We already published the list of best PS Vita games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PS Vita action-adventure games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the PS Vita definitely has a great library of action-adventure games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the PS Vita and action-adventure games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls
- Release Data: Spike Chunsoft, 2015
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls admirably steps out of the series’ comfort zone in order to spread an entirely new kind of despair, but the result is a game that isn’t quite as cohesive as its forebears.
However, this is a welcome addition to the franchise that’s well worth experiencing if you’re a fan of the series.
#9. Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
- Release Data: Sanzaru Games/SCEA, 2013
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
The game tells its story through absurdly lengthy cut scenes, and its insistence on forcing players to break creates to earn money is bewildering, but once the game opens up into multiple worlds, each with their own styles, characters, and missions, there’s plenty of roof-hopping, loot stealing, and bad-guy bashing to help you enjoy the game.
#8. Yomawari: Night Alone
- Release Data: Nippon Ichi Software/NIS America, 2016
- Genre: Action Adventure » Survival
Billed as a horror game, Yomawari feels like it falls more on the side of tragedy.
It has its jump scares which can get the blood racing, but the town and its supernatural inhabitants just feel too charming to be considered a threat.
Yomawari is satisfying in its own weird way, but those looking for a good scare may be disappointed.
#7. Retro City Rampage
- Release Data: Vblank Entertainment Inc., 2012
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
Retro City Rampage is a superb love letter to old-school gaming that plays like the original Grand Theft Auto series, as you tool around an 8-Bit city to the sound of bleeping chip-tune music.
It may look simplistic, but Retro City Rampage is ideal if you’re a long-time fan of the games industry.
#6. Uncharted: Golden Abyss
- Release Data: Sony Bend/SCEI, 2012
- Genre: Action Adventure » Linear
Uncharted: Golden Abyss is an impressive feat, successfully translating the over-the-top action, beautiful locales and immersive storytelling of the Uncharted series into a portable game.
While the game doesn’t quite reach the level of bombast found in the console iterations, Uncharted: Golden Abyss sets a high bar for what portable gaming is capable of, especially what the Vita can deliver.
#5. Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut
- Release Data: Curve Studios, 2013
- Genre: Action Adventure » Survival
Lone Survivor is a short game clocking in at around five hours for completion of the story.
Difficult navigation, a cerebral story and unique gameplay make Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut most suitable for people with a penchant for punishment.
Those looking for an action packed jaunt through zombie filled catacombs need not apply.
#4. Gravity Rush
- Release Data: SCE Japan Studio/SCEI, 2012
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
Gravity Rush is a rare gem.
It’s a game that defies expectations almost as frequently as the physical properties it’s built upon.
A surreal narrative is complemented by genuinely ground-breaking gameplay mechanics, and while it’s not always flawless, it culminates in one of the most outstandingly original experiences for the system.
#3. Severed
- Release Data: DrinkBox Studios, 2016
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
A valiant attempt at creating a touch screen-based action experience with real depth, Severed struts confidently for four or five hours.
Still, this is a wonderfully presented experience, with a mystifying world and some intelligent level design.
If you’re the kind of person who appreciates tailored Vita titles, then you’ll more than get your money’s worth here.
#2. Terraria
- Release Data: Engine Software/505 Games, 2013
- Genre: Action Adventure » Sandbox
A lot of the conceits in this game are the same as Minecraft but one thing that sets it apart is that Terraria has a much more developed storyline.
This means combat is way more important in Terraria than in Minecraft and the number of weapons and possible ways to attack enemies in this game is mind-boggling.
#1. Hotline Miami
- Release Data: Abstraction Games/Devolver Digital, 2013
- Genre: Action Adventure » Linear
Indie games are really popular on the PS Vita and Hotline Miami tops them all as the must-play indie game on the Vita.
Hotline Miami never lets up in the action department and bombards players with sound and carnage as they make their way through a fictional city filled to the brim with chaos and fun.
Are your favorite games on the list?
Deciding which PS Vita action-adventure game is the best is no doubt a never ending topic, but it’s fun to do!
