20 Best and Legendary PS1 Games That Are Fun to Play

Launched in late 1994, the PS1 was a global success, selling over 100 million consoles. With a variety of games available on it, the PS1 has become one of the must-have consoles ever. If you are now playing the PS1, it’s like being invited back to your childhood when playing them with your friends, it’s never forgotten, isn’t it?

In addition to offering nostalgia, there are a number of funniest games on PS1 that also have interesting stories and gameplay. These include Tekken 3, Gran Turismo 2, Silent Hill, Final Fantasy VII, etc. But today, it may be a bit hard to find the PS1 game console since it is no longer produced and sold by Sony.

If you really want to reminisce and play some of the favorite games that you played on PS1 when you were a kid, you can try to use PS1 emulators that are currently available on the Google Play Store and App Store. We will also show you 20 best and legendary PS1 games that are fun to play compiled by telset.id. Let’s check them out!

1) Harvest Moon: Back to Nature

We think almost all PS1 players have played Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. If you’ve not played this game yet, we suggest you try playing this game since it allows you to have a fairly large plantation.

In addition to gardening, you can also take care of farms to raise chicken, cows, fish, etc. Interestingly, you can mine to earn an income. The more diligently you play this game, the more money you can earn.

Just like in real life, you will also have to socialize with neighbors in your environment. By doing this, it will give you a chance to meet your idol and invite him to build a household. So, it is no wonder if Harvest Moon: Back to Nature is one of the most popular and legendary PS1 games.

2) Tekken 3

On PS1, Tekken 3 has become the most popular game in the third version of the fighting genre. Tekken 3 was released for the PlayStation in 1998, previously released in arcades in March 1997. After being released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2 as part of Tekken 5’s Arcane History mode, Tekken 2 was released back in 2018 as part of the Sony PlayStation Classic.

There are a total of twenty-three characters but there are some new characters available on Tekken 3 including the debut of several main characters such as Ling Xiaoyu, Jin Kazama, Bryan Fury and Hwoarang.

That said, Tekken 3 is one of the funniest video games on PS1 that is even claimed to be the greatest game of all time. Reportedly, Tekken 3 is the fourth best-selling PlayStation game with more than 8 million copies sold worldwide.

3) Silent Hill

One of the best PS1 games is Silent Hill that provides a courage test to increase your adrenaline. It offers the nuances that can make your hairs stand on end, allowing you to fight scary monsters.

Aside from that, you’re also required to complete puzzles in order to finish this one game. Of course, finding a solution to solve the puzzle is a must. Are you ready to play Silent Hill?

4) Suikoden 2

If you are a fan of RPG genre games, Suikoden 2 is a great option for you. Reportedly, a lot of people have argued that Suikoden 2 is one of the legendary RPG games, particularly available on the PS1 console.

It is known that Suikoden 2 tells the story of two friends who are very close. However, there is a conflict broke out in the middle of the road that made their relationship between the two cracked. With the interesting storyline and gameplay that Suikoden 2 presents, it’s no wonder it gets a lot of praise and is considered one of the best PlayStation 1 games of all time.

5) Pepsiman

Another funniest game you can play on PS1 is Pepsiman that allows you to collect Pepsi cans scattered on the streets. It is known that Pepsiman has become one of the iconic games on PS1 with a number of easy tasks to do.

Just like other PS1 games, you will find some obstacles in the way of the mission. Today, the game of Pepsiman is similar to endless run genre games such as Jetpack Joyride or Temple Run. That said, the soundtrack from the Pepsiman game becomes the part that will always ring in your ears.

6) Crash Team Racing (CTR)

Released in October 1999 (spin-off of the Crash Bandicoot trilogy) Crash Team Racing (CTR) is a very popular game at the time and has immediately become a must-have game for 90s PS1 games. It is the reality that this exciting game can even make players forget to eat.

CTR allows you to compete against each other by throwing exciting traps to win the match. It is no wonder that there are riots when playing this game. To prepare riot ammunition, you can select a lot of weapons such as bombs, rockets, uka-uka, TNT, etc. Since there are quite a lot, you can also select the track to play.

Aside from that, there are a lot of unique characters which you can play as a mainstay racer such as Dr Neo Cortex, Polar, and sure the main character, Crash Bandicoot. In addition to competing with other players on a track, you can also throw each other brutally with various weapons to tackle your opponents. If you were a 90s kid, we’re sure you would miss this game, aren’t you?

7) Final Fantasy VII

Even though it has been around for over two decades, Final Fantasy VII has become the most popular game on PS1. It is known that Final Fantasy VII is the first fighting game on consoles released by Square (now Square Enix) in 1997.

Final Fantasy VII was produced for the Sony PlayStation console as the first game in the Final Fantasy series. Aside from that, Final Fantasy VII is also the first Final Fantasy series to use CGI with fully pre-rendered backgrounds and fully rendered characters.

Final Fantasy VII tells about Cloud Strife’s journey to save the world from Sephirot. That said, Sephirot wants to destroy the world with a meteor. You may still memorise some of the other iconic characters in Final Fantasy VII including Yuffie Kisaragi, Tifa Lockhard and Vincent Valentine. To complete this game, you may even take a week since this adventure game has a very long duration.

8) Gran Turismo 2

Released by Sony Computer Entertainment, Gran Turismo 2 has become one of the best games with the highest number of sales in all aspects – both in terms of gameplay, graphics, option of circuit and cars, even the soundtrack music.

With 10.85 million copies sold worldwide, the sequel to 1997’s Gran Turismo is absolutely perfect. This game also has a car buying and selling feature that number in the hundreds, as well as the complexity of car modification options which make players feel like they have their own car showroom.

If you love racing games, Gran Turismo is a perfect choice for you that you have to play. We think if you are 90s gamers, you may be familiar with the slogan “The Real Driving Simulator” that is the slogan of Gran Turismo 2.

9) Metal Gear Solid

Released in September 1998 (as a sequel to the retro games Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid immediately stole the attention of games when it was first launched, leading it to become one of the favourite games among PS1 gamers.

This game by Hideo Kojima actually feels different since it is very cinematic. What makes this game so special is in its blockbuster science fiction story that is considered one of the most complex game stories ever made.

In terms of gameplay, Metal Gear Solid is a hard game where you’re allowed to play the role of Solid Snake who is a clone of the best warrior, Big Boss aka Naked Snake. The mission of Solid Snake is to stop his brother Liquid Snake who tries to launch a nuclear warhead that could spark war.

It is known that the gameplay of Metal Gear Solid is truly mind blowing. Of course, you may be curious to be able to succumb to one of the most memorable bosses in the game world, Psycho Mantis. Well, those moments are what make the players nervous to play Solid Snake in a hurry.

10) WWF Smackdown! 2: Know Your Role

When WWF (now WWE) was broadcast on television, the popularity of this American-style wrestling game skyrocketed. The sequel to WWF Smackdown has become the best PS1 game which is very popular and even several people are very addicted to the WWF Smackdown game. Today, WWF can still be played, but it is already in an enhanced version. Of course, the gameplay and graphics are absolutely more realistic and sophisticated.

11) Nascar Rumble

If you have played PS1, you should be familiar with Nascar Rumble cheats. It is known that Nascar Rumble cheat works to unlock all the cars in the game and you can use it to race. With a variety of challenging routes, Nascar Rumble has become one of the most memorable racing games on PS1.

In Nascar Rumble, you can find a number of hidden shortcuts that you can take to catch up with your opponent. Aside from that, there are also unique items which can be used to attack your opponents.

12) Super Shoot Soccer

If you are a fan of soccer games in real life and you love to play games at once, you will probably switch to playing the soccer game on your console. On PS1, one of the best and most popular PS1 games of its time is Super Shoot Soccer that allows you to play in a team consisting of several countries in the world.

Each country will have its own ‘kick’ and is absolutely unique. Like China with defenses in the style of the Wall of China, Brazil with thunder kicks, Arabia with desert storms, etc. Of course, this uniqueness is what makes Super Shoot Soccer so exciting, memorable and funny to play.

13) Twisted Metal: Small Brawl

On PS1, Twisted Metal: Small Brawl has become one of the most popular games where you will play using a remote control car that has been armed. Interestingly! You can work together and play with your friends.

To get the most points to win, you will be required to defeat the enemy. In Twisted Metal: Small Brawl, there are various options of maps with different challenges. Of course, this game is a perfect option to play together.

14) Vigilante 8

Unlike Twisted Metal: Small Brawl, Vigilante 8 is still the genre game of war between cars, but the difference is that this game is a battle arena between real cars or not remote control cars. Here, you will fight each other with other cards or motorbikes in the area.

On the battlefield, you will find various weapons which can be installed in your car. Well, cars and motorbikes which can be used also vary, there are even cars or motorbikes with unique shades. The fun increases since you can play and work together with friends to shoot opponents.

15) Bloody Roar

Another popular game on PS1 is Bloody Roar that allows you to fight with “half stealth” characters which have the ability to turn into certain animals. The transformation of this character is one of the uniqueness and excitement offered by the Bloody Roar game. Aside from being able to fight with the computer, you can also compete with your playing dexterity.

16) Marvel Vs Capcom

On PS2, Marvel Vs Capcom has become one of the most exciting games since it brings together superheroes from Marvel and Capcom. The superheroes that can be played in this game include Captain America, Iron Man, Spider Man, X Men, Mega Man, Street Fighter, etc.

In this game, you can also fight each other and compete with the typical moves of each superhero. One of the most exciting of the Marvel Vs Capcom games is the large selection of superheroes which can be played.

17) Resident Evil 2

Not only on PS1, Resident Evil 2 has become one of the most legendary games that is in great demand by PS1 to PS4 fans. This game requires you to survive in a city whose residents have turned into zombies.

Aside from having to fight the zombie earlier, you will also need to solve puzzles about the events in the city. Of course, the gameplay of Resident Evil 2 is tense and guaranteed to make your heart beat fast.

18) Bishi Bashi Special

Produced by Konami, Bishi Bashi Special is very interesting and fun to play with your friends. This game allows you to compete quickly to complete various unique mini games. The main key to win this game is your dexterity in pressing the stick button.

19) Digimon Rumble Arena

If you have ever played Digimon on PS1, it may be memorable for you when watching Digimon cartoons. In this game, you will be able to fight each other using a variety of Digimon characters, such as Gabumon, Agumon, etc.

Aside from fighting, you can also evolve in the middle of a fight, similar to the one in the Digimon anime. If you play story mode, you can then unlock other Digimon characters which were previously locked. So far, Digimon Rumble Arena has become one of the funniest PS1 games with a Digimon theme.

20) Tenchu 2

Last, one of the best and legendary games on  PS1 is Tenchu 2. That is very impressive for those who have played it as the best PSX game. This game allows you to become a ninja who should avoid a coup and civil war.

In terms of story, Tenchu 2 also has a quite exciting storyline. Aside from that, Tenchu 2 also offers a number of interesting challenges that will give you a very memorable ending.

Okay, those are 20 best and legendary games on PS1 you can play. Of course, if you want to reminisce about your childhood, you can try to play these games that we have mentioned above right now.