Games like Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

Players who relish slipping through a ruin, climbing its impossible walls, then turning a quiet ambush into a frantic firefight will find a familiar rhythm in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Like Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, it makes exploration, parkour, third-person combat, and cinematic storytelling feel like parts of one continuous adventure.

Its stealth systems create the same satisfying player behavior: scout a space, identify routes and targets, and decide whether patience or improvisation will carry the encounter. The female-led, story-rich presentation, atmospheric locations, epic set pieces, and strong soundtrack also preserve the emotional momentum Uncharted fans value, while optional exploration and co-op add reasons to revisit familiar spaces.

The tradeoff is a darker, more deliberate experience: open-ended hubs, survival resources, trading, and historical mystery replace some of Uncharted’s tightly choreographed spectacle with greater freedom and preparation. That makes it a solid 79% match rather than a direct substitute, but its broader spaces can make repeated play feel more substantial. Best for Uncharted players who want cinematic adventure with deeper stealth and exploration.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

Scaling crumbling, ancient ruins where a single misstep means plummeting into an abyss captures the same heart-in-throat tension of Nathan Drake's exploits. Navigating these environments relies on a kinetic momentum where parkour-style traversal and climbing function as active, environmental puzzles. This mechanical flow ensures that simply moving through the world feels just as rewarding as surviving a desperate, chaotic shootout.

While both titles deliver cinematic, narrative-driven spectacles, this adventure pivots toward a gritty survival sandbox experience. Rather than leaping from one scripted set-piece to the next, you will hunt resources, upgrade gear at base camps, and explore semi-open hub areas at your own pace. This shift grants you greater mechanical agency over your progression and playstyle.

Best for players who want to trade lighthearted pulp banter for a raw, atmospheric fight for survival in a dangerous wilderness.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Raider.

Both games pit you in third-person combat scenarios where traversal and shooting flow together seamlessly—you're not switching between "exploration mode" and "combat mode," but rather weaving parkour and gunplay into a single continuous rhythm. This integration keeps pacing tight and makes firefights feel like extensions of the environment rather than interruptions to it.

The stealth-optional approach mirrors Uncharted's philosophy: you can ghost through encounters or go loud, and the game rewards curiosity without punishing improvisation. Like Nathan Drake's adventures, Lara's journey wraps combat around atmospheric, story-driven exploration—cinematics punctuate gameplay rather than overshadow it, and each locale feels deliberately crafted for discovery.

Where Rise diverges is its survival mechanics and resource scarcity, which add a layer of friction absent from Uncharted's more forgiving design. This tightens tension and makes progression feel earned rather than scripted—a meaningful shift for players who found Uncharted's linearity occasionally railroaded.

If grinding wore you down in Uncharted's replayability loop, Rise's deeper progression systems offer more substance to chase across multiple playthroughs, converting repetition into purposeful advancement.

Best for: Players who want Uncharted's cinematic-action blueprint with added survival stakes and environmental puzzle-solving depth.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Tomb Raider.

007 First Light mirrors the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection through its cinematic, globe-trotting set pieces that prioritize high-stakes spectacle over everything else. Both titles lean heavily into structured stealth-shooter gameplay, which keeps the momentum fast and the stakes feeling perpetually high.

The core difference is that Uncharted delivers a polished, cohesive blockbuster, while 007 First Light suffers from predictable pacing and intrusive monetization that frequently shatters the illusion of being a secret agent.

Pick this up if you crave slick, gadget-heavy action and international locales, but be prepared to overlook a narrative that lacks the emotional weight and structural refinement found in Nathan Drake’s adventures.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 007 First Light.

Swinging across a collapsing balcony while bullets rain below captures an awesome hook in both games. Both blend shooting and parkour, forcing you to decide instantly whether to fight, flee, or climb. This rhythm delivers the kinetic momentum Uncharted fans love, making each set‑piece feel like a living puzzle.

Both use a third‑person perspective, responsive cover, and fluid melee combos to keep combat feeling kinetic. A dynamic camera frames each blow, turning encounters into choreographed spectacles that reward timing over button‑mashing. You read space before acting, just as in Uncharted, because the world constantly shifts your tactical options.

God of War Ragnarök adds RPG‑style upgrades and skill trees, trading Uncharted’s breakneck sprint for a measured combat growth loop. If aggressive monetization turned you off, Ragnarök arrives as a complete single‑player adventure without microtransaction pressure. It suits players who crave cinematic, story‑rich action paired with deep combat mastery, a willingness to invest time in upgrades, and tolerance for occasional crash reports.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God of War Ragnarök.

That feeling of scavenging a hostile set piece, reading the terrain, then executing a set of moves that feel earned — Horizon Zero Dawn hooks into that same instinct. Aloy's traversal isn't as scripted as Drake's parkour, but the payoff of cresting a ridge into a jaw-dropping vista scratches the same itch.

Combat here rewards the same kind of improvisation Uncharted fans love: scanning surroundings, exploiting weak points, and adapting mid-fight when a plan collapses. The strategic layer against machine enemies adds a puzzle-like tension that firefights in Uncharted only hint at.

Where Uncharted keeps you on rails through tightly cinematic corridors, Horizon opens the map wide — trading some of that directed spectacle for freedom to explore at your own pace. If linear pacing ever felt confining, this is the tradeoff worth exploring.

It also delivers on emotional depth and atmosphere the way Uncharted does, wrapping a mystery-laden story around every discovery. Expect some repetitive side content and technical rough edges, though nothing on the scale of aggressive monetization.

Best for players who loved Uncharted's blend of story and combat but are ready to trade cinematic tightness for open-world scope.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon Zero Dawn.

Both games anchor themselves around dynamic character duos navigating hostile worlds through parkour and combat. The relationship between Monkey and Trip drives Enslaved's narrative just as Nathan and his companions propel Uncharted forward.

Enslaved matches Uncharted's cinematic presentation, which means story beats feel weighty and atmospheric exploration matters—not just combat loops.

The tradeoff: Enslaved's combat feels shallow and repetitive compared to Uncharted's refined encounter design, and its camera frustrates where Uncharted flows.

Pick this up if you crave character-driven adventure with strong platforming but can accept less polished action and a rushed ending.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enslaved: Odyssey to the West.

Replaces adventure with survival horror and trading the witty banter for devastating emotional trauma across a longer, grittier campaign.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered.

Swaps Nathan Drake's quips for first-person archaeologist immersion, maintaining the treasure-hunting thrills with historical authenticity instead of blockbuster comedy.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Trades exotic locations for post-apocalyptic dread and shifts from action-adventure finesse to survival-focused shooting and zombie hordes.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Days Gone.

Both games excel at cinematic traversal, rewarding your curiosity with breathtaking vistas and hidden secrets tucked away in expertly crafted environments.

They share a heavy emphasis on environmental exploration, which matters because it keeps the pacing fluid and the world-building grounded in tangible discovery rather than mere exposition.

While Uncharted relies on tight, linear set-pieces and witty banter, Horizon Forbidden West shifts toward expansive RPG systems, demanding you manage inventory, crafting, and complex skill trees.

Pick this up if you crave high-fidelity action and grand-scale exploration, but be prepared to tolerate more inventory management and grind-heavy combat than Nathan Drake ever dealt with.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon Forbidden West.

Matches Uncharted's story-rich third-person adventure and female protagonist appeal but leans into colorful sci-fi whimsy and co-op gameplay over solo cinematic intensity.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart.

Exchanges Uncharted's adventure tourism for claustrophobic first-person survival, maintaining atmospheric storytelling and exploration but with psychological dread.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro Exodus.

Strips away humor and globe-trotting for brutal Norse mythology, but delivers the same cinematic spectacle and emotional character arcs.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God of War.

Shares cinematic presentation and female protagonist grounding but replaces action heroics with stealth-focused historical trauma and darker medieval mystery.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Plague Tale: Requiem.

Preserves cinematic storytelling and third-person action but introduces time-manipulation powers and episodic TV-style narrative structure instead of globe-hopping adventure.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Break.

Ditches modern adventure for high-fantasy epic storytelling with a heavy emphasis on visceral, fast-paced action and gritty, mature themes.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FINAL FANTASY XVI.

A looser connection that blends retro-futuristic horror with first-person shooting, prioritizing surreal environmental storytelling over traditional cinematic adventure beats.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Heart.

Maintains story-rich action and dark humor but shifts perspective to first-person and trades adventure escapism for alternate-history Nazi dystopia combat.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus.

Both games center on third‑person, narrative‑driven exploration that blends combat and platforming into a cinematic adventure.

Both reward curiosity with hidden collectibles and lore drops, and they back every set‑piece with a high‑production score that sustains momentum.

Fallen Order trades Uncharted’s witty gunplay for lightsaber combat and a stamina‑based system, adds Metroidvania‑style backtracking, and drops multiplayer entirely.

Pick this up if you want a cinematic solo adventure with deeper exploration and can live without snappy shooting and co‑op; skip it if you need Uncharted’s humor and fast‑paced action.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order.

Focuses on solitary scientific mystery and atmospheric puzzles rather than the gun-toting, quip-filled globetrotting of Drake and Chloe.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deliver Us Mars.

Trading punchy cinematic action for a lonely, meditative trek across the lunar surface, this is for those preferring quiet isolation.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deliver Us The Moon.

Swap tomb raiding for industrial fantasy with a spectacle-heavy combat system that emphasizes party management over agile traversal mechanics.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE.

While the action is distant, this title replaces lighthearted globetrotting with oppressive psychological horror and claustrophobic survival mechanics.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Evil Within.

Offers a massive historical playground with an emphasis on stealth and parkour that rivals the verticality found in treasure-hunting adventures.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assassin's Creed Origins.

Leans into frontier drama instead of pulpy adventure, for players who want a slower, more grounded Western road trip.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Dead Redemption.

Delivers a grittier, crime-focused narrative grounded in the 1960s, shifting the focus from archaeological discovery to revenge and urban warfare.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mafia 3.

Delivers stealth-action exploration and multi-player depth but replaces treasure-hunting quips with samurai honor codes and Japanese period drama atmosphere.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost of Tsushima.

Trades Uncharted's playful adventuring for a brutal Roman spectacle, best for players who want a shorter, highly cinematic combat showcase.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ryse: Son of Rome.

Replaces linear scripted sequences with a vast open-world sandbox, allowing for extended historical exploration and deep character progression.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Replaces Uncharted's light banter with a gritty noir shootout story, built for players who want heavier gunplay and a darker edge.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Max Payne 3.

Moves the formula into a cyberpunk conspiracy, appealing to players who want stealth, dialogue choices, and more RPG-style buildup.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.

Swaps Uncharted's treasure-hunting globetrotting for a lush sci-fi frontier, aimed at players wanting co-op, customization, and a bigger open world.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Miles Morales swaps globe‑trotting treasure hunts for superhero web‑swinging, offering a heartfelt story set in New York’s rooftops.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Keeps the cinematic single-player spectacle but shifts into a grim Gotham detective story, for players who want stealthier, gadget-heavy action.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Batman: Arkham Knight.

Keeps the parkour and story focus but turns the adventure into a puzzle-driven fantasy about time powers and precision platforming.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Shares the cinematic pacing but trades treasure-hunt charm for an alternate-history shooter, best for players who want darker wartime sci-fi.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfenstein: The New Order.

Presents a more classic take on the puzzle-heavy archaeological adventure that arguably laid the structural foundation for modern cinematic action games.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Raider:Legend.

The Evil Within 2 swaps Nathan Drake's charm for psychological horror and mature themes, delivering a brutal, puzzle‑laden nightmare.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Evil Within 2.

Swaps Uncharted's guided set pieces for a sprawling outpost-busting sandbox, aimed at players who want exploration, co-op, and crafting.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Cry 4.

For players craving a dark, first‑person heist experience with erotic undertones, Thief swaps Uncharted's humor for methodical stealth and noir atmosphere.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thief.

Alan Wake replaces Uncharted's witty banter with a chilling, psychological thriller set in a fog‑shrouded town.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alan Wake.

If you want a grittier, horror‑focused spin on space‑based survival, The Callisto Protocol trades Uncharted's humor for tense, brutal encounters.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Callisto Protocol.

Moon Mystery shifts to a first‑person, philosophical horror on a desolate moon, swapping Uncharted's banter for eerie, introspective dread.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moon Mystery.

Final Fantasy X/X‑2 trades real‑time combat for strategic turn‑based battles, immersing players in a rich fantasy world with iconic voice acting.

If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster.