ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person
IGDB93· 25OC93· 148
Year 2016Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4
18 Games with a historical setting like Vigilante 8 that you should try
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More about this game →We filtered the 50 games similar to Vigilante 8 down to the 18 that fit the “Historical” category. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, The Order: 1886 and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Vigilante 8.
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Year 1998Dev Luxoflux
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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Vigilante 8 is Uncharted 4: A Thief's End — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. The Order: 1886 and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves follow close behind.
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The best games with a historical setting like Vigilante 8
18 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Vigilante 8. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person
IGDB63· 10OC62· 90
Year 2015Dev Ready At Dawn · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person
IGDB95· 8
Year 2009Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and co op, while skipping fighting mechanics
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person
IGDB93· 8
Year 2011Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and co op, while skipping fighting mechanics
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 1.2KRAWG👍 34%· 98MC75
Year 2010Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird PersonStealth
IGDB70· 1
Year 2009Dev Easy Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC
✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings stealth mechanics, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping fighting mechanics
ShooterTPS
SoloFantasyHistoricalThird PersonNarrative
IGDB90· 4
Year 2007Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics
ShooterTPS
SoloFantasyHistoricalThird PersonTactical
IGDB94· 8
Year 2008Dev Kojima Productions · KonamiOn PlayStation 3
✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and combat tactical, while skipping fighting mechanics
ShooterTPS
SoloFantasyHistoricalThird PersonCo-op
IGDB93· 2
Year 2010Dev Kojima Productions · Konami
✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, stealth mechanics and co op, while skipping fighting mechanics
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalThird PersonMelee
IGDB87· 22OC85· 143
Year 2017Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4
✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and historical setting
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping fighting mechanics
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalThird PersonSandbox World
IGDB66· 5
Year 2004Dev Capcom · Take-Two InteractiveOn PS4
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalThird PersonDark
IGDB90· 4
Year 2010Dev Rockstar North · Rockstar GamesOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and historical setting
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fighting mechanics
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ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalThird PersonCo-op
Year 1991Dev Konami
✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and historical setting
≠ Its own twist: co op and visual 2d, while skipping fighting mechanics
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalCo-opOnline
Steam👍 64%· 297MC56IGDB50· 1
Year 2006Dev Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC
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iRank80
ShooterTPS
SoloHistoricalThird PersonNarrativeOpen World
IGDB80· 1
Year 2006Dev Headgate Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC
✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and historical setting
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics
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