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28 Stealth games like Metro 2033 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Metro 2033 down to the 28 that fit the “Stealth” category. Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, Spec Ops: The Line and Wolfenstein: The New Order top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metro 2033.

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Within the “Stealth” category, the closest game to Metro 2033 is Wolfenstein: The Old Blood — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Spec Ops: The Line and Wolfenstein: The New Order follow close behind.

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The best stealth games like Metro 2033

28 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Metro 2033. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMeleeTacticalStealthDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2015Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Metro 2033 does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is historical setting.

Released 5 years after Metro 2033.

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Spec Ops: The Line

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Spec Ops: The Line
Closest on setting
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMeleeTacticalStealthNarrativeDarkHorrorPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2012Dev Yager Development · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside Metro 2033, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera.

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Wolfenstein: The New Order

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Wolfenstein: The New Order
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMeleeStealthTacticalDarkNarrativeSci-FiSkill TreeFirst Person
Year 2014Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

If Metro 2033 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to single-player focus and skill tree progression. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: historical setting.

Released 4 years after Metro 2033.

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Return to Castle Wolfenstein

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Return to Castle Wolfenstein
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMeleeTacticalStealthDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2001Dev Nerve Software · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

Same family as Metro 2033: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Metro 2033 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat80Game mode54Setting46
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Call of Duty: World at War

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Call of Duty: World at War
Closest on progression
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloTacticalMeleeStealthDarkHorrorLootSkill TreeFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Metro 2033 does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and horror setting. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone70Setting36
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Call of Duty: Ghosts

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Call of Duty: Ghosts
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloStealthTacticalMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiPost-ApocalypticFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Neversoft Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Metro 2033 is strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

Released 3 years after Metro 2033.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops

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Call of Duty: Black Ops
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMeleeStealthTacticalDarkHorrorLootSkill TreeFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

What brings it close to Metro 2033 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and progression. To that it adds skill tree progression and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone67Setting34
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PAYDAY 2

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PAYDAY 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloTacticalMeleeStealthLootFirst Person
Year 2013Dev 505 GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Xbox · Linux

What carries over from Metro 2033 is loot and gear systems, tactical combat, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode: co-op play.

Released 3 years after Metro 2033.

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMeleeTacticalStealthFirst Person
Year 2010Dev City InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Metro 2033 and shares melee combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode54Setting0
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Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix

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Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloStealthTacticalMeleeFirst Person
Year 2002Dev Raven Software · ActivisionOn PC · Mac

With Metro 2033 it shares stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Metro 2033 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode55
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Medal of Honor: Warfighter

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Medal of Honor: Warfighter
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloStealthTacticalMeleeFirst Person
Year 2012Dev Danger Close · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It meets Metro 2033 on stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode55
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Halo 3: ODST

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Halo 3: ODST
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloStealthTacticalMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2009Dev Bungie · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Metro 2033 is — strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone62Game mode35Setting35
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Battlefield 3

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Battlefield 3
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMeleeTacticalStealthNarrativeDarkFirst Person
Year 2011Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Same family as Metro 2033: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals55Game mode24Setting0
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloTacticalMeleeStealthSkill TreeLootFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Metro 2033 is tactical combat, single-player focus and skill tree progression. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode: multiplayer gameplay.

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Commandos 2: Men of Courage

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Commandos 2: Men of Courage
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloTacticalStealthMeleeCo-op
Year 2001Dev Pyro Studios · Merge GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Metro 2033: tactical combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is historical setting and co-op play.

It predates Metro 2033 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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