10 Best Vita Games To Download Before The Store Is Gone Forever

Published Jul 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Carrie is a Senior Writer at ScreenRant who previously managed Geek to Geek Media and wrote for SwitchRPG. She is particularly knowledgeable when it comes to WoW, Diablo, and cozy games. She has a passion for supporting the indies and always enjoys sharing her passions with others through her writing. Perhaps one of the most underrated consoles, the PlayStation Vita is now entering the sunset of its lifetime, which has reignited the passion that many players once had for it. The handheld console debuted in 2012 and continued to be produced until 2019. Now, Sony has announced that it will be closing down the PS3 and Vita storefronts over the next year, with some countries losing access as early as August 2026. Although most countries will still have the Vita storefront accessible until July 2027, it's a good idea to make sure you have all the games you want for Vita and PS3 before the shutdown can happen. According to Sony: "To ease the transition, players will still be able to download previously purchased content after the closing date for the foreseeable future." To help with your scouring the storefront to get all the best games, here are some of the top games on the Vita, with specific focus on console exclusives since they will be the most difficult to play again once the store has closed if you don't act now. That said, there are a couple listed here that can be found on other systems, but which are absolutely worth picking up on the Vita while you can. Killzone: Mercenary The first-person shooter Killzone: Mercenary was developed specifically for the PlayStation Vita, and quickly became one of its most popular exclusive games. The spin-off of the Killzone franchise lets players take on the role of a gun-for-hire to play both sides of a war between the ISA and the Helghast. It was one of the earliest and best examples of the capabilities of the Vita, with beautiful visuals and strong gameplay. Unfortunately, though the game is still a fantastic experience, its biggest draw is now gone. In 2022, the official online multiplayer servers were all shut down, with no advance warning from Sony. Players can still play offline, or there are some private servers operational, but sadly, this has certainly dropped Killzone: Mercenary from a possible top spot on this list. Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack The side-scrolling platform video game from 2012, Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack, was developed as a launch title for the PlayStation Vita, showing off the touch-based abilities and processing power of the system. The game was instantly a must-play for the system, with strong reviews placing it in several "Best of 2012" lists. Featuring a grumpy mutant Blob that is set loose in the world and starts eating everything it sees, players have to try to see how big they can grow their Blob while avoiding obstacles in the environment. The good news is that versions of the game for the PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and Nintendo Switch were released in 2014 and beyond, although the Vita is still said to be the best Blob experience. Uncharted: Golden Abyss An underappreciated prequel in the Uncharted series, Uncharted: Golden Abyss was easily one of the best PS Vita games even though it didn't really have any console-specific features. The fact that it is exclusive to the Vita has been lamented by many Uncharted fans, as it offers a lot of key background for the series, which many have missed out on if they don't have a Vita. Interestingly, despite being made specifically to serve as a launch title for the Vita, development of Golden Abyss was made using the PS3 hardware. This explains the lack of Vita-specific features, but does nothing to explain why the game has never been released on the PS3 or any other system. Severed Colorful action-adventure game Severed was released as a console exclusive for the PlayStation Vita in April 2016, although it then came to the Wii U and iOS in September of that year. Now, it can also be found on the Nintendo 3DS and Switch systems, all of which were designed to utilize touchscreen controls. Playing as a one-armed warrior with a living sword who journeys through a nightmarish world looking for her family, the game features an RPG-lite experience with upgradable abilities. The highlight of the game is ultimately the heavy use of touch-based combat mechanics, which makes it an ideal fit for the Vita. Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines PlayStation Vita exclusive Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines is technically a sequel to the PlayStation game Ore no Shikabane o Koete Yuke, but is set 100 years later, and there is no story connection between the two games at all. Tainted Bloodlines features 3D characters and labyrinth levels, and includes eight job classes for players to choose from, including swordsmen, archers, and more. Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines has the unique feature of using the PlayStation Vita's camera to allow you to map your own face onto your character. As the game continues and the original main character leads to a family, some facial characteristics are passed through to new characters. The RPG pushed the boundaries of conventional story and gameplay, while still following a traditional theme of traversing dungeons and fighting demons. TxK While the basic idea behind TxK seems simple, the Vita exclusive is hard to put down. The tube shooter is based on the classic arcade game Tempest but expands on that concept by including power-ups, if the player chooses to include them. Put simply, you're just trying to shoot everything in your path while avoiding obstacles in a trippy, psychedelic, and fast-paced environment. Originally, the game had been planned to also come to several other systems, but after legal difficulties with Atari claiming the game looked too much like Tempest 2000, it stayed as a Vita exclusive, where it will likely remain. LittleBigPlanet PS Vita The fourth installment in the LittleBigPlanet series, LittleBigPlanet PS Vita is obviously only found on the Vita and makes use of the touch screen of the system. Not only does it allow players to enjoy multiplayer using the "Pass'n'Play" mechanics, but two players can also use the multitouch capabilities to go head-to-head on the same device at the same time, albeit in very close proximity. The game also made use of the Vita's rear touch panel, so players could push objects towards the player, adding to the 3D environmental effects. Sadly, after suffering several DDOS attacks on their servers, LittleBigPlanet shut down all online services for the game, which takes away the ability to download player-made levels or share your own content. Thankfully, all offline content, including the main campaign mode, is still available. Tearaway Not only does Tearaway feature stunning papercraft-inspired graphics, but the platformer also makes use of nearly every feature of the PlayStation Vita. Not only are the main touchscreen and rear touch panel used for drawing and environmental effects, but players can use the PS Vita's camera to take pictures that can be applied to things in the world. While it could feel like forced gimmicks, the game actually does use these mechanics to its advantage. Interacting with this world in this way feels somehow natural, while also giving a truly unique and memorable experience that goes along with the charming story of the game perfectly. Gravity Rush With the power to manipulate gravity, Gravity Rush puts players in the shoes of our amnesiac protagonist Kat in the breathtaking city of Hekseville. The city is actually fairly distracting, with so many things to find when you wander off from the main adventure. However, the main story is also a deep and engaging one as players try to uncover the mystery of Kat's past and help the people of Hekseville defend against danger. A remastered version of Gravity Rush was released for the PS4 in 2016, although its reviews were not as positive as the original version of the game, which remains a Vita exclusive. Persona 4 Golden Persona 4 Golden is already a remake of the PS2 game, and has also received ports to several other systems in recent years, and a new Persona 4 Revival will be arriving in 2027. However, despite all this, it remains one of the most notable Vita games and feels most authentic on that system. The Vita version includes new content over the PS2 edition, including an entirely new character and new Personas, as well as greatly enhanced visuals. The Persona franchise is already such an impressive and popular world to experience, and Persona 4 Golden features such exceptionally written narratives and dialogue, with characters that feel deep and fleshed out. So, despite having many other ways to play Persona 4, it is certainly worth picking up on the PlayStation Vita store while you can. PlayStation Vita