Games Like A Plague Tale: Requiem

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Medieval 20.4%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Historical 11.7%, Third Person 10.7%, Dark 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor that establishes the core mechanics, emotional stakes, and the bond between the two protagonists.

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: Cinematic 23.9%, Emotional 16.7%, Drama 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same DNA of a desperate, cinematic survival journey focused on protecting a companion in a brutal, hostile world.

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 25.5%, Dark 17.6%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Third Person 14.5%, Realistic 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like Requiem, it offers a deeply atmospheric, cinematic experience with a strong focus on the protagonist's psychological state and personal journey.

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: Cinematic 25%, Action-Adventure 23%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Dark 11.2%, Third Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It elevates the cinematic presentation and atmospheric tension of its predecessor, matching the visual fidelity and emotional weight of Requiem.

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: Emotional 18%, Third Person 15.1%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Drama 13.4%, Realistic 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the intense, character-focused survival gameplay and emotional storytelling found in the first game.

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: Cinematic 18.1%, Emotional 17.9%, Narration 15.5%, Third Person 13.9%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a compelling narrative focused on a pair of protagonists dealing with supernatural threats and emotional loss.

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: Cinematic 24.7%, Emotional 14.5%, Narration 11.1%, Dark 10.9%, Third Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures a similar dark, atmospheric fairy-tale aesthetic while focusing on a vulnerable protagonist navigating a dangerous world.

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: Cinematic 25.1%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Emotional 12.4%, Third Person 11.8%, Drama 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the epic, emotional journey with refined combat and a deep focus on character relationships and high-stakes stakes.

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Third Person 23.2%, Emotional 17.9%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 13.1%, Exploration 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: The game excels at cinematic storytelling and features a central focus on the evolving, protective bond between a parent and child.

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: Female Protagonist 22.2%, Third Person 19.1%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished blend of stealth, exploration, and cinematic set pieces that align well with the gameplay loop of Requiem.

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 21.6%, Third Person 17.3%, Adventure 13.1%, Cinematic 12.6%, Action 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a grounded, survival-focused origin story for its protagonist with cinematic action sequences similar to the Plague Tale series.

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

Why similar: Cinematic 16.4%, Historical 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Emotional 9.4%, Drama 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a rich, atmospheric narrative experience that emphasizes exploration and emotional character development.

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: Cinematic 21.2%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Third Person 11.4%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines cinematic visuals with action-adventure gameplay and a touching story about guiding spirits to peace.

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

Why similar: Cinematic 27.8%, Dark 15.4%, Realistic 13.5%, Third Person 13%, Action-Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This remake provides a masterclass in third-person survival action, emphasizing the protection of a companion throughout a harrowing journey.

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: Female Protagonist 21.6%, Third Person 18.6%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This entry expands on the survival and exploration elements, maintaining the cinematic pacing and high-stakes adventure.

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: Dark 35.6%, Atmospheric 20.2%, Adventure 17.5%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Singleplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, atmospheric world where two characters must rely on each other to survive against overwhelming odds.

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 26.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Dark 18.4%, Third Person 18%, Atmospheric 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on atmospheric horror and psychological storytelling, utilizing a unique dual-reality mechanic to solve mysteries.

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 33.2%, Third Person 18.5%, Adventure 13.5%, Exploration 12.2%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female protagonist navigating a beautiful yet dangerous world filled with mystery and high-stakes combat.

Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 24.8%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Medieval 17.1%, Exploration 14.9%, Atmospheric 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends folklore-inspired mythology with archery-based combat and a narrative that explores the protagonist's moral choices.

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: Cinematic 46.5%, Emotional 21.2%, Third Person 7.8%, Narration 6.5%, Atmospheric 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a narrative-heavy experience where player choices significantly impact the emotional outcome of the characters' stories.

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: Emotional 38.8%, Atmospheric 24.5%, Adventure 22.1%, Third Person 8.1%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a poignant exploration of the sibling bond, utilizing unique mechanics to tell a deeply emotional story.

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: Cinematic 30.1%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Emotional 15.3%, Adventure 8.6%, Drama 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a highly cinematic, story-driven game that explores the life of a protagonist with unique supernatural abilities.

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: Emotional 15.8%, Narration 15.8%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Action-Adventure 9%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a young protagonist navigating a surreal, atmospheric world, emphasizing stealth and narrative discovery.

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: Dark 31%, Atmospheric 22.8%, Adventure 14%, Third Person 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building tension through atmosphere and environmental storytelling, much like the stealth segments in Requiem.

Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.9%, Emotional 17%, Cinematic 16.8%, Drama 13.2%, Third Person 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a deeply emotional, character-driven story where the protagonist's unique abilities influence their interactions and the narrative.

Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.

Why similar: Alternate History 24.7%, Cinematic 18.2%, Third Person 15.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique atmospheric setting and third-person action that rewards careful movement and strategic combat.

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: Cinematic 31%, Narration 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 16%, Emotional 15.9%, Mystery 8%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic thriller focuses heavily on the lengths a parent will go to save their child, mirroring the protective themes of Requiem.

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: Action-Adventure 18.2%, Emotional 14.1%, Exploration 12.4%, Dark 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on a vulnerable protagonist in a terrifying environment, relying on stealth and environmental puzzles to survive.

Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19%, Action-Adventure 18.5%, Third Person 18.1%, Realistic 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%

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: Exploration 30.1%, Narration 26.6%, Adventure 15.5%, 3D 12.7%, Singleplayer 7.8%

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: Historical 16.3%, Medieval 16%, Third Person 12.7%, Drama 12.5%, Narration 11.8%

Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

Why similar: Cinematic 29.6%, Realistic 14.4%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Dark 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.3%

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

Why similar: Cinematic 27.8%, Emotional 21.5%, Dark 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a wordless, atmospheric journey that relies on environmental storytelling to convey a sense of loss and survival.

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

Why similar: Emotional 20.9%, Adventure 16.1%, Third Person 16%, Exploration 15.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: Alternate History 37.2%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Mystery 13.3%, Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 8%

Sofie: The Echoes™ is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure where you guide Sofie, a determined mother, through combat, exploration, and puzzles in a dark world, unraveling secrets in a quest to save her family.

Why similar: Cinematic 19.1%, Emotional 12.9%, Drama 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Realistic 9%

Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.

Why similar: Cinematic 22.3%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Third Person 15.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Adventure 9.8%

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Cinematic 25.3%, Dark 13.7%, Realistic 12.6%, Third Person 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12.2%

You are Haroona, a Quaestor born with the ability to venture into a mysterious dimension: the Fold. On her quest for powerful hidden knowledge, she must learn to master the powers of the Fold to fight a secret society with a hostile agenda.

Why similar: Alternate History 17.2%, Cinematic 15.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Emotional 8.8%, Third Person 8.4%

Become a deadly Master Assassin in this action-adventure game. Explore the streets of ninth-century Baghdad through the eyes of Basim. Take down your targets while seeking justice as part of the Hidden Ones.

Why similar: Historical 32.1%, Action-Adventure 21.4%, Third Person 20.5%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 9.3%

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: Cinematic 21.7%, Medieval 18.3%, Narration 16%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Atmospheric 9.4%

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: Cinematic 22.6%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Drama 13.2%, Narration 12.6%, Dark 11.1%

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: Female Protagonist 21%, Dark 18.1%, Realistic 16.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.3%

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: Third Person 23.5%, Exploration 20.2%, Atmospheric 19.7%, Adventure 15%, Mystery 11.9%

As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.

Why similar: Cinematic 21.7%, Historical 15.6%, Drama 12.1%, Narration 10.9%, Third Person 10.8%

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23%, Action-Adventure 19.9%, Third Person 17%, Dark 15.6%, Atmospheric 10.7%

At the close of the Iraq War, Special Forces hunting for weapons of mass destruction unearth something far deadlier – a buried Sumerian temple containing a nest of unearthly creatures. To survive the night below, they must forge a brotherhood with their enemies from the world above.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 24.4%, Dark 16.7%, Mystery 15.3%, Third Person 14.7%, Atmospheric 12.9%

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Dark 42.8%, Atmospheric 32.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 24.4%, Adventure 18.5%, Third Person 15.9%, Action 15.1%, 3D 10.5%

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: Dark 21.4%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Third Person 18.8%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Atmospheric 13.2%

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: Medieval 23%, Atmospheric 18%, Third Person 17.2%, Adventure 16.6%, Narration 12.1%

The saga of Max and Chloe, and the fate of Caledon, is yours to decide! Play as both Max and Chloe as an all-new story builds towards an epic climax. The fire will force Max and Chloe to make devastating decisions. Can they find a future together… Before everything burns?

Why similar: Cinematic 24.2%, Emotional 14.9%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Drama 11.6%, Third Person 10.8%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.7%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 15.3%, Third Person 12.7%, Atmospheric 12.6%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Cinematic 22.1%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Third Person 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 8.8%

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: Female Protagonist 35.4%, Dark 19%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 8.2%

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: Third Person 24.9%, Dark 20.9%, Atmospheric 17%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Action 12%

Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

Why similar: Third Person 24.6%, Medieval 21.4%, Dark 20.6%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Action 8.5%

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.4%, Emotional 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Realistic 12.6%, Third Person 11.9%

Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.8%, Third Person 24.9%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 10.6%

Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord leading the unpredictable Guardians from one explosion of chaos to the next. You got this. Probably.

Why similar: Cinematic 32.3%, Action-Adventure 23.8%, Exploration 13.2%, Action 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.4%