The best Ratchet and Clank games, ranked

Where does Rift Apart sit on our list of the Lombax's greatest games?

One of PlayStation's most enduring franchises keeps getting better and better. Here are our favorite Ratchet games...

7. RATCHET AND CLANK: TOOLS OF DESTRUCTION

A brilliant series showcase for Ratchet's debut on PS3. Few games could compete with R&C tech-wise back in 2007.

Year: 2007
Platforms: PS3

6. RATCHET AND CLANK: GOING COMMANDO

Ratchet's first sequel, Going Commando introduces enough improvements - like a series of ace minigames - to make it an essential R&C experience. 

Year: 2003
Platforms: PS2, PS3 (HD remaster), PS Vita (HD remaster)

5. RATCHET AND CLANK: INTO THE NEXUS

Ratchet and Clank's PS3 farewell focuses on gravity-based puzzles and plenty of surprises, inlcuding 2D Clank segments.

Year: 2013
Platforms: PS3

4. RATCHET AND CLANK: UP YOUR ARSENAL

Improving upon the weapon upgrades of past entries, we still remember the third Ratchet instalment for its pitch-perfect playable Captain Qwark cameos. 

Year: 2004
Platforms: PS2, PS3 (HD remaster), PS Vita (HD remaster)

3. RATCHET AND CLANK 

Tied to a CGI film, this interesting and gorgeous reboot reinvented the original PS2 classic. Thanks to a recent PS5 update, it's well worth revisiting. 

Year: 2016
Platforms: PS4

2. RATCHET AND CLANK: A CRACK IN TIME

The boldest and most heartfelt Ratchet not only boasts the best story in the series, it fleshes out our heroes with intriguing new gameplay mechanics. 

Year: 2009
Platforms: PS3

1. RATCHET AND CLANK: RIFT APART

The finest technical showcase you can find for PS5. Ratchet's latest entry is utterly joyous to play, while it also introduces key new characters. 

Year: 2021
Platforms: PS5

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