Games Like Red Dead Redemption

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

Why similar: Western 44.6% ★, Open World 21.2%, Story Rich 8.4%, Third-Person Shooter 6.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: The direct prequel that expands upon the open-world mechanics and narrative depth of the original game.

From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.

Why similar: Western 80.7% ★, Story Rich 5.1%, Narration 3.3%, Shooter 3.1%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style Western shooter that captures the mythic spirit of the Wild West.

When life robs Colton White of all that matters, the only thing left he can trust is his GUN. From award-winning developer, Neversoft, and accomplished screenwriter, Randall Jahnson (The Mask of Zorro, The Doors), GUN follows Colton on his quest for discovery as he seeks to exact vengeful justice on those who have wronged him.

Why similar: Western 61.2% ★, Open World 12.1%, Third-Person Shooter 7%, Classic 5.9% ★, Action 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world Western that shares the same thematic DNA and third-person gunplay as Red Dead Redemption.

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

Why similar: Open World 44.5%, Story Rich 17.3%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Third Person 6.9%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly cinematic, open-world experience with a strong focus on story and atmospheric exploration.

THE OLD WEST, 1864. In order to save their family, the McCall brothers will kill anyone who stands between them and the legendary Gold of Juarez.

Why similar: Western 75.5% ★, Open World 8.3%, Story Rich 3.7%, Action 3.5%, Shooter 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven Western shooter that focuses on the complex relationship between two outlaw brothers.

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: Zombies 23.3%, Third-Person Shooter 20.3%, Story Rich 16.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in cinematic storytelling and third-person action that mirrors the emotional weight of John Marston's journey.

An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.

Why similar: Open World 30%, Story Rich 13.8%, Third-Person Shooter 11.7%, Classic 9.5% ★, Sexual Content 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a grounded, story-rich open-world experience set in a meticulously recreated historical period.

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 38.7%, Zombies 24.9%, Third-Person Shooter 8.3%, Story Rich 8.1%, Action-Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world survival game that captures the tension of exploring a dangerous frontier while dealing with zombie-like threats.

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 30.9%, Story Rich 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Rockstar, this game features the same high-quality third-person shooting mechanics and gritty narrative style.

Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

Why similar: Western 39.5% ★, Open World 37.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Singleplayer 3%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that heavily utilizes Western tropes and themes within a post-apocalyptic setting.

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: Western 88.8% ★, Singleplayer 2.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.6%, Third Person 2.4%, Atmospheric 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical masterpiece that perfectly captures the atmosphere and aesthetic of the Old West.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a new era of the addictively unforgiving extraction shooter. In corrupted backwaters lost to history, fight back alone – or with friends – against timeless evil. Twisted monsters and other ruthless Hunters stand between you and your Bounty. Risk everything as Hunt consumes you

Why similar: Western 51.9% ★, Open World 19.9%, Zombies 11.7%, Gore 5.2%, Shooter 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, high-stakes shooter that leans into the darker, supernatural side of the Western genre.

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: Third-Person Shooter 23.3%, Story Rich 22.8%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Third Person 9.6%, Shooter 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a polished, cinematic action-adventure experience with high production values.

War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.

Why similar: Open World 25.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Third-Person Shooter 11%, Sexual Content 7.1%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-heavy crime drama that excels at period-accurate world-building and character arcs.

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 50.2%, Story Rich 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Third Person 6.4%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a vast, beautiful open world with a compelling mystery-driven narrative.

Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

Why similar: Open World 45.8%, Third-Person Shooter 14.4%, Sexual Content 12.2%, Shooter 8%, Third Person 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Rockstar's premier open-world experience that shares the same polished mechanics and satirical storytelling.

Step into the vibrant, ever-evolving world of Red Dead Online and experience life in frontier America. Chase down bounties, battle outlaw gangs and other players, hunt, fish and trade, search for exotic treasures, run Moonshine, and much more to discover in a world of astounding depth and detail.

Why similar: Western 55.4% ★, Open World 21.7%, Third-Person Shooter 8.4%, Shooter 3.8%, Story Rich 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to continue exploring the world of Red Dead in a multiplayer sandbox environment.

You're the Stranger, a mysterious bounty hunter on a mission to bag the ultimate prize. And you need that money like no one else because there is something very wrong with your health and the only way to fix it is a very costly operation.

Why similar: Western 58.1% ★, Classic 11.4% ★, Open World 6.5%, Action 5%, Third-Person Shooter 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique Western-themed adventure that features a bounty hunter protagonist and creative gameplay mechanics.

After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.

Why similar: Open World 33.1%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third-Person Shooter 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Classic 6.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: A revenge-fueled open-world crime story with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and narrative.

Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.

Why similar: Open World 54%, Third-Person Shooter 9.3%, Action 7.8%, Third Person 7.6%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world game that emphasizes vehicular combat and survival in a harsh, desolate landscape.

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 61.9%, Story Rich 11.1%, Third Person 8.6%, Action 6.1%, Action-Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an expansive open world filled with historical detail and a branching, character-driven story.

Discover the open world of Hope County, Montana, besieged by a fanatical doomsday cult. Dive into the action solo or two-player co-op in the story campaign, use a vast arsenal of weapons and allies, and free Hope County from Joseph Seed and his cult.

Why similar: Open World 42.7%, Story Rich 15%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Atmospheric 6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an open-world sandbox experience with a strong sense of place and rural atmosphere.

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.3%, Story Rich 16.9%, Action 12.5%, Third Person 12.3%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, cinematic action-adventure game that focuses on survival and character development.

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 30%, Story Rich 24.7%, Action 9.9%, Third Person 9.6%, Gore 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional, story-driven action game that features a father-son dynamic reminiscent of the Marston family struggle.

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 46.7%, Story Rich 18%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Nudity 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for open-world storytelling and immersive world-building.

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 47.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Third-Person Shooter 7.6%, Third Person 6.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, story-rich open-world game that focuses on crime and undercover investigation.

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: Open World 35.7%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Story Rich 14.5%, Third-Person Shooter 11.3%, Third Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world tactical game that offers immense freedom and cinematic storytelling.

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 52.9%, Story Rich 13.5%, Third Person 10.5%, Action 9.8%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished open-world action game with fluid combat and a dark, atmospheric setting.

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 23.5%, Story Rich 19.4%, Open World 12.9%, Third Person 9.7%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game with a strong focus on atmosphere and supernatural mystery.

The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.

Why similar: Open World 43.2%, Shooter 32.4%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A shooter that utilizes a stylized Western aesthetic and features a vast, open-world structure.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: It’s the early ’90s. After a couple of cops frame him for homicide, Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.

Why similar: Open World 30.3%, Third-Person Shooter 16.5%, Sexual Content 10.7%, Classic 7.2% ★, Story Rich 6.2%

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.1%, Story Rich 25.2%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Third Person 10.4%, Action 6.2%

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: Third-Person Shooter 24.9%, Story Rich 18.7%, Open World 17%, Third Person 8.2%, Shooter 8.1%

Welcome to the 1980s. From the decade of big hair and pastel suits comes the story of one man's rise to the top of the criminal pile. Grand Theft Auto returns with Tommy Vercetti’s tale of betrayal and revenge in a neon-soaked tropical town full of excess and brimming with possibilities.

Why similar: Open World 31.1%, Third-Person Shooter 22.5%, Action-Adventure 9%, Third Person 6.4%, Sexual Content 5.7%

It all starts in Liberty City. With revolutionary freedom to go anywhere and jack anyone, Grand Theft Auto III puts the center of the criminal underworld at your fingertips, if you have enough guts to take it.

Why similar: Open World 34.9%, Third-Person Shooter 26.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Third Person 8%, Action 6.5%

Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.

Why similar: Open World 44.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Third Person 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6%

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

Why similar: Open World 25.6%, Story Rich 17.5%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Third Person 9.4%, Action 9.4%

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: Third-Person Shooter 27.5%, Story Rich 22.5%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Action 8.7%

Call of Juarez is an epic adventure western themed FPS game. The player alternately assumes the roles of two distinct, antagonistic characters: a sneaking fugitive Billy and his hunter the reverend Ray.

Why similar: Western 79.9% ★, Action 3.4%, Shooter 3.1%, Open World 2.8%, Classic 2.3% ★

It’s 1930. After an inadvertent brush with the mafia, cabdriver Tommy Angelo is reluctantly thrust into the world of organized crime. Initially, he is uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, but soon the rewards become too big to ignore.

Why similar: Open World 25.9%, Classic 20.5% ★, Story Rich 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Third-Person Shooter 8.9%

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: Classic 27.7% ★, Third-Person Shooter 24.6%, Story Rich 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Action 7.7%

Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before, faithfully remastered and optimized for PC.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 45.7%, Shooter 17%, Third Person 15.8%, Action 12.2%, Gore 4.8%

The frontier of Deadrock Redemption 2 is an immersive Open World RPG on the edge of a gun barrel and temptation hides behind every saloon door. In DR2, you step into the boots of Colt Dawson, a weary gunslinger searching for a second chance in a land that’s forgotten the meaning of mercy.

Why similar: Western 40.9% ★, Open World 14.1%, Third-Person Shooter 10%, Story Rich 7.7%, Sexual Content 6%

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 34.2%, Story Rich 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Third-Person Shooter 6.2%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Embark on an epic journey into the heart of the Wild West with "Deadrock Redemption," an open-world RPG that seamlessly blends captivating storytelling, deep character interactions, and an expansive 3D world waiting to be explored.

Why similar: Western 44.4% ★, Open World 24.2%, Sexual Content 9.8%, Story Rich 8.9%, Nudity 5.2%

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 45.5%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Action 10.6%, Third Person 8%, Gore 7.4%

You are Frank West. A hard-edged photojournalist hellbent on investigating the mystery at Willamette Mall. It's swarming with zombies. You have 72 hours. Chop 'till you drop!

Why similar: Zombies 33.5%, Open World 22.3%, Classic 13.3% ★, Gore 6.7%, Third Person 6.2%

Shoot your way to vengeance as the infamous undead gunslinger Quinn del Ramo. In this weird wild west, experience a story-driven action-packed adventure with bullets, magic, and betrayal.

Why similar: Western 63.2% ★, Third-Person Shooter 13.3%, Story Rich 4.9%, Action 4.7%, Shooter 4.2%

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 24%, Classic 23.3% ★, Story Rich 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Action 8.5%

Themed Wild Western game with anime girls.

Why similar: Western 35.3% ★, Sexual Content 13.9%, Nudity 9.2%, Third-Person Shooter 9.1%, Action 7%

Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez all have one thing in common - they live in the worst city in America. Liberty City worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.

Why similar: Open World 49.1%, Third-Person Shooter 13.8%, Classic 8.2% ★, Third Person 6.9%, Action 6.7%

Get ready for the good, the bad, and the even worse. As Marshall James Anderson, you'll face a horde of ornery, gun-slinging outlaws. You'll shoot your way through a twisted plot of greed and revenge. You'll arm yourself with firearms, as well as your wits.

Why similar: Western 67.2% ★, Classic 13.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 7%, Action 6.3%, Shooter 4.7%

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 43.4%, Story Rich 15.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Third Person 7.1%

Embark on an exciting journey with a group of bandits who have been having a lot of bad luck lately... Shootouts, duels, diversions and the atmosphere of the wild but beautiful west await you.

Why similar: Western 50.4% ★, Third-Person Shooter 16.5%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Story Rich 6.2%, Action 6.2%

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.2%, Action-Adventure 16%, Story Rich 11.2%, Third Person 10.9%, Action 9.2%

Bully tells the story of mischievous 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he goes through the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence. Beat the jocks at dodge ball, play pranks on the preppies, save the nerds, kiss the girl and navigate the social hierarchy in the worst school around.

Why similar: Open World 43.2%, Classic 14.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Third Person 7.6%, Story Rich 7%

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Open World 47.1%, Story Rich 18.5%, Third Person 8.4%, Third-Person Shooter 6.9%, Atmospheric 4.6%