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15 video games to play if you love 'The Last of Us'
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15 video games to play if you love 'The Last of Us'

Fans of The Last of Us and its unique blend of horror, survival, and strong father-daughter connections are in for a treat. We have produced a list of 15 video games that will satisfy your desire for engrossing narratives, heart-pounding action, and emotional depth. These games are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat, whether seeking a similar experience or something altogether unique.

 
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'The Last of Us Part II'

'The Last of Us Part II'
Sony Interactive Entertainment

The sequel to the critically acclaimed original, The Last of Us Part II, takes you on an emotional rollercoaster as you follow Ellie's journey for vengeance. The game digs deeper into the complexities of the human condition while simultaneously providing you with gripping survival-horror gameplay that will hold your attention throughout.

 
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'Resident Evil 2 Remake'

'Resident Evil 2 Remake'
Capcom

You play the roles of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield in this updated version of a classic survival horror game. The game is a modern reimagining of the original. Experience the horror, puzzles, and tension that made the original game a masterpiece, all with updated graphics and gameplay mechanics. 

 
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'The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series'

'The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series'
Telltale Games

This is an adventure game series that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world rife with zombies that feast on human flesh. While playing the role of Lee Everett, you will develop a close relationship with a young girl named Clementine. You will help Clementine navigate the perils of this unfamiliar world while also having to make difficult choices that impact the narrative.

 
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'Silent Hill 2'

'Silent Hill 2'
Konami

The survival horror classic Silent Hill 2 takes you on a psychological journey through a twisted and foggy town. The game is considered a classic in the genre. You'll take on the role of James Sunderland, who is looking for his late wife while also investigating the sinister goings-on in the town and fending off terrifying monsters.

 
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'Dead Space'

'Dead Space'
Electronic Arts

Assume the role of Isaac Clarke, an engineer who is tasked with the mission of repairing the USG Ishimura. Dead Space deftly blends elements of science fiction, horror, and high-octane action. The player must navigate a ship infested with nightmare creatures while attempting to solve the mystery of what caused the outbreak of Necromorphs.

 
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'BioShock'

'BioShock'
2K Games

BioShock's atmospheric underwater city, Rapture, is filled with moral choices and intense gameplay. As you uncover the city's secrets, you'll face off against deranged inhabitants and genetically modified monstrosities while making choices that affect the narrative.

 
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'Until Dawn'

'Until Dawn'
Sony Computer Entertainment

In Until Dawn, you will participate in a terrifying interactive experience unlike any other, in which your decisions directly influence the game's result. As you progress through the story and take control of each of the eight characters, you will be confronted with difficult choices that could have fatal consequences, keeping you on the edge of your seat the entire time.

 
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'Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice'

'Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice'
Ninja Theory

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is an action-adventure game that explores mental illness in a dark and unsettling world. As Senua, you'll face psychological and physical demons while embarking on a deeply personal journey to rescue the soul of her dead lover.

 
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'Outlast'

'Outlast'
Red Barrels

You play the part of an investigative journalist in the survival horror game Outlast, played from the first-person perspective. You will venture into the gloomy corridors of Mount Massive Hospital armed with nothing more than a camcorder as you search for clues to the institution's terrible past while evading the terrifying beasts that reside within.

 
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'Alan Wake'

'Alan Wake'
Microsoft Game Studios

In Alan Wake, you take on the role of the game's namesake and protagonist, a troubled writer looking for his missing wife in the strange town of Bright Falls. You are tasked with solving the town's mystery while fending off dark creatures in this action-adventure game that combines aspects of horror with an engaging narrative.

 
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'SOMA'

'SOMA'
Frictional Games

SOMA is a science fiction horror video game developed by the same people who created Amnesia: The Dark Descent. The game takes place in PATHOS-II, a decommissioned underwater research facility. While you investigate the creepy and abandoned PATHOS-II, you will be faced with unsettling existential questions and horrifying entities while attempting to put together the pieces of the puzzle that make up the reality of your predicament.

 
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'Heavy Rain'

'Heavy Rain'
Sony Computer Entertainment

Heavy Rain combines elements of interactive drama and action-adventure by putting the player in the role of four people, all of whom are linked together by the unsolved case of the Origami Killer. This gritty adventure provides players with an emotional and thrilling experience due to its branching storyline, the weight of your decisions, and how they affect the story. You also may get a different killer, depending on how you play. 

 
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'A Plague Tale: Innocence'

'A Plague Tale: Innocence'
Focus Home Interactive

A Plague Tale: Innocence tells the narrative of Amicia and her younger brother, Hugo, as they make their way through a treacherous world set in 14th-century France, which is ravaged by the plague. As they go up against the Inquisition and hordes of ravenous rats, this action-adventure game highlights the significance of their relationship with one another as siblings.

 
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'The Evil Within'

'The Evil Within'
Bethesda Softworks

The Evil Within is a survival horror game played from a third-person perspective that combines stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving elements. You play the role of Detective Sebastian Castellanos. Your mission is to unravel the mystery of an evil force causing reality to be distorted while navigating a nightmare world full of terrible creatures.

 
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'The Medium'

'The Medium'
Bloober Team SA

In this psychological horror game, you take on the role of Marianne, a medium caught between two different realities. As you utilize your psychic skills to solve puzzles and learn the truth, you will be immersed in an exciting story exploring human nature's shadowy side.

Brittany Vincent is an accomplished video game, tech, and entertainment writer whose work has been featured in various online and print publications. She's been writing professionally for 15 years and has been published at Newsweek, Netflix's TUDUM blog, MTV News, Playboy, Maxim, CNN, NBC, NPR, and dozens of other outlets. When she isn't writing, she's gaming, watching anime, or listening to the same album for the hundredth time. Find her work at BrittanyVincent.com and say hello on Twitter @MolotovCupcake.

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