Daxter review

Daxter is the best platformer on this list and one of the cheapest games at $16.99 for a used UMD at DKOldies. Sony launched it on March 14, 2006 as the first solo game for the Jak and Daxter series sidekick. Ready At Dawn, which later co-developed God of War: Chains of Olympus, built it. The story covers the two years Daxter spends searching for Jak, working as a pest exterminator in Haven City. Sony lists crawling, wall climbing and sneaking up on enemies, an electric swatter and bug spray gun, and dream levels where Daxter plays the action hero. A two-player Bug Combat mini-game runs wirelessly over Ad Hoc mode, and linking with Jak X: Combat Racing on PS2 unlocks secret characters and vehicles. It is rated E10+. The multiplayer and PS2 extras need extra hardware, so most players will treat it as a single-player platformer.

Who it is for

Platformer fans and younger players who want a polished, low-cost action game.

Price

Used PSP UMD from $16.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Price: $16.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Platforming with crawling, wall climbing and stealth moves
• Electric swatter and bug spray gun weapons
• Dream levels where Daxter acts out action hero fantasies
• Two-player Bug Combat mini-game over Ad Hoc mode
• Connects with Jak X: Combat Racing on PS2 for secret characters and vehicles

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Rated E10+
• Strength: Regular used price of $16.99
• Strength: Fills in the story between Jak and Daxter and Jak II
• Weakness: Bug Combat needs a second PSP and disc
• Weakness: PS2 link features need Jak X: Combat Racing
• Weakness: A shorter game than the RPGs on this list

Key facts

• Developer: Ready At Dawn
• Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
• North American release: March 14, 2006
• ESRB: Everyone 10+
• Setting: Haven City, during the two years Daxter searches for Jak

Where it ranks

Daxter is No. 5 in our Best PSP Games of All Time verdict.