Games Like Death to Spies

The Most Mysterious Secret Service Agency of WWII This is a third-person stealth-action game describing the activities of the SMERSH, the most mysterious secret service agency of World War II. Moment of Truth is a sequel to the popular stealth action title Death to Spies.

Why similar: Stealth 54.6%, World War II 29.7% ★, Action 12.4%, Third Person 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct standalone expansion to the original, it refines the core mechanics and continues the intense Soviet-era espionage narrative.

Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing.

Why similar: Stealth 76.1%, Action 8.7%, Classic 8.3% ★, Third Person 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the peak of the classic Hitman series, its mission design and emphasis on disguise-based stealth are direct parallels to the Death to Spies experience.

Inspired by the fascinating story and unbreakable spirit of British secret agent Violette Szabo, players take control of Violette Summer, a beautiful World War II spy deep behind enemy lines with no support or official backing from the British Government.

Why similar: Stealth 53.6%, World War II 33.6% ★, Action 6.8%, Third Person 4.2%, Adventure 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Set during WWII, this game focuses on stealth-based infiltration and behind-enemy-lines sabotage, mirroring the core premise of Death to Spies.

The year is 1983. The world teeters on the verge of destruction as the Cold War tightens its icy grip. East or West: trust no one, question everything. The fate of humanity rests in your hands as you pit spy versus spy in tactical Phantom Doctrine.

Why similar: Stealth 89.2%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This Cold War spy thriller captures the atmosphere of espionage and tactical infiltration with a focus on intelligence gathering and stealthy operations.

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Stealth 92.1%, Action 3.9%, Third Person 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Adventure 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for modern tactical stealth, requiring the same level of precise coordination and enemy pattern analysis as the Death to Spies series.

It is the height of the Cold War, a time of global uncertainty and civil unrest. You are Agent Alekhine, a highly skilled Russian assassin, driven by a moral compass that leads you headfirst into a covert operation unsanctioned by the country you previously served.

Why similar: Stealth 73.4%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 8.6%, Third Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a spiritual successor to the Death to Spies gameplay loop, focusing on Cold War-era assassination and infiltration missions.

Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.

Why similar: World War II 43.4% ★, Stealth 36.8%, Action 8.5%, Third Person 4.2%, Open World 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished blend of long-range sniping and methodical stealth infiltration within a sprawling, open-ended WWII environment.

Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

Why similar: Stealth 90%, Third Person 3.1%, Action 3.1%, Adventure 2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully adapts the tactical stealth genre to a historical setting, offering deep, systemic gameplay that rewards careful planning.

Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.

Why similar: Stealth 74%, Action 10%, Classic 8.1% ★, Third Person 5.5%, Adventure 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its foundational social stealth mechanics and mission-based structure heavily influenced the design philosophy of Death to Spies.

Relive the real-time tactics masterpiece that defined the genre like no other: Commandos 2 - HD Remaster is a true homage to one of gaming’s most celebrated masterpieces.

Why similar: Stealth 48.2%, World War II 46.7% ★, Classic 4.1% ★, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic of the tactical stealth genre, it shares the same WWII setting and squad-based infiltration focus as the Death to Spies series.

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

Why similar: Stealth 70.9%, Open World 9.2%, Action 9.2%, Third Person 5.7%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides an unparalleled sandbox for stealth infiltration, allowing players to approach objectives with the same level of tactical freedom as the seed game.

Enter the world of a HITMAN - a world of crime, sin and greed. Delve into the mind of Agent 47 and encounter his greatest adversaries, completing the work that made him so brutally efficient and shaped him as an assassin. Eliminate your targets by any means necessary. There are no rules... only the contract, signed in blood.

Why similar: Stealth 77.3%, Action 11.2%, Classic 5.9% ★, Third Person 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: The dark, atmospheric tone and focus on methodical, mission-based stealth make it a perfect companion to the Death to Spies experience.

Experience one of the most critically acclaimed stealth-action games of all time. Uncover a conspiracy that hits close to home and stop World War III.

Why similar: Stealth 76.7%, Classic 8.4% ★, Action 7.5%, Third Person 6%, Adventure 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Widely regarded as the best in the series, it offers the most refined third-person tactical stealth experience available.

Partisans 1941 is a real-time tactics game with stealth elements, set on the eastern front of WW II. As an army commander behind enemy lines you gather a group of Partisans to wage guerilla warfare against the German occupants.

Why similar: World War II 53.8% ★, Stealth 40.5%, Action 2.5%, Third Person 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on squad-based tactical stealth during the Eastern Front of WWII, perfectly matching the historical and thematic setting of the seed game.

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a real-time tactics game set in World War II that puts you in command of a small squad of elite troopers. Send them behind enemy lines on a series of hazardous missions, and bring them back alive.

Why similar: World War II 43.4% ★, Stealth 42.5%, Classic 7.8% ★, Action 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original tactical stealth game that established the genre, sharing the same WWII sabotage and infiltration themes.

Steal weapons. Improvise gadgets. Evade capture. Uncover the conspiracy.The Story:On the run and fighting for your life, you are freelance journalist Matt Carter. Twelve hours after arriving in Moscow for a routine story, you've been stripped of all possessions, beaten unconscious and thrown into the KGB's political prison.

Why similar: Stealth 73.5%, Action 20.8%, Third Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A spy-themed stealth game that shares the historical espionage vibe and focus on gadgetry and infiltration.

Enter the world of cinematic stealth action with Splinter Cell, the game that propelled the genre to cult status. You are Sam Fisher, an elite covert agent in the NSA's top-secret division: Third Echelon.

Why similar: Stealth 75.6%, Classic 8.4% ★, Action 8%, Third Person 5.1%, Adventure 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry that defined the third-person stealth genre, focusing on shadows, sound, and careful movement.

In the dark days of the end of World War Two amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history…

Why similar: World War II 42.1% ★, Stealth 41.9%, Action 10.8%, Third Person 3.2%, Adventure 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the methodical, tense nature of stealth and sniping in a war-torn environment, closely aligning with the feel of the seed game.

Commandos 3: Destination Berlin is a game of real-time tactics that places you in command of an elite unit of Special Forces behind enemy lines in the European theater of World War II.

Why similar: World War II 48% ★, Stealth 42.3%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the tactical squad-based stealth tradition with challenging, high-pressure missions set across iconic WWII locations.

In this stealth-action thriller, a terrorist group known as the Engineers launches the Blacklist, a series of escalating attacks on US interests. Only one man can stop them: legendary covert agent Sam Fisher.

Why similar: Stealth 79.5%, Action 10.4%, Third Person 5.7%, Adventure 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modernized take on the stealth-action genre that provides high-stakes infiltration missions with a focus on player choice.

As World War II draws to a close, the first covert battles of the Cold War begin. Caught in the life and death struggle between Soviets and Germans in war-torn Berlin, you control the fate of a lone American OSS Sniper.

Why similar: World War II 44.2% ★, Stealth 36.1%, Action 9.2%, Classic 5.8% ★, Third Person 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series that established the WWII sniping and stealth formula, sharing many thematic similarities with Death to Spies.

World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.

Why similar: World War II 59.9% ★, Classic 14.3% ★, Stealth 13.3%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic WWII title that features several iconic stealth-heavy infiltration missions that capture the spirit of the era's espionage games.

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Stealth 82.8%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 4.6%, Open World 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides deep, systemic stealth gameplay that allows for multiple approaches to objectives, rewarding players who prefer non-lethal or ghost-style play.

As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.

Why similar: Stealth 73.8%, Classic 10.6% ★, Action 9.3%, Third Person 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game that pioneered the social stealth genre, offering a raw, challenging experience that fans of the Death to Spies series will appreciate.

This open-world action thriller takes you through the seedy streets of Paris as you seek to undermine the German authority and lead a rebellion. Fight across rooftops and through dangerous alleys, and operate a wide variety of vehicles as you navigate your terrain.

Why similar: World War II 48.3% ★, Stealth 20.7%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 7.2%, Open World 5.8%

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 74.3%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 6.9%, Third Person 6.8%, Open World 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It strips away action elements to focus on pure, vertical stealth and infiltration, appealing to players who enjoy the methodical pace of Death to Spies.

You have been selected for active service in the Commandos Corps, and must now mobilize in a series of 8 new dangerous missions.

Why similar: World War II 49.2% ★, Stealth 35.3%, Action 10.6%, Classic 4.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: This expansion offers additional challenging tactical stealth missions that require the same level of patience and planning as the seed game.

In the sequel to the 2005 Game of the Year, Splinter Cell: Double Agent, play as legendary covert operative Sam Fisher, infiltrate a ruthless terrorist organization, and destroy it from within.

Why similar: Stealth 75.9%, Action 14.5%, Third Person 6.4%, Adventure 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex infiltration missions where maintaining a cover identity is just as important as the stealth mechanics themselves.

Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...

Why similar: World War II 84.1% ★, Action 10.5%, Classic 3.9% ★, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more combat-focused, its grounded, realistic portrayal of the Eastern Front provides the perfect atmosphere for fans of the Death to Spies setting.

Get ready for an epic World War II adventure like no other with UberSoldier! Immerse yourself in a gripping first-person shooter that will transport you to the heart of the action. This game developed by Burut Creative Team will have you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: World War II 48.1% ★, Stealth 31%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 5.9%, Third Person 2.6%

Command a Soviet penal battalion in this standalone real-time tactics game from the Men of War series. Based on true events, Condemned Heroes delivers brutal, story-driven missions across the Eastern Front – where every order, bullet, and life matters.

Why similar: World War II 82.1% ★, Action 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a gritty, tactical WWII experience that aligns with the Eastern Front theme and the high-stakes nature of the seed game.

Deal another deadly blow to fascism!

Why similar: World War II 72% ★, Action 17.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

ENEMY FRONT is the first truly modern WW2 FPS, featuring stunning visuals, open-ended levels and a richly interactive combat experience that breaks out of the standard model of highly linear scripted FPS experiences, giving the player full freedom to own their playing style.

Why similar: World War II 59.7% ★, Stealth 22.6%, Action 11.4%, Open World 2.9%, Adventure 2.1%

The year is 1942. The British government decides to launch one of the most risky operations of World War II. The targets are the most important figures of the Third Reich. After several months of research, MI6 chose three people: the chances of eliminating them are slim to nothing.

Why similar: World War II 72.4% ★, Action 25%, Singleplayer 2.6%

The award-winning series returns as Karl Fairburne fights to uncover Project Kraken in 1944 France. The genre-defining authentic sniping, with enhanced kill cam, has never looked or felt better as you fight across immersive maps to stop the Nazi war machine in its tracks.

Why similar: World War II 45.2% ★, Stealth 37.5%, Action 6.5%, Adventure 3.7%, Third Person 3%

World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?

Why similar: Stealth 71.8%, Action 11.1%, Third Person 5.5%, Open World 4.5%, Adventure 3.3%

Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the attention of the award-winning series towards a hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France.

Why similar: Stealth 37.7%, World War II 33.1% ★, Action 13.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Third Person 5.4%

Infiltrate German occupied territory with your squad of military misfits. Destroy, steal, and kidnap your way out.

Why similar: World War II 53.6% ★, Stealth 24.5%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 6.3%, Third Person 5.2%

Infiltrate German lines in Normandy in a WWII role-playing game.

Why similar: World War II 62.2% ★, Action 22%, Adventure 15.7%

Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.

Why similar: Stealth 72.2%, Action 10%, Third Person 6.1%, Open World 5.1%, Adventure 4.6%

RAID: World War II is an action-packed four player cooperative shooter set during a time when the Nazi war machine was still winning, and hope was in short supply.

Why similar: World War II 61.3% ★, Stealth 25.1%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

BECOME THE EYE WITNESS OF THE FALL OF THE THIRD REICHWW II was a theatre of war for many specialized combat units, working together to ensure an army’s victory. Among them a unique role was played by hidden and deadly marksmen.

Why similar: World War II 73.8% ★, Action 24.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

New vision of the Great Patriotic War in the style of Blockade3D! New heroes, new adventures, dangerous tasks, crowds of enemies and a unique atmosphere - all this is Blockade War Stories!

Why similar: World War II 57.3% ★, Action 24.8%, Adventure 17.9%

In the dark days of the end of World War 2 amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history… Elite sniper Karl Fairburne returns to the front line in the remaster of this award-winning stealth-action experience. Packed with new features, contemporary visuals and definitive content.

Why similar: World War II 53.7% ★, Stealth 33.6%, Action 8.6%, Third Person 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

In this stealth-action thriller, Sam Fisher investigates his daughter’s death, only to uncover a betrayal by his former agency. Now hunted, he races against time to thwart a terrorist plot threatening millions.

Why similar: Stealth 64%, Action 28.2%, Third Person 6%, Singleplayer 1.7%

You are the victim of a conspiracy! The FBI, CIA and a group of murderers are chasing you. XIII… This strange tattoo and the key of a safe are your only clues to survive and claim your innocence! It's time to gear up and eliminate your ennemies!

Why similar: Stealth 58.2%, Action 20.5%, Classic 19.2% ★, Singleplayer 2%

1941 and the German War machine is ravaging Europe. The British intelligence obtains classified documents detailing the development of a new type of German deadly weapon. It will give the Nazis worldwide naval supremacy and a great advantage over the allies.

Why similar: World War II 65.9% ★, Action 32.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Infiltrate secure locations across the globe in this stealth-action thriller. Uncover a global conspiracy and stop a deadly bio-terror attack in the second game of the award-winning Splinter Cell series.

Why similar: Stealth 66.8%, Action 16.1%, Third Person 9.9%, Adventure 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Sniper Elite 3 is a tactical third-person shooter that combines stealth, gameplay choice and genre-defining ballistics with huge, open levels and the exotic terrain of World War 2 North Africa.

Why similar: Stealth 42.5%, World War II 39.3% ★, Action 8.4%, Adventure 4%, Third Person 2.7%

Become El Matador, a DEA special agent tasked with taking down the drug barons. A new narcotics cartel is rising across Central and South America, sharpening its claws and extending its reach. Locate the encampments, infiltrate the headquarters, and put an end to the cartel's influence.

Why similar: Action 74%, Third Person 21.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Penetrate the island strongholds of Japanese Imperial forces with your squad of commandos in this tactical World War II first person shooter. Stealth, a cool head and your M1 may buy you one more day. Can you survive the hard-edged intensity of the Pacific theater?

Why similar: World War II 54.3% ★, Stealth 35.2%, Action 6.7%, Third Person 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Assume duties of a soldier involved in numerous battles and skirmishes with fast advancing German war machine. Go to battle on foot, driving armored vehicles, or flying an airplane. Use weapons not featured in any other game and feel a good, nostalgic climate of the production like MOHAA or COD.

Why similar: World War II 57.3% ★, Stealth 24.3%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Inspired by stealth action from the 90’s, undertake a series of covert ops to save the world from a global terrorist threat. Experience PS generation, 3D stealth action updated with modern effects, randomly generated levels, modern equipment, and head-to-head local multiplayer.

Why similar: Stealth 80.9%, Action 17.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

The invasion has begun. Land by sea, launch from gliders, fight in the fields, in the beaches and in the skies. it is time to free France.[/b]

Why similar: World War II 84.7% ★, Action 15.3%

The year is 1941. Your special forces team has been shot down deep inside enemy territory and it's now reliant on your cunning and tactical thinking to get them safely across the border. The odds are stacked against you. Have you got what it takes?

Why similar: World War II 71.5% ★, Action 28.5%

The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

Why similar: Stealth 80.2%, Action 10.8%, Third Person 5.8%, Adventure 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?

Why similar: World War II 53.8% ★, Stealth 38.1%, Action 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

After the Special Operation (war), the country of a united and strong people, they sent a spy in order to destroy all the invaders, terrorists and the main dictator Putler. Let the cute and beautiful spy find the old runes of the invaders and find the main secret of Putler's strength and long life.

Why similar: Action 42.1%, Adventure 35.6%, Third Person 22.3%