Every Sucker Punch Game RANKED

#10: “Rocket: Robot on Wheels” (1999)

Come one, come all, step right up to Whoopie World, a land of adventure, enchantment, and platforming peril. Yep, that’s right…Whoopie World is home to Rocket: Robot on Wheels. As the adorable and aptly named, robot on wheels (even though he just has one wheel…odd), you must scour through a host of creative platforming worlds, collecting oodles of trinkets such as tickets and tokens, in order to progress further. This 1999 3D platformer is still a lot of fun to play, even today, despite very much being a product of its time. Rocket is just a great platforming character and his fun abilities and maneuvers makes exploring each new area a real treat.

#9: “Infamous: Festival of Blood” (2011)

Infamous: Festival of Blood is a standalone DLC that acts as part of Infamous 2. Festival of Blood, as you might have guessed from the title, leans heavily into horror; vampires to be exact. This over-the-top mini horror-inspired adventure is a side story as told by Zeke Dunbar; one in which Cole McGrath descends into vampiric madness. The location of New Marais, where Pyre Night is taking place, is such a great place to explore, mostly because the whole locale is decorated like an extra macabre version of Halloween. While not a long adventure by any stretch of the imagination, it was fun to use Cole’s great traversal abilities in tandem with his newfound vampire powers to wreak havoc across New Marais.

#8: “Infamous: Second Son” (2014)

While Infamous: Second Son certainly shone a great spotlight on the PS4’s power, it ended up being more show than tell. Sure, protagonist Delsin’s powers are fun to use and his traversal across Seattle is a lot of fun, the game just didn’t live up to the previous entries in the Infamous series. Still, battling the goons of the Department of United Protection never really got old, mostly because Delsin’s superpowers never failed to deliver, even if less robust than Cole’s from previous games. The open-world Seattle is a great world to explore but it was mostly peppered with repetitive and unnecessary side content that did little to flesh out the greater narrative. However, there’s no denying just how good the game looked back in 2014 when booting it up on your PS4. Heck, it still looks pretty good even today.

#7: “Infamous: First Light” (2014)

The second standalone experience on this list, Infamous First Light fares a bit better than Second Son, mostly because of its brevity and more focused mindset. Instead of playing as Delsin, you step into the role of Abigail ‘Fetch’ Walker. Abigail is a commanding and strong protagonist that helps First Light stand out from the pack. You once again explore Seattle and fight against the D.U.P. The emphasis on Abigail’s neon powers (since she is a conduit) are a real highlight here, offering up a more robust suite of tools than Second Son, at least by a little bit. The side content was still a bit shallow but the overall story was much stronger this time around.

#6: “Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves” (2005)

We’ve finally arrived at our first Sly Cooper game on this list. This beloved raccoon-centric 3D stealth adventure platforming series is so much fun; however, the series’ third outing, Honor Among Thieves, is the weakest of the bunch. What made this third outing unique is the ability to play as even more characters, apart from must Sly, Bentley, and Murray. Getting to explore the game’s myriad locales as the sultry Carmelita the Fox is a real blast. Then, you have The Guru and Penelope to add even more gameplay variety and spice. For better or worse, Honor Among Thieves attempted to utilize 3D glasses to capitalize on the 3D TV hype of the time but it did little to enhance Sly 3. It’s still a solid game all around but doesn’t match Sly’s previous outings.

#5: “Infamous 2” (2011)

2011’s Infamous 2 is an overall solid experience. The game once again thrusts you into the role of Cole McGrath, this time having him head to New Marais in order to gain new powers in hopes of putting a stop to the nefarious Beast. Infamous 2 continues in the open-world direction with plenty to see and do in the creatively designed city. Cole’s electricity-based powers are uber-powerful and it’s endlessly fun to see him take down hordes of goons along his meaty adventure. Plus, the Karma system from the first game returns which means you can decide if you are a benevolent or evil superpowered dude. Now, it might be a bit reductive to just say that Infamous 2 is more of the same, but we mean that in the best way possible since the first game is so stellar. More on that game soon, don’t worry. Think of Infamous 2 as a refinement of the first, even if it doesn’t nail the landing quite as much as the OG game.

#4: “Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus” (2002)

Ah yes, the Sly Cooper game that started it all! Many people have fond memories of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus because the game was (and still is) synonymous with the juggernaut that is the PlayStation 2. Instead of just being a traditional 3D platforming, of which there were plenty in 2002, Sly Cooper added extra flair and panache in the form of stealth and spy-focused missions. Yes, you could still beat up baddies and platform around to your heart’s content collecting coins and goodies; but, it’s the way in which Sly presses into his stealthy skills that really makes the Thievius Raccoonus shine, even today. Plus, Sly’s pals, Bentley and Murray, and quirky, goofy, charming, and funny; always ensuring the trio have a great time, no matter if the odds are stacked against them.

#3: “Infamous” (2009)

You really gotta love the first Infamous games from 2009! It’s so good! The sense of power fantasy that you get from Infamous is second-to-none, especially for its time. Stepping into the shoes of Cole McGrath, this game sees you take the once hapless bike messenger from zero to hero (or antihero if you choose). The game’s central open-world of Empire City is a pure playground of destruction as you work to unlock more and more powers and abilities for Cole to devastate his foes with. The Karma system here might be a bit simple but it still makes for a great time as you choose to be either good or evil. The over-the-top story, solid characterization, and intensely fun electricity-based powers combine for a delightful gameplay smoothie that shouldn’t be missed. Please Sony, let’s get a full-on remake of the first game. Thanks!

#2: “Sly 2: Band of Thieves” (2004)

It’s not uncommon to see a sequel be the better game in a series. This point is very evident with Sly 2: Band of Thieves. While the first game is most certainly an absolute gem, Band of Thieves takes everything great about the OG game and amps the fun up to 100 here. The overarching goal for Sly and his team is to gather the lost pieces of Clockwerk, which have been spread across various regions via the dastardly Klaww Gang. Utilizing Sly’s impressive stealth and spy abilities is still a real blast here, made even more enjoyable by collecting oodles of coins in order to upgrade his abilities to dole out more fun. Band of Thieves just has this confident level of polish that shines throughout the entirety of the stealth adventure. It’s a treat from start to finish and shouldn’t be missed by Sucker Punch fans, stealth game fans, or platforming fans.

#1: “Ghost of Tsushima” (2020)

And now for something completely different. While we do love Sly Cooper and Infamous here at MojoPlays, we really do have to give the top spot to Ghost of Tsushima. This sweeping samurai epic starring Jin Sakai is a downright masterpiece of a game. Set in and around Japan’s Tsushima Island, Jin must push back the invading Mongols who seek to claim his homeland and devastate his people. Apart from being a truly stellar game to gawk and marvel at, Ghost of Tsushima thrives with its stance-based action gameplay, unique combat loop, mesmerizing exploration, and thrilling (yet poignant) narrative. We are really hoping the upcoming Ghost of Yotei exceeds our expectations since Ghost of Tsushima set the batter insanely high. Don’t miss this incredible experience from Sucker Punch!


So, what do you think of our ranking? Have you played most of these Sucker Punch games? Are you excited for the upcoming Ghost of Yotei from Sucker Punch? Let us know in the comments.