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If Death Stranding left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 17 attributes. Infamous 2 comes closest (100/100).

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2019Dev Kojima Productions

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The closest game to Death Stranding is Infamous 2 — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Stellar Blade and Marvel's Spider-Man follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Death Stranding

50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Death Stranding. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

Infamous 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB85· 6
Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and puzzle design, while skipping shooter

Stellar Blade
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird PersonLoot
Steam👍 94%· 87KIGDB86· 8OC81· 168
Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

Marvel's Spider-Man
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB90· 16OC88· 179
Year 2018Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping shooter

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeSci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 88KRAWG👍 87%· 1.3KMC83IGDB85· 17OC84· 19
Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

Prototype
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 14KRAWG👍 72%· 1.1KMC79IGDB78· 8
Year 2009Dev Activision · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

UOS Prototype
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 14KRAWG👍 72%· 1.1KMC79IGDB78· 8
Year 2009Dev Activision · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

God of War
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonFantasyHistorical
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping shooter

The Amazing Spider-Man
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB65· 6
Year 2012Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping shooter

A Plague Tale: Requiem
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 25KIGDB86· 6OC83· 161
Year 2022Dev Asobo Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval, historical setting and crafting mechanics, while skipping shooter

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthExplorationThird Person
IGDB73· 5
Year 2013Dev Armature Studio · WB Games

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping survival mechanics

Oni
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird PersonCyberpunk
IGDB70· 1
Year 2001Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping adventure storytelling

NINJA GAIDEN 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 9.0KRAWG👍 84%· 31IGDB77· 4OC82· 146
Year 2025Dev Platinum Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping shooter

Bayonetta
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonFantasy
IGDB91· 15OC85· 51
Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 905MC80IGDB72· 3
Year 2004Dev Troika Games · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Marvel's Spider-Man 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 82%· 38KIGDB82· 12OC88· 206
Year 2023Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Death Stranding?
The closest game to Death Stranding is Infamous 2, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Death Stranding?
The three closest games to Death Stranding are: 1. Infamous 2 (100/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Stellar Blade (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Marvel's Spider-Man (95/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Death Stranding's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Stellar Blade similar to Death Stranding?
Yes, very much so — Stellar Blade scores 97/100 similarity to Death Stranding. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Death Stranding?
The best RPG games similar to Death Stranding are Infamous 2, Stellar Blade, Marvel's Spider-Man and METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Death Stranding attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Death Stranding calculated?
We compare Death Stranding against every game in our catalog using 17 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Death Stranding experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.