Games Like CONTROL Ultimate Edition

From Remedy Entertainment, the masters of cinematic action games, comes Quantum Break, a time-amplified suspenseful blockbuster. The Quantum Break experience is part game, part live action show—where decisions in one dramatically affect the other.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.3%, Story Rich 17.4%, Third Person 14.6%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Another Remedy thriller that mixes cinematic third-person gunplay with reality-warping powers and a high-concept sci-fi mystery.

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Third Person 14.5%, Horror 14.4%, Supernatural 13.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third-Person Shooter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Control’s connected Remedy universe, oppressive paranormal atmosphere, and slow-burn investigation into forces beyond understanding.

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24.3%, Horror 17.4%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Psychological Horror 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Control, it drops you into a mysterious research facility full of supernatural-seeming phenomena, environmental storytelling, and powers that change how you fight and explore.

BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.8%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Action 8.6%, Psychological Horror 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast, ability-heavy third-person combat, isolated sci-fi setting, and unsettling reality breakdown make it one of the closest modern matches in feel.

Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.

Why similar: Supernatural 40.5%, Surreal 11.9%, Horror 11.8%, Story Rich 8.7%, Open World 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylish supernatural combat and eerie urban world capture the same mix of action and occult weirdness, even from a first-person perspective.

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 21.9%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Third Person 11.3%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It trades combat for exploration, but its paranatural mystery, government-cover-up vibes, and dual-reality presentation hit a very similar eerie note.

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 29.2%, Story Rich 16.9%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Third Person 12.9%, Horror 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is another story-rich, female-led descent into a psychologically and visually distorted world where every encounter feels charged with dread.

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: Female Protagonist 31%, Story Rich 21.1%, Adventure 9.3%, Horror 8.9%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: This female-led supernatural drama focuses more on story than shooting, but its paranormal abilities and government-experiment themes are very Control-adjacent.

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: Horror 19%, Third-Person Shooter 16.9%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Third Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its shifting nightmare spaces and tense third-person action create the same feeling of navigating a hostile reality that won't stay stable.

A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.9%, Third Person 16.4%, Horror 15.9%, Action 12.1%, Supernatural 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A lighter Remedy spin on supernatural action, it still delivers reality-bending weirdness and a strong occult-thriller vibe.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27%, Horror 16.2%, Sci-fi 13%, Third Person 10%, Psychological Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It leans harder into survival horror, but the claustrophobic sci-fi setting and heavy, impactful third-person combat make it a strong tonal match.

Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.

Why similar: Sci-fi 37.1%, Action 27.2%, Adventure 16.5%, Open World 15.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its flashy psychic powers, conspiratorial sci-fi plot, and aggressive telekinetic combat echo Control’s combat fantasy more than most action games.

Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!

Why similar: Horror 43.1%, Action 15.3%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Sci-fi 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: If you liked Control’s office-building firefights and psychic horror energy, this paranormal shooter scratches a very similar itch.

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: Supernatural 31.9%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Story Rich 13.3%, Action 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural powers and intricately designed spaces reward experimentation in a way that feels spiritually similar, despite the stealthier focus.

Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.

Why similar: Sci-fi 22.9%, Story Rich 20.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Atmospheric 15%, Action 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Though more shooter-driven, it pairs supernatural powers with a richly imagined, unraveling world and a big reality-twisting story.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.5%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Third Person 16%, Story Rich 11.1%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers stylish third-person sci-fi action and a mystery-driven dystopian setting that scratches some of the same narrative-action appeal.

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 24.9%, Third Person 16.5%, Story Rich 12.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its darker tombs and supernatural-adjacent story beats make it the Tomb Raider entry closest in mood to Control.

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 26.1%, Story Rich 13.1%, Open World 11.9%, Third Person 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the female-protagonist, action-adventure, and unfolding sci-fi mystery aspects, even if it is much more open-world.

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 21.9%, Third Person 14.4%, Third-Person Shooter 14.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more grounded pick, but its polished third-person action-adventure structure and strong single-player pacing overlap with Control's accessible side.

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: Horror 38.7%, Action 13.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic blends paranormal horror with brutal combat inside sterile corporate spaces, making it a natural pick for Control fans.

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.8%, Story Rich 21.2%, Third Person 12.1%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: While less fantastical in combat, it matches Control’s strong narrative drive, oppressive atmosphere, and vulnerable female-led perspective.

A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.

Why similar: Supernatural 29.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Third Person 11.1%, Horror 9.7%, Psychological Horror 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This lesser-known third-person horror adventure channels Control’s cosmic weirdness, reality distortion, and isolated supernatural crisis.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: Third Person 21.6%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Story Rich 15.7%, Metroidvania 14.6%, Open World 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person combat, force powers, and metroidvania-style ability gating mirror the way Control gradually opens up its spaces.

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Third Person 21.7%, Sci-fi 18.4%, Story Rich 14.8%, Action 11.4%, Open World 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the Fallen Order formula with more powers, exploration, and cinematic third-person action that Control players may appreciate.

BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.4%, Horror 20.5%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The mix of powers, oppressive atmosphere, and uncovering the secrets of a fallen impossible place lines up closely with Control’s appeal.

The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.6%, Story Rich 19.2%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes squad RPG systems over psychic action, but its sci-fi mystery, cinematic storytelling, and memorable worldbuilding can hit a similar narrative sweet spot.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Supernatural 42.3%, Horror 13.4%, Third Person 10.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This supernatural detective story shares Control’s fascination with haunted spaces and piecing together a paranormal mystery.

Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.8%, Story Rich 13%, Third Person 12.6%, Open World 11.6%, Sci-fi 10.2%

Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 30%, Horror 15.6%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Third Person 13.3%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic third-person sci-fi horror and brutal facility-bound encounters make it a good fit if you want more dark, high-production tension.

Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.

Why similar: Horror 24.8%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Third-Person Shooter 14.8%, Third Person 13%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal horror imagery and unstable world design deliver a similarly disorienting, otherworldly tone.

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 35%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Third Person 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Atmospheric 7.7%

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.9%, Story Rich 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its fluid combat and haunting sci-fi existentialism won't mimic Control exactly, but it nails a similarly stylish, uncanny mood.

From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?

Why similar: Story Rich 18.2%, Third Person 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Open World 10%, Sci-fi 9.4%

Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.1%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Sci-fi 12%, Third Person 9%, Action 8.1%

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: Story Rich 18.6%, Horror 15.7%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Open World 11.1%, Action 8.8%

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Epic 17.1% ★, Story Rich 15.7%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Horror 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%

An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 48.1%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 17.5%, Violent 6.8%, Singleplayer 5.5%

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is the ultimate way to play the award-winning RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Including the base game and all DLC, this remastered masterpiece is the absolute best version of The Outer Worlds.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25%, Action 19.9%, Shooter 19.4%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Adventure 15%

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: Third-Person Shooter 32%, Story Rich 16.1%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Action 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

Broken Porcelain brings an abundance of welcome changes to the series, introducing new gameplay and storytelling elements that breathe new life into the characters and an unprecedented level of immersion in this haunting adventure – perfect for both new and returning fans to the series.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.6%, Horror 14.8%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 9.3%, Violent 8.1%

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.4%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Third-Person Shooter 14.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.

Why similar: Surreal 39.5%, Story Rich 18.6%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Horror 12.4%, Adventure 7.5%

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 33.7%, Story Rich 15.9%, Action 14.2%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Violent 8.6%

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 23.4%, Third-Person Shooter 20.4%, Third Person 14.4%, Action 11%, Adventure 9.8%

Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Action 13.9%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Violent 10.7%

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.9%, Third Person 12.3%, Action 10.8%, Story Rich 8.2%, Adventure 6.9%

Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.4%, Open World 12.5%, Action 11.8%, Third Person 9.5%, Adventure 5.9%

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: Supernatural 31.6%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Horror 13.6%, Third Person 9.4%, Story Rich 9%

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: Sci-fi 20.6%, Horror 19.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Open World 11.2%

Embark on a deadly solo mission to uncover Vandermire’s secrets. Absorb alien morphs to evolve beyond human limits. Guided by your AI suit, explore alien biomes, master unique abilities, and fight to survive in a stunning action adventure. The universe is at stake.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.2%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Metroidvania 12.6%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Third Person 8.6%

From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.4%, Action 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Adventure 8.6%, Third Person 6.7%

Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Third Person 19%, Action 15.4%, Sci-fi 13%, Adventure 11.1%

Experience the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn™ with stunning new visuals and upgraded features. In a far future where colossal machines roam the Earth, pockets of humanity survive in unique tribes among the lush, overgrown ruins of our long-lost civilization.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.9%, Third Person 20.5%, Story Rich 13.9%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Open World 10.1%

Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, Supernatural 22.5%, Story Rich 19.6%, Third Person 13.4%, Action 4.8%

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: Story Rich 24.7%, Surreal 24.7%, Third Person 18.1%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 9.1%

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.9%, Atmospheric 18.9%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 9.1%

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: Third-Person Shooter 30.7%, Story Rich 16.1%, Third Person 14.1%, Horror 12.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

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 35.6%, Third Person 18.8%, Action 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Story Rich 10.1%

Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.

Why similar: Story Rich 27.1%, Supernatural 25.3%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Horror 8.4%, Adventure 8.2%