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13 Stealth games like The Last of Us Part II that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Last of Us Part II down to the 13 that fit the “Stealth” category. The Last of Us, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Metal Gear Solid top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Last of Us Part II.

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Within the “Stealth” category, the closest game to The Last of Us Part II is The Last of Us — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Metal Gear Solid follow close behind.

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The best stealth games like The Last of Us Part II

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Last of Us Part II. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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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The Last of Us

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The Last of Us
Closest overall match
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticThird Person
Year 2013Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

It shares the essentials of what The Last of Us Part II does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

Same studio: Naughty Dog.

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Closest on game mode
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthDarkHorrorThird Person
Year 2025Dev Kojima Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

If The Last of Us Part II worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and horror setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

Released 5 years after The Last of Us Part II.

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Metal Gear Solid

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Metal Gear Solid
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthThird PersonTacticalSci-Fi
Year 1998Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

The genre is the same as The Last of Us Part II’s, and with it stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is tactical combat and a sci-fi setting.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat68Setting0
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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthThird PersonTacticalMelee
Year 2008Dev Kojima Productions · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

Genre puts it alongside The Last of Us Part II, and so does stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is tactical combat and fantasy world.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat61Setting0
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Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

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Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthThird PersonTactical
Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · Konami

With The Last of Us Part II it shares stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on combat: this one brings tactical combat.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat68
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Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

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Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthThird PersonTactical
Year 2004Dev Silicon Knights · Konami

It meets The Last of Us Part II on stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on combat: this one brings tactical combat.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat68
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Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance

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Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthThird PersonTactical
Year 2002Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · KonamiOn PC

The thread back to The Last of Us Part II runs through stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat: tactical combat.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat68
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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Closest on combat
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthThird PersonMultiplayerFantasy
Year 2016Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

Shelved next to The Last of Us Part II for good reason: stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

Same studio: Naughty Dog.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode54Setting0
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True Crime: Streets of LA

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True Crime: Streets of LA
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthThird PersonMeleeNarrative
Year 2003Dev Exakt Entertainment · ActivisionOn PC · Mac

Shelved next to The Last of Us Part II for good reason: stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat86Tone0Setting0
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Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction

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Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthThird PersonMeleeSandbox World
Year 2005Dev Pandemic Studios · LucasArts

Its point of contact with The Last of Us Part II is stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a third-person camera. It sets itself apart with sandbox freedom and open world exploration.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat86
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Syphon Filter

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Syphon Filter
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthThird PersonTactical
Year 1999Dev Eidetic · 989 StudiosOn PlayStation 3

It meets The Last of Us Part II on stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a third-person camera. It sets itself apart with tactical combat.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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James Bond 007: Blood Stone

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James Bond 007: Blood Stone
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthThird PersonMultiplayer
Year 2010Dev Bizarre Creations · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

The thread back to The Last of Us Part II runs through stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode54
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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames

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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthThird PersonMultiplayerMelee
Year 2008Dev Pandemic Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

The thread back to The Last of Us Part II runs through stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: multiplayer gameplay.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat86Game mode54

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