Best Stealth Survival Games for PS5 - Tactical Survival

Master the art of survival through stealth with our curated collection of stealth survival games. These titles blend the tension of survival mechanics with tactical stealth gameplay, requiring you to stay hidden, manage resources, and outsmart dangers in hostile environments.

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1The Last of Us™ Part I

The Last of Us™ Part I

4.9(129,748)2022
PS+ ExtraPS Plus ExtraESRB Mature 17+post-apocalyptic
GreatReview analysis

Players overwhelmingly praise the engaging storyline and the seamless integration of gameplay. Many highlight the remarkable experience provided, especially on newer hardware, although some express a desire for a more immersive environment.

A ground-up PS5 remake of Naughty Dog's 2013 survival drama, rebuilt around the same story spine: Joel, a hardened smuggler, escorts the teenage Ellie across an infected, collapsed America. The pull has always been the writing and the performances, and the remake foregrounds them, sharper facial animation and lighting sit on top of stealth, scavenging, and brutal close-quarters combat. It is a single-player, third-person journey, included on PS Plus Extra and rated Mature 17+. Critics landed at strong-but-qualified: the presentation overhaul and deep accessibility options drew real praise, while the recurring reservation was value, a full-price rebuild of a game whose core loop still feels rooted in 2013. Players rate it far more warmly, treating it as the definitive version of a landmark story. It suits newcomers wanting the best-looking entry point, and anyone who already owns the PS4 remaster has less reason to return.

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2The Last of Us™ Remastered
PS+ PremiumPS Plus PremiumESRB Maturepost-apocalyptic

Set in a post-apocalyptic America, "The Last of Us™ Remastered" follows Joel and Ellie as they navigate a world ravaged by a fungal infection. Players experience a combination of stealth, combat, and emotional storytelling as they bond and face various threats, making the game notable for its rich narrative and character development. This remastered version enhances graphics and adds additional content, elevating the original classic's impact.

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3RESIDENT EVIL 2

RESIDENT EVIL 2

4.8(114,401)2019
ESRB Maturehorror
GreatReview analysis

Overall, players overwhelmingly praise the remake of Resident Evil 2 for its impressive graphics, atmospheric design, and engaging gameplay, highlighting the tension it creates through well-executed sound design and memorable encounters, particularly with Mr. X. However, some reviewers express dissatisfaction with certain changes from the original game, especially regarding story depth and character interactions.

Set in a zombie-infested Raccoon City, "Resident Evil 2" is a survival horror game where players navigate through a terrifying environment filled with puzzles and enemies. Utilizing a blend of exploration, combat, and resource management, players experience the gripping story of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they attempt to survive the outbreak. The game is notable for its atmospheric graphics, intense gameplay, and a highly acclaimed over-the-shoulder camera system that revitalizes the classic game for a new generation.

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4Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4

4.7(144,667)2023
ESRB Maturehorror
GreatReview analysis

Overall, players are overwhelmingly positive about the Resident Evil 4 remake, praising its engaging gameplay, captivating atmosphere, and improvements made in graphics and character development. However, some players noted frustrations with microtransactions, AI issues, and certain aspects of the remade story that diverged from the original.

Set in a mysterious rural village in Europe, 'Resident Evil 4' follows special agent Leon S. Kennedy as he rescues the President’s daughter amidst a viral outbreak. The game redefined the survival horror genre with its over-the-shoulder shooting mechanic and intense action gameplay, making it a landmark title in gaming history.

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5Stray

Stray

4.7(74,165)2022
ESRB Everyone 10+urban
GreatReview analysis

Overall player feedback for Stray is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its beautiful visuals, engaging atmosphere, and unique storytelling. Players appreciate the heartfelt connection to being a cat in a dystopian world filled with robots, creating a charming and immersive experience. However, some critiques highlight a few gameplay difficulties and the short length of the game, but these do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment.

In the vibrant cyberpunk world of "Stray," players control a stray cat navigating a futuristic city inhabited by robots. The core gameplay involves exploration, solving puzzles, and interacting with robotic characters while uncovering the mystery of what happened to humanity. Notable for its stunning visuals and unique perspective, "Stray" offers a refreshing take on the adventure genre through its feline protagonist.

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6DAYS GONE

DAYS GONE

4.7(173,215)2025
ESRB Maturepost-apocalyptic
GoodReview analysis

Overall player feedback for Days Gone is predominantly positive, with many praising its engaging story, immersive open world, and unique horde mechanics. However, some critiques highlight issues with game pacing, repetitive quests, and occasional technical problems that detract from the experience. The community largely expresses a desire for a sequel, emphasizing its status as an underrated title in the gaming landscape.

Set in a post-apocalyptic Oregon, "Days Gone" immerses players in a world overrun by zombie-like creatures known as Freakers. The core gameplay loop revolves around survival, exploration, and combat, as players control Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter, navigating through hostile environments and engaging in dynamic world events. Its open-world design and emotional storytelling set it apart in the survival genre.

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7Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
PS+ ExtraPS Plus ExtraESRB Maturesurvival

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed action-adventure has been rebuilt for next-gen consoles, featuring an obsessively detailed Lara and a stunningly lifelike world. Endure high-octane combat, customize weapons and gear, and overcome grueling environments to survive Lara’s first adventure. Additional hardware required for Remote Play. - Text Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese - Audio Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

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8Dead Space

Dead Space

4.7(42,121)2023
ESRB Mature 17+horror
MixedReview analysis

Overall, player feedback on the Dead Space remake is largely positive, with many praising its graphics, atmosphere, and gameplay improvements over the original. However, some players express frustration over technical issues, particularly on PC, which detracted from their enjoyment of the game. Despite the criticisms, the remake is regarded as a worthy homage to the classic game, providing a modern experience that retains the essence of the original.

The 2023 remake of the survival-horror landmark, rebuilt aboard the derelict mining ship USG Ishimura. Its signature is strategic dismemberment: enemies must be cut apart limb by limb, turning combat into a tense, resource-anxious dance through zero-gravity corridors thick with dread. Remade with seamless presentation, reworked audio and a fuller story, it stands among the most atmospheric horror games on PlayStation. Reception is strongly positive, with the atmosphere, audio and faithful-yet-modern design earning the loudest praise. The main reservations concern technical performance on some setups and a debate over whether the heavier combat focus softens the original's terror. Rated Mature and PS5-only, it is made for players who want sustained, gory sci-fi horror, and one to avoid for anyone sensitive to body horror or seeking action-forward pacing.

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9Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village

4.6(64,902)2021
PS+ ExtraPS Plus ExtraESRB Mature 17+horror

This product entitles you to download both the digital PS4™ version and the digital PS5™ version of this game. Experience survival horror like never before in the eighth major installment in the storied Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. Set a few years after the horrifying events in the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard, the all-new storyline begins with Ethan Winters and his wife Mia living peacefully in a new location, free from their past nightmares. Just as they are building their new life together, tragedy befalls them once again. This pack includes the following content: • Resident Evil Village • Resident Evil Village VR Mode Resident Evil Village: Voice: English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish Screen Languages: Arabic, English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico) Please be aware that Chinese, Korean and Thai are not included in Resident Evil Village.

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10RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard
ESRB Maturehorror

If you already own the PS4™ version of this game, you can get the PS5™ digital version at no extra cost and you do not need to purchase this product. Owners of a PS4™ disc copy must insert it into the PS5™ every time they want to download or play the PS5™ digital version. PS4™-game-disc owners who buy the PS5™ Digital Edition disc-free console will not be able to get the PS5™ version at no extra cost. Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. '7' marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective. Powered by the RE Engine, horror reaches incredible heights of immersion as players enter a terrifyingly new world of fear as they fight to survive. ----------------------------- In addition, on PS5™ consoles: PlayStation Camera adaptor for PS Camera is required (no purchase necessary) go to Playstation.com/camera-adaptor. Note: In order to use the VR features of this game, you must play it on a PS4.

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11Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2

4.6(63,631)2023
PS+ TrialPS Plus PremiumESRB Maturehorror

A string of ritualistic murders threatens Bright Falls, a small-town community surrounded by Pacific Northwest wilderness. Saga Anderson, an accomplished FBI agent with a reputation for solving impossible cases arrives to investigate the murders. Anderson’s case spirals into a nightmare when she discovers pages of a horror story that starts to come true around her. Alan Wake, a lost writer trapped in a nightmare beyond our world, writes a dark story in an attempt to shape the reality around him and escape his prison. With a dark horror hunting him, Wake is trying to retain his sanity and beat the devil at his own game. Anderson and Wake are two heroes on two desperate journeys in two separate realities, connected at heart in ways neither of them can understand: reflecting each other, echoing each other, and affecting the worlds around them. Fueled by the horror story, supernatural darkness invades Bright Falls, corrupting the locals and threatening the loved ones of both Anderson and Wake. Light is their weapon—and their safe haven — against the darkness they face. Trapped in a sinister horror story where there are only victims and monsters, can they break out to be the heroes they need to be? Solve a Deadly Mystery What begins as a small-town murder investigation rapidly spirals into a nightmare journey. Uncover the source of the supernatural darkness in this psychological horror story filled with intense suspense and unexpected twists. Play As Two Characters Experience both Alan Wake’s and Saga Anderson’s stories and see events unfold from different perspectives. Switch between Anderson’s life-or-death race to solve the case and Wake’s desperate attempts to rewrite his reality to escape the depths of the Dark Place. Explore Two Worlds Experience two beautiful yet terrifying worlds, each with its own rich cast of characters and deadly threats. Discover majestic landscapes of Cauldron Lake in the Pacific Northwest and the idyllic towns of Bright Falls and Watery. Contrasting sharply, attempt to escape the nightmarish cityscape of the Dark Place. Survive With Light With limited resources, take on powerful supernatural enemies in desperate close-combat situations. It takes more than just a gun to survive: light is the ultimate weapon in the fight against the darkness and will be your refuge when enemies threaten to overwhelm you.

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12The Last of Us™ Part II
PS+ ExtraPS Plus ExtraESRB Mature 17+post-apocalyptic
MixedReview analysis

Overall player feedback on The Last of Us™ Part II is polarized, with many praising the gameplay mechanics, emotional depth, and visual presentation, while critics argue that the narrative choices detract from the strengths of the original. Some players appreciate the bold storytelling decisions, while others feel these choices undermine beloved characters and storylines.

Set in a post-apocalyptic America ravaged by a fungal infection, "The Last of Us™ Part II" follows Ellie as she embarks on a harrowing journey of revenge. The core gameplay loop revolves around survival mechanics, exploration, and intense combat, all enhanced by a deeply emotional narrative. Notable for its character development and moral themes, the game challenges players' perceptions of violence and empathy.

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13Metro Exodus

Metro Exodus

4.5(60,903)2020
ESRB Maturepost-apocalyptic

Set in a post-apocalyptic Russia, Metro Exodus follows Artyom and his companions as they escape the Metro to find a new life across a ravaged landscape. The game combines first-person shooting with survival horror elements and features a dynamic day-night cycle and seasons that influence gameplay. Its rich storytelling and immersive environments make it a standout in the series.

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14Far Cry® 3 Classic Edition
PS+ ExtraPS Plus ExtraESRB Maturemodern

(Re-)experience Far Cry® 3 Classic Edition. Create your own adventure in a single-player, open world island of danger and discovery as you journey through the dark side of humanity. As you embark on a quest to rescue your friends, you realize that the only way to escape this darkness…is to embrace it. Rediscover the number-one rated shooter of 2012, newly enhanced in 2018 for the current generation of consoles! Experience the open world, first-person shooter that redefined Far Cry in a game ''(l)ike nothing you've ever seen before.'' –Complex Create your own adventure in this diverse, dangerous island playground, by land, sea, or air, from mountain ranges and swampy grasslands to white sandy beaches. Fight back against an insane cast of enemies led by Vaas, unforgettably portrayed by Michael Mando (Better Call Saul). Also available as part of the Far Cry® 5 Season Pass and Far Cry 5 Gold Editions.

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15Rise of the Tomb Raider
PS+ ExtraPS Plus ExtraESRB Matureexploration

In Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara Croft becomes more than a survivor as she embarks on her first Tomb Raiding expedition to the most treacherous and remote regions of Siberia. Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is PS4™ Pro Enhanced and offers three modes to customize your gaming experience: 4K Resolution for unprecedented fidelity, High Framerate for even smoother gameplay, or Enriched Visuals for the lushest and most realistic graphics possible. The game includes the new “Blood Ties” single player content, PSVR support for “Blood Ties”, new 'Lara's Nightmare' zombie combat mode, new Co-op play for Endurance mode, new “Extreme Survivor” difficulty setting for the main campaign, 20 Year Celebration outfit and gun, and 5 classic Lara skins. It also includes all previously released downloadable content. With over 50 hours of gameplay, and nominated for more than 85 awards, this is the most comprehensive version of the critically-acclaimed experience. VR games may cause some players to experience motion sickness In addition, on PS5™ consoles: PlayStation Camera adaptor for PS Camera is required (no purchase necessary) go to Playstation.com/camera-adaptor; for the best PlayStation®VR experience on PS5™ we recommend using a DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller. - Text Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese. - Audio Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese.

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16Metro Redux

Metro Redux

4.6(24,482)2014
ESRB Maturepost-apocalyptic

In 2013, the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earth’s surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033. An entire generation has been born and raised underground, and their besieged Metro Station Cities struggle for survival, both with each other and the mutant horrors that await outside. You are Artyom, born in the last days before the fire, but raised underground. Having never ventured beyond the city limits, one fateful event sparks a desperate mission to the heart of the Metro system, to warn the remnants of mankind of a terrible impending threat. Rather than stand united, the factions of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power, a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6. Based on the internationally bestselling novel series by Dmitry Glukhovsky. Additional hardware required for Remote Play. Online features may be terminated at any time. Use of PSN and SEN account are subject to the Terms of Service and User Agreement and applicable privacy policy (see terms at sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/terms-of-service & sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/privacy-policy). *Online multiplayer also requires a PlayStation®Plus subscription.

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17Little Nightmares II

Little Nightmares II

4.5(38,797)2021
ESRB Teenhorror

[This product entitles you to download both the digital PS4™ version and the digital PS5™ version of this game.] Return to a world of charming horror in Little Nightmares II, a suspense adventure game in which you play as Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower. With Six, the girl in the yellow raincoat, as his guide, Mono sets out to discover the dark secrets of The Signal Tower. Their journey won't be easy; Mono and Six will face a host of new threats from the terrible residents of this world. Will you dare to face this collection of new, little nightmares? [If you already own the PS4™ version of this game, you can get the PS5™ digital version at no extra cost and you do not need to purchase this product. Owners of a PS4™ disc copy must insert it into the PS5™ every time they want to download or play the PS5™ digital version. PS4™ game disc owners who buy the PS5™ Digital Edition disc-free console will not be able to get the PS5™ version at no extra cost.]

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18The Forest

The Forest

4.5(72,652)2018
ESRB Maturehorror
GoodReview analysis

Players generally love The Forest for its immersive survival and horror experience, engaging gameplay, and enjoyable co-op features, which lead to countless memorable moments. However, there are mixed feelings regarding the combat and AI mechanics, as well as some frustrations with certain gameplay systems like base-building and inventory management.

A first-person survival horror simulator set after a plane crash strands the player in woods owned by genetic mutants. The defining quality is its day and night contract: daytime is for chopping a fully destructible forest, scavenging, and raising anything from a lean-to to a coastal fortress, while night turns the camp into something to defend. The cannibals are the engine, behaving with eerie pack intelligence rather than scripted aggression, which keeps the tension reactive instead of staged. Reception leans warmly positive, with critics and a large Steam community singling out the atmosphere and a building system less tedious than most rivals. The persistent friction is the combat and AI, which can feel clunky once enemies close in, alongside fiddly inventory and resource grind. It rewards players who treat survival as the point and forgive rough edges, and frustrates anyone expecting polished melee.

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19Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares

4.5(61,691)2017
ESRB Teendark

This product entitles you to download both the digital PS4® version and the digital PS5® version of this game. The Complete Edition includes the Enhanced Editions of: - Little Nightmares - Little Nightmares - Secrets of The Maw Expansion Pass Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition lets you choose between Quality or Performance Mode to favor either the visuals or the framerate depending on your preferences. With the Enhanced Edition, enjoy 60 FPS, higher resolution, and improved visual effects. Additional helpers have been added to deliver an overall smoother experience. Immerse yourself in Little Nightmares and confront your childhood fears! Play as Six, a lone child trapped in the Maw, a massive vessel inhabited by monstrous, distorted versions of adults. Sneak, hide, and survive in a world where your childhood fears come to life. Unveil all the secrets in a parallel escape story where you play as the Runaway Kid, another prisoner looking for a way out of this place of misfortune. On his journey, The Kid will explore hidden parts of the Maw offering a different perspective on Six’s adventures. Save data is not compatible with the original 2017 game: Little Nightmares. If you already own the PS4® version of this game, you can get the PS5® digital version at no extra cost and you do not need to purchase this product. Owners of a PS4® disc copy must insert it into the PS5® every time they want to download or play the PS5® digital version. PS4®-game-disc owners who buy the PS5® Digital Edition disc-free console will not be able to get the PS5® version at no extra cost.

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20The Evil Within® 2

The Evil Within® 2

4.5(34,881)2017
PS+ ExtraPS Plus ExtraESRB Maturehorror

From mastermind Shinji Mikami, The Evil Within 2 is the latest evolution of survival horror. Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost it all. But when given a chance to save his daughter, he must descend once more into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around him. Will Sebastian face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak through the shadows to survive. · Story of Redemption – Return to the nightmare to win back your life and the ones you love. · Discover Horrifying Domains – Explore as far or quickly as you dare, but prepare wisely. · Face Disturbing Enemies – Survive the onslaught of horrifying creatures determined to rip you apart. · Choose How to Survive – Craft traps, sneak, run and hide, or try to battle the horror with limited ammo. · Visceral Horror and Suspense – Enter a frightening world filled with anxiety-inducing thrills and disturbing moments.

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