The PSP might not dominate gaming headlines anymore, but its legacy lives on through a catalog of underrated, genre-defining titles. Often overshadowed by the home console giants of its time, the PlayStation Portable quietly agen5000 delivered some of the best games in handheld history. While major franchises like God of War: Chains of Olympus and Gran Turismo PSP grabbed attention, it’s the lesser-known titles that often left the deepest impressions on longtime fans.

Take Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, for example—a tactical RPG masterpiece that refined everything great about the genre. With its deep story, challenging battles, and branching paths, it offered replayability and strategic depth rare for portable systems. Similarly, Jeanne d’Arc, developed by Level-5, surprised players with its blend of history and fantasy, rich visuals, and satisfying turn-based combat. These games didn’t just succeed because they were on the PSP; they succeeded because they were genuinely great games, full stop.

Even outside the realm of RPGs, the PSP had games that pushed boundaries. Killzone: Liberation offered a unique isometric take on the popular FPS franchise, translating the intensity of the console version into something perfectly suited for handheld play. Meanwhile, Lumines turned puzzle gaming into an audiovisual experience, blending rhythm and logic in a way that became strangely addictive. These games made excellent use of the PSP’s hardware, proving that portable gaming didn’t need to compromise on ambition or creativity.

What’s most interesting about the PSP’s best games is how well they’ve aged. With emulation and re-releases becoming more accessible, gamers who missed the original run are rediscovering these titles—and finding that many of them still hold up remarkably well. They offer a reminder of a unique era when handheld gaming was both experimental and polished. For those willing to dig deeper into the PSP library, there’s a goldmine of content waiting to be enjoyed all over again.