Uncharted 2: Among Thieves review

Uncharted 2 is the runner-up because it does almost everything The Last of Us does with a lighter touch and a lower age rating. Sony's launch release describes Nathan Drake chasing the lost fleet of Marco Polo and the Himalayan valley of Shambhala, with cover shooting that still works while he climbs or hangs from ledges. Naughty Dog said the game fills the Blu-ray and plays without loading thanks to the PS3 hard drive. Beyond the campaign, it shipped with competitive multiplayer for up to 10 players across 7 maps, three co-op scenarios for up to 3 players, and Cinema and Machinima modes that record matches. DKOldies lists a used disc at $14.99. The weak points: online modes rely on servers that may not run forever, and the plot is a popcorn adventure rather than a drama. For players who want a pure action game, it may even be the better first pick.

Who it is for

Players who want a fast, cinematic adventure that is easy to pick up and rated T.

Price

Used PS3 disc from $14.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $14.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Story campaign chasing Marco Polo's lost fleet and the valley of Shambhala
• Cover shooting that works while climbing or hanging
• No visible loading, per Naughty Dog, thanks to the hard drive
• Competitive multiplayer for up to 10 players across 7 maps
• Three-player co-op with 3 distinct scenarios, plus Cinema and Machinima replay modes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Rated T, so it suits a wider audience than most of this list
• Strength: Set pieces such as the train fight show off the hardware
• Strength: One of the cheapest discs here at $14.99 used
• Weakness: Online modes depend on servers the publisher can switch off
• Weakness: Story is lighter than The Last of Us
• Weakness: Co-op and competitive modes need online access

Key facts

• Developer: Naughty Dog
• Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
• North American release: October 13, 2009
• ESRB: Teen
• Multiplayer: Up to 10 players, 7 maps

Where it ranks

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is No. 4 in our Best PS3 Games of All Time verdict.