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22 Games like The Last of Us Part II on PC that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Last of Us Part II down to the 22 that fit the “PC” category. Cronos: The New Dawn, The Thing and Alan Wake II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Last of Us Part II.

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to The Last of Us Part II is Cronos: The New Dawn — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. The Thing and Alan Wake II follow close behind.

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The best games like The Last of Us Part II on PC

22 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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Cronos: The New Dawn

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NGL84
Cronos: The New Dawn
Closest overall match
ShooterTPS
SoloDarkHorrorThird Person
Year 2025Dev Bloober TeamOn Xbox · Linux · Switch

If The Last of Us Part II worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is puzzle design.

Released 5 years after The Last of Us Part II.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting68
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The Thing

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NGL69
The Thing
ShooterTPS
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonSci-Fi
Year 2002Dev Computer Artworks · Black Label GamesOn PC

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting52
3

Alan Wake II

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NGL93
Alan Wake II
ShooterTPS
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonNarrative
Year 2023Dev Remedy Entertainment · Epic Games PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It meets The Last of Us Part II on dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and strong narrative focus.

Released 3 years after The Last of Us Part II.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone79Setting68
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Dino Crisis 2

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NGL90
Dino Crisis 2
ShooterTPS
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonNarrative
Year 2000Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Its point of contact with The Last of Us Part II is dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone71Setting52
5

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

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NGL93
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat78Setting52
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The Suffering

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NGL82
The Suffering
ShooterTPS
SoloDarkHorrorThird Person
Year 2004Dev Surreal Software · Midway GamesOn PC

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting68
7

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance

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NGL80
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
8

Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

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NGL61
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness
ShooterTPS
SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonMelee
Year 2003Dev Core Design · Eidos InteractiveOn PC · Mac

It shares the essentials of what The Last of Us Part II does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is melee combat.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone90Setting68Combat0
9

Mega Man Legends

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Mega Man Legends
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonSci-Fi
Year 1997Dev Capcom Production Studio 2 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

With The Last of Us Part II it shares single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

It predates The Last of Us Part II by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
10

Twisted Metal

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NGL75
Twisted Metal
ShooterTPS
SoloDarkThird PersonMultiplayerNarrative
Year 1995Dev Eat Sleep Play Inc. · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It meets The Last of Us Part II on dark, oppressive atmosphere, 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 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Tone71Game mode54
11

True Crime: Streets of LA

59
NGL74
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
12

The Punisher

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NGL79
The Punisher
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonNarrative
Year 2004Dev Volition · THQOn PC

With The Last of Us Part II it shares single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone0
13

True Crime: New York City

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NGL64
True Crime: New York City
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen World
Year 2005Dev Exakt Entertainment · Hands-On MobileOn PC

Held in common with The Last of Us Part II: single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on tone: this one brings strong narrative focus.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone0
14

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

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NGL85
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonTactical
Year 2025Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiOn Xbox · PC · PS5

What carries over from The Last of Us Part II is single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on combat: this one brings tactical combat.

Released 5 years after The Last of Us Part II.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat0
15

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

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NGL85
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonMelee
Year 1999Dev Core Design · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

Its point of contact with The Last of Us Part II is single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on combat: this one brings melee combat.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat0

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