Games like American Hero

In "Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days," players control Lynch, a mercenary with a sociopathic personality, in a brutal and gritty journey through the criminal underworld of Shanghai. The game features a unique visual style, mimicking the look of recorded footage from a camera, and fast-paced, tactical gunplay. The story takes a fresh approach, presenting itself as a raw, realistic depiction of violence and crime, rather than a typical action-packed blockbuster.

In "Press X to Not Die," you play as a game developer thrust into a zombie apocalypse. With only your knowledge of game mechanics and the mysterious "X" button, you must survive encounters with the undead and other challenges. This fast-paced, joke-filled game offers a unique blend of humor and survival, where your choices and reactions determine whether you live or become zombie food.

"Alone in the Dark" is a psychological horror game set in the 1920s American South, where players can choose to control private investigator Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood as they explore Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally ill, to uncover the truth about the disappearance of Emily's uncle. The game features a haunting story, challenging puzzles, and nightmarish creatures in a Southern Gothic setting. The player must navigate through eerie environments, uncover hidden secrets, and make difficult choices to reveal the dark truth behind the mysterious events.

"Late Shift" is a FMV game where player choices determine the outcome of the story. You play as Matt, a student who gets caught up in a high-stakes London heist at a famous auction house. With multiple branching storylines and 7 different endings, your decisions will shape the course of the night.

"Lucius" is a single-player horror stealth game with a good story, wholesome starting premise, and phenomenal atmosphere. As Lucius, a 6-year-old boy who discovers he's the son of the Devil, use hellish powers to orchestrate fatal accidents in a luxurious manor. Despite a few bugs and repetitiveness, "Lucius" boasts pretty visuals, ingenious music, and moments that will make you laugh. The game is not very replayable, but it offers a unique and dark experience.

In Soul Gambler, a modern adaptation of Goethe’s Faust, you play as Faust, selling your soul in installments for wish fulfillment. Your choices determine the story’s outcome through this interactive graphic novel, featuring comic book-style illustrations and environments. Will you maintain your soul or succumb to temptation?

"Always Sometimes Monsters" is a narrative-driven RPG where your choices significantly impact the story. As a down-and-out writer, you must make difficult decisions to reconcile with a former love, all while dealing with life's harsh realities. The game features a unique perspective system, where your character's gender and race are determined by the player you choose at the start.

"Erica" is a single-player thriller point-and-click game with an amazing story, splendid visuals, and beautiful music. The game allows players to explore the enigma of Delphi House and affect the action on-screen through interactive storytelling, with multiple endings based on choices made. However, the game is weighed down by bugs and can feel very grinding at times. Overall, it offers a unique atmosphere and a wholesome story, making it a must-play for fans of cinematic experiences.

"The Walking Dead" is a five-part game series set in the same universe as the comic book series, where you play as Lee Everett, a criminal turned protector of a young girl named Clementine in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies. The game offers a tailored experience with choices that have lasting consequences, and decisions must be made quickly in tense situations. Experience the true horror of a zombie apocalypse while shaping your own story in this game based on the Eisner-Award winning comic book series.

"The Bunker" is a live-action point-and-click game, filmed in a decommissioned nuclear bunker, with a cast from well-known productions like The Hobbit and Penny Dreadful. Players follow the story of John, the last survivor in the bunker, as he struggles to recover repressed memories and unlock the dark secrets of his past. The game features writing from the creators of The Witcher, SOMA, and Broken Sword.