5 Games like Prototype on PS5 that you should try

It shares the essentials of what Prototype does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on a third-person camera and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is historical setting.

It shares the essentials of what Prototype does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat and progression: deep simulation.

It meets Prototype on loot and gear systems, a sci-fi setting, and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera.

Held in common with Prototype: a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: fantasy world.

If Prototype worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is a medieval setting and crafting mechanics.