5 Indie Games to Play if You Like The Last of Us
Over the last few console generations, it can be argued that Naughty Dog has gone from strength to strength. Ever since the studio launched the first Uncharted game, its storytelling and cinematic credentials have become renowned throughout the gaming industry. It’s no surprise that one of its crowning achievements, The Last of Us, has inspired other equally creative minds to follow in its footsteps.
In the AAA gaming space, plenty of companies have adapted aspects of The Last of Us before and after its debut in 2013. Even Nintendo and HAL Laboratory got in on the action via the charming Kirby and the Forgotten Land. The indie space is arguably where games similar to Naughty Dog’s series have shined the brightest, though. Even though the release of The Last of Us Part 1 on PS5 is only a few weeks away, there’s still enough time for players to sample some of the best games that are like it.
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Even though Tequila Works’ Deadlight: Director’s Cut can be described on a basic-level as a side-scrolling platformer, in practice the indie game has a lot more in common with Naughty Dog’s franchise than that phrase suggests. Deadlight’s Seattle setting is known to fans of The Last of Us, due to how much of Part 2’s story takes place on its abandoned streets. The hordes of zombies that litter those walkways will be familiar too.
Over the course of Deadlight, players are tasked with guiding its protagonist through Seattle as he attempts to rendezvous with other survivors. Puzzles and stealth sections are found in abundance, and contribute to what is often a tense experience. Even though its initial reception and sales were mixed, the indie title has built a cult
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