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Death to Spies is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Desperados III, Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice and Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun lead the list, with Desperados III reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Death to Spies special.

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The closest game to Death to Spies is Desperados III — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice and Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun follow close behind.

#1Desperados III97 #2Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice96 #3Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun96 #4Mark of the Ninja95 #5Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell94

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Games like Death to Spies

52 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Desperados III

97

Desperados III

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 16KRAWG👍 90%· 218MC84IGDB86· 9OC85· 118

Year 2020Dev Mimimi Productions · THQ NordicPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are stealth-action games — sharing stealth mechanics, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice

96

Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeHistorical

Steam👍 93%· 4.8KIGDB87· 3

Year 2021Dev Mimimi Productions · Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of stealth-action games: adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, real-time strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping shooter

#3Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

96

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeHistorical

Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 86%· 465MC85IGDB86· 12OC83· 77

Year 2016Dev Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the stealth-action games cluster, with stealth mechanics, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, deep simulation and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

#4Mark of the Ninja

95

Mark of the Ninja

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthMelee2D

Steam👍 97%· 16KRAWG👍 81%· 768MC91IGDB91· 7

Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the stealth-action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

#5Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

94

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KRAWG👍 91%· 489MC91IGDB85· 7

Year 2002Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the stealth-action games cluster, with shooter, adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, third-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping open world exploration

96

Hitman

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 37KIGDB79· 29

Year 2016Dev IO Interactive · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the stealth-action games cluster, with shooter, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping historical setting

#7Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions

97

Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloMeleeStealthTacticalHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 4.8KIGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of stealth-action games: shooter, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

#8Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

92

Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthFirst PersonNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 93%· 10K

Year 2015Dev Crows Crows CrowsOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are stealth-action games — sharing adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, vibe casual and free to play, while skipping shooter

#9Hitman: Absolution

94

Hitman: Absolution

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 62KIGDB72· 16

Year 2012Dev IO Interactive · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Both are stealth-action games — sharing shooter, adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

#10Hitman: Codename 47

96

Hitman: Codename 47

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 597MC73IGDB60· 2

Year 2000Dev IO Interactive · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the stealth-action games cluster, with shooter, adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, punishing difficulty and ranged combat, while skipping open world exploration

#11Assassin's Creed Shadows

93

Assassin's Creed Shadows

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC81· 224

Year 2025Dev Ubisoft Québec · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Same family of stealth-action games: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and stealth mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

89

Gunpoint

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDark

Steam👍 98%· 13KRAWG👍 85%· 293MC83IGDB88· 5

Year 2013Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the stealth-action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

#13Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

89

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 13KIGDB82· 11OC82· 95

Year 2017Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of stealth-action games: adventure storytelling, shooter and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and first-person shooting, while skipping combat tactical

#14Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition

91

Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloMeleeStealthOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 25KRAWG👍 77%· 419MC79

Year 2008Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Same family of stealth-action games: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

#15Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

86

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 107KIGDB96· 19OC93· 120

Year 2015Dev Kojima Productions · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the stealth-action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, shooter and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping visual first person

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Death to Spies?: The closest game to Death to Spies is Desperados III, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including single-player focus, stealth mechanics and combat tactical. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Death to Spies?: The three closest games to Death to Spies are: 1. Desperados III (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice (96/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (96/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Death to Spies's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice similar to Death to Spies?: Yes, very much so — Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice scores 96/100 similarity to Death to Spies. They share 6 attributes, including adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Death to Spies?: The best Adventure games similar to Death to Spies are Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice, Mark of the Ninja, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and Hitman. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Death to Spies attributes like single-player focus, stealth mechanics and combat tactical.
How is similarity to Death to Spies calculated?: We compare Death to Spies against every game in our catalog using 11 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 to Spies experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.