PS3 | 3D Dot Game Heroes | 2010 | Action | Silicon Studio | A voxel ARPG meant to emulate titles of the 80s, with sword customization and leveling |
PS3 | Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault | 2016 | Strategy | Acquire | Real-time tactical defense, where leveling weaponry and commander units is crucial |
PS3 | Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed | 2014 | Action | Acquire | Fanservice-heavy ARPG where removing the clothes of vampires is the only way to defeat them |
PS3 | Alundra (PSone Classics) | 2010 | Action | Matrix Software | See PSX |
PS3 | Arc the Lad (PSone Classics) | 2010 | Strategy | G-Craft/ARC Entertainment | See PSX |
PS3 | Arc the Lad II (PSone Classics) | 2010 | Strategy | G-Craft/ARC Entertainment | See PSX |
PS3 | Arc the Lad III (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Strategy | G-Craft/ARC Entertainment | See PSX |
PS3 | Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star | 2014 | Turn-Based | Gust | Prequel to the Ar Tonelico series with similar songstress protection and mental deep-dive mechanics |
PS3 | Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel | 2011 | Action | Gust | Switch in gameplay to real-time battles, songstresses become more powerful after removing clothes (sigh) |
PS3 | Asdivine Hearts (DL only) | 2017 | Turn-Based | Exe-Create | It's Kemco, so don't expect too much out of it, but it does have a neat character enhancement system |
PS3 | Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk | 2013 | Turn-Based | Gust | First in the Dusk storyline, lots of endings, lots of alchemy |
PS3 | Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky | 2014 | Turn-Based | Gust | Second in Dusk storyline, each of the two different protagonists has a different playstyle |
PS3 | Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland | 2012 | Turn-Based | Gust | Third game in Arland storyline, adds complexity to the battle system with turn manipulation |
PS3 | Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland | 2010 | Turn-Based | Gust | First in Arland storyline, time and item management important as always, first 3D Atelier game |
PS3 | Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland | 2014 | Turn-Based | Gust | Enhanced version of the original with reworked 3D models, new dungeons, and more time to craft |
PS3 | Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea | 2015 | Turn-Based | Gust | Third in Dusk storyline, no time limit, two different protagonists, and a ton of items regardless |
PS3 | Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland | 2011 | Turn-Based | Gust | Second in Arland storyline, same as ever otherwise |
PS3 | Battle Hunter (PSone Classics) | 2015 | Strategy | Success | See PSX |
PS3 | Battle Princess of Arcadias (DL only) | 2014 | Action | Apollosoft | Side-scrolling beat-em up with a cutesy art style; both army conflicts and siege battles appear in addition |
PS3 | Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War | 2007 | Strategy | Omega Force | A RTS/musou with a rock-paper-scissors-like element to squad types (which can each be leveled), takes place in an alt-historical version of France/England |
PS3 | Breath of Fire IV (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | Capcom | See PSX |
PS3 | Castlevania: Harmony of Despair (DL only) | 2011 | Action-Platform | Konami | Massive crossover metroidvania with local multiplayer and character growth based on equipment |
PS3 | Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PSone Classics) | 2007 | Action-Platform | Konami | See PSX |
PS3 | Chrono Cross (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Chrono Trigger (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | Tose/Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Class of Heroes 2G | 2014 | Dungeon Crawler | Zerodiv | Enhanced version of the PSP first-person dungeon crawler with more skills/party members/dungeons |
PS3 | Crimson Sea 2 (PS2 Classics) | 2013 | Action | Koei | See PS2 |
PS3 | Cross Edge | 2009 | Strategy | Compile Heart | Crossover RPG with characters from Darkstalkers and Disgaea among others, combo-based gameplay, loads of technical issues |
PS3 | Crystal Defenders | 2009 | Strategy | Square Enix | Final Fantasy-themed tower defense, cute spritework, unit management and leveling is important |
PS3 | Dark Souls | 2011 | Action | FromSoftware | Prepare to die! A lot! Super-challenging ARPG combat and dungeon delving, successor to Demon's Souls |
PS3 | Dark Souls II | 2014 | Action | FromSoftware | More Dark Souls = more death |
PS3 | Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin | 2015 | Action | FromSoftware | Enhanced/remastered version of Dark Souls II with better AI |
PS3 | Deception IV: Blood Ties | 2014 | Strategy | Koei Tecmo | More traps to be set in increasingly complex manners |
PS3 | Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess (DL only) | 2015 | Strategy | Koei Tecmo | Enhanced version of the original game with an additional playable character and storyline |
PS3 | Demon's Souls | 2009 | Action | FromSoftware | Punishing ARPG gameplay, loads of dying, learning, and dying again - collective actions online shift the difficulty of the game as a whole |
PS3 | Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories (PS2 Classic) | 2013 | Strategy | Nippon Ichi | See PS2 |
PS3 | Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice | 2008 | Strategy | Nippon Ichi | SRPG shenanigans in the netherworld, with weapon proficiencies, monsters changing into weapons, and stacks of Geo blocks |
PS3 | Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten | 2011 | Strategy | Nippon Ichi | Stacks on stacks on stacks of characters, a customizable hub town, and more leveling madness |
PS3 | Disgaea: Hour of Darkness (PS2 Classic) | 2013 | Strategy | Nippon Ichi | See PS2 |
PS3 | Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness | 2013 | Strategy | Nippon Ichi | Actual sequel to Hour of Darkness, adds rideable monsters and an affinity system |
PS3 | Dragon's Crown | 2013 | Action | Vanillaware | Highly overexaggerated character design and a solid side-scrolling beat-em-up with character leveling and progression |
PS3 | Dragon's Dogma | 2012 | Action | Capcom | Open-world ARPG with some grappling elements and lots of customizability |
PS3 | Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen | 2013 | Action | Capcom | Spoiler alert: All roads lead to Gran Soren! Enhanced/remastered version of the original with additional content |
PS3 | Dragon Ball: Xenoverse | 2015 | Fighting | Dimps | Make your own DB character and fight using them in story mode (because what else do you do in that universe?) |
PS3 | Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection | 2012 | Fighting | Dimps | HD remasters of both Budokai (itself more of a fighting game alone) and Budokai 3 (fighter with mild/moderate RPG elements) |
PS3 | Drakengard 3 | 2014 | Action | Access | Hack-and-slash gameplay marred heavily by technical issues, very stylish nonetheless |
PS3 | Dungeon Explorer (DL only) | 2011 | Dungeon Crawler | Atlus | See TG16 |
PS3 | Dynasty Tactics 2 (PS2 Classic) | 2013 | Action | Koei | See PS2 |
PS3 | Dynasty Warriors: Gundam | 2007 | Action | Koei | Hacky-slashy-mechy ARPG musou fun with the ability to change the outcomes of certain pilots' predetermined fates |
PS3 | Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 | 2009 | Action | Koei | Removes Japanese voices but adds some aerial combat, combos, and quick time events |
PS3 | Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 | 2011 | Action | Koei | Adds a larger amount of mission variety to the previous games in addition to a more cel-shaded art style |
PS3 | Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn (DL only) | 2014 | Action | Omega Force | Reverts back to the artstyle of previous games, brings back space battles, includes more Gundam series than any previous game |
JP PS3 | E.X. Troopers | 2012 | Action | Capcom/HexaDrive | A manga-styled Lost Planet spinoff, with materials to gather and trecherous terrain to traverse |
PS3 | Eiyuu Senki: The World Conquest (DL only) | 2015 | Strategy | Tenco/5pb. | An SRPG with an alternative historical slant - major world leaders are all portrayed as women; stats are built by completing sidequests and upgrading troops |
PS3 | Enchanted Arms | 2007 | Turn-Based | FromSoftware | Mediocre, sci-fi-themed, turn-based, adds Sixaxis controls to enhance attacks in this version |
PS3 | Eternal Sonata | 2008 | Action | Tri-Crescendo | Adds a lot to the 360 version - more story, more playable characters, more dungeons; combat is fun but tactical |
PS3 | Fairy Fencer F | 2014 | Turn-Based | Compile Heart | Not the most impressive technically, but a solid turn-based positional battle system and a decent cast of characters |
PS3 | Favorite Dear: Enkan no Monogatari (PSone Classics) | 2013 | Simulation | NEC Interchannel | Available in NA Playstation Store, but untranslated - a dating sim/JRPG hybrid with lots of angels |
PS3 | Favorite Dear: Jyunpaku no Yogensha (PSone Classics) | 2013 | Simulation | NEC Interchannel | Available in NA Playstation Store, but untranslated - more dating sim/JRPG gameplay where you send out other heroes to do the work for you |
PS3 | Final Fantasy IX (PSone Classics) | 2010 | Turn-Based | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Final Fantasy Origins (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Turn-Based | Tose/Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Final Fantasy Tactics (PSone Classics) | 2009 | Strategy | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Final Fantasy V (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | Tose/Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Final Fantasy VI (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | Tose/Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Final Fantasy VII (PSone Classics) | 2009 | Turn-Based | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Final Fantasy VIII (PSone Classics) | 2009 | Turn-Based | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster | 2014 | Turn-Based | Virtuos/Square Enix | Based on the International versions of both games with extra bosses (X) and monster capture mechanics (X-2), as well as an audio drama |
PS3 | Final Fantasy XIII | 2010 | Turn-Based | Square Enix | Story too complex for its own good and divisively linear, but fun real-time/turn-based hybrid combat |
PS3 | Final Fantasy XIII-2 | 2012 | Turn-Based | Square Enix | Tries to correct linearity issues by getting wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey, with mixed results |
PS3 | First Queen IV (PSone Classics) | 2013 | Strategy | Kure Software Koubou | Available on NA PSN, but left untranslated - a combination of real-time strategy, ARPG, and SRPG elements |
PS3 | Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage | 2010 | Action | Koei | The legendary storyline in musou form - where evern destroying fences will give you karma to level up |
PS3 | Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 (DL only) | 2013 | Action | Koei | Largely retreads the same story ground as the first, but does add more content overall; gameplay is more akin to Dynasty Warriors than the first |
PS3 | Folklore | 2007 | Action | Game Republic | Capture and control fantasy creatures with ARPG gameplay that also utilizes the Sixaxis motion controller (for good or ill) |
PS3 | Front Mission 3 (PSone Classics) | 2010 | Strategy | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Genji: Days of the Blade | 2006 | Action | Game Republic | Origin of the "giant enemy crab" meme, stat progress depnds on weapon leveling |
PS3 | Grandia (PSone Classics) | 2010 | Turn-Based | Game Arts | See PSX |
PS3 | Grandia III (PS2 Classics) | 2016 | Turn-Based | Game Arts | See PS2 |
PS3 | GrimGrimoire (PS2 Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | Vanillaware | See PS2 |
PS3 | Growlanser: Heritage of War (PS2 Classics) | 2014 | Strategy | Career Soft | See PS2 |
PS3 | Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition (DL only) | 2012 | Simulation | Marucome | See PS2 |
PS3 | Harvest Moon: Back to Nature (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Simulation | Victor Interactive Software | See PSX |
PS3 | Hyperdimension Neptunia | 2011 | Turn-Based | Compile Heart | First in a long series of tongue-in-cheek games about the game industry itself; combat is based upon an AP spending system |
PS3 | Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 | 2012 | Turn-Based | Compile Heart/Idea Factory | Largely the same as the first, has an affection point system as well as item synthesis |
PS3 | Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory | 2013 | Turn-Based | Compile Heart/Idea Factory | See above, but with more customizable combos in combat |
PS3 | Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition (PS2 Classics) | 2012 | Simulation | ArtePiazza | See PS2 |
PS3 | Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix | 2013 | Action | Square Enix | Contains the previously JP-exclusive Final Mix version of KHI with added story and gameplay changes, Re: Chain of Memories, and a series of cutscenes from 358/2 Days |
PS3 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix | 2014 | Action | Square Enix | Contains the previously JP-exclusive Final Mix version of KHII and BBS with added story and gameplay changes and a series of cutscenes from Re: coded |
PS3 | La Pucelle: Tactics (PS2 Classics) | 2012 | Strategy | Nippon Ichi | See PS2 |
PS3 | Last Rebellion | 2010 | Turn-Based | Hit Maker | Not the best of games - turn-based gameplay with an emphasis on targeting specific body parts of enemies |
PS3 | Legasista (DL only) | 2012 | Dungeon Crawler | System Prisma | Top-down ARPG dungeon crawler with a job system, positioning is key in battle, gameplay a bit repetitive |
PS3 | Legend of Mana (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII | 2014 | Action | Square Enix | Trims down the party to be only Lightning, time management becomes ultra-important to prevent the apocalypse; completing quests leads to stat growth |
PS3 | Lost Dimension | 2015 | Strategy/Visual Novel | Lancarse | RPG/visual novel hybrid with lots of party betrayal, replayability, and a tactical style of combat |
PS3 | Magus | 2014 | Action | Black Tower Studios | You play as John Wizardington and learn spells/level up in a bland, bad ARPG |
PS3 | Monster World IV (DL only) | 2012 | Action-Platform | Westone | See JP Mega Drive, but officially in English |
PS3 | Mugen Souls | 2012 | Turn-Based | Compile Heart | Open-field turn-based RPG where being moe is important to getting stronger… somehow |
PS3 | Mugen Souls Z | 2014 | Turn-Based | Compile Heart/GCREST/Idea Factory | Very much like the first, still just as uncomfortable |
PS3 | Mystic Heroes (PS2 Classics) | 2013 | Action | Koei | See PS2 |
PS3 | Natural Doctrine | 2014 | Strategy | Kadokawa | SRPG with elements of cover/positioning, lots of unfortunate corridor/funnel-type maps, overall too complex for many players |
PS3 | Nier | 2010 | Action | Cavia | Hack-and-slash ARPG with a pervading sense of melancholy and a gorgeous soundtrack, multiple endings; takes place after one of Drakengard's endings |
JP PS3 | Nier Replicant | 2010 | Action | Cavia | The version of Nier not released in the West (until 2021), featuring Nier as a brother rather than a father |
PS3 | Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch | 2013 | Action | Level-5 | Incredible Ghibli-styled visuals, monster-collecting elements, and unfortunate AI |
PS3 | Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle (DL only) | 2013 | Strategy | Koei Tecmo | See PS2 |
PS3 | Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence (DL only) | 2015 | Strategy | Koei Tecmo | Grand strategy in the Sengoku era, with menuing galore and officers that can gain XP, levels, and abilities by participating in various politicking/warmongering activities |
PS3 | Odin Sphere (PS2 Classics) | 2011 | Action | Vanillaware | See PS2 |
PS3 | Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir | 2016 | Action | Vanillaware | Enhanced remake of Odin Sphere with much less slowdown, difficulty changes, more stages, and new enemies |
PS3 | Parasite Eve (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Parasite Eve II (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Persona 2: Eternal Punishment (PSone Classics) | 2013 | Turn-Based | Atlus | See PSX |
PS3 | Persona 5 | 2017 | Turn-Based | Atlus | Demon negotiation, collection, and fusion, all with a bunch of stylish teens! |
PS3 | Ragnarok Odyssey Ace | 2014 | Action | Game Arts | Enhanced version of Ragnarok Odyssey with all DLC included, new dungeons/enemies/skills, and readjusted gameplay balance; stat enhancements done via cards |
PS3 | Record of Agarest War (DL only) | 2010 | Strategy | Compile Heart | Multi-generational game with dating sim elements and tactical combat |
PS3 | Record of Agarest War 2 | 2012 | Strategy | Compile Heart/Idea Factory | Change in gameplay to be more combo-based rather than tactical, loveless marriages are possible (but not recommended) |
PS3 | Record of Agarest War Zero | 2011 | Strategy | Compile Heart/Idea Factory | Plays like the first game, can connect using save data to unlock characters from the first game, heroines' costumes depend on their feelings towards you |
PS3 | Resident Evil Revelations | 2013 | Action | Capcom/Tose | See XBO |
PS3 | Resident Evil Revelations 2 | 2015 | Action | Capcom | See XBO |
PS3 | Resonance of Fate | 2010 | Turn-Based | Tri-Ace | Free-roaming gun-heavy "cinematic" battle system, only 3 party members, a lot of moral gray areas |
PS3 | Revenant Saga (DL only) | 2017 | Turn-Based | Exe-Create | Another Kemco jam, as by-the-numbers bland as it gets |
PS3 | River King: A Wonderful Journey (PS2 Classics) | 2012 | Fishing | Marvelous | See PS2 |
PS3 | Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny | 2011 | Action | Neverland | Harvesting, adventuring, and seafaring in order to raise islands from the bottom of the ocean, with bonus Move controls |
PS3 | Saiyuki: Journey West (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Strategy | Koei | See PSX |
PS3 | Sarara's Little Shop (PSone Classics) | 2014 | Simulation | Kinotrope/Siesta | Available on NA PSN, but left untranslated - combines shop management and dungeoneering elements akin to Recettear |
PS3 | Shadow Tower (PSone Classics) | 2015 | Action | FromSoftware | See PSX |
PS3 | Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon (PS2 Classics) | 2014 | Turn-Based | Atlus | See PS2 |
PS3 | Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army (PS2 Classics) | 2014 | Turn-Based | Atlus | See PS2 |
PS3 | Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga (PS2 Classics) | 2014 | Turn-Based | Atlus | See PS2 |
PS3 | Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 (PS2 Classics) | 2014 | Turn-Based | Atlus | See PS2 |
PS3 | Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (PS2 Classics) | 2014 | Turn-Based | Atlus | See PS2 |
PS3 | Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES (PS2 Classics) | 2012 | Turn-Based | Atlus | See PS2 |
PS3 | Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 (PS2 Classics) | 2014 | Turn-Based | Atlus | See PS2 |
PS3 | Sonic Unleashed | 2008 | Action-Platform | Sonic Team | See 360 |
PS3 | Star Ocean: The Last Hope International | 2010 | Action | Tri-Ace | Adds anime-styled character portraits, dual audio, and new music to the original 360 release; considered to be the definitive version of the game |
PS3 | Stella Deus: The Gate of Eternity (PS2 Classics) | 2013 | Strategy | Pinegrow/Atlus | See PS2 |
PS3 | Suikoden (PSone Classics) | 2008 | Turn-Based | Konami | See PSX |
PS3 | Suikoden II (PSone Classics) | 2014 | Turn-Based | Konami | See PSX |
PS3 | Suikoden III (PS2 Classics) | 2015 | Turn-Based | KCET | See PS2 |
PS3 | Suikoden IV (PS2 Classics) | 2017 | Turn-Based | KCET | See PS2 |
JP PS3 | Tales of Berseria | 2016 | Action | Bandai Namco | See PS4 - last Tales game developed for PS3 |
PS3 | Tales of Graces f | 2012 | Action | Namco Tales Studio | Enhanced localization of a JP-only Wii Tales title, very technical combat system, takes place at multiple times through the party's lives |
PS3 | Tales of Symphonia Chronicles | 2014 | Action | Bandai Namco | Combined release of the previously JP-only PS2 version of Tales of Symphonia (with additional content) and Dawn of the New World (with a new control scheme) |
PS3 | Tales of Xillia | 2013 | Action | Namco Tales Studio | Two separate protagonists with different combat styles (in similar ARPG format to others in the series) gives additional replayability |
PS3 | Tales of Xillia 2 | 2014 | Action | Namco Tales Studio | Direct sequel to Tales of Xillia with a new silent protagonist, lots of debt to manage, and character affection to earn |
PS3 | Tales of Zestiria | 2015 | Action | Bandai Namco | Often maligned amongst series fans for being misleading in terms of character marketing, has a battle system that revolves around partnering up |
PS3 | Tears to Tiara II: Heir of the Overlord | 2014 | Visual Novel | Aquaplus/Sting | Sequel to a JP-only visual novel; plays more or less like a visual novel with occasional SRPG skirmishes thrown in |
PS3 | Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness (PSone Classics) | 2015 | Strategy | Tecmo | See PSX |
PS3 | The Awakened Fate Ultimatum | 2015 | Dungeon Crawler | Nippon Ichi | Top-down roguelike with a focus on choosing between good and evil (with matching transformations) |
PS3 | The Guided Fate Paradox | 2013 | Dungeon Crawler | Nippon Ichi | Isometric roguelike in the Disgaea universe, with angel companions and the ability to grant wishes and levels resetting upon leaving the dungeon |
PS3 | The Legend of Dragoon (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Timed Turn-Based | Sony Computer Entertainment Japan | See PSX |
PS3 | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel | 2015 | Turn-Based | Falcom | Beginning of another major arc in the Trails series, adds co-op link attacks to combat, structure is based in a school-type environment |
PS3 | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II | 2016 | Turn-Based | Falcom | Takes place soon after the first game - basically required playing if you liked the first one |
PS3 | The Witch and the Hundred Knight | 2014 | Action | Nippon Ichi | Isometric ARPG with food management, a wonky camera, and a game-breaking bug, but a delightfully dark cast |
PS3 | Threads of Fate (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Time and Eternity | 2013 | Action | Imageepoch | Strange, oft-criticized game with an offbeat anime-hybrid art style, dating-sim elements, and a single party member; repetitive gameplay |
PS3 | Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters | 2015 | Strategy/Visual Novel | Toybox/Now Production | SRPG/visual novel hybrid of sorts with a ghost-hunting theme, combat takes place on a grid, traps are important to place, luck is a very important factor |
PS3 | Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters - Daybreak Special Gigs (DL only) | 2016 | Strategy | Toybox/Now Production | Enhanced remake of the original that makes some slight QoL improvements to battle, adds extra story scenes, and bonus harder battles |
PS3 | Transformers: Devastation | 2015 | Action | PlatinumGames | See 360 |
PS3 | Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll | 2011 | Action | Omega Force | ARPG with 3 different playable characters that can be switched between on the fly, first of its series to be localized |
PS3 | Trinity Universe | 2010 | Turn-Based | Idea Factory/Gust/Nippon Ichi | Turn-based, has two different protagonists (each with different guest characters from Atelier and Disgaea) and an AP-based combo system |
PS3 | Vagrant Story (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Dungeon Crawler | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Valkyria Chronicles | 2008 | Strategy | Sega | Squad-focused SRPG with real-time troop movement limited by AP, tanks are also controllable (and destructable) |
PS3 | Vanguard Bandits (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Strategy | Human Entertainment | See PSX |
PS3 | Way of the Samurai 3 | 2009 | Action | Acquire | A Sengoku-era ARPG with 22 different endings; weapons gain XP and lead to learning skills, many butterfly effect-type decisions to make |
PS3 | Way of the Samurai 4 (DL only) | 2012 | Action | Acquire | Another iteration of the samurai sim taking place during the last days of the shogunate; skills can gain XP in order to become stronger and unlock higher tiers |
PS3 | White Knight Chronicles: International Edition | 2010 | Action | Level-5/SCEJ | Attempts to be a MMO/JRPG hybrid with customizable avatar; doesn't really succeed at it, repetitive combo-based combat system |
PS3 | White Knight Chronicles II | 2011 | Action | Level-5/SCEJ | Puts a coat of polish over the first game's systems, but does little to improve them; the disc also includes a copy of the first game with the reworked battle system |
PS3 | Wild Arms (PSone Classics) | 2007 | Turn-Based | Media Vision | See PSX |
PS3 | Wild Arms 2 (PSone Classics) | 2009 | Turn-Based | Media Vision | See PSX |
PS3 | Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls (DL only) | 2011 | Dungeon Crawler | Acquire | Same ol' Wizardry - another difficult first-person dungeon crawler |
PS3 | Wonder Boy in Monster Land (DL only) | 2012 | Action-Platform | Westone Bit Entertainment | See 360 |
PS3 | Xenogears (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | Square | See PSX |
PS3 | Yakuza 3 | 2010 | Action | Amusement Vision/Sega | Continues Kiryu's story but takes out a fair amount of content due to rushed localization (hostess clubs, for example) |
PS3 | Yakuza 4 | 2011 | Action | Amusement Vision/Sega | Adds additional protagonists in addition to furthering Kiryu's saga (with tons to do in Kamurocho as always) |
PS3 | Yakuza 5 (DL only) | 2015 | Action | Ryu ga Gotoku Studio | Has 5 controllable protagonists total and takes place over 5 different cities, uses a more enhanced graphics engine than other PS3 games in the series |
PS3 | Yakuza: Dead Souls | 2012 | Action | Sega | Non-canonical spinoff taking place after Yakuza 4; 4 playable protagonists and reduced exploration ability (on account of there being zombies everywhere) |