5 Best Stealth Games on PlayStation 5

The PlayStation 5, as a console, has many great games to play. That being said, among these games are stealth titles. These titles emphasize players being sneaky and skulking about throughout their game worlds. These are games that can be immensely satisfying for their gameplay, as well as many other aspects. Whether you like their gameplay or simply love becoming a shadow in the world they have created for you, these games are great. So without further ado, here are our picks for the 5 Best Stealth Games on PlayStation 5 (2023).

5. Ghost of Tsushima

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Today we hope to highlight some of the best stealth games that the PlayStation 5 has to offer. Ghost of Tsushima certainly fits the bill, as players are able to skulk about and defeat enemies. In addition, there are a number of tools made available to the player, which encourages a more stealthy playstyle. This, coupled with its fantastic and seamless action combat, gives the player a ton of options regarding how they wish to play. For example, there are tools such as smoke bombs and poison darts that allow enemies to be eliminated sneakily. 

Players play Jin Sakai as they fight against the Mongrels. This sees players going throughout the world and tackling many Mongol camps along the way. This is where the stealth gameplay comes incredibly handy as players will be faced with overwhelming force attacking these camps. So it can be extremely viable for players to use a stealthy approach. All in all, Ghost of Tsushima is a fantastic stealth game and one of the best action games we have received in quite some time.

4. Horizon Forbidden West

For our next entry, we have a game that has a ton of potential to live up to. With the overwhelming success of Horizon Zero Dawn, the developers at Guerilla Games had some rather large shoes to fill. That said, its sequel Horizon Forbidden West accomplishes this and more and certainly lives up to its predecessor. Players can choose to tackle combat in a number of ways. Each is extremely valid in its own way. For example, stealth can be used to whittle down enemy numbers, making it easier to attack camps or even groups of robots.

This becomes essential, especially later in the game, when enemies become more fierce. If you haven't played a Horizon game before, the stealth gameplay on offer here is rather fantastic. Players are able to hide in tall grass and perform stealth attacks on creatures and human enemies. This greatly rewards patience with a boost of bonus damage for attacks done while the opponent is unaware. In addition, this gives the player great incentive to approach the game with a stealthy playstyle. For these reasons, Horizon Forbidden West is one of the best stealth games available on PlayStation 5.

3. The Last of Us: Part II

This next entry should come as no surprise to anyone who played the game. The Last of Us: Part II, while improving the fluidity and varied nature of its combat, still greatly emphasizes stealth. There are many enemies in the game that it would be wise to sneak up on, as a head-to-head confrontation is not only dangerous but deadly. There are also many different enemies in the game which react very intelligently to the sounds you make. This encourages the player to keep quiet as they skulk about the game.

Players will be able to approach combat in a number of ways, whether that be by using the environment around them or simply taking a liking to a particular weapon and planning around that accordingly. This creative freedom in the game's combat gives the game a great sense of player agency. So if you are someone who very much enjoys stealth gameplay in games, then this is definitely a great title to pick up. To close, The Last of Us: Part II is a phenomenal example of stealth games working wonderfully on the PlayStation 5.

2. Assassin's Creed Origins

For our next entry, we have a title that comes from a long line of stealth games. Assassin's Creed Origins does a fantastic job of allowing the player to choose how they play. That said, the game is still a stealth title at heart, and players are greatly encouraged to incorporate this into their gameplay. Players play as Bayek, a man who is determined to get his revenge on the people that wronged him. Along the way, players will have to creep about enemy camps in typical Ubisoft fashion, in which case stealth is really handy.

If you are someone who hasn't played any of the Assassin's Creed games, the base premise is rather simple. Players will move throughout massive open worlds and eliminate specified targets in the sneakiest way possible in order to stay as true to the series as possible. That said, the game gives the player many options in regard to how they approach combat. So there is something for everyone to love here. To close, Assassin's Creed: Origins is a fantastic stealth game and one of the best stealth games on PlayStation 5.

1. Hitman 3

Now for our final entry, we have a title that not only lived up to the legacy of its predecessors but surpassed it. The Hitman franchise is one that has always placed stealth at the forefront. Hitman 3 is no different, except players will be able to approach stealth in a number of ways. The amount o versatility within this game is astounding. Several of the game's missions can be approached in a multitude of ways. However, through the in-game scoring system, players are encouraged to approach things as stealthily as possible. Again, this reinforces the game's core values.

This can manifest itself in many different ways within the game. Whether that be taking out a target with a suppressed weapon from far away and ensuring no one is the wiser or poisoning them. The sky is truly the limit with the open-ended approach to this game's mission. The levels are also incredibly dense, meaning payers will have tons of fun replaying them and learning more about the game as they go along. In conclusion, Hitman 3 is a fabulous example of one of the best stealth games available on PlayStation 5.

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