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The Evil Within 2 is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 18 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. BioShock, Prey and The Last of Us Part I lead the list, with BioShock reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Evil Within 2 special.

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DarkNarrativeSolo
Year 2017Dev Tango Gameworks

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The closest game to The Evil Within 2 is BioShock — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Prey and The Last of Us Part I follow close behind.

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iRank93
BioShock
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 32KRAWG👍 89%· 3.4KMC96IGDB93· 8
Year 2007Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

94
iRank85
Prey
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 91%· 54KIGDB76· 16OC81· 166
Year 2017Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping third-person shooting

The Last of Us Part I
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 103KIGDB77· 12OC82· 180
Year 2022Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep RPG systems

90
iRank100
Super Metroid
ShooterFPS
SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationSci-Fi
IGDB100· 1
Year 1994Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

97
iRank71
Black
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeFirst Person
IGDB71· 4
Year 2006Dev Criterion Games · Electronic Arts

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and stealth mechanics.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

91
iRank93
Firework
ShooterFPS
SoloMelee
Steam👍 93%· 43
Year 2015Dev Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks · Gamera GamePlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, while skipping horror tension

91
iRank95
Metroid Prime
ShooterFPS
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonSci-Fi
IGDB95· 2
Year 2002Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 14KIGDB84· 6
Year 2003Dev Remedy Entertainment · Rockstar GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeFirst PersonThird Person
IGDB89· 5
Year 2004Dev Tigon Studios · Vivendi GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

91
iRank88
Dishonored 2
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldCraftingExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 90%· 66KIGDB86· 20OC87· 145
Year 2016Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Deus Ex: Human Revolution
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 29KIGDB92· 8
Year 2011Dev Eidos Montréal · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
ShooterFPS
SoloExplorationFirst PersonSci-Fi
IGDB86· 4
Year 2007Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

89
iRank89
Metal: Hellsinger
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 17KIGDB86· 6OC79· 91
Year 2022Dev The Outsiders · Level InfiniteOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping horror tension

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
ShooterFPS
SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
IGDB83· 7
Year 2009Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 68%· 3.3KRAWG👍 84%· 251MC76IGDB80· 2
Year 2005Dev Headfirst Productions · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Evil Within 2?
The closest game to The Evil Within 2 is BioShock, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like The Evil Within 2?
The three closest games to The Evil Within 2 are: 1. BioShock (92/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Prey (94/100, 16 shared attributes) 3. The Last of Us Part I (95/100, 13 shared attributes). All share The Evil Within 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Prey similar to The Evil Within 2?
Yes, very much so — Prey scores 94/100 similarity to The Evil Within 2. They share 16 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to The Evil Within 2?
The best Shooter games similar to The Evil Within 2 are BioShock, Prey, The Last of Us Part I and Super Metroid. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key The Evil Within 2 attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems.
How is similarity to The Evil Within 2 calculated?
We compare The Evil Within 2 against every game in our catalog using 18 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 The Evil Within 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.