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 17.5%, Third-Person Shooter 16.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, Emotional 8%, Horror 7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the direct continuation of Part we, carrying over the same stealth-shooter survival gameplay, brutal tone, and intensely character-driven storytelling.

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 23.7%, Post-apocalyptic 19.2%, Survival 12.1%, Third-Person Shooter 8.3%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person zombie survival, scavenging, crafting, and lonely ride through a collapsed America make it one of the closest overall matches in both mechanics and atmosphere.

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 23.9%, Emotional 16.7%, Drama 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like The Last of Us, it centers on a desperate, emotional journey through a ravaged world with stealth, scarce resources, and a strong companion dynamic.

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 20.1%, Zombies 17.4%, Survival Horror 13.9%, Horror 11%, Cinematic 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its tight over-the-shoulder combat, high-pressure encounters, inventory management, and escort-style story beats strongly echo The Last of Us at its most action-heavy.

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 24.6%, Survival Horror 16.9%, Horror 15.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: This remake offers the same kind of tense resource management, brutal third-person combat, and constant dread, just in sci-fi horror instead of post-apocalypse.

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 26.2%, Third Person 12.7%, Emotional 11.3%, Horror 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a similarly grim escort-driven survival adventure built around stealth, vulnerability, and a protective bond between its leads.

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 21.4%, Story Rich 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Cinematic 14.3%, Third Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: From the same studio lineage, it shares Naughty Dog's cinematic pacing, polished third-person action, and character-focused set-piece storytelling.

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 32.7%, Survival Horror 19.3%, Horror 12.8%, Third Person 9.1%, Survival 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its methodical survival-horror pacing, ammo scarcity, and grounded fight-or-flight tension line up well with The Last of Us' harsher moments.

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 32.2%, Survival 12.1%, Story Rich 12%, Horror 10.4%, Shooter 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Although first-person, it nails the same blend of post-apocalyptic travel, scavenging, desperate combat, and human storytelling in a ruined world.

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

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.1%, Survival Horror 16.3%, Horror 12.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Cinematic 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its close-quarters brutality, oppressive presentation, and slow, survival-focused pacing appeal to players who want The Last of Us with more horror emphasis.

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 24.4%, Horror 17.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, Cinematic 12.4%, Third Person 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps action for psychological horror, but the bleak mood, intimate storytelling, and oppressive sense of human tragedy are a strong tonal match.

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 19.9%, Horror 16.9%, Third-Person Shooter 14%, Zombies 12.1%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes stealth, crafting, third-person shooting, and survival-horror exploration in a way that feels very close to The Last of Us' core loop.

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 17.7%, Survival Horror 16%, Thriller 15.1%, Horror 11%, Emotional 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its stealth-first survival, constant vulnerability, and focus on staying alive in a world shaped by lethal creatures recalls The Last of Us' most tense sequences.

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 27.8%, Survival Horror 17.3%, Third-Person Shooter 15.3%, Horror 13.1%, Third Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It leans a bit more action-heavy, but the mix of infected chaos, third-person shooting, and survival pressure is still very compatible with The Last of Us fans.

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

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the horror and survival elements, yet its polished third-person combat and cinematic, serious single-player storytelling scratch a similar prestige-game itch.

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 22.4%, Cinematic 18.6%, Story Rich 15.5%, Third Person 8.8%, Third-Person Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is much slower and more meditative, but its lonely traversal, post-collapse America, and emotionally heavy storytelling resonate with The Last of Us fans.

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

Why similar: Cinematic 21.9%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Emotional 12.4%, Story Rich 11.9%, Third Person 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like its predecessor, it delivers polished linear action, strong character bonds, and a high-end cinematic presentation that will appeal to story-focused Last of Us players.

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 19.7%, Horror 17.9%, Zombies 13.3%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Survival 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its oppressive tone, limited resources, stealthy survival, and brutal third-person horror combat make it a strong fit for players who liked The Last of Us' darker 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 29.4%, Third Person 20.7%, Emotional 16.4%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its tight, cinematic single-player design and emotionally driven guardian-and-child relationship make it a great adjacent recommendation.

It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 34.2%, Horror 11.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Shooter 10%, Survival 10%

Why You'll Like It: This is another excellent post-apocalyptic survival shooter with scarce supplies, strong atmosphere, and a serious narrative tone.

In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 34.7%, Horror 12.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Survival Horror 10%, Shooter 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same grim, survivalist feeling of moving through a fallen world where every encounter and bullet matters.

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 38.5%, Story Rich 18.5%, Third Person 15.5%, Action 6.6%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the same post-collapse exploration and tactical third-person combat for players who want more scale without losing story focus.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 16.9%, Third Person 14.8%, Survival 14.4%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It builds on Tomb Raider's survival-action formula with stronger exploration, crafting, and cinematic third-person combat that should feel familiar.

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 21.2%, Third Person 15.5%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its post-apocalyptic setting, stealthy combat, crafting, and serious narrative make it a good fit if you want a bigger open-world spin on some of the same ideas.

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 21.1%, Third-Person Shooter 19.9%, Survival Horror 16.3%, Cinematic 10.2%, Horror 10.1%

RE Revelations 2 continues the series acclaimed essential survival horror experience, while uncovering startling truths.

Why similar: Zombies 29%, Third-Person Shooter 15.3%, Survival Horror 15.3%, Horror 12.4%, Survival 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its partner-based survival-horror structure, resource tension, and third-person combat make it a solid fit for fans of Joel-and-Ellie-style dynamics.

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 25.4%, Story Rich 24.1%, Shooter 16.6%, Third Person 10.6%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: For players who most loved The Last of Us' grounded performances and emotional journey, this offers another rich, character-first third-person story adventure.

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 25.4%, Post-apocalyptic 23.3%, Story Rich 19.7%, Horror 15.3%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gameplay is very different, but few games match The Last of Us so well in terms of zombie-apocalypse emotion, hard choices, and surrogate-family themes.

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 28.5%, Survival Horror 18.5%, Post-apocalyptic 17.8%, Horror 12.7%, Survival 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: If you want more infected-filled scavenging and desperate survival in a collapsed world, this is a strong zombie-focused alternative despite the first-person view.

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: Cinematic 19.9%, Third-Person Shooter 17.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.6%, Story Rich 10.5%, Emotional 8.8%

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%, Third Person 16.8%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Emotional 13.5%, Story Rich 13.4%

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 23.8%, Cinematic 16.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, Third Person 11.2%, Emotional 10.3%

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 38.9%, Survival 14%, Third Person 10.7%, Third-Person Shooter 10.3%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It trades infected for wasteland raiders, but its scavenging, harsh survival tone, and lonely post-apocalyptic travel make it a worthwhile lower-ranked match.

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

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

Why similar: Cinematic 22.2%, Third-Person Shooter 21.5%, Story Rich 12.3%, Survival 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

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 24.7%, Story Rich 18.9%, Emotional 14.4%, Thriller 9.6%, Horror 8.1%

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 22.8%, Emotional 21.9%, Cinematic 18%, Drama 15.5%, Third Person 13.3%

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 36.7%, Story Rich 26.5%, Emotional 19.3%, Third Person 6.9%, Atmospheric 4.5%

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 50.1%, Shooter 19%, Horror 10.6%, Action 8.8%, Atmospheric 5.9%

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: Story Rich 27.4%, Third Person 22.4%, Action-Adventure 21.1%, Action 10%, Adventure 7.6%

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 25.9%, Story Rich 20.2%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 12%

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 20.2%, Cinematic 15.5%, Emotional 11.3%, Story Rich 10.6%, Drama 9.3%

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 24.7%, Story Rich 20.8%, Third Person 20.7%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 8.6%

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 25.3%, Survival Horror 24.8%, Horror 16.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Survival 9.3%

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 35.3%, Story Rich 16.1%, Thriller 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

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 35.9%, Post-apocalyptic 22.7%, Horror 15.4%, Story Rich 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

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 16.8%, Thriller 12.4%, Cinematic 11.1%, Zombies 10.2%, Emotional 8.6%

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 32%, Post-apocalyptic 26.8%, Horror 13%, Action-Adventure 12%, Survival Horror 9.9%

Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 33.8%, Survival 19.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Cinematic 10.7%, Story Rich 9.2%

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 27.3%, Story Rich 15.7%, Third Person 14.3%, Horror 13.7%, Shooter 8.2%

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

Why similar: Zombies 28.3%, Survival Horror 22.6%, Horror 13.6%, Survival 8.6%, Third Person 5.7%

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Emotional 19.4%, Cinematic 17%, Third Person 14.8%, Horror 11.5%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

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

Why similar: Emotional 19.6%, Story Rich 19.1%, Cinematic 17.9%, Drama 16.9%, Third Person 16.1%

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: Cinematic 20.8%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Story Rich 15.2%, Third Person 13.5%, Emotional 7%

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 33.4%, Post-apocalyptic 31.8%, Survival 16.3%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Action 4.9%

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 30.4%, Post-apocalyptic 22.5%, Shooter 15.6%, Third Person 13.3%, Horror 11.4%

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 21.4%, Survival Horror 19.3%, Thriller 13.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Third Person 11.1%

A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

Why similar: Zombies 35.5%, Story Rich 13%, Emotional 9.4%, Post-apocalyptic 8.9%, Drama 8.8%

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.2%, Story Rich 22.6%, Thriller 21.3%, Emotional 16.6%, Atmospheric 4.8%

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 39.9%, Third-Person Shooter 18.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Survival Horror 8.7%