolen magical sword and his steed companion, trespasses a cursed land, makes a deal with an ancient being to bring a sacrificial victim back to life, and sets off to fulfill his end of the bargain, which involves tracking down and infiltrating the abodes of sixteen colossi and sacrificing them to achieve his goal.
91
/100
03
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
91
/100
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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
02
Shadow of the Colossus (2011)
An open-world action/adventure game in which a young wanderer, along with a stolen magical sword and his steed companion, trespasses a cursed land, makes a deal with an ancient being to bring a sacrificial victim back to life, and sets off to fulfill his end of the bargain, which involves tracking down and infiltrating the abodes of sixteen colossi and sacrificing them to achieve his goal.
91
/100
03
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
91
/100
04
ICO
90
/100
05
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
90
/100
06
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
90
/100
07
Viewtiful Joe (2003)
90
/100
08
Ratchet & Clank (2002)
88
/100
09
Sly 2: Band of Thieves
88
/100
10
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
11
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
84
/100
12
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
83
/100
13
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
82
/100
14
Metal Slug 3
82
/100
15
Ape Escape 2
82
/100
16
Ratchet: Deadlocked
81
/100
17
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
80
/100
18
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2
80
/100
19
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
80
/100
20
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
78
/100
21
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
77
/100
22
Madagascar
73
/100
23
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
73
/100
24
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
73
/100
25
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
72
/100
26
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom
71
/100
27
Rayman Raving Rabbids
70
/100
28
Legacy of Kain: Defiance
70
/100
29
The Simpsons Game
70
/100
30
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
69
/100
31
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
69
/100
32
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
68
/100
33
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
68
/100
34
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
68
/100
35
Sonic Heroes
67
/100
36
Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
66
/100
37
Secret Agent Clank
66
/100
38
Crash Twinsanity
64
/100
39
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
64
/100
40
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
60
/100
41
Tomb Raider: Legend
60
/100
42
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
59
/100
43
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
59
/100
44
Shrek the Third
58
/100
45
TMNT
56
/100
46
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
55
/100
47
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus
49
/100
48
Shadow the Hedgehog
48
/100
ICO
90
/100
05
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
90
/100
06
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
90
/100
07
Viewtiful Joe (2003)
90
/100
08
Ratchet & Clank (2002)
88
/100
09
Sly 2: Band of Thieves
88
/100
10
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
11
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
84
/100
12
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
83
/100
13
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
82
/100
14
Metal Slug 3
82
/100
15
Ape Escape 2
82
/100
16
Ratchet: Deadlocked
81
/100
17
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
80
/100
18
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2
80
/100
19
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
80
/100
20
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
78
/100
21
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
77
/100
22
Madagascar
73
/100
23
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
73
/100
24
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
73
/100
25
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
72
/100
26
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom
71
/100
27
Rayman Raving Rabbids
70
/100
28
Legacy of Kain: Defiance
70
/100
29
The Simpsons Game
70
/100
30
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
69
/100
31
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
69
/100
32
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
68
/100
33
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
68
/100
34
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
68
/100
35
Sonic Heroes
67
/100
36
Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
66
/100
37
Secret Agent Clank
66
/100
38
Crash Twinsanity
64
/100
39
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
64
/100
40
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
60
/100
41
Tomb Raider: Legend
60
/100
42
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
59
/100
43
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
59
/100
44
Shrek the Third
58
/100
45
TMNT
56
/100
46
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
55
/100
47
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus
49
/100
48
Shadow the Hedgehog
48
/100
FAQ
What is the best Platformer game on PlayStation 2?
God of War II currently tops the ranking with a score of 93/100 across 1,032 ratings. It holds a S grade from the Tier community — updated augustus 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.