While the PS Vita was a critical success thanks to some innovative design features and forward-thinking compatibility with the PS4, it wasn't the financial blockbuster that Sony was hoping for. Selling 18 million units through its run, the PS Vita had an OLED screen long before Nintendo upgraded its Switch console with the better display technology, it paired well with the PS4 for remote play, and it had a gaming library to be proud of.

With the PS Vita's online store almost being shut down this year, it's another reminder to grab some titles from that console's digital market before it's too late. Sony's pocket gaming machine had a terrific variety on offer, and if you're pondering which games to grab with one of those devices for a recently-retro collection of classics, our top 10 list of the best PlayStation Vita games should help sway your opinion. We've arranged these in alphabetical order and excluded some of the Vita's (admittedly awesome) collections from consideration. But yes, it's still very cool that Ratchet & Clank, Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper, and Metal Gear games could be played on the go.

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

If you've ever pondered causing some mayhem, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is a fascinating examination of just how far some people are willing to go when they reach their breaking point. The setup itself was simple, pulling from The Hunger Games and Battle Royale to establish its core plot. Trapped in an abandoned building with 15 other students, the only way out of the makeshift prison is to kill another student and avoid being found guilty of the crime.