This is my personal games selection for the Playstation 3. This page may be updated from time to time.
Meaning of the columns :
- Control : tell wether Sixaxis, PS Move or Lightgun are used / required
- 3D Compat: tell if the game provide stereoscopic 3D on compatible TV
- PS Vita: tell if the game as any interaction with a PS Vita
Last edited on : 06.02.2026
| Game | Type | Control | 3D Compat | PS Vita | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquapazza | Fighting | DS3 | No | n/a | 2D fighter featuring characters from Aquaplus visual novels. |
| Child of Eden | Music / Shooter | DS3 / PS Move | Yes | n/a | Spiritual sequel to Rez. Movement and aiming can be controlled via PS Move. |
| Dragon Ball - Raging Blast 2 | Fighting | DS3 | No | n/a | Fast-paced combat; does not utilize motion controls. |
| DBZ - Ultimate Tenkaichi | Fighting | DS3 | No | n/a | Cinematic battles; focused on traditional inputs. |
| Dragon's Crown | Action RPG | DS3 | No | Cross-Save | 2D brawler. Cross-save allows you to continue your quest on the go. |
| Drakengard 3 | Action RPG | DS3 | No | n/a | Hack 'n slash with dragon flight segments. |
| Earthworm Jim HD | Platformer | DS3 | No | n/a | Redesigned HD graphics. No "Big Bruty" but 3 new exclusive levels. Delisted in 2018. |
| GoldenEye 007 - Reloaded | FPS | DS3 / PS Move | No | n/a | Enhanced version of the Wii remake. Supports the Sharp Shooter. |
| House of the Dead - Overkill | Light Gun | DS3 / PS Move | Yes | n/a | Includes two new exclusive levels. Very effective with PS Move. |
| Killzone 3 | FPS | DS3 / PS Move / Sixaxis | Yes | n/a | Sixaxis used for reloading and turning valves. Fully 3D compatible. |
| Mad Dog McCree | Light Gun | DS3 / PS Move | No | n/a | New scoring system based on accuracy and non-stop shooting. |
| NBA Jam | Sports | DS3 | No | n/a | Remake of the arcade classic with the original "Boomshakalaka" spirit. |
| Rayman Origins | Platformer | DS3 | No | n/a | Perfect 2D platforming experience; no motion controls required. |
| Shadow of the Colossus HD | Adventure | DS3 | Yes | n/a | Frame rate is much better than PS2. The 3D adds a real sense of height. |
| Split-Second | Racing | DS3 | No | n/a | High-stakes racing where the environment is your main weapon. |
| Sports Champions 2 | Sports | PS Move | Yes | n/a | Requires PS Move. Diverse sports like Boxing, Golf, and Skiing. |
| Start the Party | Party | PS Move | No | n/a | Augmented reality game that puts your face on the screen. |
| The Last of Us | Action / Adventure | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Sixaxis used to "recharge" the flashlight by shaking the pad. Poor technical performance, remastered version is the best way to enjoy the game |
| Uncharted - Drake's Fortune | Action / Adventure | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Sixaxis used for balancing on logs and grenade aiming. Better on PS4. |
| Virtua Tennis 4 | Sports | DS3 / PS Move | Yes | n/a | Move allows for 1:1 racket control in a dedicated "Motion" mode. |
| Asura's Wrath | Action | DS3 | No | n/a | More like an interactive anime than a traditional game. |
| Darksiders | Action / Adventure | DS3 | No | n/a | A perfect blend between the Zelda and God of War formulas. |
| Darksiders II | Action / Adventure | DS3 | No | n/a | Introduces RPG elements and a much larger world map. |
| de Blob 2 | Platformer | DS3 / PS Move | Yes | n/a | Colorful puzzle-platformer that supports 3D displays. |
| Demon's Souls | Action RPG | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Sixaxis used for gestures. The original "souls-like" experience. |
| Dragon Ball: Xenoverse | Fighting | DS3 | No | n/a | Create your own fighter to take part in DBZ's greatest battles. |
| Dynasty Warriors 7 | Hack 'n Slash | DS3 | Yes | n/a | One of the few Musou games to support 3D stereoscopy. |
| God of War III | Action | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Sixaxis used for certain contextual kills. Better played on PS4. |
| God of War: Ascension | Action | DS3 | No | n/a | The only God of War with a dedicated online multiplayer mode. |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Racing | DS3 / Sixaxis | Yes | n/a | Sixaxis can be used as a steering wheel. Massive car list. |
| GT 5 Prologue | Racing | DS3 | No | n/a | Technical demo/early version released before the full game. |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Racing | DS3 / Sixaxis | Yes | n/a | Last GT on PS3. Features the Senna tribute and lunar missions. |
| Heavenly Sword | Action | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Sixaxis heavily used to guide arrows and cannonballs in mid-air. |
| Kung Fu Rider | Action | PS Move | No | n/a | Requires PS Move. A wacky game about racing on office chairs. |
| LBP 2: Extras Edition | Platformer | DS3 / PS Move | Yes | Cross-Controller | Uses the Vita as a second screen for unique levels. |
| LittleBigPlanet | Platformer | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Sixaxis is used to tilt Sackboy's head and body. |
| LBP Karting | Racing | DS3 / PS Move | Yes | n/a | A mix between Mario Kart and the LBP creation tools. |
| ModNation Racers | Racing | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Sixaxis used for mid-air stunts and some editor functions. |
| Mortal Kombat | Fighting | DS3 | Yes | n/a | The "reboot" of the series. Features Kratos as a guest character. |
| MotorStorm | Racing | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Sixaxis can be enabled to steer vehicles. A launch title. |
| MXGP | Sports | DS3 | No | Cross-Save | Official motocross game. Features dual-stick rider control. |
| Naruto Storm 2 | Fighting | DS3 | No | n/a | Faithful adaptation of the Shippuden story. |
| Naruto Storm 3 | Fighting | DS3 | Yes | n/a | Adds 3D support and huge-scale boss battles. |
| NFS: ProStreet | Racing | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Focuses on legal track racing and heavy damage physics. |
| NFS: The Run | Racing | DS3 | No | n/a | A race across America built on the Battlefield (Frostbite) engine. |
| NFS: Undercover | Racing | DS3 | No | n/a | Open world racing with a focus on police chases and actors. |
| One Piece: Pirate Warriors | Hack 'n Slash | DS3 | No | n/a | Combines Musou combat with adventure segments. |
| PS All-Stars Battle Royale | Fighting | DS3 | No | Cross-Play | Cross-play allows PS3 and Vita owners to fight together. |
| PlayStation Move Heroes | Action | PS Move | No | n/a | Requires PS Move. Crossover featuring Jak, Ratchet and Sly. |
| Puppeteer | Platformer | DS3 / PS Move | Yes | n/a | A highly creative theater-based game. Move is used for aiming. |
| R&C: Tools of Destruction | Action | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Sixaxis used for the "Tornado Launcher" weapon. |
| R&C: All 4 One | Action | DS3 | Yes | n/a | Focused on 4-player co-op. 3D makes the depth more readable. |
| R&C: Nexus | Action | DS3 | No | n/a | A short but polished conclusion to the PS3 era of Ratchet. |
| R&C: Quest For Booty | Action | DS3 | No | n/a | Short adventure; no physical disc in some regions. |
| Ridge Racer 7 | Racing | DS3 / Sixaxis | Yes | n/a | Last "real" Ridge Racer. 1080p native and 60fps. |
| Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers | Fighting | DS3 | No | n/a | 1v1 fighter covering most of the manga history. |
| Saint Seiya: Sanctuary Battle | Hack 'n Slash | DS3 | No | n/a | Beat 'em up style through the 12 houses of the Zodiac. |
| Saint Seiya: Soldiers Soul | Fighting | DS3 | No | n/a | Sequel to Brave Soldiers with "God Cloth" armors. |
| Sega Superstars Tennis | Sports | DS3 | No | n/a | Features characters from Jet Set Radio, Space Channel 5, etc. |
| Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time | Stealth | DS3 / Sixaxis | Yes | Cross-Play | Sixaxis used for balancing. Vita works as a scanning gadget. |
| Sorcery | Action | PS Move | No | n/a | Requires PS Move. Use the controller as a magic wand. |
| SoulCalibur V | Fighting | DS3 | No | n/a | Features Ezio (Assassin's Creed) as a guest fighter. |
| The Shoot | Light Gun | PS Move | No | n/a | Requires PS Move. Fun shooting gallery on movie sets. |
| Witch and the Hundred Knight | Action RPG | DS3 | No | n/a | Isometric action RPG with a dark humor tone. |
| Time Crisis 4 | Light Gun | Guncon 3 | No | n/a | Requires the Guncon 3 (Orange gun) and sensors. |
| Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | Action | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Sixaxis used for throw distance of grenades. Better on PS4. |
| Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception | Action | DS3 / Sixaxis | Yes | n/a | Sixaxis used for grenade aiming. Better on PS4. |
| Virtua Tennis 4 | Sports | DS3 / PS Move | Yes | n/a | Move support is excellent for 1-on-1 gameplay. |
| Wet | Action | DS3 | No | n/a | Grindhouse-style acrobatic shooter with stylized visuals. |
| WipEout HD Fury | Racing | DS3 / Sixaxis | Yes | n/a | Sixaxis can be used to steer. 3D support is incredible. |
| Folklore | Action RPG | DS3 / Sixaxis | No | n/a | Sixaxis is vital: shake the pad to rip souls out of enemies. |
| SSX | Sports | DS3 | No | n/a | Modern reboot of the snowboarding series. |
| Jak and Daxter Trilogy | Platformer | DS3 | Yes | n/a | All three games remastered with 3D support. |
| Time Crisis: Razing Storm | Light Gun | PS Move | No | n/a | Includes Razing Storm, TC4 and Deadstorm Pirates. |
| Top Spin 4 | Sports | DS3 / PS Move | Yes | n/a | The most technical tennis simulation on the system. |