9 Best Stealth Games On PS2

Summary

• PS2 had some standout stealth games like Shinobido: Way Of The Ninja and GoldenEye: Rogue Agent, offering unique experiences.
• Sly Cooper series brought all ages to stealth genre with bright graphics and interesting characters.
• Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater are must-play stealth games with engaging plots and compelling protagonists.

Stealth games have been around for generations, and it's easy to see why. The tactics, the intensity, and the feeling of accomplishment after beating a level when no one even saw you; there's a lot to bring you in.

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While there are plenty of stealth games to shake a stick at, one of the best consoles to play them on was arguably the PS2. With some standalone games the like of which no one has seen since, and some games that were the foundations of beloved franchises, here are the best stealth games on the PS2.

9 Shinobido: Way Of The Ninja

Get Your Kunai Ready

A stealth game that some might remember but was sadly overshadowed by other games on this list. Shinobido: Way Of The Ninja takes you to feudal Japan and into the shoes of a rogue ninja on a mission to reclaim his honor.

There are some cool maps and plenty of enemies you can have fun with, but it does verge on the clunky side with some graphics and gameplay. It's still worth being on the list if you're a diehard fan of stealth, all the same.

8 GoldenEye: Rogue Agent

It's Good To Be Bad

It may seem like your typical 007 game, but GoldenEye: Rogue Agent is anything but. Playing as a bad guy of your own making, you get to see all the chaos and fun that comes with being a Bond villain.

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It's slightly less stealth than some of the other 007 games, but there's still enough mixed in with the mayhem to still earn it a place on this list. In fact, this balance makes it a bit more accessible for those who don't usually appreciate the stealth genre.

7 Sly Cooper

The Animal World Is Much Like Our Own

The Sly Cooper series brought gamers of all ages to the stealth game genre. It follows a raccoon with a penchant for clever heists and his other anthropomorphic animal friends and fellow thieves as well.

The story in the first game is quite epic and really sets the tone for the entire series. There are bright graphics, fun challenges, and plenty of interesting characters in a cast that you can't help but love to learn more about.

6 Tenchu: Fatal Shadows

Dark And Deadly

Tenchu: Fatal Shadows is a PS2 game in the longstanding Tenchu series and a cult favorite among the series' fans. New mechanics and refreshed graphics were key points in this installment of the stealth game set in feudal Japan.

It falls towards the center of the series chronologically, but the ease of play mixed with the new tactics in the stealth genre make this one stand out even compared to some of its successors and predecessors alike.

5 Hitman: Blood Money

Assassination Gone Global

It's never a dull day as Agent 47. Whether he's sneaking around scenic villas in disguise or up on a city rooftop with a rifle, there's always a new adventure and a new challenge to be had, and Hitman: Blood Money proves that.

Blood Money capitalized on the series' previous success and brought in a new storyline, more weapons, and better gameplay with larger crowds and more diverse maps. It's a heavy-hitter on the PS2 for stealth games, and it's easy to see why.

4 Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

Get Your Night Vision Ready

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series has been a go-to for stealth gamers for decades now, and even with Chaos Theory, it's easy to see why. Sam Fisher is such an interesting protagonist, and the plots he finds himself in are never stale.

Armed with plenty of gadgets and weaponry, you must sneak around various maps, all the while taking out targets who are none the wiser. You'd think it would get old after a little while, but it always seems to draw you in more and more.

3 Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater

The Big Boss Is Hungry

Fans of the series and those who just love a good stealth game every so often would both be amiss if Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater wasn't on this list. While the series has had other games since then, none hit quite like this title does.

Playing as the Big Boss himself, you are tasked with moving through the jungle, taking down all sorts of enemies to uncover a plot that changes the Metal Gear Solid world forever. Characters that you meet in this game come back time and again as their actions ripple outwards across the series.

2 Deus Ex

Stealth In A Cyberpunk World

The cyberpunk world of Deus Ex is perfect for exploring, assuming you know how to stick to the shadows and stay out of trouble. Well, for the most part, anyway. The Deus Ex franchise has grown, but it all started on the PS2.

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1 Manhunt

Gore Meets Stealth

A rather interesting addition to the stealth genre games on PS2, Manhunt is rather graphic, to the point that it really pushed the boundaries of the ESRB's rating system at the time. But it was still a great game for the audiences who gave it a shot.

Brutal combat marks when you get in trouble or have to take out an enemy, but everything in between is careful sneaking and planning your next move. It's a fun take on the genre and one you won't soon forget.

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