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[bati]

edit: Forgot to specify in the title - PC only!

I've been on a pretty bad Nioh blender lately, where I'm playing with a ninja spec, mostly stealthing around and oneshotting enemies with kunai. It has been such a fun experience that it made me feel like playing a proper stealth/assassin game again, but I think I've played most of what's available, so I'm creating this thread in hope that I might have overlooked a hidden gem. Games I've already played:

- Thief (new one)
- Dishonored
- Deus Ex (all of them)
- Prey
- all Bethesda games, Fallout New Vegas
- all STALKER games
- both Metro games
- Alien Isolation
- all Bioshocks
- System Shock 2 (technically not a stealth game, but still)
- Crysis 1 and 2 (barely qualify)
- EYE: Divine Cybermancy
- most Far Cry games
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
- Chronicles of Riddick

Games I have no interest in:

- Dishonored 2 (my current gpu can't handle it)
- Arx Fatalis (played recently, lost interest 2/3 through)
- Thief 1, 2, Deadly Shadows (a little low on murdering for my current mood)
- Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (haven't played yet, looks solid, maybe a little dated)
- games without weapons - that means Amnesia and other games made for pacifists
- Sniper Elite series (not my thing)

Please throw some names at me before I reinstall Skyrim with Requiem mod and roll a stealth archer, lol.

 

[Boss Mog]

Metal Gear Solid V? Splinter Cell Blacklist?

 

[bati]

Metal Gear Solid V? Splinter Cell Blacklist?

I haven't played MGSV but I was under the impression that it's a 3rd person game? I know for sure that Blacklist is.

 

[Boss Mog]

My bad, I totally missed the first person part in the title

 

[ruvikx]

Killzone Shadow Fall (I kid you not) has a lot of stealth sections in it. Now, it does often descend into a shooting gallery, but, it's far more stealthy than previous entries in the series.

 

[bati]

Killzone Shadow Fall (I kid you not) has a lot of stealth sections in it. Now, it does often descend into a shooting gallery, but, it's far more stealthy than previous entries in the series.

That's unfortunately console only, I forgot to mention that I'm looking for PC games, my bad.

 

[LiamExe]

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines could potentially offer the experience you're looking for, as its gameplay is in the same style as Deus Ex and the like, and stealth is a component--though not the main focus of the experience. There's even a particular race of vampire you can play where you're encouraged to stick to the shadows as most humans will freak out at the sight of you (Nosferatu). Though the game does lean a bit too much into combat heavy scenarios on the latter half, and if you're specced too heavily into just stealth/social talents you'll find yourself at a disadvantage.

Edit: Oops, I originally recommended Alpha Protocol too though realised you specified just first person experiences, my bad. As far as I can recall, Bloodlines is first person though.

 

[bati]

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines could potentially offer the experience you're looking for, as its gameplay is in the same style as Deus Ex and the like, and stealth is a component--though not the main focus of the experience. There's even a particular race of vampire you can play where you're encouraged to stick to the shadows as most humans will freak out at the sight of you (Nosferatu). Though the game does lean a bit too much into combat heavy scenarios on the latter half, and if you're specced too heavily into just stealth/social talents you'll find yourself at a disadvantage.

Edit: Oops, I originally recommended Alpha Protocol too though realised you specified just first person experiences, my bad. As far as I can recall, Bloodlines is first person though.

Played VtmB, forgot to list it . Great game.

 

[Frosted]

What about Deus Ex Human Revolution?

 

[bati]

What about Deus Ex Human Revolution?

- Deus Ex (all of them)

 

[lifa-cobex]

Surly you've gone through Half Life?

 

[TheShadowLord]

Styx: Master of Shadows is supposed to a stealth game i believe

 

[bati]

Yeah but that's really stretching it when it comes to stealth.

 

[lifa-cobex]

Yeah but that's really stretching it when it comes to stealth.

Yea but I kinda have to as it looks like you've gone through a good chunk (if not all) the quality games.

 

[Rellik]

Styx: Master of Shadows is supposed to a stealth game i believe

Isn't that third person?

 

[ehead]

You've listed games I've played already. I read some good things about the Riddick games.

 

[Rodolfo Brito]

Riddick?

 

[Sosokrates]

Wolfenstein new order has stealth sections and I think a lot of the game could be played using stealth.

 

[bati]

Riddick?

Good call, excellent game. Unfortunately another one I forgot to list lol.

 

[ruvikx]

That's unfortunately console only, I forgot to mention that I'm looking for PC games, my bad.

There's Condemned Criminal Origins on PC, although some people would probably say it's more just a first person melee game (I had the game on Xbox). I'd personally recommend Rage, i.e. whilst not a stealth game per se, the Ghost hideouts can be quite stealthy depending on the player's gameplay preference.

 

[bati]

There's Condemned Criminal Origins on PC, although some people would probably say it's more just a first person melee game (I had the game on Xbox). I'd personally recommend Rage, i.e. whilst not a stealth game per se, the Ghost hideouts can be quite stealthy depending on the player's gameplay preference.

I've played Rage but it doesn't really qualify here. Wolfenstein that someone mentioned above also isn't quite what I'm looking for but it is true that you can utilize stealth quite a bit.

I've only played Condemned for a few minutes and the combat just didn't grab me for some reason. Does it have (m)any stealth sections? It's on my list to play someday, in any case.

 

[ruvikx]

I've only played Condemned for a few minutes and the combat just didn't grab me for some reason. Does it have (m)any stealth sections? It's on my list to play someday, in any case.

I can only remember (i.e. it has been ten years since I played it) moving slowly through really dark rooms & corridors whilst bludgeoning enemies with crowbars etc. It was certainly 'fun', IMO, but as for stealth? A big question mark right there. I heard Shadow Warrior 2 (on pc) added stealth as an option: http://www.neoseeker.com/news/27024...set-free-shows-off-stealth-climbing-wangisms/

The feature focus of the gameplay demo is diverse. Shadow Warrior 2 is putting a new focus on broader, more open level design, allowing players to approach fights as they prefer and then take advantage of the environment to rout their enemies as they please. This is compounded by the addition of climbing and vertical depth to level design. Keep in mind that the original Shadow Warrior was almost entirely just a corridor shooter. Shadow Warrior 2 also adds stealth, because what's the use of open environments if you just have to run in guns blazing without positioning yourself for the perfect fight first? Then, of course, there's just the improvements to overall visual quality too.

 

[Valdega]

Shadow Warrior 2 isn't a stealth game at all. There's an ability where you can briefly turn invisible but that's it. It's a run and gun shooter all the way.

You've already played or have no interest in most of the first-person stealth games that have killing. There's not much left except for games that are old or of lesser quality.

Possibilities:
- No One Lives Forever 1 & 2
- Get Even
- Solarix
- Consortium 2 (not out yet)

 

[JimboJones]

Deadbolt

It's not a FPS, it's not even 3D but it does have guns and stealth, it's all i could think of. Sorry!

 

[JangoRain]

I know it’s 3rd person but Hitman is excellent. Man, I wish they made more stealth shooters/games in general

 

[bati]

I know it’s 3rd person but Hitman is excellent. Man, I wish they made more stealth shooters/games in general

3rd person or not, uniform changing/diguise is hands down one of the most annoying mechanics I've ever experienced in RPGs so I'm steering clear of this series.

 

[Arkhan]

3rd person or not, uniform changing/diguise is hands down one of the most annoying mechanics I've ever experienced in RPGs so I'm steering clear of this series.

You should look into the latest game some more. You can complete the entire game without ever needing to change your disguise and in fact that is the only way to achieve the best rating for each level. It is surely not at all first person, but it is among the finest stealth games ever made and can be played with true stealth or weapons, or a combination as suits you. I highly recommend it for stealth game fans. It is a reboot so no need to play older titles.

 

[Rodolfo Brito]

Why not play a awesome 2D stealth game, like Mark of The Ninja?

 

[ruvikx]

I know you say PC only & first person, but, for the sake of the people who read this (& perhaps your own curiosity), I'd add Horizon Zero Dawn as a must have stealth game, i.e. the 'hide & sneak' combat against the machines is absolutely fantastic. The human outposts are also pretty good as well (definitely in a Far Cry type gameplay).

 

[dyergram]

Have you tried the far cry games not strictly stealth but the gameplay allows you to tackle it that way if you choose and tbh tackling the outposts without raising alarms is incredibly satisfying.

 

[dyergram]

Sorry I didn’t realise you said far cry. It looks like you might have played everything that quality’s lol.

 

[TheWatcher]

I really enjoyed Sniper Ghost Warrior 3.

 

[thehillissilent]

I really enjoyed Sniper Ghost Warrior 3.

I thought this game was terrible going by reviews. Did the patches fix most of the problems?

 

[ipukespiders]

I’m having a hard time resolving your title and the fact that you don’t want to play Thief 1 and 2. I feel like I am Nomad. I am perfect. That which is imperfect must be sterilized.

 

[TheWatcher]

I thought this game was terrible going by reviews. Did the patches fix most of the problems?

Not sure. I played it on both Ps4 and PC and thought it was excellent.

 

[bati]

I’m having a hard time resolving your title and the fact that you don’t want to play Thief 1 and 2. I feel like I am Nomad. I am perfect. That which is imperfect must be sterilized.

Because I'm currently leaning more towards the assassin side, and in Thief you (ideally) don't kill anyone.

Why not play a awesome 2D stealth game, like Mark of The Ninja?

I have, it's a great game, but I'm specifically looking for a 1st person game.

 

[xviper]

Hitamn 1 to 4(blood money) can be played in FPS or TPS mode

 

[joenat]

There are many classy games to be played like
Metal gear Solid
Hitman
Splinter Cell

 

[Valdega]

You should look into the latest game some more. You can complete the entire game without ever needing to change your disguise and in fact that is the only way to achieve the best rating for each level. It is surely not at all first person, but it is among the finest stealth games ever made and can be played with true stealth or weapons, or a combination as suits you. I highly recommend it for stealth game fans. It is a reboot so no need to play older titles.

This. I'm not sure why the OP is limiting himself to first-person games because HITMAN is easily the best stealth assassination game out there.

 

[hivsteak]

3rd person or not, uniform changing/diguise is hands down one of the most annoying mechanics I've ever experienced in RPGs so I'm steering clear of this series.

You have never played Blood Money. The rest of the Hitman series is a joke in comparison to that entry.

 

[Arkhan]

You have never played Blood Money. The rest of the Hitman series is a joke in comparison to that entry.

I have played every entry in the series. HITMAN is the best game, hands down.

 

[MrCompletely]

Among what you've played and what you're willing to play, you're searching for a unicorn. Splinter Cell Blacklist fits what you're looking for the best, with great stealth and highly customizable weapons, both lethal or non-lethal, and the game doesn't punish you for killing.

You may also want to check out Consortium on Steam which is a Deus Ex inspired game

Also, Hitman is one of the best stealth games ever made. Don't write off an amazing game because disguise mechanics have been done poorly in other games. What kind of logic is that? I would also recommend Hitman Absolution, which is perhaps closer to Splinter Cell in terms of narrative and pacing, but it has great moments that lend themselves well to stealthy lethal kills with weapons.

 

[bati]

Among what you've played and what you're willing to play, you're searching for a unicorn. Splinter Cell Blacklist fits what you're looking for the best, with great stealth and highly customizable weapons, both lethal or non-lethal, and the game doesn't punish you for killing.

You may also want to check out Consortium on Steam which is a Deus Ex inspired game

Also, Hitman is one of the best stealth games ever made. Don't write off an amazing game because disguise mechanics have been done poorly in other games. What kind of logic is that? I would also recommend Hitman Absolution, which is perhaps closer to Splinter Cell in terms of narrative and pacing, but it has great moments that lend themselves well to stealthy lethal kills with weapons.

I have played most of the 3rd person stealth games too, including Blacklist. It's actually one of my favorite stealth games ever made (personally I think it's better than CT but I'm probably in the minority on that one). I'm specifically looking for a first person game this time though. If I weren't, Styx games would be near or at the top of my list to play because I haven't played them yet.

As for Hitman, it was actually Absolution that soured me on the disguise mechanic. I hated the puzzle nature of that game so much that I completely lost interest in ever exploring the rest of the series.

 

[PooBone]

Condemned isn't really very stealthy but easy to recommend because it's so fucking awesome.
Also, Alien: Isolation! Best alien game ever, by a long shot.

EDIT: Shame you don't want to try out Hitman. I never enjoyed any of those games but the newest one is excellent, and I think the first of the six episodes is free.

 

[Valdega]

I have played most of the 3rd person stealth games too, including Blacklist. It's actually one of my favorite stealth games ever made (personally I think it's better than CT but I'm probably in the minority on that one). I'm specifically looking for a first person game this time though. If I weren't, Styx games would be near or at the top of my list to play because I haven't played them yet.

As for Hitman, it was actually Absolution that soured me on the disguise mechanic. I hated the puzzle nature of that game so much that I completely lost interest in ever exploring the rest of the series.

Absolution is the worst entry in the series and one of the reasons for that were the changes they made to the disguise system. Basically, anybody wearing the same outfit as you could detect you. You were essentially forced to rely on cover most of the time, which oddly made it play more like Splinter Cell than Hitman. The new Hitman is much more forgiving and you can clearly tell which NPCs are able to detect you. The levels also do a good job of conveying which areas are accessible with your current outfit. I'd definitely give the new Hitman a try before swearing off the series. It's the most accessible and in many ways, the best entry.