ThePlayStation 3was a slow-burner console, selling over 87.4 million units worldwide as of March 31st, 2017. Nevertheless, it had a vast library packed with some incredible PS3 games by the end of its lifespan in 2017. As of July 22, 2025, there were approximately 595 million games sold for PlayStation 3.RELATED:PS3 Games That Still Look Great TodayTo the surprise of nobody,Grand Theft Auto 5,Gran Turismo 5,The Last of Us,Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, andUncharted 2: Among Thieveswere among the best-selling PS3 games. But hidden among these classics are a fewforgotten PS3 games; while some should be left behind, others deserve to be remembered.Updated June 13, 2025 by Mark Sammut:In October 2016,Sony discontinued the PlayStation 3 in North America, bringing to a close a run that lasted almost a decade. Over that era, more than 2000 games were produced for the PS3, including some all-time greats such as Red Dead Redemption, LittleBigPlanet, and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Sony’s 7th generation system experienced a great deal of success, but not every member of its library is still remembered fondly. In fact, hundreds of games have slipped through the cracks of time, becoming little more than hazy memories of a bygone era. A few moreforgotten PS3 gameshave been added to this article.
13Child Of Eden
Genuinely unique games are rare and, more importantly for publishers, a risk.Child of Edenwas not only a rail shooter, a genre that was hardly flourishing in the early 2010s, but one that focused on music as a mechanic. Unsurprisingly, the game was not a smash hit out of the blocks, although positive word of mouth did give it some longevity.
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Child of Edendirects players through six gorgeous levels as they try to blast enemies (or viruses) to the beat of the soundtrack. This concept results in an incredibly satisfying experience, albeit one that might have been more successful during the heyday of rail shooters.Child of Edenwas a one-and-done, but the game is at least backward compatible with the Xbox One.
12Majin And The Forsaken Kingdom
As the current gaming culture does not leave much room for AA titles, something likeMajin and the Forsaken Kingdomwould presumably not be published in this day and age. Game Republic’s action-adventure title filled the void left by Team Ico’s delayedThe Last Guardian, and it did a more than decent job crafting a spellbinding campaign built upon an endearing friendship between a human and a mythical beast.
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdomdid not make a massive splash upon its release, and it has been largely forgotten alongside a slew of other 7th generation mid-tier releases likeSingularity,Blur, andFolklore. For those who wish to try out this title,Majin and the Forsaken Kingdomis available on PS Now.
1150 Cent: Blood on the Sand
A third-person shooter sequel to the underwhelmingPlayStation 2and Xbox release50 Cent: Bulletproof,Blood on the Sandwas an interesting game. The story revolved around a fictional 50 Cent and G-Unit’s concert in the unspecified ‘Middle East’.
After the pair threaten a promoter for the promised $10 million in cash payment for putting on the show, they settle for a diamond-and-pearl skull as collateral. This is, of course, stolen by a paramilitary group and the pop duo must track it down. Of course. Perhaps it won’t be a surprise to hear that the commercial failure of this game led to the closure of Swordfish Studios in 2010 and would ultimately be lost to the ’sands’ of time.
10Disney Infinity
Activision’s enormously successfulSkylandersseries inspired Disney’s “most ambitious gaming initiative ever”. Combining the physical toy aspect ofSkylanders, with the sandbox creation gamers had come to love likeMinecraft, developers Avalanche Software certainly aimed high.
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Disney Infinityhas been called “a giant customizable universe of imagination” with story-driven gameplay. It launched withThe Incredibles,Monsters University,andPirates of the Caribbeanfigures. Unfortunately, Avalanche Software shut down on May 11th, 2016 and Disney quickly retired the franchise soon after. The only remnants ofDisney Infinitytoday are the fond memories.
9LocoRoco Cocoreccho!
Described as an"interactive screensaver",LocoRoco Cocoreccho!is a 2007 PS3 game that is full of charm. It does not require input from the player, as the world and characters play autonomously.
The main premise of it is sheep-herding creatures called LocoRoco through a level fraught with danger and mini-games. The player’s goal is to collect all 200 LocoRocos and guide them into a large goal at the end of the level. It is a sweet game that won over gamers with its pretty graphics and simple gameplay.
8Splatterhouse
A troubled development cycle and a poor critical reception doomed the2010Splatterhouserebootto a lifetime lodged in the clearance bin. The horror series dates back to 1988, but the franchise had been dormant for nearly two decades when this game tried to revive it. Unfortunately, it failed.
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Splatterhouseis not complex or innovative. The reboot relies exhaustively on shock value to keep people entertained, but that is not exactly the worst thing for a game called “Splatterhouse” to focus on. While repetitive and shallow, the gameplay can be enjoyable in spurts, especially for those who enjoy 3D beat ‘em ups.
7Castle Crashers
Castle Crashersis a cult classic, award-winning hack-and-slash that has sadly fallen out of the cultural consciousness in recent years. It originally debuted in 2008 for theXbox 360and, perhaps lesser-known, released for the PlayStation 3 in 2010.
This game was full of dark magical wizards, medieval princess-stealing, and mythical enemies; like cyclops, ninja pirates, demons, and alien invaders. It has a deceivingly bright and charming art style and a wonderful twist at the end that makes it well worth playing to this day.
6El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatronhas been enjoying a small revival in recent years. In 2021, the game was released on PC, and a Switch port is currently in development. That saidEl Shaddaihas amassed fewer than 200 reviews on Steamsince its September 2021 release, so while the game is readily available, not too many people are biting.
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatronis a gorgeous action game soaked in spiritual imagery. Filled with jaw-dropping environments,El Shaddaishines extremely brightly when it simply allows players to soak in the visuals and scenery. The story is also interesting, but the combat system leaves something to be desired.
5Toki Tori
This adorable yellow chicken first flew onto the scene in 2001 for the Game Boy Color. This challenging, yet addictive gameplay has been a staple of the series. The PS3 remake of the game did not disappoint.
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The narrative is simple but charming. The player controls the young chick Toki Tori, who is on a quest to save his younger siblings, still in their eggs. Each level has an egg to rescue that requires a variety of unlockable tools and creative thinking.
4LOST PLANET 3
TheLost Planetseries is steeped in lore. The first two games feature an Earth that has become too hostile for human life.Lost Planet 3starts with the promising premise of exploring the foreboding planet and the colonial history of E.D.N. III.
However, it received mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. Most criticizedLost Planet 3’s repetitive gameplay and its lack of depth in regard to its mechanics and story, while some defended the varied combat and emotional narrative. Ultimately,Lost Planet 3sold below expectations and faded into obscurity as quickly as it arrived.
