Games Like Hell is Us – What To Play While You Wait!

Without wishing to sound like a broken record, at 2Game, we’ve got a soft spot for the Weird. Not just the quirky or the unusual, but the capital-W Weird. That strange, existentially tense fiction that doesn’t over-explain, but instead lets the vibes do the talking.

Hell Is Us is shaping up to be exactly that kind of experience. A horror Soulslike laced with New Weird energy, and unapologetically leaning into the bizarre. (You can read more about this weird and wonderful vibe in Hell Is Us Explained - Inspirations, Innovations, and Imperfections.)

But with Hell Is Us not launching until September 4, 2025, we need something to scratch the itch for bleak atmospheres, cryptic storytelling, and unsettling exploration. And that's where we come in!

Here's a list of games that share the Hell Is Us DNA, whether through gameplay, mood, or that signature Weirdness to play while you wait.

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Games Like Hell is Us:

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

Hideo Kojima’s genre-bending masterpiece is perhaps the closest thing to Hell Is Us when it comes to tone.

Trading in loneliness, vague horrors, and opaque worldbuilding, DEATH STRANDING never gives you all the answers. Instead, it offers a deliberate, slow-paced journey where the act of traversing a broken world becomes its own kind of story.

If you want to feel small and strange in a landscape that doesn’t care about you, this is the place to start.

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers

Launching on 24th July, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is the hottest upcoming release to scratch that Hell is Us itch, delivering brutal melee, unsettling environments, and a rich sense of mystery to hook you in from the start.

Set in the final years of the Ming Dynasty, this dark action RPG will throw you into a decaying world crawling with supernatural horrors.

With precise, weighty combat and a folklore-infused setting, this is a must-play for anyone craving a Soulslike with a fresh cultural spin.

Black Myth: Wukong

Blending explosive combat with mythic storytelling and bizarre, shifting environments, Black Myth: Wukong is a visual feast that isn’t afraid to get weird.

It may not carry the same somber tone as Hell Is Us, but its surreal landscapes, shape-shifting enemies, and larger-than-life boss fights hit that sweet spot between familiar and otherworldly to tick all the right boxes.

Lords of the Fallen

A textbook Soulslike with a twist—its two-layered world lets you shift between realms using the Umbral Lamp, adding extra tension to its dense, decaying cities, unforgiving combat, and persistent sense of unease.

Lords of the Fallen won’t mystify you in the same way as Hell Is Us, but it will give you a satisfying, tough-as-nails melee system to hone your reflexes before you take on the Hollow Walkers.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

A game where the lines between external threats and internal battles blur, Hellblade II is less about traditional exploration and more about survival through your own fractured mind.

Hellblade II is a more linear, cinematic experience, but if you’re drawn to Hell Is Us for its psychological edge and grounded, third-person melee, it will be right up your street.

Alan Wake

If you're looking for a tense, psychologically-charged story with a mysterious edge, the original Alan Wake still holds up. It may be more of a classic action-adventure, but it shares that signature vibe—reality bending around you, cryptic storytelling, and an atmosphere where you never quite know what’s real.

Alan Wake is a more structured, story-driven experience compared to Hell Is Us' open-ended exploration, but if you're here for the dread, the unease, and the blurring of truth and fiction, this is a great stop along the way.

Control (via Game Pass)

When it comes to games that embrace the unexplained, Control is unmatched.

Enter the Federal Bureau of Control, where the architecture shifts, the rules bend, and the story only half wants you to understand what's going on.

If you like the idea of following your instincts without relying on clear maps or markers, Control’s unpredictable exploration is a perfect fit.

Pre-Order Hell Is Us Now!

If you’re ready to embrace the strange, tense, and unexplainable, Hell Is Us belongs at the top of your wishlist. With no map, no compass, and no quest markers, it's a game that forces you to rely on your instincts to survive.

But as with all challenging journeys, preparation is key. You've got until September 4th to sharpen your instincts and build some serious mental muscle, and every moment counts.

With Hell is Us blending atmospheric exploration with brutal melee combat, in a world where modern weapons won’t save you, these games will not only keep you entertained as you wait, but they'll help build the psychological resilience needed to take on the challenge. Have fun, and good luck!

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