Games Like A Plague Tale: Innocence

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Medieval 18.8%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Historical 10.8%, Third Person 10%, Dark 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands Amicia and Hugo’s heartbreaking sibling journey with the same rat-infested medieval world, stealth encounters, and cinematic storytelling.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.9%, Story Rich 20.5%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Dark 9.2%, Third Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tightly focused, atmospheric third-person journey led by a determined woman, with intense psychological storytelling and a similarly somber tone.

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

Why similar: Story Rich 25.1%, Third Person 12%, Emotional 10.5%, Horror 10%, Survival 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its tense stealth-survival gameplay and devastating protector-and-child relationship closely echo Amicia’s struggle to keep Hugo safe.

Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.

Why similar: Stealth 41.8%, Medieval 15.4%, Adventure 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its medieval castle setting, third-person stealth, environmental problem-solving, and vulnerable small hero make it a lighter but mechanically fitting alternative.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.8%, Adventure 18.2%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Emotional 14%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This emotional adventure centers on siblings relying on one another through a dangerous fantasy world, making its bond especially resonant for A Plague Tale fans.

As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

Why similar: Stealth 21.9%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Story Rich 14%, Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more stealth-oriented Tomb Raider entry with tense infiltrations, deadly environments, and a dramatic character-driven campaign.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Why similar: Stealth 18.9%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Story Rich 14.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Third Person 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers polished third-person stealth, crafting, environmental puzzles, and a story-focused adventure led by a resourceful female protagonist.

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Story Rich 14.4%, Horror 13%, Emotional 12.9%, Dark 12.7%, Third Person 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A young protagonist endures a cruel, folkloric world in a dark cinematic adventure driven by family, vulnerability, and disturbing set pieces.

Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?

Why similar: Medieval 29.8%, Female Protagonist 22%, Story Rich 21.8%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its grim medieval-fantasy atmosphere, pursuit-driven tension, and storybook presentation capture the feeling of surviving a cruel world with little control.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Stealth 20.2%, Horror 12.5%, Story Rich 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Dark 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This compact horror adventure emphasizes hiding, environmental puzzles, and the terror of being a small child in a monstrous world.

Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

Why similar: Stealth 19.1%, Story Rich 14.9%, Horror 14.6%, Dark 11.4%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its child protagonists, oppressive environments, stealthy escapes, and wordless dread strongly evoke the helplessness of A Plague Tale’s darkest sequences.

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Story Rich 27.2%, Dark 17.4%, Atmospheric 15%, Horror 13.6%, Adventure 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its bleak visual storytelling, child protagonist, puzzle-solving, and frequent escapes from overpowering threats create similarly unnerving vulnerability.

As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.

Why similar: Stealth 21.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, Emotional 14.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: You guide a parent protecting vulnerable children through hostile environments, delivering a similarly emotional survival journey despite its animal cast.

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Story Rich 20.4%, Third Person 17.7%, Emotional 15.8%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Horror 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic third-person supernatural drama pairs a dark historical setting with an emotional relationship at the center of its difficult journey.

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.

Why similar: Stealth 49.8%, Story Rich 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: A plague-scarred world, expressive stealth systems, and a female lead make this an excellent choice for players wanting more freedom in dark stealth missions.

Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.3%, Story Rich 25.7%, Dark 12.4%, Horror 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Set in war-torn 1940s Italy, this grim psychological mystery offers a female protagonist, historical detail, and a deeply unsettling personal story.

A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

Why similar: Stealth 30.1%, Story Rich 16.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative horror adventure combines tense evasion, environmental puzzles, and an intimate story about enduring terror for the people one loves.

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes.

Why similar: Story Rich 40.5%, Horror 13.9%, Third Person 9.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its powerful guardian-and-child relationship, difficult survival choices, and relentless emotional stakes make it ideal for players invested in Amicia and Hugo.

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.3%, Atmospheric 18.2%, Adventure 17.7%, Story Rich 11.1%, Puzzle 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric puzzle adventure explores grief and loss through a young protagonist’s solitary journey across evocative ruins and dangerous landscapes.

Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.

Why similar: Stealth 25.8%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Emotional 8.9%, Horror 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A young female protagonist uses stealth, puzzles, and limited defenses to navigate a dark nightmare world shaped by fear and personal trauma.

Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.

Why similar: Story Rich 24%, Adventure 19.4%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Third Person 10.2%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A young heroine ventures through a sinister fairy-tale world to rescue her sister, blending dark atmosphere, exploration, and an endearing companion.

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.3%, Emotional 16.9%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Adventure 12.4%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A young girl and her loyal creature companion solve environmental puzzles and evade threats together in a cinematic, emotionally gentle adventure.

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: Story Rich 38.1%, Atmospheric 19.5%, Dark 14.7%, Survival 13.6%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its plague-ravaged town, desperate resource management, and oppressive moral choices offer an even harsher take on surviving a historical epidemic.

Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.

Why similar: Stealth 43.7%, Story Rich 12.8%, Third Person 8.8%, Violent 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: For players who most enjoyed sneaking past guards and using the environment, this medieval stealth game offers deeper infiltration systems and vertical levels.

Embark on an original story, prequel to the award-winning games: A Plague Tale. As Sophia, journey to the Minotaur’s Island, outsmart deadly foes, unravel ancient secrets, and confront a mythical creature at the heart of a devastating curse.

Why similar: Medieval 18.8%, Historical 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Third Person 12.9%, Emotional 10.7%

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Medieval 30.4%, Story Rich 28.3%, Historical 27.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its richly researched late-medieval setting and intimate human drama provide a superb historical alternative for players drawn to Innocence’s period atmosphere.

Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

Why similar: Medieval 45.1%, Historical 16.7%, Story Rich 16.6%, Adventure 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This grounded medieval RPG trades linear storytelling for an open historical world full of danger, political conflict, and immersive period detail.

London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

Why similar: Story Rich 22.9%, Stealth 16.6%, Third Person 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Dark 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Set during the 1918 influenza pandemic, this dark narrative RPG explores disease, grief, and difficult moral decisions in a richly atmospheric historical city.

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 12.8%, Horror 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Story Rich 22.3%, Dark 11.5%, Third Person 9%, Atmospheric 7.5%

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 34.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Atmospheric 13%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Adventure 6.2%

Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.

Why similar: Stealth 71.1%, Dark 6.7%, Adventure 6.1%, Medieval 4.2%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its shadowy city, methodical stealth, and emphasis on avoiding stronger enemies suit players who want more of Innocence’s careful, low-profile encounters.

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.3%, Stealth 17.1%, Story Rich 15%, Adventure 14.9%, Third Person 12.5%

Journey through a tumultuous Medieval Italy as Aeta, a young knight errant who sets off on a brutal quest to find and save her closest one. 1348 Ex Voto is a cinematic action-adventure game inspired by chivalric tales.

Why similar: Medieval 23.6%, Historical 13.8%, Story Rich 13.6%, Third Person 11.2%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.

Why similar: Story Rich 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 23.9%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Third Person 6.2%

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Story Rich 41.1%, Emotional 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Female Protagonist 7%, Third Person 6.6%

Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Story Rich 19.2%, Stealth 11.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Third Person 8.9%

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Stealth 19.3%, Story Rich 17.9%, Horror 14.6%, Third Person 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.

Why similar: Stealth 44.4%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, Violent 6.8%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.3%, Female Protagonist 26.3%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Story Rich 13%, Adventure 7.4%

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: Story Rich 40.7%, Great Soundtrack 31.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Post-apocalyptic 4.6%

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.6%, Emotional 17.7%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Dark 14.4%, Adventure 11.6%

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: Stealth 22.6%, Story Rich 20.1%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Post-apocalyptic 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Why similar: Story Rich 27.4%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Adventure 11.2%, Emotional 9%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure game inspired by the critically acclaimed blockbuster movie franchise. Survive in silence.

Why similar: Stealth 34.1%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Story Rich 13.1%, Horror 8.2%, Emotional 6.3%

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Stealth 23.4%, Female Protagonist 19%, Horror 13.9%, Violent 10.1%, Story Rich 8%

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Stealth 23.7%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Adventure 16.8%, Third Person 16.3%, Horror 10.7%

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.4%, Female Protagonist 21%, Dark 12.7%, Atmospheric 12%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.7%, Third Person 15.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.6%

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.6%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Historical 13.3%, Third Person 9.6%, Adventure 9.5%

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Story Rich 46%, Emotional 14.6%, Adventure 11.4%, Violent 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.9%

A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

Why similar: Stealth 24.9%, Story Rich 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Dark 8.6%, Third Person 8.4%

A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.

Why similar: Horror 19.3%, Story Rich 16.4%, Adventure 15.1%, Violent 12.1%, Dark 11.3%

Shadwen is a 3rd person stealth-action game where the only rule is to remain unseen. Stay hidden - or the ruthless guards will kill you on sight!

Why similar: Stealth 36.2%, Medieval 16.7%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Third Person 6.6%, Adventure 6.5%

After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.

Why similar: Stealth 37.6%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Third Person 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Adventure 5.9%

Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.

Why similar: Stealth 28.5%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Dark 9.2%, Violent 8.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Story Rich 25%, Emotional 16.8%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Adventure 13.4%, Dark 8.7%

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.

Why similar: Stealth 23%, Story Rich 19.2%, Third Person 9%, Emotional 7.4%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.

Why similar: Story Rich 28.1%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Adventure 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Medieval 12.2%