Games Like The Last of Us™ Part I

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: Post-apocalyptic 18.7%, Third-Person Shooter 17.3%, Story Rich 9.5%, Emotional 8.1%, Horror 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It directly continues Joel and Ellie's world with similarly devastating character drama, stealth-driven combat, scavenging, and brutal infected encounters.

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: Zombies 23.6%, Post-apocalyptic 18.7%, Survival 11.5%, Third-Person Shooter 8.1%, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its zombie-infested Pacific Northwest, improvised weapons, scavenging, stealth, and vulnerable protagonist make it a strong action-survival counterpart.

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.8%, Emotional 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Third Person 13.4%, Thriller 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic sequel pairs an emotional sibling story with stealth, crafting, resource pressure, and overwhelming swarms in a grim ruined world.

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 19.6%, Zombies 17.1%, Survival Horror 13.5%, Horror 10.7%, Cinematic 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines polished over-the-shoulder shooting, inventory management, tense horror set pieces, and a rescue-driven story.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.9%, Survival Horror 16.5%, Horror 15.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This survival-horror remake delivers oppressive atmosphere, limited resources, dismemberment-focused combat, and a personal story of loss.

A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

Why similar: Zombies 31.5%, Survival Horror 18.5%, Horror 12.2%, Third Person 8.7%, Survival 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its zombie apocalypse setting, careful resource management, environmental storytelling, and relentless tension closely match the survival side of The Last of Us.

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Story Rich 25.1%, Third Person 12%, Emotional 10.5%, Horror 10%, Survival 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A more stealth-focused but deeply emotional escort adventure about protecting family through a hostile, plague-ravaged world.

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.2%, Horror 15.9%, Third-Person Shooter 13.6%, Zombies 11.9%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its semi-open nightmare environments reward stealth, scavenging, crafting, and careful third-person survival-horror combat while anchoring the action in a father's search for his daughter.

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 31.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, Survival 11.6%, Horror 10.1%, Shooter 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This story-led journey through a ruined Russia blends scarce ammunition, stealth, crafting, dangerous mutants, and a close-knit group of companions.

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes.

Why similar: Zombies 26.4%, Post-apocalyptic 22.8%, Story Rich 19.7%, Horror 14.8%, Third Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers one of gaming's strongest zombie-apocalypse relationships, centered on protecting a child amid painful moral decisions.

Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23%, Survival Horror 16.3%, Horror 12.6%, Shooter 10%, Cinematic 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A bleak, character-focused sci-fi horror story with brutal melee-and-gun combat, scarce resources, and detailed third-person presentation.

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 20.8%, Story Rich 15.2%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Cinematic 14%, Third Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Naughty Dog's cinematic pacing, expressive character relationships, third-person shooting, stealth options, and polished set pieces.

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.5%, Horror 17%, Story Rich 15.3%, Cinematic 11.6%, Third Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more psychological than action-driven, it delivers a mature grief-filled story and oppressive survival-horror exploration.

First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.

Why similar: Zombies 28.9%, Survival Horror 18.4%, Post-apocalyptic 17.8%, Horror 12.6%, Survival 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its infected open city emphasizes desperate scavenging, melee survival, nighttime terror, and the constant pressure of a collapsing society.

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure game inspired by the critically acclaimed blockbuster movie franchise. Survive in silence.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.6%, Survival Horror 17.6%, Thriller 15.9%, Horror 12.1%, Emotional 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its vulnerable protagonist and sound-based stealth make every attempt to move through its post-apocalyptic world feel tense and personal.

Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.

Why similar: Zombies 27%, Survival Horror 16.3%, Third-Person Shooter 14.7%, Horror 12.6%, Third Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast-paced escape through a devastated, zombie-filled city retains the close-quarters survival pressure and cinematic pacing of The Last of Us.

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: Post-apocalyptic 22.7%, Cinematic 18.2%, Story Rich 15.6%, Third Person 8.6%, Third-Person Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its contemplative post-apocalyptic America, emotional narrative, harsh journeys, and focus on reconnecting isolated survivors offer a very different but resonant survival road-trip.

The dead have risen and civilization has fallen. Now it's up to you to gather survivors, scavenge for resources and build a community in a post-apocalyptic world – a world where you define what it means to survive in this ultimate zombie survival simulation.

Why similar: Zombies 40.2%, Survival 26.2%, Post-apocalyptic 17.8%, Third Person 5.5%, Horror 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the practical side of surviving a zombie apocalypse through scavenging runs, scarce supplies, community management, and permanent loss.

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

Why similar: Cinematic 23.8%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Story Rich 13.9%, Emotional 13.4%, Third Person 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its character-first storytelling, companion-driven travels, cinematic presentation, and weighty third-person action appeal to players who value The Last of Us' dramatic side.

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: Story Rich 26.6%, Third Person 18.2%, Emotional 14.4%, Violent 10.7%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs a restrained, emotionally charged parent-and-child story with cinematic third-person combat, exploration, and a dangerous world.

Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.8%, Horror 17.8%, Zombies 13.5%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Survival 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This punishing third-person survival-horror game emphasizes limited resources, improvised traps, stealth, and grotesque infected threats.

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: Post-apocalyptic 36.7%, Story Rich 21.4%, Third Person 15.3%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its overgrown post-collapse world, strong heroine, stealthy third-person combat, and discovery of humanity's past make it a lighter but fitting adventure.

Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.

Why similar: Zombies 24.1%, Survival Horror 23.1%, Horror 15.8%, Story Rich 9.8%, Survival 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person perspective differs, but its resource tension, memorable horror encounters, and desperate rescue story make it a compelling survival-horror alternative.

Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

Why similar: Zombies 20.6%, Third-Person Shooter 19%, Survival Horror 16.2%, Horror 9.8%, Cinematic 9.6%

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: Emotional 19%, Cinematic 17%, Third Person 14.8%, Horror 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a somber, story-heavy third-person adventure built around a devoted pair of protagonists, difficult choices, and dangerous supernatural encounters.

World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.

Why similar: Zombies 38.9%, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Survival Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: For players seeking more infected combat, it offers intense third-person shooting against enormous zombie hordes across devastated cities.

Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 37.9%, Story Rich 16.6%, Third Person 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This post-apocalyptic third-person adventure centers on an evolving partnership, traversal, and cinematic combat in a world reclaimed by nature.

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

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 39.1%, Survival 13.8%, Third Person 10.6%, Third-Person Shooter 10.3%, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This harsh open-world wasteland adventure focuses on scavenging, upgrading survival tools, brutal combat, and navigating a collapsed civilization.

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: Post-apocalyptic 31.8%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Third Person 16.7%, Story Rich 13.7%, Emotional 12.9%

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Survival Horror 28.7%, Horror 26.4%, Story Rich 19.4%, Atmospheric 11%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative horror experience explores identity, grief, and humanity's survival after catastrophe with the same somber emotional weight, though with minimal combat.

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: Story Rich 26.9%, Third Person 18.8%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Action 9.2%, Violent 9%

Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death.

Why similar: Horror 26.5%, Cinematic 19%, Story Rich 14.4%, Third Person 12%, Emotional 10.9%

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: Post-apocalyptic 38.2%, Story Rich 18.9%, Third Person 15.1%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Action 6.5%

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: Third-Person Shooter 22.9%, Post-apocalyptic 22.2%, Emotional 13.3%, Third Person 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

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 46.2%, Post-apocalyptic 16.7%, Third Person 14.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This post-apocalyptic third-person adventure combines exploration and shooting with a meaningful bond between its heroine and robotic companions.

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 34.9%, Story Rich 25.9%, Emotional 17.6%, Third Person 6.4%, Atmospheric 4.1%

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: Zombies 23.1%, Third-Person Shooter 19.8%, Story Rich 17.1%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Shooter 8.4%

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 25.9%, Story Rich 20%, Emotional 14.5%, Thriller 9.5%, Horror 8.8%

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 27.5%, Emotional 25.2%, Cinematic 20.8%, Third Person 15.4%, Adventure 4.1%

Life is Strange: Before the Storm returns with remastered visuals across characters & environments.

Why similar: Story Rich 23.1%, Emotional 22.4%, Cinematic 20.9%, Third Person 18.7%, Action 5.6%

A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

Why similar: Zombies 36.4%, Post-apocalyptic 29.1%, Horror 14.3%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Adventure 4%

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: Story Rich 27.7%, Third Person 22%, Action-Adventure 21%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 7.8%

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 51.5%, Shooter 18.5%, Horror 10.5%, Action 8.7%, Atmospheric 5.7%

Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

Why similar: Horror 33.9%, Story Rich 15.8%, Thriller 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.3%, 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: Third Person 25.7%, Story Rich 20.8%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 11.8%

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: Action-Adventure 24.2%, Story Rich 21.8%, Third Person 20%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 8.8%

Command Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie cop who stumbles onto the carnage reporting for his first duty, or play as Claire Redfield, desperately searching for her missing brother. Cutting edge 3-D accelerated graphics that create a terrifying, photo-realistic experience.

Why similar: Zombies 22.4%, Survival Horror 19.4%, Third-Person Shooter 12.8%, Survival 12.1%, Horror 11.5%

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: Third-Person Shooter 25.1%, Story Rich 24.4%, Shooter 16.7%, Third Person 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Survive the zombie apocalypse and make humanity's last stand in this three-game legacy bundle, revamped for modern hardware. Explore, build, and survive for as long as you can in The Last Stand, The Last Stand 2, and The Last Stand: Union City.

Why similar: Zombies 30.9%, Post-apocalyptic 29.2%, Survival 14.7%, Violent 8.5%, Atmospheric 5.6%

BECOME THE BEAST. SURVIVE THE NIGHT. A terrifying new chapter in the Dying Light universe begins. As Kyle Crane, explore the vast and unpredictable wilderness, uncover a deadly evolution of the infected, and learn to control the beastly powers awakening inside you.

Why similar: Zombies 34.7%, Post-apocalyptic 21%, Horror 14.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

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: Cinematic 22.9%, Third-Person Shooter 22.3%, Story Rich 13.1%, Survival 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

Sofie: The Echoes™ is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure where you guide Sofie, a determined mother, through combat, exploration, and puzzles in a dark world, unraveling secrets in a quest to save her family.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 18.4%, Thriller 12.9%, Cinematic 12%, Zombies 11.3%, Emotional 9.1%

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 21.1%, Survival Horror 19%, Thriller 12.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Third Person 10.8%

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Zombies 28.6%, Survival Horror 22.5%, Horror 13.6%, Survival 8.4%, Third Person 5.7%

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 22.1%, Cinematic 16.6%, Emotional 11.8%, Story Rich 11.8%, Shooter 10%

The Left Behind is a solo and co-op post-apocalyptic survival game. Explore a typical Dutch open-world landscape at daytime and beware of hordes of enemies coming in at night. Loot and hunt to survive. Each night, the game becomes increasingly challenging. How long will you survive?

Why similar: Zombies 21.9%, Third-Person Shooter 20.2%, Post-apocalyptic 19.7%, Horror 8.3%, Third Person 8.3%

Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 34.2%, Survival 19.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Cinematic 10.5%, Story Rich 9.3%

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.9%, Post-apocalyptic 18.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Horror 8.3%

Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.9%, Zombies 21.2%, Horror 19.8%, Survival 8.4%, Story Rich 6.4%