Last checked: October 27, 2026. The PS Vita has a varied catalog, but game availability depends on the country, format and sometimes downloadable content. This selection is a starting point organized by genre, not a ranking based on recent reviews. Before buying, check the language, edition and condition of the cartridge.
Adventure and Action
- Uncharted: Golden Abyss — an adventure designed around the Vita's controls and touch features.
- Gravity Rush — an action-adventure game focused on gravity and aerial exploration.
- Tearaway — a creative adventure that makes use of the console's distinctive features.
- Muramasa Rebirth — side-scrolling action set in a world inspired by Japanese folklore.
- Odin Sphere Leifthrasir — 2D action and storytelling, also released on PS3/PS4.
Role-Playing Games
- Persona 4 Golden — a narrative and social RPG; distinguish the Vita edition from later releases.
- Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster — two classic RPGs in portable form.
- Tales of Hearts R — an action RPG released on Vita, with French text announced by Bandai Namco.
- Ys: Memories of Celceta — an exploration-focused action RPG.
- Trails of Cold Steel — a long-form narrative RPG; check the language of the copy.
Action, Fighting and Hunting
- Toukiden 2 — demon hunting, also available on PS4 and PC.
- Freedom Wars — hunting action and cooperative missions.
- Soul Sacrifice Delta — dark action built around sacrificial choices.
- Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition — action against vast waves of enemies; the Vita version is distinct from the versions on other formats.
- One Piece: Burning Blood — a fighting game from the series, also released on PS4 and other platforms.
Indie, Strategy and Puzzle Games
- Spelunky — procedurally generated platforming and exploration with a high level of difficulty.
- Hotline Miami — fast-paced, demanding top-down action.
- Velocity 2X — a mix of space shooting and platforming.
- Shovel Knight — retro platforming, depending on the edition and available content.
- Steins;Gate — a science-fiction visual novel; check the language and region.
How to Choose and Buy
If you are discovering the console, start with a game you already enjoy in its genre, then make sure it is specifically the Vita version. Used prices vary depending on the edition, region and condition; no fixed price is guaranteed here. Sony plans to close the PS Vita Store in July 2027. Digital purchases will then be interrupted on this storefront, while Sony has announced that previously purchased content will remain available for redownload in the near future. Cartridge-based games remain an option, but some updates or expansions use the Store.
How This List Was Compiled
The selection aims to provide variety and identify titles associated with the platform; it does not claim to measure their quality objectively. We did not replay all twenty titles for this update. Check online features and required downloads before buying.
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- PS Vita in 2026: Games, Buying and Tips for Getting Started — for general information about the console.
- Buying PS Vita Games in 2026: Store, Cartridges and Used Games — for checking games, formats and availability.
- PS Vita: 50 Useful Tips for Using and Preserving Your Console — for preservation and everyday-use advice.
- PS Vita 1000, PS Vita Slim or PS TV: Which Model Should You Choose? — for choosing the model suited to your needs.
Guidelines for Choosing from the Selection
For a touch-focused adventure, start with Tearaway or Uncharted: Golden Abyss; for a long narrative RPG, try Persona 4 Golden or Trails of Cold Steel; for an action session, consider Toukiden 2 or Freedom Wars. These guidelines indicate the type of experience, not measured superiority. Languages and editions may vary by region.
Online features are not guaranteed simply because a game appears in the catalog: before buying a title for its multiplayer, check the status of the servers with the publisher. This is an editorial selection of Vita titles, not a ranking based on recent reviews or a guarantee that the games are available to buy.
