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25 Best PS2 Action Games of All Time

by Reza • in Games

Best PS2 Action Games of All TimeWe already published the list of best PS2 games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PS2 action games of all time.

With amazing titles like the Ratchet & Clank series, Virtua Fighter series, and Guitar Hero series, the PS2 surely have a great collection of action games.

If you’re a fan of both PS2 and action games, I know that you want to know the best PS2 action games of all time.

Most of you will recognize (or even still play) some of the games mentioned on this list.

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See also: Best PS1 Games & Best PSP Games

#25. Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy

Midway, 2004
Action » Shooter » Third-Person » Arcade

Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy

#24. Tekken Tag Tournament

Namco/SCEE, 2000
Action » Fighting » 3D

Tekken Tag Tournament

#23. Guilty Gear X2

Arc System Works/Sammy Studios, 2003
Action » Fighting » 2D

Guilty Gear X2

#22. DDRMAX: Dance Dance Revolution

KCET/Konami, 2002
Action » Rhythm » Dancing

DDRMAX: Dance Dance Revolution

#21. SoulCalibur III

Namco, 2005
Action » Fighting » 3D

SoulCalibur III

#20. We Love Katamari

Now Production/Namco, 2005
Action » General

We Love Katamari

#19. Medal of Honor Frontline

EA LA/Electronic Arts, 2002
Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade

Medal of Honor Frontline

#18. Psychonauts

BudCat/Majesco, 2005
Action » Platformer » 3D

Psychonauts

#17. SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs

Zipper Interactive/SCEA, 2003
Action » Shooter » Third-Person » Tactical

SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs

#16. DOA2: Hardcore

Team Ninja/SCEE, 2000
Action » Fighting » 3D

DOA2: Hardcore

#15. Sly 2: Band of Thieves

Sucker Punch/SCEA, 2004
Action » Platformer » 3D

Sly 2: Band of Thieves

#14. Jak II

Naughty Dog/SCEE, 2003
Action » Platformer » 3D

Jak II

#13. Viewtiful Joe

Clover Studio/Capcom, 2004
Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D

Viewtiful Joe

#12. Red Faction

Volition Inc./THQ, 2001
Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade

Red Faction

#11. Tekken 5

Namco, 2005
Action » Fighting » 3D

Tekken 5

#10. Ratchet & Clank

Insomniac Games/SCEE, 2002
Action » Platformer » 3D

Ratchet & Clank

Ratchet & Clank

#9. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

Naughty Dog/SCEE, 2001
Action » Platformer » 3D

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

#8. Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando

Insomniac Games/SCEE, 2003
Action » Platformer » 3D

Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando

Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando

#7. Virtua Fighter 4

Sega AM2/SCEE, 2002
Action » Fighting » 3D

Virtua Fighter 4

Virtua Fighter 4

#6. SoulCalibur II

Namco, 2003
Action » Fighting » 3D

SoulCalibur II

SoulCalibur II

#5. Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal

Insomniac Games/SCEE, 2004
Action » Platformer » 3D

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal

#4. Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution

Sega, 2003
Action » Fighting » 3D

Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution

Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution

#3. TimeSplitters 2

Free Radical Design/Eidos Interactive, 2002
Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade

TimeSplitters 2

TimeSplitters 2

#2. Guitar Hero

Harmonix Music Systems/RedOctane, 2005
Action » Rhythm » Music

Guitar Hero

Guitar Hero

#1. Guitar Hero II

Harmonix Music Systems/RedOctane, 2006
Action » Rhythm » Music

Guitar Hero II

Guitar Hero II

Are your favorite games on the list? Leave a comment below!

If you think there are games that should OR shouldn’t be on this list, let us know by leaving a comment below.

Deciding the best PS2 action game is no doubt a little bit late since this legendary console has been around for almost two decades, but thanks to emulator and remastered games, it’s still exciting!

Last updated June 7, 2020

Reza

Founder and owner of ProFanboy. Interested in casual and classic games such as Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, and GTA.

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