6 Games like Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ on PS5 that you should try

It shares the essentials of what Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals.

Shelved next to Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings 3D presentation.

What brings it close to Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ is dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, tone and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and visuals.

If Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings deep simulation.

Same family as Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™: fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a sci-fi setting.

Same family as Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a medieval setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings crafting mechanics and 3D presentation.