4 Games like Silent Hill 2 on PS5 that you should try

If Silent Hill 2 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 visuals — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and a first-person view.

If Silent Hill 2 worked for you because of exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus, the same is here. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a sci-fi setting and a first-person view.

On paper it is what Silent Hill 2 is — strong narrative focus, single-player focus and a third-person camera — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

Shelved next to Silent Hill 2 for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay.