Metal Gear: Ghost Babel

40 Games like Metal Gear: Ghost Babel that you should try

Games like Metal Gear: Ghost Babel · Find similar →

More about this game →

Metal Gear: Ghost Babel is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, combat tactical and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Desperados III, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun and Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice lead the list, with Desperados III reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Metal Gear: Ghost Babel special.

iRank78/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

Tags

Solo

Year 2000Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan

Quick answer

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

#1Desperados III97 #2Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun97 #3Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice96 #4Hitman96 #5Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist93

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

Games like Metal Gear: Ghost Babel

40 similar games found

#1Desperados III

97

iRank90

Desperados III

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalIsometricMelee

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 single-player focus

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

#2Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

97

iRank89

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalIsometricMelee

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 single-player focus

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

#3Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice

96

iRank91

Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalIsometricMelee

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

96

iRank82

Hitman

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 83%· 37KIGDB79· 29

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

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

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

#5Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

93

iRank93

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

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthNarrativeCasualFirst Person

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 visual first person, while skipping shooter

#6Mark of the Ninja

92

iRank91

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 single-player focus

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

92

iRank90

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 single-player focus

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

#8Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

94

iRank83

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeRanged

Steam👍 82%· 4.8KRAWG👍 84%· 653MC87IGDB77· 2

Year 2002Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

92

iRank89

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMultiplayerMelee

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 melee combat, while skipping visual isometric

#10Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions

94

iRank78

Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 82%· 4.8KIGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

#11Hitman: Absolution

92

iRank86

Hitman: Absolution

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMultiplayerMelee

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 visual isometric

#12Hitman: Blood Money

91

iRank88

Hitman: Blood Money

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthMeleeRangedSandbox World

Steam👍 94%· 16KRAWG👍 90%· 1.0KMC82IGDB80· 3

Year 2006Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the stealth-action games cluster, with shooter, stealth mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, sandbox freedom and puzzle design, while skipping adventure storytelling

#13Assassin's Creed Shadows

92

iRank80

Assassin's Creed Shadows

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthOpen WorldHistoricalExploration

Steam👍 76%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC81· 224

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

✓ Same family of stealth-action games: adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, open world exploration and historical setting, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Hitman: Codename 47

94

iRank71

Hitman: Codename 47

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeRanged

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 melee combat, while skipping visual isometric

#15Death to Spies

94

iRank70

Death to Spies

GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthTacticalMeleeOpen World

Steam👍 76%· 1.0KRAWG👍 63%· 74MC69IGDB70· 2

Year 2007Dev Haggard Games · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping visual isometric

Games like Metal Gear: Ghost Babel

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

Adventure · Puzzle

Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition

Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition

Adventure · Platformer

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Adventure · shooter

Assassin's Creed II

Assassin's Creed II

Adventure · Platformer

Manhunt 2

Manhunt 2

Adventure

Assassin's Creed Syndicate

Assassin's Creed Syndicate

Adventure

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Puzzle · RTS

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India

Adventure · Platformer

Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD

Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD

Adventure

Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation

Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation

Adventure

Rankings in the same genre

Best Stealth Games Best Action Games

Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Metal Gear: Ghost Babel?: The closest game to Metal Gear: Ghost Babel is Desperados III, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 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 Metal Gear: Ghost Babel?: The three closest games to Metal Gear: Ghost Babel are: 1. Desperados III (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice (96/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Metal Gear: Ghost Babel's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun similar to Metal Gear: Ghost Babel?: Yes, very much so — Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun scores 97/100 similarity to Metal Gear: Ghost Babel. They share 4 attributes, including single-player focus and stealth mechanics. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Metal Gear: Ghost Babel?: The best Shooter games similar to Metal Gear: Ghost Babel are Hitman, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Metal Gear: Ghost Babel attributes like single-player focus, stealth mechanics and combat tactical.
How is similarity to Metal Gear: Ghost Babel calculated?: We compare Metal Gear: Ghost Babel against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Metal Gear: Ghost Babel experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.