Games Like Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Ninja 27% ★, Souls-like 24.2%, Stealth 12.2%, Open World 10.3%, Third Person 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its razor-sharp katana duels, stealth tools, and intense one-on-one sword combat mirror the most demanding and satisfying side of Ghost of Tsushima.

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: Open World 21.9%, Stealth 21.5%, Historical 14.8%, Third Person 7.4%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its stealth-first infiltration, rooftop traversal, and historical setting scratch the same "silent killer in a richly realized past" itch.

Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.7%, Historical 15.6%, Action 11.5%, Story Rich 9.6%, Violent 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a supernatural samurai setting with deep stance-based melee combat, deadly duels, and a strong Japanese warrior fantasy.

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.6%, Historical 17.1%, Action RPG 13.4%, Gore 9.4%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast parry-focused combat, historical war backdrop, and melee-driven progression make it a natural fit for players who loved Tsushima's swordplay.

Become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma and embark on an epic action adventure story set in a heated historical Japan. Turn the tide of battle with legendary gun and sword combat to change the course of history in search for justice.

Why similar: Samurai 32.7% ★, Historical 11.3%, Open World 10.2%, Action 8.3%, Violent 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Set in Bakumatsu-era Japan, it channels a similar wandering-swordsman vibe with stylish blade combat and period storytelling.

Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.8%, Ninja 21.6% ★, Samurai 13.1% ★, Historical 6%, Action RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is another excellent samurai action game with tense melee combat, Japanese folklore, and a darker but closely adjacent feel.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.

Why similar: Open World 24.4%, Stealth 16.2%, Historical 14.6%, Third Person 9%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its large open world, horseback travel, outpost clearing, and mix of melee combat and stealth echo Tsushima's adventure loop.

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

Why similar: Open World 24.9%, Souls-like 23.6%, Third Person 10.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic exploration, parry-heavy melee combat, and strong single-player adventure structure feel surprisingly close despite the sci-fi skin.

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: Open World 17.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, Souls-like 11.7%, Third Person 8.5%, Combat 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its polished third-person combat, dramatic presentation, and story-rich journey appeal to the same players who loved Tsushima's cinematic action.

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Action RPG 17.8%, Story Rich 11.1%, Combat 10.9%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: Though more mythic and boss-focused, it offers fluid third-person melee combat and a striking East Asian action-adventure style.

Aragami 2 is a third person stealth game where you play as an assassin with the power to control the shadows. Join the shadow clan and fight the invader armies to protect your people.

Why similar: Ninja 40% ★, Stealth 22.9%, Online Co-Op 7.8%, Third Person 7.2%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Tsushima was ghost-style infiltration, this gives you a full game built around ninja stealth and assassination.

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: Open World 39.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third Person 8.8%, Action RPG 7.7%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another gorgeous open world packed with story content, side activities, and fluid third-person combat from a lone hero's perspective.

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

Why similar: Open World 17.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Story Rich 11%, Third Person 10%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like its predecessor, it delivers weighty melee action, excellent production values, and a focused cinematic journey for single-player action fans.

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: Ninja 32.5% ★, Historical 13.1%, Third Person 8.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Combat 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its Kurosawa-inspired presentation and solemn samurai tale capture the same cinematic reverence for swordplay and Japanese atmosphere.

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.7%, Open World 26.1%, Action RPG 8.7%, Third Person 7.5%, Online Co-Op 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It trades grounded samurai drama for dark fantasy, but the open-ended exploration and rewarding melee combat hit a similar discovery-and-duel rhythm.

Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!

Why similar: Samurai 43% ★, Ninja 24.6% ★, Violent 10.3%, Action 9.5%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic samurai action game that blends blade combat, feudal Japan, and supernatural threats in a way Tsushima fans often appreciate.

Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.

Why similar: Ninja 39.3% ★, Stealth 31%, Third Person 5%, Action 4.5%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a purer, more minimalist stealth-ninja take on the ghost playstyle of silently eliminating enemies from the shadows.

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: Open World 35.8%, Stealth 14.7%, Gore 7.5%, Third Person 7.3%, Violent 7%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world sword combat, stealthy fortress infiltration, and freeing approach to enemy encounters line up well with Tsushima's sandbox combat feel.

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: Open World 42.2%, Story Rich 12%, Third Person 8.2%, Stealth 8.1%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its mix of open-world discovery, cinematic storytelling, and tactical combat gives a similar premium single-player adventure feel.

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 35.8%, Open World 29.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Third Person 8.1%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: While modern and military, its freedom of approach, stealth sandbox design, and outpost infiltration strongly echo Tsushima's ghost gameplay.

Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Why similar: Open World 30%, Stealth 16.7%, Historical 13.7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Third Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its historical open world, stealth options, and roaming-warrior fantasy make it a good pick if you mainly want more scenic action-adventure exploration.

In this action-adventure game, set sail for Ancient Greece to alter its fate. Fight in visceral battles on land and sea, shape your destiny from outcast to legend, and uncover secrets of your past.

Why similar: Open World 35.8%, Stealth 13.9%, Historical 13%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another huge historical world with fluid melee combat, stealth possibilities, and a strong sense of traveling through a beautiful landscape.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.

Why similar: Open World 45.1%, Action RPG 17.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Third Person 8.1%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on open-world wandering, dynamic combat, and self-directed adventure makes it a strong match for Tsushima's exploratory side.

Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.

Why similar: Open World 35.3%, Stealth 26%, Third Person 10.6%, Action 8.6%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines satisfying melee combat with predator-style stealth and a polished open-city structure that can scratch a similar tactical-action itch.

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.4%, Third Person 20.8%, Action 14.5%, Gore 12.6%, Singleplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the open world, but its disciplined melee system and emphasis on mastery, timing, and stylish takedowns fit Tsushima's duel-loving audience.

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Open World 35.1%, Stealth 20.6%, Third Person 10%, Action 7.5%, Action RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its blend of swordplay, stealth, and open-zone enemy hunting makes it a simpler but still very relevant companion recommendation.

Create a team with up to 3 friends in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands and enjoy the ultimate military shooter experience set in a massive, dangerous, and responsive open world.

Why similar: Open World 42.7%, Stealth 25.5%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Third Person 6%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: If clearing enemy bases with stealth and choosing your own approach was your favorite part of Tsushima, this open-world sandbox delivers plenty of that.

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: Souls-like 42.4%, Action RPG 13.6%, Third Person 12%, Gore 9.8%, Combat 7%

Why You'll Like It: It is much smaller and harsher, but its fast parry-driven melee combat is a good fit for players who especially loved Tsushima's more exacting duels.

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Open World 49.4%, Third Person 10.3%, Story Rich 10%, Action 8.5%, Gore 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world action, martial-arts focus, and strong cinematic crime story can appeal to players who enjoyed Tsushima's grounded melee-forward combat.

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: Samurai 26.8% ★, Ninja 20.4% ★, Open World 12%, Stealth 11.5%, Historical 7.2%

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

Why similar: Open World 50.1%, Story Rich 17.2%, Third Person 8.1%, Action RPG 7.4%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is less stealthy and less precise, but the combination of sword-based combat, rich storytelling, and open-world wandering makes it a solid broader match.

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: Ninja 21.9% ★, Souls-like 19.5%, Open World 19%, Action RPG 9.8%, Historical 8.4%

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 30.4%, Story Rich 22%, Third Person 15.3%, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 7.9%

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."

Why similar: Open World 20.2%, Samurai 16.2% ★, Souls-like 10.8%, Ninja 10.6% ★, Action RPG 9.4%

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: Open World 34%, Story Rich 16.1%, Stealth 10%, Third Person 8.4%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Why similar: Open World 37.5%, Combat 9%, Souls-like 8.2%, Third Person 7.7%, Action 7%

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Ninja 49.4% ★, Gore 12%, Action 10.4%, Violent 9.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

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: Stealth 17.9%, Story Rich 16.8%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Third Person 12%, Multiplayer 8.6%

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 26.4%, Third Person 19.2%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Action 9.2%, Violent 8.8%

Be Greater. Together. The incredible power of the symbiote forces Peter Parker and Miles Morales into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in an exciting chapter of the critically acclaimed Spider-Man franchise on PC.

Why similar: Open World 35%, Stealth 12%, Action 9.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Third Person 8.5%

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.7%, Open World 16.4%, Action RPG 10.4%, Gore 7.6%, Third Person 7.5%

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: Open World 32.2%, Stealth 19.4%, Third Person 13.4%, Story Rich 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.4%

Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.

Why similar: Open World 24.7%, Souls-like 21.2%, Action RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

In Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the worlds of Peter Parker and Spider-Man collide in an original action-packed story. Play as an experienced Peter Parker, fighting big crime and iconic villains in Marvel’s New York. Web-swing through vibrant neighborhoods and defeat villains with epic takedowns.

Why similar: Open World 34%, Stealth 11.6%, Story Rich 11%, Combat 8.7%, Third Person 8.4%

Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.

Why similar: Open World 48.4%, Story Rich 9.1%, Third Person 7.7%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a third and first-person action-adventure game set in the Western Frontier. Reconnect with your lost heritage and discover what it means to be Na'vi.

Why similar: Open World 38.8%, Online Co-Op 10.4%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Action 8.4%, Story Rich 8.3%

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

Why similar: Open World 39%, Story Rich 9.4%, Third Person 8.8%, Action RPG 8.1%, Adventure 6.3%

Discover the decadence and danger of 1980's Japan as you fight like hell through its neon-lit entertainment districts in the definitive edition of the action-adventure crime drama that created yakuza legends.

Why similar: Open World 26.3%, Action 11.8%, Action RPG 11.8%, Story Rich 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Why similar: Open World 42.5%, Story Rich 16.2%, Gore 8.1%, Third Person 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Sam – with companions by his side – sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?

Why similar: Open World 36.8%, Stealth 15.4%, Third Person 11%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 7.3%

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Souls-like 45.5%, Action RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 9.4%, Third Person 9.2%, Action 5.7%

Become a Ghost, fighting against a rogue spec ops faction called the Wolves, in the latest Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®!

Why similar: Open World 37.5%, Stealth 23.9%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Third Person 6.5%, Action 5.8%

A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.

Why similar: Stealth 41.5%, Story Rich 15.2%, Action 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Third Person 8.4%

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

Why similar: Stealth 25%, Open World 13.3%, Story Rich 13%, Historical 12.6%, Third Person 9.7%

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: Third Person 18.2%, Action RPG 17%, Story Rich 14.2%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Combat 9.5%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.2%, Open World 13.1%, Third Person 10.2%, Story Rich 9.6%, Action RPG 7.8%

An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.

Why similar: Action RPG 25.7%, Story Rich 22.7%, Third Person 15.3%, Action 10.4%, Open World 9.3%

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.

Why similar: Ninja 43.8% ★, Stealth 34.3%, Violent 6.5%, Gore 6.2%, Action 4.7%

Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.

Why similar: Ninja 43.1% ★, Gore 11.8%, Third Person 9.9%, Violent 8.4%, Action 8.3%

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: Souls-like 26%, Open World 25.1%, Third Person 11.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9%