11 Stealth games like DEADBOLT that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to DEADBOLT down to the 11 that fit the “Stealth” category. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, BioShock and Thief top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DEADBOLT.

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The best stealth games like DEADBOLT

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DEADBOLT. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

74 similarity to DEADBOLT

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Closest on genre

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SoloRangedStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorror

Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what DEADBOLT is — strong narrative focus, ranged combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates DEADBOLT by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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BioShock

61 similarity to DEADBOLT

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Closest on game mode

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SoloRangedMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorror

Year 2007Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to DEADBOLT runs through shooting mechanics, strong narrative focus and ranged combat. To that it adds single-player focus and horror setting. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and a first-person view.

It predates DEADBOLT by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Thief

61 similarity to DEADBOLT

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloStealthMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorror

Year 2014Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The thread back to DEADBOLT runs through shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics. To that it adds single-player focus and horror setting. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a first-person view.

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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

60 similarity to DEADBOLT

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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

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SoloStealthMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorror

Year 2005Dev Headfirst Productions · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

It meets DEADBOLT on shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics. Both also lean on horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

It predates DEADBOLT by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Hello Neighbor

77 similarity to DEADBOLT

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Closest overall match

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SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeHardcoreDarkHorror

Year 2017Dev DYNAMIC PIXELS · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

It shares the essentials of what DEADBOLT does: strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a first-person view.

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Hitman: Contracts

73 similarity to DEADBOLT

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SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcore

Year 2004Dev IO Interactive · Eidos InteractiveOn PC · Mac

With DEADBOLT it shares strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

It predates DEADBOLT by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Mafia

67 similarity to DEADBOLT

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SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHardcore

Year 2002Dev Illusion Softworks · Gathering of DevelopersOn PC

The genre is the same as DEADBOLT’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings historical setting and a third-person camera.

It predates DEADBOLT by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Evil Within 2

58 similarity to DEADBOLT

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Year 2017Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Held in common with DEADBOLT: shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to horror setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a first-person view.

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The Last of Us Part I

56 similarity to DEADBOLT

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorror

Year 2022Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

With DEADBOLT it shares shooting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat. The common ground extends to horror setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: post-apocalyptic world and a third-person camera.

Released 6 years after DEADBOLT.

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Black

49 similarity to DEADBOLT

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloStealthMeleeFirst Person

Year 2006Dev Criterion Games · Electronic Arts

It meets DEADBOLT on shooting mechanics, stealth mechanics and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

It predates DEADBOLT by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Project I.G.I.: I'm Going In

44 similarity to DEADBOLT

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloStealthFirst Person

Year 2000Dev Innerloop Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

With DEADBOLT it shares shooting mechanics, stealth mechanics and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: a first-person view.

It predates DEADBOLT by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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