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 26.9% ★, Souls-like 24.1%, Stealth 12.2%, Open World 10.3%, Third Person 5.1%

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 24.2%, Stealth 17.1%, Historical 14%, Action RPG 9.1%, Third Person 8.3%

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.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 29.9%, Historical 16.7%, Action RPG 13.2%, Gore 8.7%, Action 8.3%

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.

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 36.6%, Historical 14.6%, Action 10.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Co-op 8.8%

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.

Don the clothes and weaponry of the elite to become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.

Why similar: Historical 16.9%, Open World 15.5%, Action 12.2%, Violent 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

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 40.9%, Ninja 24% ★, Historical 6.8%, Action RPG 6.3%, Action 5.9%

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 31.9%, Stealth 12.8%, Historical 7.4%, Third Person 6.5%, Action 6.3%

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 24.6%, Souls-like 23.7%, Third Person 10.7%, Story Rich 9%, 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 17.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Souls-like 11.5%, Third Person 8.6%, Combat 8.3%

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.

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 38.7% ★, Stealth 22.2%, Online Co-Op 7.9%, Third Person 7.1%, Action-Adventure 5.6%

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.

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 31.5%, Action RPG 18.4%, Story Rich 11.3%, Combat 11.2%, 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.

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

Why similar: Open World 17.7%, Action RPG 11.8%, Story Rich 11%, Third Person 10%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

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 32.1% ★, Historical 13.2%, Third Person 8.5%, Story Rich 8%, Combat 7.8%

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 33.2%, Open World 24.9%, Action RPG 8.6%, Third Person 7.3%, 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.

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 40%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third Person 9%, Action RPG 8%, Action 6.8%

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.

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: Ninja 43.3% ★, Violent 18.1%, Action 16.5%, Third Person 8.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%

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.

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%, Third Person 7.4%, Gore 7.2%, 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 41.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Third Person 8.2%, Stealth 8%, Action RPG 6.6%

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

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 38.1% ★, Stealth 30.1%, Co-op 5.1%, Third Person 4.9%, Action 4.4%

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.

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 35.7%, Open World 29%, Story Rich 10.7%, Third Person 8.2%, Action 5.8%

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.

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 44.4%, Action RPG 18.2%, 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.

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 32.6%, Stealth 18%, Historical 12.6%, Third Person 6.8%, Story Rich 6.1%

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 36.5%, Historical 14.5%, Stealth 14.3%, Third Person 7.8%, Story Rich 5.9%

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.

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 35.4%, Stealth 26.3%, Third Person 10.8%, Action 8.7%, Story Rich 8.2%

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 47.3%, Third Person 25.3%, Action 17%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Action-Adventure 4.3%

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%, Stealth 20.6%, Third Person 10.1%, Action 7.5%, Action RPG 7.1%

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 39.3%, Stealth 23.6%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Co-op 7.2%, Third Person 5.6%

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 41.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, Third Person 12.2%, Gore 9.5%, Combat 7.2%

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.

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: Ninja 25.8% ★, Open World 16.6%, Stealth 14.8%, Combat 6.3%, Action RPG 5.9%

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 49.3%, Third Person 10.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Action 8.5%, Gore 7.2%

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.

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 21.2% ★, Souls-like 19.1%, Open World 18.6%, Action RPG 10%, Historical 8.5%

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 49.7%, Story Rich 17.3%, Third Person 8.2%, Action RPG 7.6%, Atmospheric 5.4%

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.

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 30.1%, Story Rich 22%, Third Person 15.5%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, 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 23.8%, Ninja 11.8% ★, Souls-like 11.7%, Action RPG 11.5%, Historical 10.3%

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 33.6%, Story Rich 16.1%, Stealth 9.9%, Third Person 8.5%, Atmospheric 5.9%

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 49.1% ★, Gore 11.4%, Action 10.6%, Violent 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

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 16.9%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Third Person 12%, Adventure 8.3%

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 28.9%, Third Person 21.2%, Action-Adventure 17%, Action 10%, Atmospheric 8.5%

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 34.7%, Stealth 12.1%, Story Rich 9.3%, Action 9.3%, Third Person 8.6%

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 27.3%, Open World 16.3%, Action RPG 10.7%, Third Person 7.6%, Gore 7.4%

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 44.8%, Action RPG 10.8%, Story Rich 9.6%, Third Person 9.3%, Action 5.7%

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 36.4%, Combat 10.6%, Third Person 9.2%, Action 8.1%, Story Rich 7.8%

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 36.4%, Online Co-Op 10.4%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Action 8.1%, Story Rich 7.9%

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 33.6%, Stealth 11.4%, Story Rich 11.1%, Combat 9%, Third Person 8.4%

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 33.9%, Stealth 21.7%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Co-op 8.2%, Third Person 6.1%

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 47.8%, Story Rich 9.1%, Third Person 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

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 38.5%, Story Rich 9.4%, Third Person 8.8%, Action RPG 8.3%, Adventure 6.4%

Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!

Why similar: Open World 27.9%, Souls-like 18.2%, Action RPG 9%, Historical 8.2%, Multiplayer 7.3%

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 44.5%, Story Rich 17.3%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Third Person 6.9%, Action 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 31.2%, Story Rich 14.6%, Stealth 13.5%, Third Person 9.6%, Action-Adventure 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 31.5%, Stealth 19.5%, Third Person 13.6%, Story Rich 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

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 41.2%, Story Rich 15.3%, Action 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Third Person 8.5%

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 25.2%, Action 12%, Action RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

After the events of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, teenage Miles Morales is adjusting to his new home while following in the footsteps of his mentor, Peter Parker, as a new Spider-Man. When a fierce power struggle threatens to destroy his home, Miles must take up the mantle of Spider-Man and own it

Why similar: Open World 38.5%, Stealth 11.4%, Action 8.7%, Third Person 8.4%, Combat 7.3%

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 21.5%, Open World 12.7%, Third Person 10.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Action RPG 7.9%

The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.

Why similar: Open World 33.4%, Action RPG 15.4%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third Person 9.5%, Action 8.5%

Relive the American Revolution or experience it for the first time in Assassin's Creed® III Remastered, with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics. Also includes Assassin's Creed Liberation remastered and all solo DLC content.

Why similar: Open World 27.6%, Stealth 23.1%, Historical 14.9%, Action 8.2%, Third Person 6.9%

A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.

Why similar: Souls-like 20.7%, Open World 17.7%, Action RPG 9.7%, Combat 8.8%, Story Rich 8.8%

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 20.1%, Action RPG 18.9%, Story Rich 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%

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 44.1% ★, Stealth 34.5%, Violent 6.4%, Gore 5.7%, Action 4.7%