Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Quantum Break (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Quantum Break 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: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, which both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Quantum Break is tagged Action, Story Rich, Time Manipulation, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Cinematic, Third Person, Third-Person Shooter 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.
- 2 are from the same studio: CONTROL Ultimate Edition, Alan Wake.
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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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Stealth, Story Rich and Cinematic; released around the same time (2015).
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain at a glance Released 2015 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 92% positive of 107,873 Price $19.99 StealthStory RichCinematicThird PersonGreat SoundtrackThird-Person ShooterShooterSci-fi
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CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Remedy Entertainment; both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Third Person and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2020).
Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Remedy Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 63,191 Price $3.99 Story RichThird PersonSci-fiThird-Person ShooterShooterGreat Soundtrack
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DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Great Soundtrack and Cinematic.
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 RichGreat SoundtrackCinematicThird PersonSci-fiStealthThird-Person Shooter
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The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Sci-fi, Third-Person Shooter and Third Person; released around the same time (2013).
The year is 1962 and the Cold War has the nation gripped by fear. A top-secret government unit called The Bureau begins investigating a series of mysterious attacks by an enemy more powerful than communism.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified at a glance Released 2013 Studio 2K Marin Player sentiment 70% positive of 12,080 Price $19.99 Sci-fiThird-Person ShooterThird PersonShooterStory RichStealth
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Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Third Person and Stealth.
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 Story RichThird PersonStealthGreat SoundtrackSci-fiController
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Assassin's Creed II
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich.
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 StealthThird PersonStory RichGreat SoundtrackControllerSci-fi
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Assassin's Creed 2
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich.
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 StealthThird PersonStory RichGreat SoundtrackControllerSci-fi
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Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Third Person and Sci-fi.
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 Story RichThird PersonSci-fiGreat SoundtrackControllerStealth
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Assassin's Creed: Revelations
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich.
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 StealthThird PersonStory RichGreat SoundtrackControllerSci-fi
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Assassin's Creed Revelations
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich.
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 StealthThird PersonStory RichGreat SoundtrackControllerSci-fi
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Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Sci-fi and Third Person; released around the same time (2020).
Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Guerrilla Player sentiment 88% positive of 128,210 Price Not listed Story RichSci-fiThird PersonGreat SoundtrackStealth
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Mass Effect (2007)
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sci-fi, Story Rich and Third-Person Shooter.
As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.
Mass Effect (2007) at a glance Released 2008 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 94% positive of 16,574 Price $29.99 Sci-fiStory RichThird-Person ShooterChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackThird PersonShooter
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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Third-Person Shooter and Choices Matter.
Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord leading the unpredictable Guardians from one explosion of chaos to the next. You got this. Probably.
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy at a glance Released 2021 Studio Eidos-Montréal Player sentiment 94% positive of 45,101 Price $8.99 Story RichThird-Person ShooterChoices MatterSci-fiShooterCinematicGreat Soundtrack
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Shooter, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2017).
America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 81% positive of 49,468 Price $39.99 ShooterStory RichSci-fiStealthGreat Soundtrack
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Stealth, Sci-fi and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).
You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided at a glance Released 2016 Studio Eidos Montreal Player sentiment 76% positive of 42,238 Price $29.99 StealthSci-fiStory RichGreat SoundtrackShooter
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Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2012).
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2012 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 77,991 Price $19.99 StealthThird PersonStory RichCinematicControllerGreat Soundtrack
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Rise of the Tomb Raider
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Story Rich and Stealth; released around the same time (2015).
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
Rise of the Tomb Raider at a glance Released 2015 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 94% positive of 155,369 Price $4.49 Third PersonStory RichStealthThird-Person ShooterShooterGreat Soundtrack
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Third-Person Shooter and Third Person; released around the same time (2017).
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 Story RichThird-Person ShooterThird PersonStealthShooterGreat Soundtrack
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Terminator: Resistance
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Choices Matter, Sci-fi and Story Rich; released around the same time (2019).
Terminator: Resistance, is a first-person shooter set during the 'Future War' scenario that was only glimpsed at in the iconic films, 'THE TERMINATOR' and 'T2: JUDGMENT DAY'. The machines are destined to lose, but at what cost?
Terminator: Resistance at a glance Released 2019 Studio Teyon Player sentiment 92% positive of 18,564 Price $7.99 Choices MatterSci-fiStory RichShooterGreat SoundtrackCinematic
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Alan Wake
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Remedy Entertainment; both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2012).
A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.
Alan Wake at a glance Released 2012 Studio Remedy Entertainment Player sentiment 90% positive of 59,228 Price $1.49 Third PersonStory RichGreat SoundtrackEpisodicThird-Person ShooterCinematicShooter
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Stealth and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2014).
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 Third PersonStealthThird-Person ShooterCinematicShooterStory Rich
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Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition)
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Sci-fi, Story Rich and Third-Person Shooter.
Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shepard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers.
Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) at a glance Released Not recorded Studio BioWare Player sentiment 94% positive of 15,544 Price Not listed Sci-fiStory RichThird-Person ShooterGreat SoundtrackChoices MatterCinematicThird PersonShooter
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Fallout 4
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Shooter, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2015).
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Fallout 4 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 428,604 Price $19.99 ShooterStory RichSci-fiGreat SoundtrackThird PersonThird-Person Shooter
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Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Sci-fi, Shooter and Stealth.
Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition at a glance Released 2011 Studio Crytek Studios Player sentiment 85% positive of 13,866 Price $29.99 Sci-fiShooterStealthGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
Common questions
What game is most like Quantum Break?
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, on the evidence we have. It both open world, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric. 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 Quantum Break" 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 Quantum Break. 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 Quantum Break do?
CONTROL Ultimate Edition, Alan Wake are also from Remedy Entertainment, and appear 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.