When Ghost of Tsushima launched in 2020, it immediately became one of PlayStation's most acclaimed open-world games. Once completed, it's only natural that most players start searching for games like Ghost of Tsushima.
Inspired by real events during the Mongol invasion of Japan in the 13th century, it combined historical elements with cinematic storytelling. Ghost of Tsushima blends a variety of elements, including tactical melee combat and rich world-building, that very few titles match in all areas. But still, there are a few that can fill the gap.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
If you loved the challenging sword combat in Ghost of Tsushima, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice should be at the top of your list. Developed by FromSoftware, Sekiro places a heavy emphasis on precision, timing, and tactical combat. Unlike Tsushima’s flexible style options, Sekiro demands players to master one style and learn enemy patterns deeply.
The plot is set in a reimagined 16th-century Japan and offers a rich, mythological world experience. You play as Wolf, a shinobi tasked with rescuing his kidnapped master, Kuro, who holds the power of immortality.
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+ 7Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Although it takes place in an entirely different time and location, Assassin's Creed Valhalla has much in common with Ghost of Tsushima. Both provide enormous open worlds, player-driven exploration, and a mix between stealth and full-on combat.
Valhalla lets players experience the Viking invasion of England with a semi-historical lens, much like how Tsushima handled the Mongol invasion of Japan. While the tone is a bit heavier and more political, players looking for another historical action-adventure will find a lot to enjoy here.
click to enlarge + 7Nioh 2
Nioh 2 dives deeper into Japan’s mythological side, offering a challenging action RPG experience based around samurai and yokai, which are spirit monsters. If you compare it with Ghost of Tsushima, it's much faster and, in fact, more punishing than the previous one, leaning closer to Souls-like gameplay.
Nevertheless, fans who loved the samurai aesthetic and historical-fantasy setting of Tsushima will find Nioh 2 a natural next step. And its customization systems provide much greater nuance for those who enjoy honing their combat style. Not to mention, there's the Ki system, where managing your stamina becomes as crucial as managing your health. Run out of Ki, and you’re a sitting duck.
click to enlarge + 7Horizon Forbidden West
Post-apocalyptic worlds can sometimes feel like they're all the same, but Horizon Forbidden West takes it to another level. Though Horizon introduces futuristic machines instead of samurai, it offers a similar sense of awe when you encounter new environments or uncover hidden locations.
The gameplay is a mix of tactical combat and exploration. You’ll use a variety of weapons and traps to take down giant machines, each encounter requiring innovative strategies.
It follows the story of Aloy, the main character, trying to figure out what's going on with GAIA, a system responsible for protecting Earth against ecological collapse and extreme weather.
click to enlarge + 7The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Some games give you the option to play as a knight, but The Witcher 3 gives you Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter, swordsman, and problem-solver rolled into one. Also, the combat in The Witcher 3 is more RPG-driven than Tsushima’s precision-based system, but both games require players to consider their tactics carefully.
What really makes The Witcher 3 stand out, though, is its depth of story. Geralt is on a mission to find his adopted daughter, Ciri, as he navigates the world's political machinations and supernatural threats. Every side quest in The Witcher 3 feels like a self-contained story, with its own consequences and moral decisions.
click to enlarge + 7Elden Ring
Elden Ring takes everything fans love about games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne and expands it into a massive open world. Much like Dark Souls, Elden Ring challenges players to master its combat mechanics, which involve precise timing, stamina management, and exploiting enemy weaknesses.
The game offers a more open-ended exploration mechanic, though, where players are free to take their own path and uncover secrets in whatever sequence they desire. If you like your games with a dose of challenge and a world to get lost in, Elden Ring is ready to test you.
click to enlarge + 7Rise of the Ronin
Rise of the Ronin is a game where you live out the life of a samurai, but with a twist. Set in a beautifully recreated, war-torn Japan during the late Edo period, this game is all about making choices that will either honor your past or destroy your future.
The combat system is incredibly satisfying, allowing you to switch between brutal swordplay and deadly ranged attacks on the fly. Sometimes, losing means losing more than just a battle. You’ll have to live with the consequences of your actions. For example, one mistake during a mission could easily change the entire trajectory of the game: you can lose your allies or former friends for the rest of the plot.
click to enlarge + 7Well, those were pretty much our top seven selections for the games that will give you more or less the same vibe and experience as Ghost of Tsushima. Apart from these, there are a few more titles that are worth trying out.
Dark Souls III is one of them. The plot follows an Undead protagonist who journeys through the kingdom of Lothric in search of answers to the fading light of fire.
Another awesome game to look into is Ghost Recon Breakpoint. The storyline of Ghost Recon Breakpoint revolves around a special soldier named Nomad, who is deployed to the fictional island of Auroa to investigate a rogue corporate military organization called Sentinel.
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