Games Like Quantum Break

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

Why similar: 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: From the same studio, it delivers the closest mix of reality-bending powers, paranormal sci-fi mystery, and stylish third-person combat.

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: Episodic 18% ★, Story Rich 16.4%, Third Person 16.2%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Cinematic 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Another Remedy thriller with a tightly paced, cinematic single-player campaign, episodic structure, and an eerie reality-warping story.

FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...

Why similar: Time Manipulation 47.6% ★, Time Travel 12.6% ★, Sci-fi 12%, Action 6.5%, Bullet Time 6.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its linear sci-fi shooter campaign revolves around manipulating time in combat and puzzle-like encounters, making it one of the closest mechanical matches.

No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Time 20% ★, Cinematic 15.3%, Story Rich 10%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: If you love Quantum Break's cinematic third-person gunplay and slow-motion firefights, this scratches that same blockbuster-action itch even without the sci-fi angle.

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Why similar: Cinematic 29.5%, Story Rich 22.5%, Choices Matter 20%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Third Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It leans more interactive drama than shooter, but the cinematic presentation, branching choices, and supernatural sci-fi narrative echo Quantum Break's story-forward design.

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: Sci-fi 24.7%, Third Person 21%, Story Rich 18.6%, Action 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven futuristic action game about memory manipulation, conspiracies, and stylish third-person combat that hits a similar sci-fi-thriller tone.

DEATHLOOP is a next-gen FPS from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored. In DEATHLOOP, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 59.1% ★, Story Rich 11.9%, Action 10.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It trades Quantum Break's time fracture for a time loop, but the blend of stylish action, sci-fi storytelling, and temporal experimentation is a strong fit.

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Cinematic 31.1%, Story Rich 22.5%, Choices Matter 21.3%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Third Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: For players who loved the branching TV-like storytelling and choice consequences, Detroit offers another slick, cinematic sci-fi thriller.

Master time to become the ultimate weapon! Dr. Aiden Krone has made a Time Jump across the space-time continuum - a reckless act with frightening consequences. Now, a disturbing alternate reality has evolved within the bleak and rain-soaked Alpha District.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 54.9% ★, Sci-fi 11.3%, Bullet Time 8.9% ★, Time Travel 8.6% ★, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its core hook is using time-slow, time-stop, and time-rewind powers in combat, making it a direct match for Quantum Break's temporal power fantasy.

Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 22.5% ★, Episodic 20.2% ★, Time Travel 17.6% ★, Story Rich 13.5%, Choices Matter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: If Quantum Break's choices and time themes hooked you more than the shooting, this is one of Steam's best narrative-driven time-manipulation stories.

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 26.5%, Third Person 21.7%, Action 17.1%, Cinematic 12.5%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: A more action-heavy Alan Wake spin-off that keeps the Remedy pacing, episodic vibe, and reality-bending combat.

Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.6%, Bullet Time 22.8% ★, Story Rich 11.8%, Action 9.3%, Third Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This earlier Remedy hit delivers the same kind of tightly scripted, atmospheric third-person action that helped define Quantum Break's feel.

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 22%, Cinematic 15.7%, Story Rich 14.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Choices Matter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Though lighter in tone, it's another polished, story-driven third-person sci-fi campaign built around cinematic set pieces and character banter.

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.3%, Sci-fi 18.6%, Action 11.5%, Story Rich 10.4%, Third Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy third-person sci-fi shooter with squad combat and a mechanical-apocalypse backdrop that overlaps well with Quantum Break's blockbuster feel.

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a violent, film-noir love story. Dark, tragic and intense, the in-depth story is a thrill-ride of shocking twists and revelations. Love hurts.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Time 22.1% ★, Story Rich 10.6%, Action 9.9%, Cinematic 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Remedy's own third-person action classic shares the same focus on cinematic pacing, stylized slow-motion shooting, and moody storytelling.

SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 57.1% ★, Bullet Time 24.1% ★, Action 8.1%, Shooter 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It distills the 'time moves when you move' concept into pure combat design, offering a brilliant but much more abstract take on temporal action.

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Sci-fi 23.3%, Story Rich 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Action 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its futuristic conspiracy story and augmented-combat toolkit appeal if you want more grounded sci-fi intrigue after Quantum Break.

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

Why similar: Bullet Time 44.5% ★, Action 14.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its slow-motion gunfights, conspiracy plot, and tense supernatural atmosphere feel like a darker first-person cousin to Quantum Break.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.8%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Bullet Time 13.8% ★, Third Person 11.3%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: For the most explosive side of Quantum Break, Vanquish delivers hyper-stylized sci-fi shooting and movement in a tightly paced campaign.

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 35.7%, Story Rich 22.6%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cerebral sci-fi thriller with powers, atmosphere, and a reality-bending story, even if it approaches them through immersive-sim systems instead of linear shooter action.

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 43.7%, Sci-fi 19.8%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps choices for roguelike structure, but the mysterious sci-fi narrative and kinetic third-person combat capture a similar high-concept feel.

The long-awaited third game in the groundbreaking SUPERHOT franchise - MIND CONTROL DELETE gives you more insight into the world of SUPERHOT, more story, more signature gameplay. Keep dancing the slow-motion ballet of destruction for so much longer than ever before.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 50.1% ★, Bullet Time 19.6% ★, Cinematic 13.3%, Shooter 6.7%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It expands SUPERHOT's time-bending combat loop, though it remains far more minimalist and arcade-like than Quantum Break.

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Action 33.4%, Sci-fi 33.2%, Shooter 20.4%, Singleplayer 7.3%, Third-Person Shooter 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short but flashy sci-fi shooter that mixes guns, melee, and time-stopping abilities into set-piece-heavy combat.

From creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime comes the ReCore: Definitive Edition, an action-adventure crafted for a new generation. As one of the last humans, forge friendships with robotic companions and lead them on an epic adventure through a dynamic world.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 48.5%, Action 18.9%, Third Person 17.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person sci-fi combat, lonely futuristic world, and focused single-player structure make it a good fit for Quantum Break's action-adventure side.

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: Story Rich 32.4%, Action 19.6%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Stealth 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural abilities, stealth-or-action freedom, and standout time-related mission make it a great pick for players who want powers woven into narrative action.

Think in reverse. Outsmart the impossible. A mind-bending first-person adventure where you solve ingenious and complex puzzles by rewinding objects through time.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 58.1% ★, Sci-fi 16.2%, Story Rich 15.4%, Atmospheric 5%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It's a puzzle game rather than a shooter, but its clever time-reversal mechanics and sci-fi setting make it a strong pick for the temporal side of Quantum Break.

Combining an atmospheric, psychological thriller narrative with paranormal psychic abilities, stealthy exploration and intense shooter action, Second Sight brings a new dimension to stealth action games, giving players control of a character endowed with incredible psychic abilities.

Why similar: Action 47.1%, Third-Person Shooter 35.8%, Story Rich 14.6%, Stealth 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This overlooked psychic thriller mixes third-person shooting, supernatural powers, and a conspiracy narrative in a way Quantum Break fans often appreciate.

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: Story Rich 26.8%, Third Person 25.5%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This supernatural mystery lacks the gunplay, but its atmospheric investigation and otherworldly story should click with fans of Quantum Break's thriller side.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.

Why similar: Episodic 32.3% ★, Story Rich 20.6%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Third Person 6.5%

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: Bullet Time 38.1% ★, Action 22.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like the original, it blends sci-fi spectacle, paranormal tension, and slow-motion firefights in a story-driven campaign.

Causal Loop is a narrative puzzler that blends mind-bending mechanics with a rich sci-fi story about time, consequence, and survival. Solve intricate puzzles by using the signature “echo” mechanic to record, replay, and interact with up to three versions of your past self. Can you break the loop?

Why similar: Time Manipulation 48.2% ★, Story Rich 16.1%, Sci-fi 16%, Action 7.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 43% ★, Third Person 25.1%, Action 21.9%, Adventure 6.5%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A brisk action game built around rewinding time and creating temporal clones, making it one of the more direct time-power alternatives.

A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?

Why similar: Story Rich 20.6%, Time Travel 17.3% ★, Cinematic 16.5%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%

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 44.1%, Action 15.6%, Third Person 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Shooter 5.9%

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 33.4%, Cinematic 24.7%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%

Experience the mind bending power of single player cooperation. Project Temporality is a third person action/puzzle game built around the concept of allowing the player to play with time. Thanks to our propriety engine Sparta 3D we make the fourth dimension as available as the other three.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 69.1% ★, Action 13%, Third Person 9.6%, Adventure 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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: Story Rich 24%, Third Person 24%, Action 15.7%, Adventure 8.7%, Shooter 6.3%

Lose track of what’s real. Commit yourself, body and mind. Confront the evocative, elegantly brutal world of SUPERHOT VR. Enemies pouring into the room from all sides, dozens of bullets coursing through the air... Wait. Something seems different in here...

Why similar: Time Manipulation 40.9% ★, Bullet Time 17.7% ★, Cinematic 15.8%, Sci-fi 8%, Shooter 6.4%

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: Cinematic 22%, Story Rich 15.1%, Third-Person Shooter 12.9%, Third Person 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 9%

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but when a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job...

Why similar: Sci-fi 28.8%, Story Rich 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Action 12.1%, Stealth 5.9%

STAKES. GUNS. SLOW-MO. Fight werewolves and vampires in a reality-shifting motel. Dive through barricades to escape the grasp of evil puppets. Destroy the villain you loved. A new, third-person love letter to classic shooters. Neo-noir never looked so good.

Why similar: Bullet Time 27.2% ★, Third-Person Shooter 21%, Cinematic 20.6%, Story Rich 7.6%, Third Person 7.3%

Step into the unknown and embark on an epic, time travel adventure, completely re-imagined. Introducing Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, a remake of the critically acclaimed VR adventure game - Wanderer. There’s no telling where you’ll go and who you’ll become as you unravel the mysteries of time.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 45.6% ★, Time Travel 24.2% ★, Story Rich 12.8%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Action 5.6%

Time Rift is a fast-paced puzzle-shooter. You’re a hacker-turned-security tester, but your skills will only get you so far - to take down global megacorp VaultCo, you’ll have to manipulate the flow of time!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 73% ★, Sci-fi 12.9%, Action 5.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%, Shooter 3.4%

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: Story Rich 26.5%, Choices Matter 23.7%, Cinematic 20.8%, Third Person 14.2%, Action 5.4%

A Night in Berlin is a narrative-driven third-person shooter featuring brutal fast-paced gameplay in a dark and atmospheric world.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 37.1% ★, Third-Person Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Time 16.1% ★, Third Person 10.2%, Shooter 6.3%

XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 44% ★, Time Travel 22.7% ★, Sci-fi 10.3%, Third Person 7.9%, Story Rich 6.1%

The classic first person shooter from Crytek is back with the action-packed gameplay, sandbox world, and thrilling epic battles you loved the first time around – now with remastered graphics optimized for a new generation of hardware.

Why similar: Cinematic 26.6%, Sci-fi 22.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 13.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Experience the single-player experience from the iconic first-person shooter, Crysis 3, optimized to take advantage of today's hardware in Crysis 3 Remastered.

Why similar: Sci-fi 36.7%, Shooter 25.9%, Action 22.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Deus Ex: The Fall is set in 2027– a golden era for science, technology and human augmentation, but also a time of great social divide and global conspiracy. Powerful corporations have seized control from governments and command the drug supply needed by augmented humans to survive.

Why similar: Episodic 32.1% ★, Sci-fi 27.2%, Action 16.8%, Shooter 5.4%, Stealth 4.9%

An interactive thriller about a man trapped in a time loop. Featuring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 43% ★, Time Travel 28.9% ★, Story Rich 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%, Adventure 3.3%

ECHOPLEX is a time-bending puzzle platformer with a full-motion video story. Trapped in a mysterious looping simulation, you are followed by an “Echo” -- a duplicate of yourself who repeats everything you do.

Why similar: Sci-fi 22.9%, Story Rich 20.9%, Action 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Story Rich 27.9%, Third Person 23.7%, Choices Matter 16.1%, Action 11%, Atmospheric 9.7%

An FPS where you can freeze time. Gunfights, 90-car pileups, and giant robots in slow motion. Make your own levels. From the award-winning creators of Aaaaa! and Drunken Robot Pornography.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 46.2% ★, Bullet Time 22.3% ★, Action 15.9%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Shooter 6.2%

Terminator: Resistance, is a first-person shooter set during the 'Future War' scenario that was only glimpsed at in the iconic films, 'THE TERMINATOR' and 'T2: JUDGMENT DAY'. The machines are destined to lose, but at what cost?

Why similar: Sci-fi 19%, Story Rich 17.4%, Choices Matter 16%, Cinematic 12%, Action 8.2%

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.4%, Story Rich 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Action 12.6%, Shooter 12.2%

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: Cinematic 23.6%, Story Rich 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Third Person 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%

Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.

Why similar: Action 20.9%, Story Rich 19%, Shooter 17.7%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Atmospheric 8.7%