Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Prototype (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Prototype on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Prototype 2, which made by the same studio, Radical Entertainment.
- Prototype is tagged Action, Open World, Gore, Singleplayer, Third Person, Adventure, Superhero, Parkour by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are from the same studio: Prototype 2.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Prototype 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Radical Entertainment; both zombie, open world, horror, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 13 player tags including Gore, Superhero and Violent; released around the same time (2012).
Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!
Prototype 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Radical Entertainment Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,839 Price $39.99 GoreSuperheroViolentThird PersonZombiesParkourHack and SlashSandbox
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Assassin's Creed: Revelations
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Parkour, Stealth and Third Person; released around the same time (2011).
Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a dangerous journey of discovery and revelation.
Assassin's Creed: Revelations at a glance Released 2011 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 84% positive of 20,745 Price $19.99 ParkourStealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventureControllerRPGSandbox
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Assassin's Creed Revelations
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Parkour, Stealth and Third Person; released around the same time (2011).
Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a dangerous journey of discovery and revelation.
Assassin's Creed Revelations at a glance Released 2011 Studio Ubisoft Montreal Player sentiment 84% positive of 20,748 Price $19.99 ParkourStealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventureControllerRPGSandbox
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Assassin's Creed II
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Parkour, Stealth and Third Person; released around the same time (2009).
An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!
Assassin's Creed II at a glance Released 2009 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 89% positive of 61,321 Price $19.99 ParkourStealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventureControllerSandboxSci-fi
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, horror, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Story Rich and Sci-fi.
A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.
Far Cry at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 11,764 Price $9.99 StealthStory RichSci-fiHorrorSandboxZombies
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Assassin's Creed 2
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Parkour, Stealth and Third Person; released around the same time (2010).
An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!
Assassin's Creed 2 at a glance Released 2010 Studio Ubisoft Montreal Player sentiment 89% positive of 61,327 Price $19.99 ParkourStealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventureControllerSandboxSci-fi
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Gore.
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
The Evil Within 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99 HorrorStory RichGoreThird PersonViolentZombiesStealth
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Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Superhero, Story Rich and Action-Adventure.
In Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the worlds of Peter Parker and Spider-Man collide in an original action-packed story. Play as an experienced Peter Parker, fighting big crime and iconic villains in Marvel’s New York. Web-swing through vibrant neighborhoods and defeat villains with epic takedowns.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered at a glance Released 2022 Studio Insomniac Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 142,256 Price $59.99 SuperheroStory RichAction-AdventureThird PersonParkourStealthSci-fiController
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Vampyr
Why it matched: both open world, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Third Person.
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Vampyr at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 77% positive of 25,168 Price $39.99 RPGStory RichThird PersonHorrorViolentGoreAction-AdventureStealth
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Batman: Arkham Asylum
Why it matched: both open world, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Superhero; released around the same time (2009).
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum at a glance Released 2009 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 87,223 Price $19.99 StealthThird PersonSuperheroStory RichAction-AdventureControllerHorror
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both open world, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Superhero; released around the same time (2010).
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2010 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 87,230 Price $19.99 StealthThird PersonSuperheroStory RichAction-AdventureControllerHorror
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Batman: Arkham Origins
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Superhero, Stealth and Third Person; released around the same time (2013).
As of December 4, 2016, the online services portion of Batman: Arkham Origins has been retired. We thank those that have joined us to battle. The Single player campaign may still be played and enjoyed offline. For any questions relating to Batman: Arkham Origins, please contact WB Games customer service.
Batman: Arkham Origins at a glance Released 2013 Studio Warner Bros. Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 65,305 Price $19.99 SuperheroStealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventureControllerSandboxRPG
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Dying Light
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, horror, stealth and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Parkour.
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light at a glance Released 2015 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 95% positive of 494,569 Price $24.99 ZombiesHorrorParkourGoreStealthStory RichHack and Slash
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DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Why it matched: both open world, horror, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Third Person and Sci-fi.
From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT at a glance Released 2022 Studio KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Player sentiment 92% positive of 67,641 Price $39.99 Story RichThird PersonSci-fiHorrorAction-AdventureStealth
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Gore, Stealth and Zombies.
Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood at a glance Released 2015 Studio MachineGames Player sentiment 90% positive of 23,595 Price $19.99 GoreStealthZombiesStory RichSci-fiHorror
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Gore and Third Person.
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.
The Evil Within at a glance Released 2014 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 85% positive of 33,579 Price $19.99 HorrorGoreThird PersonZombiesStealthStory Rich
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Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Third Person.
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition at a glance Released 2024 Studio Guerrilla Player sentiment 88% positive of 30,267 Price $59.99 RPGStory RichThird PersonSci-fiControllerAction-AdventureStealth
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Dead Space (2008)
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Third Person; released around the same time (2009).
You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.
Dead Space (2008) at a glance Released 2009 Studio EA Redwood Shores Player sentiment 92% positive of 29,163 Price $19.99 HorrorSci-fiThird PersonGoreStory RichZombies
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Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Parkour, Stealth and Third Person; released around the same time (2010).
It’s time to join the Brotherhood.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood at a glance Released 2010 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 88% positive of 26,668 Price $19.99 ParkourStealthThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventureSandboxController
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Third Person, Stealth and RPG.
Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor at a glance Released 2014 Studio Feral Interactive Player sentiment 93% positive of 96,948 Price $3.99 Third PersonStealthRPGHack and SlashGoreParkourStory RichSandbox
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Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Superhero, Third Person and Parkour.
After the events of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, teenage Miles Morales is adjusting to his new home while following in the footsteps of his mentor, Peter Parker, as a new Spider-Man. When a fierce power struggle threatens to destroy his home, Miles must take up the mantle of Spider-Man and own it
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales at a glance Released 2022 Studio Insomniac Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 56,181 Price $49.99 SuperheroThird PersonParkourStory RichAction-AdventureStealthSci-fiRPG
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Resident Evil: Revelations
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Zombies and Third Person; released around the same time (2012).
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Resident Evil: Revelations at a glance Released 2012 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,426 Price $19.99 HorrorZombiesThird PersonGoreSci-fiStory Rich
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Fallout 3
Why it matched: both open world, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Third Person; released around the same time (2008).
Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.
Fallout 3 at a glance Released 2008 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 22,174 Price $9.99 RPGSci-fiThird PersonStory RichSandboxHorror
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Lucius
Why it matched: both open world, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Gore and Third Person; released around the same time (2012).
Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.
Lucius at a glance Released 2012 Studio Shiver Games Player sentiment 81% positive of 10,912 Price $1.99 HorrorGoreThird PersonStealthViolentStory Rich
Common questions
What game is most like Prototype?
Prototype 2, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Radical Entertainment. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Prototype" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Prototype. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Prototype do?
Prototype 2 is also from Radical Entertainment, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.