Games like The Last of Us™ Part I
- A Plague Tale: Innocence
- Days Gone
- Uncharted 4
Good for
- Players who prioritize cinematic narrative over mechanical depth
- Anyone who missed the PS3/PS4 versions and wants the best presentation
- Fans of third-person action games with strong character writing
- Players who watched the HBO series and want the source material
Avoid if
- You want mechanically deep combat — stealth and combat are functional but not the focus
- You are sensitive to violence against children or extreme body horror
- PC performance issues at launch put you off — verify current patch notes before buying at full price
Why pick The Last of Us™ Part I
The catalogue tracks 2 genre signals for The Last of Us™ Part I, and a few of them line up in ways that make this entry stand out from the rest of our action shelf:
- Broad audience appeal — 4 distinct player profiles call The Last of Us™ Part I out as a fit, which is unusual for the action category
- Strong family resemblance to 3 other entries we track — if you've enjoyed one of those, the transition into The Last of Us™ Part I is short
- Released 2023 — The Last of Us™ Part I has had time for community patches and community-made guides to mature
How we look at action games
The Last of Us™ Part I is one of those entries that survives contact with a wide range of players — the 'Good for' list spans multiple play styles, so The Last of Us™ Part I is harder to bounce off than most action entries in this catalogue. $59.99 on The Last of Us™ Part I is usually a signal of polished art or extended runtime. Compare against the 'You might also like' sidebar before committing to The Last of Us™ Part I.
We don't try to declare The Last of Us™ Part I "great" or "bad" — those words don't survive contact with how different players use their gaming time. Instead we ask three questions for every entry in our action catalogue: who is this for (the 'Good for' list), who will bounce off (the 'Avoid if' list), and what does it remind us of (the 'Games like' list). Match those signals against your own taste before trusting any single review score on The Last of Us™ Part I.
Frequently asked questions
Who is The Last of Us™ Part I really for?
Based on the audience profile above, The Last of Us™ Part I fits a broad indie audience. The 'Avoid if' list above is honest about who will bounce off it.
How much player agency does the story offer?
Narrative indies range from purely linear visual novels through branching paths to systemic emergent stories. Treat The Last of Us™ Part I's 'Good for' list as a signal: if "meaningful choices" or "branching" appears, expect replay value; if not, plan for a single playthrough.
How forgiving is the difficulty in The Last of Us™ Part I?
Indie action games often skip difficulty sliders, so the curve is what it is. If reflexes or precise inputs are flagged in 'Avoid if', expect a stiff curve. Genre veterans report most action indies in this database take 8-20 hours to clear.
Is The Last of Us™ Part I worth the asking price?
$59.99 sits at the premium end of indie pricing, which usually means longer runtime, polished art, or a known studio. Compare against the 'You might also like' sidebar before pulling the trigger.
What should I play if I want something like The Last of Us™ Part I but already finished it?
The "Games like The Last of Us™ Part I" list above is hand-curated — start there. The "You might also like" sidebar surfaces other entries in our database that share at least one genre tag, which catches looser matches the manual list might miss.
How long does The Last of Us™ Part I take to beat?
Main story runtime varies — check the HowLongToBeat link in the sidebar for community-reported hours (Main / Main+Extras / Completionist). For most action games in this database, expect 6-15 hours for the main story, double that for completion.